BRICS Nations

BRICS Nations Split on China’s BRI: Brazil Aligns with India in Chilling Beijing’s Hopes

As Chinese President Xi Jinping prepares for an official visit to Brazil on November 20, the South American nation has stirred significant international attention by formally rejecting China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). With this move, Brazil becomes the second...
Bolivia Soldiers

Morales Supporters Detain 200 Soldiers in Bolivia, Demanding Changes and Challenging Government

A volatile political crisis continues to unfold in Bolivia, where supporters of former President Evo Morales are holding over 200 soldiers hostage amid an intensifying confrontation with the government of President Luis Arce. Following what the Foreign Ministry describes as...
Diana Mondino

Argentine President Javier Milei Sacks Foreign Minister After UN Vote on Lifting US Embargo on Cuba

In a major shake-up within Argentina’s foreign ministry, President Javier Milei has dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino following Argentina's vote at the United Nations in favor of lifting the long-standing US economic embargo on Cuba. The UN vote, held on...
Nicolás Maduro-Iran President Ebrahim

Israel’s Escalating Conflict with Hezbollah and Ripple Effects in Venezuela: How Iran’s Axis of Resistance Is Crumbling

Israel’s military operations against Hezbollah have sent shockwaves through the Middle East, where Tehran’s Axis of Resistance—composed of Hezbollah, Hamas, and other Iranian-backed groups—has long been the cornerstone of its influence. Yet, while much has been said about the impacts...
Brazil has in recent months experienced its worst drought since records began which, according to experts, is linked to climate change.

Heavy Rains Bring Relief and Tragedy to Brazil: Eight Dead Following Severe Storms

Brazil is facing a dual environmental crisis as heavy rains have hit central and southeastern parts of the country after months of a record-breaking drought. The rains, which began on Friday, caused widespread devastation, resulting in at least eight deaths...
Mexican security forces stands as they respond at the scene where Alejandro Arcos, mayor of Chilpancingo, was killed, in Chilpancingo, Guerrero, Mexico October 6, 2024

Mayor of Southern Mexican City Brutally Murdered Less Than a Week After Taking Office

Mexico and drawn attention to the persistent violence plaguing the country, Alejandro Arcos, the newly elected mayor of Chilpancingo in the southern state of Guerrero, was murdered less than a week after assuming office. Authorities confirmed his death yesterday, with...
Thousands of migrants enter Mexico every year hoping to reach the US

Six Migrants Killed as Mexican Soldiers Open Fire on Vehicle Near Guatemalan Border

Mexico's southern border, six migrants were killed after soldiers opened fire on a vehicle carrying 33 people on Tuesday evening. The incident, which occurred approximately 25 miles (40 km) north of the Guatemala border, also left 10 others injured, sparking...
Latin America

Latin America’s Leftward Turn: Geopolitical Implications of Recent Political Shifts

In recent years, Latin America has experienced a notable shift towards left-leaning political leadership. Countries such as Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Brazil have elected presidents and parties that advocate for progressive social policies, economic reforms, and a rethinking of...
Brazil

Brazil and Global South: How Latin America’s Largest Economy is Shaping Geopolitical Alliances

Brazil, the largest country in Latin America by both landmass and economic output, has been progressively gaining influence on the global stage. Its role as a key player in the Global South—a term used to describe countries in Africa, Latin...
China-Latin America

Shifting Dynamics in America’s “Backyard”: Latin America’s Strategic Pivot Towards China

For much of its history, the United States has viewed Latin America as its "backyard"—a region firmly within its sphere of influence. This notion, deeply rooted in the political and historical narrative of the Americas, has shaped US foreign policy...
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