World Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for High-Stakes G20 Summit Amid Tight Security

World Leaders Gather in Rio de Janeiro for High-Stakes G20 Summit Amid Tight Security

As the world's most influential leaders converge on Rio de Janeiro for the two-day G20 summit starting Monday, the vibrant seaside city has transformed into a fortified zone. With representatives from the globe's major economies, including U.S. President Joe Biden...
Venezuela

Venezuela Releases Over 100 Post-Election Detainees Amid Controversy Over July Presidential Vote

Venezuelan authorities have released more than 100 individuals detained following the country’s fiercely contested July presidential election, according to Foro Penal, a prominent local human rights group. The mass release comes against a backdrop of political unrest, international condemnation, and...
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

Lula’s Diplomatic Test: G20 and Lula 3.0; Can Lula Reconcile Brazil’s Growing Influence with Controversial Policies?

The G20 summit, hosted in Rio de Janeiro from Monday, marks a critical juncture for Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. With his third term symbolizing Brazil's resurgence in global diplomacy, the event offers an opportunity to solidify Brazil’s...
Joe Biden-Donald Trump

Trump’s Win Casts Shadow Over Biden at APEC Summit in Peru as China Expands Influence in Latin America

In a scenario echoing 2016, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima is set to unfold amid a tense geopolitical landscape. Once again, the U.S. President, this time Joe Biden, arrives as a lame-duck Democrat to find his agenda...
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...
Cuba Energy Crisis

Cuba Endures Unprecedented Energy Crisis Amidst Nationwide Blackout

Cuba has recently faced one of its most challenging weeks in years, as a nationwide blackout plunged around 10 million citizens into days of darkness. The power crisis exposed the fragility of the country’s energy infrastructure, which struggled to recover...
Venezuela

Venezuelan Authorities Arrest Five Foreign Nationals in Alleged Anti-Government Plot

Venezuela authorities have arrested five foreign nationals in connection with an alleged plot to destabilize the government. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the detentions on Thursday, accusing the individuals of engaging in a scheme orchestrated by foreign powers to undermine...
Argentina central bank

Argentina’s Central Bank Takes Major Step Toward Dollarization with Dollar-Denominated Debit Cards

The Argentine economy, the country's central bank is working with local banks and credit card companies to introduce dollar-denominated debit cards. The measure, announced by Central Bank Governor Santiago Bausili on X (formerly Twitter), is part of a broader strategy...
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...
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