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POLITICSAug 26Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro to institute debt ceiling if elected presidentA debt ceiling would trigger automatic spending cuts, which conservatives could use to pare back social programmes.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 26Benegas Lynch opposes debtor bailouts: "There's the guy who bought the TV for the World Cup and, because Argentina didn't win, he doesn't want to pay the debt"The deputy from La Libertad Avanza spoke out against proposals to "rescue" debtors. He gave examples of different cases that generate debt among people and asked not to "continue with the script of crying about people's debts."Clarín
POLITICSAug 26 MAGA Man in LatAm jailed in Bolivia over political assassination plotAn individual associated with "MAGA" has been jailed in Bolivia in connection with a political assassination plot. This concerns a serious political crime with international ties.wsws.org · United States
POLITICSAug 26Bolivia fuel subsidy cut for large diesel consumersBolivia has implemented a policy to cut fuel subsidies for large diesel consumers. This represents a significant government economic decision impacting certain sectors of the population.riotimesonline.com · Brazil
POLITICSAug 25In Sao Joao del-Rei, Brazil, a prison without armed guards defies the ultra-repressive model of Salvadoran president Nayib BukeleAt this self-managed facility, reintegration is the priority. The recidivism rate is far lower than that of the traditional system. Yet Flavio Bolsonaro, who is challenging Lula in the October 4 presidential election, wants to take an even tougher approach.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 25Hichilema sworn - in set for Sept 1Hichilema's swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for September 1st. This marks a significant transition in national leadership.maravipost.com · Malawi
POLITICSAug 25State House says President Hakainde Hichilema did not order closure of courtsThe State House has clarified that President Hakainde Hichilema did not issue an order for the closure of courts. This statement addresses previous speculation regarding the President's actions.times.co.zm · Zambia
POLITICSAug 25Morocco and Western Sahara: Has Colombia forgotten what independence is?Colombia should maintain a foreign policy consistent with its own history of independence and the principle of self-determination of peoples.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSBREAKINGAug 25Hichilema shut courts on final day for presidential election challengebulawayo24.com · Zimbabwe
POLITICSAug 25Con un comunicado, el Gobierno le bajó el tono a una protesta de Chile Estrecho de MagallanesEl canciller de ese país reaccionó a una frase del jefe de la Fuerza Aérea, brigadier Gustavo Valverde, sobre el estrecho. El comunicado oficial.Clarín
POLITICSAug 25US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira revealed that US President Donald Trump and his team conceded during White House talks in May that the United States had lost the critical minerals race to China. The minister made the disclosure in an unscripted speech on Monday to Exposibram, the industry conference run by the Brazilian Mining Institute, in the state of Minas Gerais, responsible for more than 40 per cent of national mineral output. But as the US pours billions of dollars...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25El Gobierno expulsó del país a un narco peruano de la banda de Dumbo: "Uno por uno, hasta que no quede ninguno"Se trata de Nick Gerald Guido Alcalde, quien había sido condenado a nueve años de prisión y se encontraba alojado en la cárcel de Ezeiza.La ministra de Seguridad, Alejandra Monteoliva, lo celebró en sus redes sociales.Clarín
POLITICSAug 25New Colombian president orders immigration raids , vowing deporations of migrants without legal statusColombia's new president has ordered immigration raids and vowed to deport migrants lacking legal status. This represents a significant shift in the nation's immigration policy.euronews.com · United States
POLITICSAug 25Chile protests to Argentina over a military chief remarks on the Strait of MagellanChile has issued a protest to Argentina concerning remarks made by a military chief regarding the Strait of Magellan. This indicates a diplomatic disagreement between the two nations.en.mercopress.com · Argentina
POLITICSAug 25New Colombian president orders immigration raids, vowing deporations of migrants without legal statusThe far-right leader, a close ally of Donald Trump, seemed to echo the rhetoric of the Trump administration. 'Colombians first, Colombians second, Colombians third, may that be clear to everyone,' de la Espriella said.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 24Colombian president orders immigration raids , vows deportations of migrants without legal status – Winnipeg Free PressThe Colombian president has directed immigration raids and pledged to deport migrants lacking legal status. This signifies a significant shift in the country's immigration policy.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
POLITICSAug 24"Soberanía en Magallanes": una declaración del jefe de la Fuerza Aérea Argentina generó malestar en ChileEl jefe del Estado Mayor General de la Fuerza Aérea Argentina, Gustavo Javier Valverde, causó polémica al mencionar a "Magallanes" como zona argentina en la que hay que mantener presencia.La frase motorizó protestas de políticos chilenos ya que la soberanía del estrecho es chilena.Clarín
POLITICSAug 24US targets China’s telecoms grip in Venezuela with new sanctions carve-outThe United States is opening Venezuela’s telecommunications sector to new investment and technology while explicitly excluding Chinese companies, a move that could reshape a market where Huawei and ZTE have become deeply embedded and give Western suppliers an opening as the country expands its 5G networks. The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on Friday issued two general licences easing some sanctions restrictions on Venezuela’s telecommunications sector,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24Colombia’s new president orders migrant deportationsColombia's right-wing President Abelardo de la Espriella has ordered a crackdown on irregular migration, instructing authorities to begin detaining undocumented foreigners convicted of crimes with a view to deporting them. The post Colombia’s new president orders migrant deportations appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 24Mesa de diálogo en Venezuela: anuncian avances en la restitución de derechos políticos, primer paso para el regreso de Corina MachadoAdvances have been announced in the restitution of political rights during dialogue in Venezuela, potentially paving the way for the return of Corina Machado. This marks a significant development in the country's political landscape.Clarín
POLITICSAug 24US, China diplomats clash over tech spying and trade hub claims in Latin AmericaDiplomats for China and the US in Latin America have traded brickbats on social media over alleged espionage risks posed by Chinese tech firms in the region, in the latest sign of the two powers’ unfolding strategic tensions in the western hemisphere. US assistant secretary of state for western hemisphere affairs Juan Pablo Segura named telecoms giants Huawei Technologies, ZTE and Hytera, surveillance equipment makers Hikvision and Dahua, and drone heavyweight DJI in a post on social media on...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 24El socio de Cerimedo despega a Milei del consultor detenido en Bolivia: "El Presidente habla conmigo"Se trata del español Javier Negre, dueño de la Derecha Diario. Dice que Cerimedo se estaba yendo de ese medio. Y asegura: "No creo que Fernando pueda sufrir un atentado en la cárcel por la información que maneja".Clarín
POLITICSAug 24Zambia : Hichilema Wins a Stronger Mandate , but Zambia Democratic Test Isnt OverHichilema has secured a stronger mandate in Zambia, but the country's democratic test is considered ongoing. This signifies recent political developments and future challenges for democracy in Zambia.allafrica.com · Nigeria
POLITICSAug 24Brazil presidential debate zeroes in on Chinese investment and US tariffsBrazil’s presidential candidates opened the televised campaign season on Sunday with a debate that turned repeatedly to the country’s position between Washington and Beijing. The exchange comes in an election cycle already shaped by American tariffs, a visa dispute over election monitoring and the Lula government’s warming ties with China. Ronaldo Caiado, Augusto Cury and Renan Santos took to the debate stage in Sao Paulo but the lecterns reserved for President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Senator...South China Morning Post