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POLITICSAug 4Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering Latin American relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chile’s Kast courts China day after US hits exports with forced labour tariff Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast received China’s ambassador to Santiago, Niu Qingbao, at the La Moneda Palace, in an encounter that lasted more than an hour and marked the first meeting between the two...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Petro fears ‘civil war’ in Colombia after alleged electoral fraudVanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 4De la Espriella pledges major increase to senior subsidies despite claims of Colombia financial disaster A political figure, De la Espriella, has pledged a substantial increase in senior subsidies. This pledge is made despite reported claims of a financial disaster in Colombia.thebogotapost.com · Colombia
POLITICSAug 3El gobierno de Lula guarda silencio ante los nuevos insultos de Milei, pero por ahora su embajador no vuelve a la ArgentinaEl libertario insistió en calificar a su par de Brasil de "ladrón" y "corrupto".El embajador Bitelli había sido llamado a consulta a Brasilia y pese a cierta distención del viernes, por ahora no regresa a Buenos Aires.Clarín
POLITICSAug 3With U . S . doors shutting , Cubans turn to Brazil for asylumCubans are increasingly seeking asylum in Brazil as access to the United States becomes more restricted. This indicates a shift in migration patterns due to changing international policies.klcc.org · United States
POLITICSAug 3Mapping Latin America’s MegaprisonsMapping Latin America’s Megaprisons In the three years since President of El Salvador Nayib Bukele opened his famous Terrorism Confinement Center, leaders around Latin America have attempted to follow in his footsteps in hopes of replicating El Salvador’s success in repressing gangs. Yet many of these initiatives function more as political signaling than substantive policy changes. Here, InSight Crime analyzes the region’s proposals for new megaprisons. The post Mapping Latin America’s Megaprisons appeared first on InSight Crime.InSight Crime
POLITICSAug 3Keiko Fujimori Prioritizes U . S . as Key Strategic Partner , Strains Peru Relationship with ChinaA political figure in Peru is emphasizing the United States as a primary strategic partner, which is creating tension in Peru's relationship with China. This indicates a potential shift in international alliances.elciudadano.com
POLITICSAug 3Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visits Sriperumbudur industrial hubThousands of people lined both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of the Chief Minister, who is also expected to visit other industrial units in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate during the tourThe Hindu
POLITICSAug 3'It's going to be a very close election': Brazil's Lula launches fourth term bidBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has launched his re-election bid in Brazil. The eighty-year-old veteran told crowds in São Paulo on August 2nd he's in "great shape" as he pursues a fourth and final term in office. His main election rival is Flavio Bolsonaro, eldest son of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. The 45-year-old senator stepped into the role after his father was convicted of plotting a coup to prevent Lula from taking power in 2023.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 3For his seventh election campaign, Brazil's president focuses on sovereigntyIn Brazil, President Lula has officially kicked off his re-election campaign, seeking a fourth term in October's vote. While recent polling puts him ahead of far-right candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, after decades on the political stage, he now faces a battle against voter fatigue. It's a campaign centred around Brazil’s sovereignty—a message that resonates with his supporters as the country contends with new tariffs imposed by the U.S. administration.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 3Brazil ex-first lady launches Senate bid, stepson goes for presidencyThe right-wing Liberal Party in Brazil nominated former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro as a senate candidate on Sunday, despite her recent feud with her stepson Flavio Bolsonaro, the party's presidential nominee. The post Brazil ex-first lady launches Senate bid, stepson goes for presidency appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSAug 365 viajes al exterior de Petro, el presidente que más ha estado fuera de ColombiaGustavo Petro pasó casi 3 meses de su mandato en viajes internacionales. Datos de destinos y gastos del presidente más viajero de la historia. The post 65 viajes al exterior de Petro, el presidente que más ha estado fuera de Colombia appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSAug 3Lula Nominated for Fourth Term in Brazil ElectionLula has been nominated for a fourth term in the upcoming Brazil election, indicating his continued presence in the country's political landscape.newkerala.com · India
POLITICSAug 3Brazil Lula faces pressure as he enters seventh presidential raceLula da Silva is reportedly facing pressure as he begins his seventh presidential campaign in Brazil. This marks a significant development in the country's political landscape.wsbradio.com · United States
POLITICSAug 3Capital punishment : Colombia new right - wing leader is turning his back on BogotáColombia's new right-wing leader is reportedly shifting away from Bogotá's previous stance on capital punishment. This indicates a potential change in political direction.monocle.com · United Kingdom
POLITICSAug 3Brazil’s Lula launches reelection bid amid foreign interference concernsBrazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has officially launched his reelection campaign.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 3Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidencyBrazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 2Brazil’s Lula launches fourth-term bid, focuses on national sovereigntyLula seeks to use Bolsonaro family ties with Trump to cast election as fight against submission to foreign interests.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 2Jailed ex - leader Maduro welcomes any path to dialogue in Venezuela ahead of US talksThe jailed former leader Maduro has welcomed dialogue in Venezuela in anticipation of upcoming talks with the US. This signifies ongoing political negotiations and potential for further developments.scmp.com · China
POLITICSAug 2Jailed ex-leader Maduro welcomes ‘any path to dialogue’ in Venezuela ahead of US talksVenezuela’s imprisoned former leader Nicolas Maduro on Sunday welcomed “any path to dialogue”, ahead of a US-backed meeting in the coming week between representatives of the Latin American country’s interim government and opposition leaders. “We welcome any path to dialogue that helps consolidate peace, coexistence, and reconciliation among Venezuelans,” read a message posted on the official Telegram account of the deposed president, who is imprisoned in New York following his capture in a US...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2Venezuela and the Dominican Republic say they will work to restore tiesBoth countries have agreed on a plan to restore diplomatic relations cut off after a contested vote in 2024.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 2Is Washington dictating the agenda for talks in Venezuela?Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the US.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 2Brazil’s President Lula, 80, says ‘in great shape’ as he launches bid for a fourth termBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, 80, said on Sunday he was “in great shape” as he launched his candidacy for October elections, with pressure from US President Donald Trump’s administration looming over the campaign. Lula, a leftist titan of Latin American politics who is loved and despised in near-equal measure in Brazil, highlighted what he called his stamina and good health as he addressed a convention of his Worker’s Party (PT) in Sao Paulo attended by around 3,000 people. “I...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2Argentina discute el problema equivocadoEl verdadero problema no reside en lo que el Congreso discutirá, sino en aquello que volverá a quedar fuera del debate.Clarín