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POLITICSOct 2Former GOP Rep David Rivera sentenced to 10 years for secret Venezuela lobbyingA former Miami congressman and longtime friend of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was sentenced Friday to 10 years in prison in connection with a secret $50…Japan Today
POLITICSOct 2US suspends consular services in Brazil as Lula and Bolsonaro fight for electionPresident Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro are pulling no punches in a last-ditch effort to win voters ahead of Sunday's election in Brazil, where the US and Australia suspended consular services Friday over security concerns.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 2Government reactivated alliance with Colfuturo and will invest US$25 millionA finales del año pasado, el gobierno Petro había retirado su apoyo al programa de becas de la fundación. El aporte será para el próximo año. The post Gobierno reactivó alianza con Colfuturo e invertirá US$25 millones appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2A province that shares 90% of its border with other countries went to Justice to stop the unlimited sale of land to foreignersLo anunció Hugo Passalacqua, gobernador de Misiones, que solicita una cautelar contra el artículo 154 del DNU 70/2023.Es tras el fallo de la Corte Suprema de Justicia y la posterior aclaración de los tres magistrados.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Ecuador signs an agreement with the U.S. to strengthen internal police controlEcuador and the U.S. launch a project to strengthen internal police control, preventing organized crime infiltration into the institution. The plan includes training, technology, and trust centers in Guayaquil and Manta, expanding oversight capabilities beyond Quito.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Brazil police serve warrants over alleged threat to US diplomatic sites - ReutersBrazil police serve warrants over alleged threat to US diplomatic sites ReutersReuters World
POLITICSOct 2Council of State suspended Petro's decree on collective bargainingEl tribunal sostuvo que esa reglamentación debe hacerla el Congreso. La ministra de Trabajo sostuvo que la cartera acata la decisión. The post Consejo de Estado suspendió decreto de Petro sobre negociación colectiva appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2Elections in Brazil: how Flavio Bolsonaro and Lula define the environmental futureConservative challenger Flávio Bolsonaro openly proposes liquidating "environmental ties" to boost tourism and mining in protected areas. Lula's government, in turn, defends oil exploration in the Amazon, sparking a growing conflict with environmental defenders.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2US expects return of opposition figures to Venezuela as part of the process towards democracyThe State Department spokesperson expressed optimism about the return of critics to the South American country as part of its democratic evolution. The resumption of opposition activities is seen as a key step towards political transformation in the region.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2They ask to remove a controversial witness who was summoned to the impeachment trial against Judge SalmainThis is the repentant witness who testified in the criminal case against the federal magistrate of Rosario. He revealed how a bribe request was managed to issue a ruling for which Salmain will face an impeachment trial next week. The Jury of Impeachment accepted his testimony and the Prosecutor's Office sClarín
POLITICSOct 2A former 'K' deputy is now facing oral trial for the VIP Vaccination in Chubut by decision of the CourtWhile Judge María Eugenia Capuchetti began this Friday with the round of interrogations of 34 politicians and journalists who received Covid-19 vaccines in 2020 in the VIP Vaccination case. This Friday, a doctor testified in the inquiry and then former president E will be interrogated.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Argentina’s ‘Golden Passport’ Program Offers Citizenship in Exchange for Foreign CashThe program would grant citizenship to people who make major investments in Argentina. Similar efforts have yielded significant income for small economies, but have also led to risks.NYT World
POLITICSOct 2Panama auditor targets ex-port regulators and Hong Kong firm’s executives in canal probePanama’s comptroller general said on Friday that his office would send prosecutors more audit material on former executives of CK Hutchison’s local subsidiary next week, as part of a criminal investigation into the Hong Kong conglomerate’s annulled Panama Canal ports concession. Speaking at the Atlantic Council in Washington, Anel Flores said prosecutors had requested documents concerning Panama Ports Company (PPC), the operator of the Balboa and Cristobal terminals at either end of the canal...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 2David Rivera sentenced to 10 years in Venezuela lobbying caseFormer U.S. Rep. David Rivera was convicted on federal charges stemming from a secret lobbying campaign tied to the Venezuelan government.CBS News
POLITICSOct 2Former Florida Rep. David Rivera Sentenced to 10 Years in Venezuela Lobbying CaseDavid Rivera, a Miami Republican, was convicted of secretly lobbying officials in Washington on behalf of the Venezuelan government in 2017 and 2018.NYT US
POLITICSOct 2Lula Da Silva showed a t-shirt with the inscription "The Malvinas are Argentine" at a rally at the close of his campaignThe Brazilian president was leading a caravan in Rio de Janeiro, before Sunday's elections in Brazil. He received the shirt, smiled, and displayed it for a few seconds in front of his followers.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Abelardo's government diary: another week of tension with unionsAbelardo entrega las obras del aeropuerto a la alcaldía Char y se suman voces de rechazo a la renuncia de Bruce Mac Master. The post Diario del gobierno de Abelardo: otra semana de tensión con los gremios appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2Islanders' discomfort after the display of an Argentine flag in the Falkland Islands: "firmer measures" are being evaluated to prevent such incidentsThe issue reached the Islands' Legislative Assembly, which is analyzing different initiatives to prevent visitors from displaying a "political agenda." A member of the Assembly spoke about the possibility of prohibiting travel by Argentine citizens.Clarín
POLITICSOct 2Lawsuit challenges appointment of María Rocío Cortés to the SIC superintendencyLa demanda cuestiona si cumple con la experiencia relacionada que exige el cargo. Su trayectoria se concentra en el sector público. The post Demandan nombramiento de María Rocío Cortés en la SIC appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2What’s at Stake in Brazil’s ElectionResults would have broad implications on foreign policy.Foreign Policy
POLITICSOct 2Brazil's Lula-Bolsonaro showdown unfolds in Trump's shadow — with the Amazon at stakeBrazil votes Sunday in a presidential election that could reshape its relationship with President Trump, return the Bolsonaro movement to power and alter the future of the Amazon.Why it matters: The showdown between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro has turned into something bigger: a test of Trump's influence in Latin America's largest country, with stakes for the region and the global climate.The latest: Trump said Thursday he's following Brazil's election "very closely" and called it "very important," though he didn't endorse a candidate.Catch up quick: Trump insAxios
POLITICSOct 2A “Supermetro” for an arm and a leg?Atónito quedé con la cifra que reveló Contratopedia Caribe sobre la adición presupuestal que acaba de hacerle el alcalde Char a la obra de remodelación del Supermetropolitano. ¡Brutal! 106 mil millones de pesos, que representan la bobada del 45% del valor inicial del contrato, rozando el tope máximo permitido por la ley (50%). ¿Será que […] The post ¿Un “Supermetro” por un ojo de la cara? appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2A “Supermetro” for an arm and a leg?The debate about the Supermetropolitano is not against football or Junior. It is about priorities: was this the best way to invest $280 billion in public resources?La Silla Vacía
POLITICSOct 2How the Banco Master scandal injected chaos into Brazil’s presidential raceFigures across Brazil's political spectrum have been linked to the scandal in the midst of a key election.Al Jazeera [en]
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