Latin America

Latin America

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:57:00 GMT
EU-Mercosur trade deal could turn South America into a critical minerals powerhouse
The free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) could help turn South America into a major player in the global market for critical minerals and rare eart...

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:02:00 GMT
Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security
Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional securit...

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:41:00 GMT
US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”
Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In n...

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:48:00 GMT
Peru: Case dropped against Keiko Fujimori heralds new presidential bid?
A Peruvian court has dismissed all charges in the "Cocktails" case against former Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, clearing the way for the Fuerza Popular leader to make another try this year.

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 GMT
No human corridor through Peru for Venezuelans exiting Chile
Peru's President José Jerí told Chile's President-elect José Antonio Kast that the human corridor through his country so that Venezuelan migrants could return home was not a feasible option.

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