South America
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:50:00 GMTMilei grants controversial powers to intelligence agents
Argentine President Javier Milei has issued a sweeping Emergency Decree to restructure Argentina's intelligence service, sparking concerns among opposition sectors, particularly regarding the new powers granted to field operati...
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:28:00 GMTBolsonaro leaves hospital, goes back to Police HQs
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left Brasilia's DF Star Hospital late Thursday afternoon and was transferred back to the Federal Police's detention facility, where he is serving his 27-year prison sentence for masterm...
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:16:00 GMTChina announces beef import quotas
Beginning in 2026, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce will implement a three-year "protective measure" consisting of a 55% tariff on beef imports exceeding specific quotas. The initiative was found to hit the United States, Brazi...
Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:05:00 GMTVenezuela releases 88 people detained in post-2024 elections riots
Venezuela's Bolivarian regime announced the release of 88 people who had been detained following the July 28, 2024, presidential elections, which Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won despite producing no corroborating evidence.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:47:00 GMTParaguayan President highlights economic growth and 3.1% inflation
The Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) announced on Tuesday that the country has concluded 2025 with an annual inflation rate of 3.1%, successfully meeting its target range and demonstrating a trend of continued macroeconomic stabi...
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:45:00 GMTBolsonaro slated for endoscopy amid post-surgery complications
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is scheduled to undergo a digestive endoscopy on Wednesday, as medical teams continue to treat him for recurring post-surgery complications.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:41:00 GMTUS embassies tasked with monitoring Latin America's migration policies
The US State Department formally instructed its embassies across Latin America to monitor and report on government policies that encourage or facilitate mass migration, it was announced on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:38:00 GMTBolivia lifts all fuel import restrictions
Bolivia's Hydrocarbons Ministry has announced a sweeping liberalization of the national fuel market, lifting long-standing import restrictions and implementing a zero Specific Consumption Tax (ICE) for private importers.
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:34:00 GMTKiwi Deputy PM welcomed at Casa Rosada for talks with Milei
Argentine President Javier Milei hosted New Zealand's Deputy Prime Minister, David Seymour, at the Casa Rosada on Tuesday. The meeting focused on expanding bilateral trade and underscored the ideological alignment between the t...
Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:24:00 GMTTrain services to Machu Picchu halted following lethal crash
A head-on collision between two trains on the primary route to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu left one person dead and at least 40 others injured on Tuesday. The accident, which occurred near the archaeological site of Qoriwa...