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31
Oct

Trump’s Record Venezuela Oil Deal Faces Reality Check as Production Challenges Mount

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US President Donald Trump’s ambitious oil agreement involving Venezuela is facing significant operational, financial and legal challenges, raising questions about whether the administration’s promise of a historic energy breakthrough can be achieved. Trump previously described the arrangement as the “biggest oil deal in world history”, promoting it as a major opportunity to expand American access […]

27
Oct

Trump Raises Concerns Over Brazil’s Election, Calls for Confidence in Voting Process

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US President Donald Trump has raised questions about the credibility of Brazil’s recent presidential election, saying the process appeared troubling and stressing the importance of public confidence in democratic voting. Trump said he had remained neutral during the election but expressed concern about how the vote unfolded and how the situation might be viewed internationally. […]

Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term, Pledges to Build Brazil’s Own AI Capabilities
26
Oct

Lula Wins Historic Fourth Term, Pledges to Build Brazil’s Own AI Capabilities

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Brazil’s President Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a Closely Contested Runoff and Calls for Greater Technological Independence Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured a historic fourth, non consecutive presidential term after defeating right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The result marks another significant political […]

23
Oct

Foreign Diplomats in Brazil Discuss Swift Recognition of Presidential Runoff Winner

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Foreign diplomats in Brazil are discussing plans to swiftly recognise the winner of the country’s October 25 presidential runoff, seeking to protect confidence in the electoral process and prevent foreign leaders from prematurely declaring a victor. According to Reuters, four ambassadors said diplomatic missions are consulting their respective governments on how to coordinate their response […]

23
Oct

Venezuela Opposition Looks Ahead to Elections as María Corina Machado Awaits Return

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Venezuela’s opposition is intensifying its push for democratic elections as supporters await the return of exiled opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado, amid growing uncertainty over the country’s political transition. The latest developments follow nationwide opposition demonstrations on October 22, when thousands of Venezuelans took to the streets demanding free and […]

19
Oct

Bolsonaro’s Lead Over Lula Narrows Ahead of Brazil’s Presidential Runoff, Polls Show

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Brazil’s presidential race is tightening ahead of Sunday’s October 25 runoff, with new opinion polls showing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro’s advantage over incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowing as both candidates intensify their campaigns. Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, outperformed expectations in the first round of voting earlier […]

09
Oct

Brazil Election Set to Reshape Trade Relations with the US as Tariffs and Critical Minerals Take Centre Stage

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Brazil’s upcoming presidential runoff is emerging as a pivotal moment for the country’s economic relationship with the United States, with trade tariffs, access to critical minerals and investment in strategic industries at stake. The October 25, 2026, runoff will see President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva face conservative Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, following a closely watched […]

Colombia Launches Crackdown On Undocumented Migrants 
30
Aug

Colombia Launches Crackdown On Undocumented Migrants 

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President Abelardo de la Espriella Faces Backlash Over Sweeping Deportation Plans Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella is facing growing criticism after ordering a nationwide crackdown targeting foreign nationals living in the country without legal immigration status. Less than a month into his presidency, De la Espriella instructed the National Police and migration authorities to […]