MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for March 30th 2026
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Monday, March 30th 2026 - 15:01 UTC
Brazil hit hardest as Latin America adjusts to Trump tariffs after one year
One year after the Trump administration launched its tariff offensive against more than 180 countries, Latin America presents a mixed picture: some economies lost competitiveness in the U.S. market, while others redirected exports or negotiated agreements to cushion the blow.
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Monday, March 30th 2026 - 11:18 UTC
EU eases path for truck and bus makers to meet 2030 CO2 targets
The European Union on Monday formally adopted temporary flexibility measures to help truck and bus manufacturers meet their 2030 CO2 emission reduction targets, without altering long-term goals.
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Monday, March 30th 2026 - 01:16 UTC
US allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba in easing of energy blockade
The United States authorized the passage of a Russian oil tanker loaded with crude bound for Cuba, in the first easing of the de facto energy blockade Washington has imposed on the island since the start of the year, The New York Times reported, citing a U.S. official.
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Monday, March 30th 2026 - 01:13 UTC
Drug parcels from the US intercepted in Uruguay; two convicted on trafficking charges
Uruguay's National Customs Directorate reported the arrest and conviction of two people on drug trafficking charges following a series of operations at Carrasco International Airport, on the outskirts of Montevideo, involving the interception of international parcels and passenger screening.
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Monday, March 30th 2026 - 00:53 UTC
Maduro calls from prison for “reconciliation, forgiveness, and reunion” in Venezuela
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, issued their first public statement since being captured in Caracas on January 3 in a U.S. military operation, calling for national reconciliation and endorsing acting President Delcy Rodríguez's leadership.
