Stories for June 2026

Tuesday, June 16th 2026 - 08:07 UTC
Bolivia's Paz bets on wearing down protests and holds off deploying the army

Bolivia's government has opted to wear down the social protests that have shaken the country for about six weeks, rather than resort to a hard line. President Rodrigo Paz promulgated a law regulating states of exception in early June, but has so far not ordered the deployment of the Armed Forces to clear the roads, leaning instead toward exhausting the protesters and dismantling the movements demanding his resignation through the detention or persuasion of their leaders. “The new Bolivia will be built with dialogue, without giving way to violence,” said presidential spokesman José Luis Gálvez.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:50 UTC
Brazilian stocks slip as the US-Iran deal sinks oil prices and hits Petrobras

São Paulo's stock exchange closed on Monday down 0.42%, dragged by the plunge of the state oil company Petrobras after the international crude price fell, linked to the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. The Ibovespa, the benchmark index of Latin America's main exchange, ended the session at 170,415 points.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:35 UTC
Chile's Kast government reaffirms Valparaíso's bid to host the High Seas Treaty secretariat

Chile's government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to Valparaíso's candidacy to host the Executive Secretariat of the High Seas Treaty, a key instrument of ocean governance, and held that the port city has “relevant strengths” to secure it. The Foreign Ministry said the bid responds to the importance that Chilean foreign policy places on protecting the ocean and to the country's “maritime vocation.”
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 20:58 UTC
New Zealand's Unusual Laws: What Foreigners Aren't Prepared For

New Zealand has earned a reputation as one of the most comfortable and peaceful places to live. However, behind the beautiful landscapes, the ocean, and the relaxed rhythm of life, there are rules for how foreigners can benefit. There is a stench for those who have greatly increased the price of Europe and other countries that do not correspond to the benefits. In New Zealand, they may be fined for products left in luggage, limit the operation of stores on Holy Day, or establish new rules for gambling in other rich countries. It is important to know this for both local residents and foreigners in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and better understand the way of life of New Zealanders.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 20:07 UTC
Advantages of Technology Development in Entertainment

Technology has completely changed the world of entertainment and the way people spend their free time. Canadians can watch movies, listen to music, and play games anywhere without time restrictions. Smart algorithms select content according to the interests of residents, which adds convenience to using smartphones. This has made online games, streaming platforms, and virtual worlds available on a large scale. Below is information on how the development of technology has influenced entertainment and added advantages to it.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 16:04 UTC
Peru's electoral board reiterates it will proclaim the president-elect by mid-July

Peru's National Jury of Elections (JNE) reiterated on Monday that the maximum deadline to officially proclaim the new president-elect is mid-July, while vote recounts proceed in three overseas cities over observations to the tally sheets. The body's spokeswoman, Grecia Rentería, said at a press conference that the proclamation would come about two weeks before the swearing-in, set for July 28, with the start of the 2026-2031 term of government.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 15:38 UTC
Macron skips the planned protocol and does not greet Trump in person at the G7 in France

French President Emmanuel Macron skipped the planned program on Monday and did not personally receive his US counterpart, Donald Trump, on his arrival at the G7 summit in Évian, in the French Alps. The provisional agenda for the meeting had Trump as the only leader to be personally received by the host.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 08:21 UTC
US and Iran announce a deal to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran reached a preliminary peace deal on Sunday to end nearly four months of war in the Middle East and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan, the mediating country, announced. The agreement, confirmed by both US President Donald Trump and Tehran, will be officially signed on Friday, June 19, in Switzerland.
Sunday, June 14th 2026 - 21:44 UTC
Two helicopters collide over Rio, killing six, including singer Oliver Tree and YouTuber Gaspi

Two helicopters flying over Rio de Janeiro collided in mid-air on Sunday morning and crashed into an urban area of the city, in an accident that left six people dead, the fire department confirmed. All the victims were traveling in the aircraft. Among them were US singer Oliver Tree and Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, known as Gaspi.
Sunday, June 14th 2026 - 20:32 UTC
Adorni's admission deepens divisions in Milei's cabinet as the opposition seeks a censure vote

The admission by Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni that he kept undeclared savings deepened divisions within Javier Milei's government and accelerated an opposition attempt to remove him through a censure motion. Despite the controversy, Adorni remains at the head of the cabinet.