Stories for 2026

Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 12:05 UTC
Colombia brings 12 Mexican Mennonites to trial over deforestation

Colombia’s prosecutor’s office is taking 12 Mexican Mennonites to trial over alleged deforestation of more than 100 hectares in rural Puerto Gaitán, Meta province, tied to agricultural land development carried out between 2016 and 2021.
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 03:17 UTC
Brazil’s VP Alckmin backs workweek cuts as a global trend

Brazil’s Vice President and Industry and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday that shorter working hours are a “global trend” and that Brazil should debate the issue in depth, as business leaders push to delay discussion of ending the widely used 6x1 work schedule.
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 03:12 UTC
Mexico deploys thousands of troops after violence flares following “El Mencho” death

Mexico has deployed thousands of additional soldiers and security personnel to contain a wave of violence reported across at least 20 states after the death in custody of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho” — leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), according to federal officials.
Tuesday, February 24th 2026 - 03:06 UTC
Uruguay moves toward ratifying EU–Mercosur deal after special committee approval

A special committee of Uruguay’s parliament tasked with reviewing the EU–Mercosur agreement approved the ratification bill on Monday, clearing the way for floor votes in the Senate and lower house in the coming days — a timetable that could make Uruguay the first Mercosur member to complete domestic approval.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 13:26 UTC
Plot to kill Argentine security minister and two federal justice officials in Punta del Este

Argentine authorities are investigating an alleged plot to kill Entre Ríos’ Security and Justice Minister Néstor Roncaglia and two federal justice officials — Judge Leandro Ríos and prosecutor José Ignacio Candiotti — in attacks that case files described as planned for Punta del Este, using Uruguayan hitmen for about US$40,000.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 12:41 UTC
Italy seeks “clarity” from the US, urges calm amid renewed tariff uncertainty

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday he would seek “clarity” from the United States during a G7 videoconference on international trade and urged restraint as Washington’s latest tariff moves inject fresh uncertainty into transatlantic commerce.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 04:48 UTC
IMF flags risks of outdated inflation metrics in fast-changing economies

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is urging countries to modernize how they measure inflation and other key indicators, integrating point-of-sale and online data to reduce “blind spots” that, the institution argues, are widening as the economy becomes more digital and traditional surveys lose accuracy.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 04:20 UTC
Falklands, end of active service for RFA Argus, last ship to have served in the conflict

Royal Fleet Auxiliary Argus will depart Portsmouth naval base this Monday 23 February for the final time, bringing more than four decades of service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to a close, the Royal Navy has confirmed. Her departure marks the end of service for the last active ship to have served in the Falklands conflict, pointed out UKDJ.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 04:06 UTC
Lula meets South Korea’s Lee to deepen trade and defence ties

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began the official programme of his state visit to South Korea in Seoul on Monday, ahead of talks with President Lee Jae-myung expected to strengthen cooperation on trade, defence and other strategic areas.
Monday, February 23rd 2026 - 03:20 UTC
Falkland Islander appointed new Communications Regulator of the Islands

The Falkland Islands Government has welcomed Mark Pollard as the incoming Communications Regulator. He will join the regulatory team as of Monday, and take on the role fully in April when the current incumbent, Chloe Freeman, steps down.