Stories for 2026

Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 08:24 UTC
Europeans are all Peronists now, where are the leaders willing to make hard choices?

By Cristina Martinez (*) - European voters increasingly resemble their Argentinian counterparts, who, until recently, believed the unsustainable promises offered by Peronist politicians. To avoid the economic shock therapy that has befallen Argentina, Europe’s leaders must be willing to make hard choices, and electorates must be willing to reward them for it.
Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 07:57 UTC
Two dead after strong quake hits Mexico

A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck central and southern Mexico early Friday morning, leaving at least two people dead and over a dozen injured. The National Seismological Service has recorded over 850 aftershocks since the initial quake.
Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 05:46 UTC
Best Tenant Insurance BC Renters Get Through Insurely Covers Belongings Without Office Visits

Apartment fires happen fast. Smoke detectors beep at 3 AM. Flames spread through units in minutes.
Saturday, January 3rd 2026 - 04:22 UTC
Top 5 Crypto Accountants in USA: Expert Tax Services for Digital Asset Investors

Crypto taxes will drain your time and patience. The top 5 crypto accountants in USA offer specialized help for traders, investors, and businesses managing digital assets. Most general accountants lack the technical depth to handle DeFi protocols, NFT transactions, or complex blockchain activity. You need experts who live and breathe crypto tax compliance daily.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 10:59 UTC
Milei 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 operatives.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 10:55 UTC
Venezuela 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.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 10:34 UTC
New York's first-ever Muslim Mayor sworn in

Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as the 112th mayor of New York City on Thursday, marking a historic shift in the city’s political landscape. The 34-year-old former State Assemblyman, an avowed democratic socialist, became the first Muslim to lead the nation's most populous city.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 10:28 UTC
New State of Emergency declared in Ecuador after mass killing

A violent mass shooting in the Ecuadorean port city of Manta left at least six people dead and a dozen wounded on New Year's Eve, as President Daniel Noboa declared a fresh 60-day State of Emergency across nine provinces.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 08:28 UTC
Bolsonaro 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 masterminding the Jan 8, 2023, coup attempt.
Friday, January 2nd 2026 - 08:16 UTC
China 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, Brazil, and Australia. However, it would leave Uruguay unharmed and prevent any Argentine expansion.