Stories for 2026

Friday, May 1st 2026 - 11:13 UTC
Caracas and Washington launch direct flights after seven years and sign two oil deals

The United States and Venezuela inaugurated on Thursday the first direct air connection between the two countries since 2019 and signed two new energy agreements, in a day the White House described as a substantive advance in the “economic revitalization” phase of the three-stage plan designed by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reorganize the bilateral relationship following the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro by US troops on January 3.
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Friday, May 1st 2026 - 07:44 UTC
Brent touches $126 amid US military plan for 'short and powerful' strikes on Iran

Brent crude touched $126.41 a barrel on Thursday, its highest level since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, after Axios reported that the US Central Command (CENTCOM) was preparing a military plan contemplating a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iranian infrastructure to force Tehran back to the negotiating table. The price subsequently moderated to close near $114, a decline partly attributed to the expiration of the June futures contract, but the European benchmark has gained more than 60% since the start of the war against Iran on February 28.
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Friday, May 1st 2026 - 06:40 UTC
After 25 years of negotiation, the Mercosur-EU agreement takes effect this Friday

The association agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU) enters provisionally into force on Friday May 1, after more than a quarter-century of negotiations, in what constitutes one of the world's most ambitious trade deals and the largest reciprocal opening ever finalised by the South American bloc. The final signing took place on January 17 in Asunción and, although final ratification by the European Court of Justice and subsequent approval by the European Parliament remain pending, provisional entry into force allows the immediate start of tariff reductions covering 95% of Mercosur products and 91% of EU products.
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Friday, May 1st 2026 - 06:39 UTC
Adventure Tourism in Latin America: Capturing Moments Beyond the Guidebook

Latin America has long been a destination for travelers seeking authentic experiences, from the Amazon rainforest to Patagonian peaks. Yet the region's adventure tourism sector has evolved dramatically over the past decade, driven not only by improved infrastructure and tour operators but also by the democratization of content creation technology. Today's travelers are not passive observers; they are documentarians of their own journeys, capturing and sharing experiences in real time across digital platforms.
Friday, May 1st 2026 - 01:52 UTC
The Transfer Market Looks Ahead to 2026

Nowhere is the ripple effect of the 2026 FIFA World Cup more visible than in current club dealings, stretching from Vancouver to Miami to Monterrey. Because preparations start years ahead, managers are quietly stacking rosters with an eye on summer fixtures far down the calendar. While some teams chase star names, others prioritize cohesion - timing arrivals so chemistry builds just before lights come up on opening day. Fitness curves matter as much as skill sets; athletes finishing too early might miss the mark entirely. Watching who signs where reveals subtle clues about confidence levels heading into North America's biggest football moment.
Friday, May 1st 2026 - 00:16 UTC
The Master’s Hand: Why Betway Casino is the Premier Destination for Online Blackjack

In the vast landscape of digital gaming, few experiences offer the same blend of strategic depth, rapid-fire action, and sophisticated allure as blackjack. Known to many as “21,” this iconic card game has transitioned from the smoky backrooms of 17th-century Europe to the sleek, high-definition interfaces of 2026. While the core objective remains simple—beat the dealer’s hand without exceeding 21—the modern era has introduced a level of variety and technical polish that was previously unimaginable.
Thursday, April 30th 2026 - 13:25 UTC
Brazil's fiscal deficit climbs to 9.41% of GDP amid economic slowdown and election year

Brazil's nominal public sector deficit reached 9.41% of gross domestic product in the twelve months to March 2026, nearly one percentage point higher than the previous period, according to data published on Thursday by the Central Bank. The combined shortfall of all public administrations — central government, states, and municipalities — stood at 1.21 trillion reais, equivalent to around $244 billion, in one of the highest readings in recent years for Latin America's largest economy.
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Thursday, April 30th 2026 - 13:18 UTC
European Parliament urges sanctions on Venezuela to remain until verifiable democratic progress

The European Parliament approved on Thursday, by a wide majority, a resolution urging the Council of the European Union not to lift sanctions imposed on those responsible for human rights violations in Venezuela until the country adopts “significant measures toward a peaceful transition to democracy.” The text, promoted by the European People's Party, gained 507 votes in favor, 31 against, and 35 abstentions, and was backed even by the Socialists and Democrats group despite internal divergences over the strategy toward the government of acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
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Thursday, April 30th 2026 - 13:09 UTC
US intervention forces end to decade of statistical opacity at Venezuela's Central Bank

The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) has begun systematically publishing economic indicators that had been held under wraps for at least a decade, in an institutional shift driven by the US military intervention that culminated on January 3 with the capture of former president Nicolás Maduro and by the subsequent reconfiguration of Venezuela's financial system under Washington's oversight. The updating of historical series on the central bank's website now makes it possible to learn for the first time in years that monthly inflation reached 32% in January, 14.6% in February and 13.1% in March, while the year-on-year figure stood at 649.5% at the end of the first quarter.
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Thursday, April 30th 2026 - 03:39 UTC
US troops train in Argentina with USS Nimitz in Atlantic Dagger exercise

US troops began joint maneuvers on Tuesday with their Argentine counterparts as part of the “Atlantic Dagger” exercise, one of the broadest joint military operations between the two countries in decades, alongside the deployment of the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in South Atlantic waters. The simultaneous presence of special forces on Argentine soil and a US naval strike group off the Atlantic coast forms part of a single package authorized by President Javier Milei through Necessity and Urgency Decree 264/2026, after Congress failed to take up a 2025 bill to enable the entry of foreign troops.
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