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Montevideo, January 2nd 2026 - 18:24 UTC

Milei grants controversial powers to intelligence agents

The opposition fears intelligence services might become a political police force

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.

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Venezuela releases 88 people detained in post-2024 elections riots

Those released will enjoy limited freedom pending their trials, human rights organizations warned

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Paraguayan President highlights economic growth and 3.1% inflation

Peña acknowledged his country faced “tensions” inherent to a developing economy

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Milei tells Telegraph Malvinas' claim non-negotiable

Milei was depicted as a solitary and methodical leader who managed to survive a hostile Congress

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Which countries improved the most this year? Argentina and Syria for The Economist

President Milei stuck to his chainsaw in 2025, and voters stuck with him. So did America, offering a US$ 20bn lifeline to avert a financial crisis.

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Mamdani vowed to set a global example of how a progressive, left-wing administration can effectively govern

New York's first-ever Muslim Mayor sworn in

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The 60-day measure seeks to allow the Armed Forces to dismantle active criminal structures

New State of Emergency declared in Ecuador after mass killing

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Bolsonaro's doctors continue to have full access to the patient while in detention, De Moraes argued in denying a request for house arrest

Bolsonaro leaves hospital, goes back to Police HQs

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“I think it's positive news” for Uruguay, Fratti said

China announces beef import quotas

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