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Montevideo, October 28th 2025 - 21:54 UTC

 

 

Law Enforcement deployment in Rio favelas results in at least 64 killed
Governor Castro admitted that the number of casualties and detainees could rise

A massive police operation targeting the Comando Vermelho (CV) drug gang in the densely populated Penha and Alemão favela complexes on Tuesday has resulted in at least 64 deaths, making it the deadliest police action in Rio de Janeiro's history.

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Hurricane Melissa leaves at least 7 dead
“This is not the time to be brave. ...Don't bet against Melissa! It is a bet we can't win,” McKenzie insisted
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Venezuela claims to have foiled alleged CIA-backed “false flag” plot from Trinidad and Tobago
Gil pointed fingers at Trinidad and Tobago's Prime Minister for allegedly consorting with the CIA
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Guatemalan President denounces “coup attempt”
The foundation of democracy and respect for the will of the people is at stake, Arévalo warned
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Milei's LLA scores landslide, surprising midterm victory
Milei is now set to begin the second half of his mandate with substantially increased legislative support despite recent corruption scandals
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Bolsonaro has been under house arrest since August

Bolsonaro appeals conviction, cites STF “abuses”

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Arce agreed to block private initiatives but warned of a sharp price increase

Bolivia: Private fuel import bill signed into law to tackle shortages

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“Argentina will not become dramatically cheaper, as we observed in 2022-2023,” Oddone celebrated

Uruguay welcomes outcome of Argentina's midterms

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Lula said he has 40 more years to live

Lula becomes Brazil's first octogenarian president

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