Politics

Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:48 UTC
Petro reshuffling diplomatic missions with loyal ambassadors

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday that he would replace all current ambassadors belonging to the so-called “feudal diplomacy,” who do not align with his principles. “I am, by Constitution, the director of Colombia's foreign relations,” he stressed, warning those not sharing his views “will not leave Colombia.”
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 09:39 UTC
Argentine Libertarian Congressman tied to drug trafficker wanted in Texas

Argentine Congressman José Luis Espert of President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza has been reported to have received campaign funds and other kinds of support from an alleged drug trafficker, now under arrest pending his extradition to the United States.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 08:42 UTC
Maduro expands his powers with new state of emergency in Venezuela

Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro decreed on Monday a state of emergency due to “external commotion,” granting himself broad powers to confront what he describes as “U.S. aggression.” The measure, effective for an initial 90 days and renewable, authorizes the military control of public services, strategic industries, and the closure of borders.
Tuesday, September 30th 2025 - 08:29 UTC
Attack on Uruguayan prosecutor Mónica Ferrero: Police have yet to identify material perpetrators

Uruguayan police have not yet identified the material perpetrators of the attack on Supreme Prosecutor Mónica Ferrero, carried out early Sunday morning at her home, although they have clues about their possible identities, El País reported. The assault included gunfire against the residence and the detonation of a grenade; no injuries were reported.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 22:14 UTC
Trump and Netanyahu present Gaza plan pressuring Hamas but leaving Palestinians’ future unclear

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday unveiled a plan aimed at forcing Hamas to surrender and ending the war in Gaza, though without offering a clear political horizon for Palestinians.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 22:09 UTC
Fachin becomes Brazilian STF's new Chief Justice

Edson Fachin became the Brazilian Supreme Federal Court's (STF) new Chief Justice for the next two years on Monday during a ceremony at the main Courthouse Building in Brasilia. Alexandre De Moraes was sworn in as Deputy Chief Justice. Fachin will also serve as head of the National Council of Justice (CNJ) until 2027.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 18:24 UTC
Violence escalates in Ecuadorean province of Imbabura

Violence is mounting in Ecuador, where the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) is staging an indefinite strike against the Government of President Daniel Noboa following the elimination of State subsidies to diesel fuel.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Protest in Asunción leaves at least 31 arrested

Numerous arrests were reported Sunday in downtown Asunción amid protests staged by a citizens' group known as Generación Z Paraguay against an initiative to reform the Constitution and make former President Horacio Cartes eligible again.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Attack against Prosecutor's home shatters Uruguay

Uruguay's Judiciary was shattered on Sunday following an attack against the home of Acting Prosecutor General Mónica Ferrero, prompting an immediate, high-level political and police reaction.
Monday, September 29th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Banning cell phones in Brazilian classrooms yields positive results

A survey conducted by the Joint Parliamentary Front for Education, in partnership with Equidade.info, an initiative of the Lemann Center at Stanford Graduate School of Education, showed that 88% of students said they paid more attention in class. In high school alone, this progress was admitted by 70% of interviewees.