Politics

Thursday, May 11th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Chilean Army declares red alert after Mapuche arson attacks

Chile's Undersecretary of the Interior Manuel Monsalve Wednesday announced that a red alert was being declared in the southern part of the country following arson attacks allegedly perpetrated by Mapuche rebels, it was reported in Santiago.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Lula and Sunak discussed trade, investment, forestry and Ukraine in London

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak welcomed President Lula da Silva to Downing Street ahead of King Charles III Coronation on Saturday. The leaders discussed the great potential in the relationship between the UK and Brazil, including in health, research and development and technology.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:37 UTC
Foreign Secretary expected to launch new UK Overseas Territories Strategy at the JMC

Taking into account that most British Overseas Territories have sent representatives to London for the several days celebration of King Charles III Coronation, the Joint Ministerial Council which brings together UK Ministers and elected leaders of the OTs, will be taking place this week, May 11/12.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Argentine Supreme Court halts provincial elections

Argentina's Supreme Court (CSJN) ordered the gubernatorial elections in the provinces of Tucumán and San Juan scheduled for this coming weekend halted after two candidates were believed to be in breach of local Constitutions that ban perpetual reelections.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:17 UTC
Chile: Boric enacts new anti-drug trafficking law

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Tuesday signed into law the Anti-Drug Trafficking Bill changing the penal code for drug traffickers and tackling the money trail behind these operations.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Trump found guilty of sexual assault in civil court

Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of sexual assault and defamation against former journalist E. Jean Carroll in a trial by jury at a Manhattan federal civil court Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Ecuador: Congress to move on with President's impeachment trial

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso might be removed from office after the National Assembly approved Tuesday by 88 votes in favor of a motion to call for his impeachment for the alleged crime of misappropriation of public funds, it was reported in Quito.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:04 UTC
Brazilian Justice Minister to take legal action against Telegram

Brazil's Justice Minister Flávio Dino announced Tuesday afternoon on Twitter that legal measures will be taken against the social network Telegram after the instant messaging platform promoted the mass sending of a statement to its users against the “Fake News” Bill (PL 2630/2020).
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Argentina: Milei picks Vice-Presidential candidate

Argentine Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei has announced that fellow Congresswoman Victoria Villarruel will be his running mate.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:29 UTC
Brazilian authorities need to tackle bias against Afro-descendants

Brazilian authorities are considering tougher measures against racism following a new incident at a Carrefour supermarket, it was reported.