Politics

Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 21:06 UTC
“Has anyone talked about democracy? No”: OEI secretary criticizes Trump's oil-driven approach to Venezuela

The secretary general of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), Mariano Jabonero, said that US President Donald Trump's primary interest in Venezuela is energy-related and has nothing to do with promoting democratic values or civilization.
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 20:59 UTC
São Paulo stock exchange reverses losses and closes higher on US-Iran negotiation signals

The São Paulo stock exchange reversed its losses in the final minutes of trading and closed Tuesday with a slight gain of 0.05%, lifted by President Donald Trump's statement that he is in “heated negotiations” with Iran just hours before his ultimatum for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz expired.
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 20:57 UTC
Trump says he is in “heated negotiations” with Iran hours before Hormuz ultimatum expires

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is in “heated negotiations” with Iran just hours before his ultimatum for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face massive attacks on its civilian infrastructure expires.
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 12:36 UTC
Fresh strikes hit Kharg Island as Trump threatens to kill “a whole civilization” tonight

The United States and Israel struck Iran's Kharg Island, the country's main oil export terminal, on Tuesday, hours before President Donald Trump's ultimatum for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face massive attacks on its power plants and bridges expires.
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 12:28 UTC
Chavismo and opposition faction seek judicial pause to shield Citgo and PDVSA assets

Lawyers representing Delcy Rodríguez's government and those of the opposition sector that has controlled Venezuelan assets in the United States since 2019 jointly asked a New York court for a 45-day suspension in a case where international creditors are seeking to seize funds linked to Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA).
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 05:05 UTC
Chilean President Kast backs Argentine claim over Falklands in first state visit to Buenos Aires

Chilean President José Antonio Kast formally backed Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands, South Georgia, the South Sandwich Islands and surrounding maritime areas during his first state visit to Buenos Aires, where he met his counterpart Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada.
Monday, April 6th 2026 - 22:58 UTC
Over 60% of Argentines disapprove of Milei amid economic and social crisis

Argentine President Javier Milei's public image has reached its lowest point since he took office in December 2023. Multiple polls now agree that disapproval exceeds 60%, driven by stubbornly high inflation, rising unemployment, a wave of business closures and a string of corruption scandals hitting the president's inner circle.
Monday, April 6th 2026 - 08:23 UTC
Replacement of Ice Patrol HMS Protector in the Works?

Portsmouth News has reported that UK Ministry of Defense (MoD) has confirmed that capabilities for a future ice patrol ship are currently in the works. Minister for Defense readiness and industry, Luke Pollard, confirmed the development when responding to a parliamentary written question from Reform (former Tory) MP Andrew Rosindell.
Monday, April 6th 2026 - 01:07 UTC
Chile and Argentina seek to “confront common enemies” in Kast's first state visit

Chilean President José Antonio Kast departed Sunday on his first official trip abroad to meet his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei in a state visit centered on security, organized crime and the extradition of former guerrilla member Galvarino Apablaza.
Monday, April 6th 2026 - 01:00 UTC
Trump threatens to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges over Hormuz Strait closure

US President Donald Trump threatened Sunday to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges if Tehran fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping by Tuesday at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.