Politics

Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro's sentence prompts mixed reactions

The conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup has drawn strong reactions from Latin American leaders, highlighting a regional divide over the verdict.
Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:36 UTC
Presence of US Marines in Uruguay sparks controversy

Uruguay's Defense Minister Sandra Lazo engaged in a controversy with opposition Senator Javier García over the entry into the South American country of a group of six US Marines.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 20:21 UTC
Brazil: STF reaches decisive 3-1 score to convict Bolsonaro and his allies

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) achieved on Thursday an unsurmountable 3-1 score to convict former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants in the so-called “Coup d'état” case following the Jan. 8, 2023, riots at the headquarters of all three branches of Government in Brasilia.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 19:59 UTC
Milei has been working daily from Casa Rosada since Sunday's defeat

In an attempt to portray a Government going about its business as usual following last Sunday's electoral defeat in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentine President Javier Milei shifted his routine from the Olivos Residence to Casa Rosada for four consecutive days as of Thursday.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 13:49 UTC
Utah: Pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk shot dead

Charlie Kirk, a 30-year-old conservative activist and founder of the organization Turning Point, was shot and killed on Wednesday during an event at Utah Valley University. The incident, which was captured on video, has been described by Utah's governor as a “political assassination” and has sent shockwaves through the country.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 10:25 UTC
Brazil's STF: Fux acquits Bolsonaro but convicts Braga Neto

Following a speech that far exceeded that of case rapporteur Alexandre De Moraes in duration, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux voted Wednesday to acquit former President Jair Bolsonaro and other defendants in the coup d'état trial for the Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasilia. However, Fux did convict General Walter Braga Netto and Lt. Col. Mauro Cid for the crime of attempting to violently abolish the democratic rule of law.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 10:22 UTC
Milei appoints new Interior Minister

Argentine President Javier Milei reinstated the Ministry of the Interior and appointed Lisandro Catalán to head it as part of a broader political strategy to rebuild ties with provincial governors following last Sunday's political setback in the province of Buenos Aires.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Bolivia: Arce signs bill protecting children from online abuse into law

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday signed into law a new bill aimed at protecting children and adolescents from digital sexual violence. Known as Law 1636, the legislation introduces new criminal offenses to address online crimes like grooming and the distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:21 UTC
The Philippines greenlights Paraguayan beef imports

Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced on Wednesday that the Philippines' Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the import of beef, pork, and poultry from the South American country, which thus added a new destination to its clientele of almost 60 countries.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 15:40 UTC
Bolsonaro 2-0 down after three votes

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux claimed on Wednesday morning that the plenum of the country's highest tribunal and not just a five-judge panel should have pronounced itself on the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies for the alleged Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup d'état.