Politics

Wednesday, February 18th 2026 - 03:12 UTC
Argentina clears US oceanographic cruise in the South Atlantic as debate grows over “dual-use” data

Argentina’s Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) recorded that it had “no objections,” within its remit, to a United States request for a marine scientific research cruise by the R/V Roger Revelle inside Argentina’s Exclusive Economic Zone between March 5 and March 30, 2026. In the same document, the council asked for “all basic data” plus “preliminary and final reports” to be submitted to Argentine authorities prior to any publication of results.
Tuesday, February 17th 2026 - 23:59 UTC
Peru’s Congress ousts interim President José Jerí

Peru’s Congress voted on Tuesday to remove interim President José Jerí, just four months after he took office, deepening political uncertainty only weeks before the April 12 general election.
Tuesday, February 17th 2026 - 23:59 UTC
Argentine court declares “king of beef” bankrupt as he remains hospitalized in Punta del Este

An Argentine commercial court has declared meat businessman Alberto Samid—widely known in Argentina as the “king of beef”—bankrupt, ordering broad asset restrictions and imposing a travel ban until July 3, 2026. The ruling emerged as Samid was hospitalized at the Cantegril clinic in Punta del Este, Uruguay, and he has now been transferred to Buenos Aires on a medical flight.
Tuesday, February 17th 2026 - 03:47 UTC
Colombian pro-Trump lawmaker asks Petro for help after ICE arrests her son

Colombian Conservative congresswoman Ángela Vergara says her 22-year-old son, Rafael Alfonso Vergara, has been detained in the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and had spent “18 days jailed and chained” when she first went public.
Monday, February 16th 2026 - 17:11 UTC
Argentina’s CGT calls 24-hour general strike on the day lower house debates Milei’s labor reform

Argentina’s main labor umbrella, the General Confederation of Labor (CGT), confirmed on Monday it will stage a 24-hour nationwide strike on the day the Chamber of Deputies debates President Javier Milei’s labor reform, hardening its stance as the bill enters the final stage of the legislative process after clearing the Senate.
Monday, February 16th 2026 - 17:03 UTC
Brazilian opposition announces legal action against Lula over Rio Carnival tribute

Brazil’s opposition said it will file complaints with the country’s electoral courts against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, arguing that a Rio Carnival tribute staged by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói amounted to illegal early campaigning funded, at least in part, with public money.
Monday, February 16th 2026 - 16:58 UTC
Peru set to vote on whether to oust interim President José Jerí amid scandals weeks before elections

Peru’s Congress will debate and vote on Tuesday on a set of censure motions targeting interim President José Jerí, a move that could trigger yet another change at the top of the state in a country that has cycled through multiple presidents since 2016, just weeks before the April 12 general election.
Monday, February 16th 2026 - 13:35 UTC
Opus Dei briefs the Pope on Argentina “controversies” amid labor exploitation allegations

Pope Leo XIV on Monday met with Opus Dei Prelate Fernando Ocáriz, as the organization’s leadership presented its “institutional perspective” on “certain controversies” in Argentina, against the backdrop of ongoing allegations involving domestic servitude and human trafficking.
Monday, February 16th 2026 - 13:28 UTC
Uruguay's Conexión Ganadera case: founder’s daughter moved $15.9m, BCU says

Uruguay’s Conexión Ganadera investigation — a criminal case stemming from the collapse of a livestock-linked investment operation that led to fraud charges and, in some instances, money-laundering allegations — has moved forward after the Central Bank of Uruguay (BCU) sent prosecutors a report detailing bank transfers made by Marcela Carrasco, the daughter of Pablo Carrasco, a founder of the firm who is currently in pre-trial detention and charged with money laundering.
Monday, February 16th 2026 - 06:51 UTC
Milei to travel to the first Board of Peace summit and to meet with Trump

Argentine President Javier Milei will travel to the United States this week to attend the inaugural summit of President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” and hold another meeting with Trump in Washington.