Politics

Monday, October 6th 2025 - 21:38 UTC
Lula asks Trump to end high tariffs on Brazilian products

Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Donald Trump of the United States held a videoconference on Monday for 30 minutes, during which the South American leader requested the removal of the 50% tariffs imposed on Brazilian products, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, October 6th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina: Espert steps down from reelection bid

Despite previous announcements in the opposite direction, Libertarian Congressman José Luis Espert admitted on Sunday that he would be dropping his reelection bid to the federal Congress after he was linked to a notorious drug-trafficker wanted in the US State of Texas.
Monday, October 6th 2025 - 10:54 UTC
Strong conservative comeback seems certain in Chile’s November presidential election

With less than a month and a half to Chile’s presidential election, public opinion polls are indicating that the incumbent candidate of the ruling left wing coalition, Jeantnette Jara is leading, but with only 27% of vote intention. However the main opposition hopeful, Jose Antonio Kast from the Conservative Party is very close with 25% vote intention.
Monday, October 6th 2025 - 09:41 UTC
Four Caribbean countries sign free movement agreement

Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines signed last week a free movement agreement allowing their citizens to live, travel, and work indefinitely in any of the participating countries without needing visas or work permits.
Monday, October 6th 2025 - 09:10 UTC
Uruguay's population projected to decline in the coming years

Uruguay's National Institute of Statistics (INE) released a report last week showing the country's dwindling birth rate, the socio-economic and cultural reasons behind it, and warning of the long-term demographic, economic, and social consequences. This decline began in the 20th century but accelerated significantly after 2015.
Monday, October 6th 2025 - 08:23 UTC
US strikes yet another alleged drug-trafficking boat in Caribbean

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth publicly confirmed and defended the recent attacks on vessels in the Caribbean Sea, escalating the administration's “war on drugs” by characterizing the cartels as “narco-terrorists” and the operations as “acts of war.”
Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 11:27 UTC
Brazil: Toyota to resume car production in November

Japanese carmaker Toyota announced on Friday that it would resume production in the South American country on November 3 at its factories in Sorocaba and Indaiatuba, in the State of São Paulo.
Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 11:15 UTC
South Korean company intends to build high-speed railway in Peru

Peruvian authorities are developing a plan for a high-speed railway along its coast, supported by a South Korean company, Transport and Communications Minister César Sandoval confirmed on Friday.
Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
G77 + China reaffirms support for Argentina over Falklands sovereignty and natural resources

The Group of 77 + China has reiterated its “strong support” for Argentina’s sovereignty claims over the Falkland Islands and surrounding maritime areas, urging Buenos Aires and London to resume negotiations to find a peaceful resolution to the long-standing dispute.
Saturday, October 4th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Milei-Macri rapprochement agreed upon for after midterms

Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri on Friday visited the incumbent Javier Milei at the Olivos Residence to discuss a joint strategy after the Oct. 26 midterm elections.