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  • Friday, October 10th 2025 - 20:14 UTC

    Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO

    Spain is the “one laggard” having “no excuse” for this resistance, Trump argued

    US President Donald Trump suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO for failing to commit to the alliance's newly increased defense spending target.

  • Friday, October 10th 2025 - 10:03 UTC

    US buys Argentine pesos to rescue Milei from “acute illiquidity”

    Bessent threw a lifeline to Milei's remaining two years in office

    US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced on Thursday a currency swap with Argentina, whereby Washington would obtain pesos from the South American country in exchange for US$20 billion, following intensive meetings in Washington with Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo.

  • Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 11:20 UTC

    Venezuela vows to defend itself in case of US attack

    “If the gringos attack, we will respond,” insisted Maduro

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López issued strong warnings on Wednesday, announcing preparations in response to the US naval deployment and alleged aggressive actions in the Caribbean.

  • Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Gaza: Deal announced for release of all Israeli hostages

    Netanyahu said it was a “diplomatic success and a national and moral victory” for Israel

    A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, accepting the first phase of the US peace plan following mediated talks in Egypt. The deal is expected to be formally signed on Thursday.

  • Thursday, October 9th 2025 - 02:02 UTC

    Chilean artist sparks controversy with unauthorized display at Madrid wax museum

    Miranda's pieces frequently explore identity, inhabiting, power structures, and Western decadence

    Chilean artist Nico Miranda sparked a controversy at the Madrid Wax Museum with his representation of Argentine President Javier Milei as a lapdog of his US colleague Donald Trump, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was likened to “Chuky,” the evil doll.

  • Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:52 UTC

    US Senate confirms new Ambassador to Chile

    Judd is known to master the Spanish language

    The US Senate confirmed on Tuesday 107 nominees by President Donald Trump in a mass 51-47 block vote, leveraging new rules that allow the Upper House's advice and consent with a simple majority. Among other cases, former National Border Patrol Council Chairman Brandon Judd was confirmed as the new Ambassador to Chile.

  • Wednesday, October 8th 2025 - 09:29 UTC

    Brazil's soybean shipments to China make up for Beijing's purchases from US

    Trump's tariff war benefited Brazil and also Argentina

    After China suspended purchases of soybeans from the United States between June and August, due to President Donald Trump's tariff war, other suppliers, such as Brazil and Argentina, have found a new niche, according to a survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation, which represents 6 million American farmers.

  • Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 22:46 UTC

    Trump questions Bad Bunny as Super Bowl performer: “I don’t know who he is”

    Bad Bunny —a U.S. citizen born in Puerto Rico— is one of the most influential Latin artists globally, with three Grammy Awards, 12 Latin Grammys, and the most streamed album in Spotify’s history

    U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the decision to feature Bad Bunny as the headliner of the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, claiming he has no idea who the Puerto Rican artist is. “I’ve never heard of him. I don’t know who he is,” Trump said during an appearance on Greg Kelly Reports (Newsmax). He added, “I don’t know why they do this… It’s crazy,” referring to the NFL, which commissions the show’s production to Roc Nation, led by Jay-Z, with Apple as the sponsor.

  • Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 22:24 UTC

    Trump orders suspension of diplomatic contacts with Maduro amid Venezuela military crisis

    The directive, issued last Thursday, comes amid rising military tensions between Washington and Caracas. “We’ll see what phase two looks like,” Trump told reporters. Photo: Miraflores Palace

    U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a complete halt to diplomatic contacts with Nicolás Maduro’s government, marking a new escalation in Washington’s confrontation with Venezuela. According to The New York Times, the president instructed his special envoy to the country, Richard Grenell, to cease any outreach or dialogue with the Chavista regime.

  • Tuesday, October 7th 2025 - 12:30 UTC

    Chicago becomes epicenter of tension amid Trump’s “migration war”

    Chicago is facing a wave of violence and repression following protests against the mass detention of migrants. U.S. President Donald Trump has authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to the city, as the federal operation Midway Blitz has already led to more than 500 arrests since it began in September.