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  • Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:52 UTC

    Exports of special Brazilian coffee to US plummet

    Trump's tariffs will also result in inflation for US consumers, Ucha explained

    Brazilian exports of specialty coffee to the United States have plummeted following the imposition of a 50% tariff by President Donald Trump. Last month, Brazil shipped just over 21,600 bags of specialty coffee to the US, representing a staggering 79.5% drop compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) on Monday.

  • Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:50 UTC

    Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking

    In the list released on Monday, Trump included Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela

    The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and Afghanistan to the infamous list.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC

    Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

    Lula's visa is secured, but other officials are still in limbo

    Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 08:53 UTC

    Trump entices foreign investors to bring skilled labor to US

    “If we didn’t do this, all of that massive investment will never come in the first place,” Trump also pointed out

    US President Donald Trump has called on foreign companies investing in his country to bring on their skilled personnel to train American workers in the manufacturing of complex products.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 06:54 UTC

    Venezuela: Chavismo braces for what it sees as imminent US invasion

    With eight US warships and a nuclear-powered submarine deployed in the region, Caracas believes Washington is seeking to force regime change

    Nicolás Maduro’s government says it is prepared for a US military attack and has intensified training for troops and militias under the so-called Operation Independence 200. “We are activating all action and deployment capabilities to be ready. If Venezuela were attacked by the American empire, (we must) activate the armed struggle of the Venezuelan people in perfect popular-military-police fusion,” Maduro declared during a military event in Caracas.

  • Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:03 UTC

    Utah: Suspect in Kirk's murder under arrest

    Tyler Robinson was turned in by his family

    US authorities have arrested the 22-year-old Tyler Robinson in connection with the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Robinson was taken into custody near Zion National Park after a family member contacted police. Law enforcement officials believe he acted alone.

  • Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:01 UTC

    Avelo Airlines buying 50 Embraer passenger jets

    The purchase is not reached by Trump's 50% tariffs

    US carrier Avelo Airlines has placed an order for 50 Brazilian-built Embraer E195 E2 jets for US$4.4 billion, it was announced this week. The purchase is not subject to President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on products from the South American country.

  • Friday, September 12th 2025 - 10:16 UTC

    First batch of Argentine deportees from US back home

    The number of Argentine deportees was minimal compared to other nationalities, Ambassador Oxenford explained

    Not so long ago, Argentines were hoping to be allowed back into the United States' visa waiver program. Then, some procedural glitch froze the initiative until further notice. On Thursday, the first batch of Argentine deportees arrived at Buenos Aires' Ezeiza International Airport as a result of President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

  • Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:36 UTC

    Presence of US Marines in Uruguay sparks controversy

    Lazo referred to the issue as “misleading news”

    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 - 13:49 UTC

    Utah: Pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk shot dead

    Kirk was a prominent young figure in the pro-Trump movement

    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.