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‘March of Anger’ in Buenos Aires highlights tensions over Milei’s reforms
Demonstrators joined the “March of Anger” (Marcha de la Bronca) in Buenos Aires on Saturday (19 Sep), protesting against the economic and social policies of President Javier Milei’s government. The mobilisation was organised by left-wing political groups, social organisations and unions, with participants raising concerns over austerity measures, public services, disability benefits and university funding. …
US expands sanctions on Cuba, targeting the nickel industry and military research entities
The US Department of State has announced sanctions against eight Cuban entities and three individuals, targeting the country’s nickel industry and military research and development sectors. Washington said the measures form part of the Trump administration’s broader sanctions policy, arguing the targeted organisations support Cuba’s military capabilities and generate revenue for the government through mineral…
Peru joins US-led Shield of the Americas as Rubio and Fujimori strengthen ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori announced closer cooperation on security, trade and regional issues during talks in Lima, Peru, as both countries marked more than 200 years of diplomatic relations. Fujimori confirmed that Peru will join the Shield of the Americas, a US-led multilateral initiative focused on addressing transnational…
US and Ecuador strengthen security partnership with new maritime and anti-crime measures
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister of Human Mobility Roberto Kury Pesantes have outlined expanded cooperation between the two countries during Rubio’s official visit to Quito, Ecuador. The discussions focused on security cooperation, economic development, and bilateral relations, with both officials highlighting efforts to address transnational criminal networks and strengthen institutional…
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US imports take effect, deepening trade tensions
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on US imports worth around $20bn took effect on Tuesday (8 Sep), intensifying a trade dispute between Ottawa and Washington. The measures, ranging from 15% to 50%, target products including steel, dairy, electronics, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and appliances. The tariffs follow new US trade measures introduced by President Donald Trump,…
Cuba unveils economic reforms to attract foreign investment as US sanctions intensify
Cuba has unveiled new regulations aimed at attracting foreign investment, trade and tourism as the government seeks to address a deepening economic crisis and encourage greater private sector activity. Published in the country’s official registry, the reforms simplify investment procedures and expand opportunities for businesses and self-employed workers. Key changes include: Oscar Pérez-Oliva Fraga, Cuba’s…
Javier Milei reasserts Falklands claim, says “winds of change” favour Argentina
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has announced a series of diplomatic, economic and legal measures linked to Buenos Aires’ sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), citing planned offshore oil exploration as a new challenge. In a televised address, Milei said: “The Malvinas are Argentine, by history and by right,” while reaffirming Argentina’s long-standing claim over…
UN Security Council briefing details Haiti’s escalating humanitarian emergency
The United Nations has warned that Haiti is facing a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis, with violence, displacement, insecurity and natural hazards affecting millions across the country. Addressing the UN Security Council, Indrika Ratwatte, Acting Assistant Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator, said more than half of Haiti’s estimated 6.4 million population requires…
US and Venezuela announce landmark oil agreement covering 65 billion barrels of reserves
The United States and Venezuela have announced a major agreement to develop 17 oil fields containing an estimated 65 billion barrels of proven reserves, marking a significant expansion of bilateral energy cooperation. US President Donald Trump said the agreement secures majority US control of the joint venture through a public-private partnership, while Venezuelan Interim President…
Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’ amid US-Canada trade tensions
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the United States to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”, describing the move as effective immediately while renewing criticism of Canada over trade, defence and manufacturing. Speaking in the Oval Office on Thursday (27 Aug), Trump claimed Canada had been “ripping us off for a…
Jeffrey Sachs criticises Donald Trump, argues US political system is ‘deeply corrupted’
World-renowned economist and public policy expert Professor Jeffrey Sachs criticised US President Donald Trump during the MSSc in Global Political Economy dialogue series hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Sachs argued that Trump’s leadership reflected deeper structural problems within the US political system, which he described as “deeply corrupted”. He questioned the functioning…
Mark Carney outlines response following collapse of Canada-US trade talks
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has defended his decision to suspend trade talks with the US, arguing that Washington’s approach represents a shift away from decades of economic integration between the two countries. Speaking in Ottawa on Saturday (22 Aug), Carney said Canada had spent more than a year seeking a comprehensive agreement but concluded…
Canada and US trade talks collapse as tariff dispute escalates
Canada has announced it will match new US tariffs “dollar for dollar” after trade negotiations with the United States failed to reach an agreement over proposed levies on Canadian imports. Prime Minister Mark Carney said talks were suspended following “last-minute changes” that Ottawa considered unfair, while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canada had rejected…
US national debt surpasses $40 trillion for the first time
The US national debt has exceeded $40 trillion, according to US Treasury Department data, marking a record level as federal borrowing continues to rise. The increase comes despite President Donald Trump’s pledge to reduce government spending and improve the country’s fiscal position. Key developments: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has pledged to reduce the budget deficit…
Peru steps up enforcement against illegal gold mining in protected Amazon rainforest
Peru has intensified operations against illegal gold mining in the Tambopata National Reserve and the wider Madre de Dios region, as authorities seek to curb deforestation, environmental damage and mining activity advancing into protected areas of the Amazon rainforest. Peruvian Navy Lt. Cmdr. Renato Miranda said the mission focused on destroying equipment essential to illegal…
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition complete first round of transition talks
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition representatives have completed the first round of transition talks, describing the discussions as constructive and agreeing to continue negotiations aimed at democratic reform and national reconciliation. The dialogue follows the launch of formal talks earlier this month, with both sides seeking a roadmap for political transition. Authorities also announced the…
Americas Counter Cartel Coalition advances joint anti-cartel strategy at Panama meeting
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C), also known as the “Shield of the Americas”, during a meeting of partner nations in Panama, where officials discussed coordinated efforts against transnational drug cartels. Representatives from 19 coalition members agreed to refine campaign plans, assign regional leadership roles…
Thousands protest in Costa Rica in support of judicial independence
Thousands of people gathered in San José, Costa Rica, on Thursday (6 Aug) to demonstrate in support of judicial independence, amid growing tensions between the government and the Judiciary. The Plantón por la Justicia Democrática, supported by judicial unions, universities and social organisations, ended peacefully after more than four hours. The protests come amid wider…
Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president with security-focused agenda
Abelardo de la Espriella was sworn in as President of Colombia in Cali on Friday (7 Aug), departing from the traditional inauguration in Bogotá to underline his focus on tackling illegal armed groups operating in the southwest. The former lawyer and businessman, who defeated Sen. Iván Cepeda in June’s runoff election, pledged to replace his…
Peru and Mexico restore diplomatic relations after months-long dispute
Peru and Mexico have agreed to restore diplomatic relations, ending a period of strained ties that followed a dispute over political asylum linked to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chavez. The Peruvian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it had granted Chavez safe-conduct to travel from the Mexican embassy in Lima to Mexico, while reserving the…
Trump expands US critical minerals drive with major mining investment and workforce funding
The Trump administration has announced more than $2 billion in new mining and mining-related projects, alongside more than $180 million in investments in US mining education and workforce development. Speaking at a mining industry roundtable in Washington on Friday (7 Aug), Trump said: “We’re reclaiming America’s rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world.”…
Mexico steps up security in avocado heartland after US suspends inspections
Mexico has deployed more than 1,500 Army and National Guard personnel to Michoacán after the United States suspended avocado inspections over security concerns, temporarily disrupting exports from the world’s largest avocado-producing region. President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government is strengthening security in production and packing areas while seeking talks with US officials to restore inspections…
Thousands protest Argentina’s private property reform bill outside Senate
Thousands of people gathered outside Argentina’s Senate on Thursday (6 Aug) in Buenos Aires as lawmakers debated the Inviolability of Private Property bill, with clashes breaking out between some protesters and police after the demonstration. The government of President Javier Milei says the proposed legislation would strengthen property rights, streamline eviction procedures and provide a…
Zelenskyy urges faster air defence support as NATO works to deliver urgently needed systems
NATO is working to provide Ukraine with the air defence systems it “urgently needs”, Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Kyiv warned of increasing Russian missile attacks ahead of winter. Speaking during a meeting on Ukraine’s winter resilience, Zelenskyy called for faster political decisions from European and US…
Brazil downgrades diplomatic ties with Argentina after Milei’s remarks about Lula
Brazil has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced bilateral diplomatic representation to Charge d’Affaires level following remarks by Argentine President Javier Milei about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Argentina’s Foreign Ministry said Brazil also recalled its ambassador from Buenos Aires for consultations after Milei criticised Lula during a television interview and…
US and Paraguay sign strategic civil nuclear cooperation agreement
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Foreign Minister Rubén Ramírez Lezcano have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation in Washington, expanding collaboration between the two countries on civilian nuclear technology. The agreement aims to strengthen energy and scientific cooperation while supporting international nuclear safety and non-proliferation standards. Rubio described…
Rubio defends new US report on Cuba, citing espionage and national security concerns
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended a new State Department report on Cuba, arguing that the country continues to present a national security challenge to the United States through alleged espionage and influence operations. Speaking to Fox News, Rubio said, “when it comes to things like espionage and influence operations, they actually are…
Venezuela and Dominican Republic agree roadmap to restore diplomatic relations
Venezuela and the Dominican Republic have agreed to begin a process of gradually restoring diplomatic relations after nearly two years of strained ties. According to Venezuela’s Foreign Ministry, both governments have adopted a roadmap for further talks, describing the agreement as part of sustained dialogue aimed at strengthening institutional communication for the benefit of both…
Venezuela and Chile begin roadmap to restore bilateral relations
The governments of Venezuela and Chile have announced the start of a roadmap aimed at the gradual normalisation of bilateral relations, beginning with the reactivation of consular ties. The first phase will focus on restoring consular services to support citizens from both countries living abroad, with the stated aim of progressing towards the full resumption…
Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru seeks stability and economic growth
Keiko Fujimori has been sworn in as President of Peru, becoming the country’s first elected female head of state and the 10th president since 2016 following a decade of political instability. In her inaugural address, President Fujimori pledged national reconciliation, stronger economic management and measures to improve security, while promising to reduce unnecessary public spending,…
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