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US sees widespread No Kings protests against Trump administration policies
Large-scale demonstrations erupted across the United States on Saturday (28 March) as the No Kings movement held its third nationwide rallies, protesting against policies enacted by US President Donald Trump. Organisers cited opposition to the war in Iran, federal immigration enforcement, and the rising cost of living as key motivators. Protests were reported in nearly…
Trump touts US military strength, says ‘Cuba is next’
US President Donald Trump touted the United States as having “the most powerful military in the world by far”, with weapons “nobody’s ever seen before”, as he highlighted recent operations in Iran and Venezuela. Speaking at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Priority Summit in Florida on Friday (27 March), Trump reiterated his “peace through strength”…
‘They want to colonise us’: Lula warns of neo-colonialism and UN failures at CELAC summit
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised what he described as a renewed colonial approach toward developing nations during the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Colombia. Speaking at a high-level forum with African delegates, Lula highlighted historical exploitation of resources, warning that foreign powers now seek control over critical…
Colombian President Petro designated ‘priority target’ by US Drug Enforcement Administration
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a “priority target” by the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), amid federal inquiries in New York into alleged links with drug traffickers. The label indicates DEA considers him to have a “significant impact” on the drug trade. The investigations, dating back to 2022, focus on: • Alleged dealings…
Cuba’s president warns ‘any external aggressor will encounter an impregnable resistance’
Cuban President Miguel Díaz‑Canel has warned that ‘any external aggressor would encounter an impregnable resistance,’ responding to comments by US President Donald Trump, who said he expects to have the “honour of taking Cuba.” Díaz‑Canel accused Washington of almost daily threats to Cuba’s constitutional order, linking them to decades of economic pressure and a tightened…
Paraguay becomes final South American country to ratify Mercosur–EU pact
Paraguay has ratified the Mercosur–EU free trade agreement, becoming the final founding member to approve the deal and completing the South American side of the process. The agreement now awaits the signature of President Santiago Peña. On the European side, the European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has signalled it may provisionally apply…
Peru names new Prime Minister after sudden resignation of Denisse Miralles
Peru’s interim President José María Balcázar has appointed General Luis Enrique Arroyo as Prime Minister after Denisse Miralles resigned just three weeks into the role, triggering a cabinet collapse. Mr Arroyo, who served as Defence Minister under Ms Miralles, takes office as the government faces a looming congressional confidence vote. Under Peruvian law, failure to…
Trump: ‘I do believe I’ll have the honor of taking Cuba’
US President Donald Trump said he believes he would have the ‘honour of taking Cuba’ in some form’, adding that ‘I can do anything I want’ with the neighbouring country, as a US oil blockade deepens Cuba’s economic and energy crisis. Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said the island was “very weakened” and confirmed…
Chile begins ‘Border Shield’ work to restrict irregular migration
Chilean President José Antonio Kast has commenced the first phase of his “Border Shield” plan at the northern frontier with Peru, days after taking office on 11 March 2026. Kast’s government says the initiative aims to reduce illegal crossings, drug trafficking and organised crime by combining physical barriers, trenches, increased military deployment and technology such as…
Miguel Díaz-Canel confirms Cuba–US dialogue as energy shortages deepen
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has confirmed that officials from Cuba and the United States have held talks aimed at addressing long-standing bilateral tensions and the island’s worsening energy crisis. Speaking on national television, President Díaz-Canel said the discussions seek solutions “through dialogue” and aim to explore cooperation while safeguarding security and stability for both countries.…
Mark Carney announces major military upgrades across Canada’s North
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced C$32 billion ($23.5 billion) in defence upgrades for Canada’s northern bases, strengthening military capabilities in the Arctic. The move follows US criticism of Canada’s vulnerabilities in the region. The funding, part of ongoing NORAD modernisation, will be spent over the next decade to enhance airfields, fuel facilities, and…
José Antonio Kast sworn in as President of Chile
José Antonio Kast was sworn in as President of Chile on Wednesday (11 March), marking the country’s most significant shift to the political right since the return of democracy in 1990. The inauguration took place at Chile’s National Congress in Valparaíso, attended by regional leaders including Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Panama’s President José Raúl Mulino,…
Paraguay approves defence agreement allowing temporary US troop presence
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies has approved a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) permitting the temporary presence of United States military and civilian personnel in the country. The deal, backed by Paraguayan President Santiago Peña, passed with 53 votes in favour, eight against and four abstentions. It now awaits Peña’s signature to enter into force. The…
Trump convenes regional leaders at ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit
US President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the inaugural Shield of the Americas Summit in Doral, Florida, announcing a new regional security initiative aimed at dismantling transnational drug cartels across the Western Hemisphere. The Shield of the Americas is a multinational military cooperation framework designed to coordinate intelligence sharing and joint operations against organised crime…
US and Venezuela agree to re-establish diplomatic ties
The United States and Venezuela’s interim government have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, marking a significant shift after years of strained ties. In a statement, the US State Department said renewed engagement aims to support stability and create conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government. Diplomatic relations had been suspended…
Trinidad and Tobago reinstates state of emergency amid rising crime
Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar declared a new State of Emergency (SoE) on Tuesday (3 March). The measure follows credible reports of planned attacks against law enforcement and a surge in gang-related violence. The National Security Council cited “multiple deaths due to mass shootings” as the primary driver for the decision. This emergency…
Ecuador and US launch joint operations to combat drug trafficking
Ecuadorean and US forces have commenced joint operations targeting designated terrorist organisations, according to a statement from US Southern Command. This military action focuses on dismantling illicit drug trafficking networks within the South American nation. President Daniel Noboa confirmed the involvement of regional allies in this “new phase” of the conflict against powerful drug cartels.…
Cuba urged to reform economic model as energy crisis deepens
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel has instructed an “immediate” push to reform the country’s economic and social model as oil reserves dwindle and fuel supply disruptions intensify. Speaking to the Council of Ministers in Havana, Díaz-Canel linked reforms to greater business and municipal autonomy, resizing state institutions, and encouraging investment, including from Cubans abroad. …
Argentina Senate approves Milei’s contentious labour modernisation law
Argentina’s Senate has approved sweeping labour reforms backed by President Javier Milei, marking a major legislative victory for the libertarian leader. The so-called “labour modernisation law” passed with 42 votes in favour, 28 against and two abstentions. The government says the reforms will stimulate investment, formal employment and productivity amid ongoing austerity measures. Key provisions…
US–Caribbean relations in focus as Rubio addresses CARICOM summit, security and energy dominate talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Caribbean leaders in Saint Kitts and Nevis during the 50th meeting of CARICOM, pledging closer US–Caribbean cooperation on gang violence and energy security. Rubio said relations with the region would be a “personal priority”, marking his second visit in under a year. “We have a long history of…
Violence erupts in Mexico after drug lord ‘El Mencho’ killed in military operation
Violence has spread across Mexico after Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho”, was killed during a military operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The Mexican defence ministry said special forces carried out the operation targeting the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). Four cartel members were killed and three soldiers injured. Retaliatory unrest followed…
Trump raises global tariff rate from 10% to 15% after US Supreme Court ruling
President Donald Trump has raised the US worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%, the maximum permitted under Section 122 of the Trade Act, after the US Supreme Court struck down his previous tariff framework. The court ruled that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) did not authorise the broad tariffs he imposed. The new…
Trump to impose 10% ‘global tariff’ after ‘deeply disappointing’ US Supreme Court ruling
US President Donald Trump has pledged to impose a 10% “global tariff” under the Trade Act of 1974, after the US Supreme Court ruled his previous duties unlawful. In a 6–3 decision, the court held that Trump exceeded his authority by using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs on dozens of…
US Supreme Court rules Trump tariffs unlawful in setback to economic agenda
The US Supreme Court has ruled that President Donald Trump acted beyond his authority in imposing sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), delivering a significant setback to a central pillar of his second-term economic policy. In a 6–3 decision, the majority emphasized that the Constitution assigns the power to impose taxes…
Argentina advances labour reform amid nationwide general strike
Thousands of Argentine workers staged a general strike on Thursday (19 February) to oppose a labour reform bill backed by libertarian President Javier Milei. Unions argue the bill would undermine worker protections entrenched since the 1940s. The legislation, passed by the lower house last week (135–115), will return to the Senate for a final vote…
US trade deficit in goods hits record $1.24 trillion in 2025 despite tariffs
The US trade deficit in goods reached a record $1.24 trillion in 2025, government data shows, despite widespread tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump during his first year back in the White House. While the overall US trade deficit (goods and services combined) narrowed slightly to $901.5 billion, the gap in goods with China contracted…
Peru appoints José María Balcázar as interim president, becoming eighth leader in a decade
Peru’s Congress has elected former judge and left-wing lawmaker José María Balcázar as interim president, replacing right-wing leader José Jerí a day after his removal. Balcázar, 83, will serve until the April 12 election, with a potential June run-off if no candidate achieves a majority. The vote marks Peru’s eighth president in ten years, highlighting…
Peru’s Congress votes to remove President José Jerí after four months in office
Peru’s Congress has impeached interim president José Jerí, escalating the country’s long-running political instability ahead of the scheduled April 2026 general election. Lawmakers approved seven impeachment motions by 75 votes to 24, with three abstentions. Jerí, who became president in October 2025, is the sixth national leader in a decade to leave office early. He…
Guatemala ends state of emergency after anti-gang crackdown
Guatemala has ended a month-long state of emergency introduced after suspected gang members killed 10 police officers, President Bernardo Arévalo announced. The emergency powers, which allowed warrantless arrests and restricted constitutional rights, expired Monday (17 February), with less restrictive security measures expected to begin Tuesday. President Arévalo said the government arrested 83 suspected gang members…
Buenos Aires protests intensify over President Milei’s labour reform agenda
Thousands of protesters gathered in Buenos Aires as Argentina’s Senate debated labour reforms proposed by President Javier Milei, aimed at limiting strike rights and altering employment protections. The government argues the measures support free-market reforms and economic recovery amid ongoing financial pressures. Demonstrations organised by the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) resulted in clashes with…
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