Category: Americas
Coverage of geopolitics, international relations, and current affairs from across the Americas, including U.S. foreign policy, Latin American politics, trade, security, and cross-border diplomacy.
-
U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to attend next month’s Supreme Court hearing on his tariff policy, calling it “one of the most important cases we’ve ever had.” The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments on 5 November over whether a president can impose tariffs under emergency powers without congressional approval. The case challenges…
-
Peruvian President José Jerí has declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima, citing escalating crime and social unrest. The move follows the ousting of former President Dina Boluarte earlier this month, after lawmakers accused her of failing to curb violence. Between January and September 2025, police recorded 1,690 homicides, up from 1,502 in 2024.…
-
Tensions between Colombia and the United States have deepened after President Gustavo Petro accused US forces of killing a Colombian fisherman in an anti-drug operation. President Donald Trump rejected the claim, calling Petro a “drug dealer” and announcing new tariffs and aid cuts. Petro alleged that Alejandro Carranza, a “lifelong fisherman,” was killed when a…
-
Centrist senator Rodrigo Paz has won Bolivia’s presidential election, marking a political shift to the right as the country faces one of its deepest economic crises in decades. Paz secured 54.5% of the vote in Sunday’s run-off, defeating Jorge Quiroga on 45.5%, according to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal, whose president Oscar Hassenteufel called the result…
-
Senator Bernie Sanders criticised President Donald Trump and a group of high-profile billionaires during the No Kings rally in Washington, D.C., accusing them of exploiting the US economy for personal gain. Sanders claimed that “a handful of the wealthiest people on Earth” — including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg — had “hijacked” the…
-
Argentine President Javier Milei rallied supporters in Buenos Aires on Friday (Oct. 17), aiming to bolster his party’s position in the 26 October midterm elections, which will test his austerity-driven economic agenda. His “shock therapy” reforms — subsidy cuts, spending freezes, and fiscal tightening — have reduced inflation and produced a budget surplus, winning investor…
-
Thousands gathered in Havana on Friday (Oct. 17) to express solidarity with Venezuela and denounce what officials described as US interference in the country’s internal affairs. Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel led the rally in the Vedado district, joined by representatives of left-wing parties, international delegates, and local residents. Key developments:• Roberto Morales, secretary of organisation…
-
Venezuela has called on the UN Security Council to declare recent US military strikes on vessels near its coastline illegal and to reaffirm support for its sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement to the Council, Samuel Moncada, Venezuela’s Permanent Representative to the UN, said the attacks — which have reportedly killed 27 people —…
-
Uruguay has legalised euthanasia, making it one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen globally to allow assisted suicide. The Senate approved the “Dignified Death” bill on October 15, with 20 votes in favour out of 31 legislators present, following approval by the lower Chamber of Representatives in August. Key points:•…
-
At least one person was killed and over 100 injured during violent protests in Lima, as President José Jeri struggles to contain growing unrest following his recent appointment. The Ombudsman’s Office reported 102 injuries — including 24 civilians and 78 police officers. Thousands of youth-led demonstrators rallied across Peru against rising crime and corruption, clashing…
tut0ugh 