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.
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U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed authorising the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, a move signalling intensified U.S. pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s government. According to The New York Times, the classified directive grants the CIA powers to conduct lethal operations across Venezuela and the Caribbean. Trump cited two reasons:…
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President Donald Trump hosted Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House following Washington’s decision to advance a $20 billion bailout for Argentina through a currency swap deal, confirmed by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The financial package aims to stabilise Argentina’s struggling economy ahead of its 26 October midterm elections, viewed as a key…
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The United States has announced a $20 billion support package for Argentina, marking a rare intervention to stabilise the peso after weeks of steep declines. Key developments:• U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed a currency swap framework with Argentina’s central bank and said Washington had directly purchased pesos.• The move aims to boost President Javier…
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Peru’s Congress has sworn in José Jeri, head of Congress, as the country’s new president less than an hour after voting unanimously to remove President Dina Boluarte. Lawmakers cited rising crime, corruption allegations, and the “Rolexgate” scandal over her luxury watch collection. Boluarte’s impeachment followed her failure to appear before Congress on Thursday (Oct. 9)…
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Peru’s Congress has voted to impeach President Dina Boluarte, removing her from office amid widespread anger over rising crime and violence. Lawmakers accused Boluarte’s government of failing to contain escalating homicides and extortion across the country. Despite being summoned to defend herself before midnight, Boluarte did not appear — prompting 124 legislators to vote for…
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President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney signalled progress towards resolving trade disputes between the US and Canada, following a White House meeting on Tuesday (Oct. 7). – US and Canada seek trade breakthrough Trump described current tariffs on steel, aluminium, autos, and lumber as part of “natural conflicts” between close competitors. However, both…
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President Donald Trump has authorised a 211-mile road through Alaska’s wilderness to access copper, cobalt, gold, and other critical minerals. The project, first approved under Trump’s administration, was blocked by Joe Biden over concerns for wildlife and Alaska Native communities. – Trump approves Ambler Road project Key developments:• The road will traverse Gates of the…
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President Donald Trump has defended a series of US military strikes on small boats near the Venezuelan coast, claiming they have been so effective that “there are no boats left” in the area. – Trump defends Speaking at a naval event in Norfolk, Virginia, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy, Trump said the…
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Protests for and against President Daniel Noboa gathered in Quito on Sunday (Oct. 5), following the government’s decision to enforce a state of emergency in ten provinces. – Ecuador protests continue The unrest, led by the Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (CONAIE), began after the removal of a fuel subsidy that increased diesel prices…
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The White House has declared the United States is in a “non-international armed conflict” with drug cartels designated as terrorist organisations. A confidential notice to Congress provides the legal basis for recent US military strikes on boats in the Caribbean, which killed 17 people. – Trump administration Key points:• President Trump directed the Department of…
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