Tag: Americas
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Peru’s presidential race remains open after a disrupted first round, with Keiko Fujimori and Rafael López Aliaga leading early counts as officials continue processing ballots. With 62% of votes tallied, Fujimori holds 16.88% and López Aliaga 13.88%. The election has been overshadowed by logistical failures and scrutiny of electoral administration, with authorities investigating delays that…
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President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa has highlighted his country’s ongoing efforts to tackle narco-terrorism while maintaining economic stability and public safety. Speaking to Bloomberg, Noboa emphasised the challenge of balancing security operations with citizens’ everyday needs, particularly for young people seeking employment and hope. When asked whether he would welcome US troops on the ground,…
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Peru closed its election campaign on Monday (6 April) ahead of Sunday’s general vote, with Keiko Fujimori of the Fuerza Popular party leading polls in a crowded field of 35 candidates. Surveys by Ipsos and Datum show Fujimori with 13–13.7% support, reflecting a highly competitive and uncertain race. Fujimori emphasised order and security, proposing agricultural…
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Mexico and the United States have agreed to an updated arrangement under the 1944 water-sharing treaty, introducing minimum annual deliveries of more than 400 million cubic metres from Mexico to the US. The measure operates within the treaty’s existing framework, which is based on five-year quotas, but aims to improve predictability in water allocations as…
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Cuba has started releasing 2,010 prisoners in what the government calls a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” with the first inmates emerging from La Lima prison in eastern Havana to reunite with family. The releases include foreign nationals, women, young people, and those over 60, the Cuban embassy in the US said. Eligibility was determined through…
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US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are “moving along very nicely” following talks, while confirming continued US military activity targeting Iranian positions. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday (29 March), President Trump stated that US forces, including the Navy and Air Force, had struck “many targets” during the day. He added that…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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