Tag: Americas
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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…
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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…
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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 —…
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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:•…
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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…
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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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At an emergency UN Security Council session, Russia’s UN envoy Vassily Nebenzia warned that increased US military activity in the southern Caribbean threatens regional peace and stability. He said over 4,000 US personnel are deployed near Venezuelan waters, describing the situation as “a direct threat to international peace.” Nebenzia dismissed Washington’s justification of targeting the…
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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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