- 2d ago
Peruvian ex-President Ollanta Humala released after court overturns 15-year conviction
Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala walked free from a Lima prison on Friday evening after the Constitutional Court overturned his 15-year money-laundering conviction, ruling that campaign finance laws used against him did not exist at the time of the alleged offenses.
- 3d ago
Milei decrees entry ban and expulsion for foreigners spreading 'hate' against Argentina
Argentina's president issued an emergency decree Thursday allowing the immediate expulsion or denial of entry to any foreigner deemed to have spread hate messages against the country, following a wave of online criticism after the World Cup final loss to Spain.
- Jul 27
Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and judge 'bald trash' at Bolsonaro rally
Argentina's president called Lula a 'thief' and a Supreme Court judge 'bald trash' at a São Paulo event for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid, prompting Brazil to recall its ambassador and summon Argentina's envoy.
- Jul 26
Milei accuses Brazil, Mexico, and US Democratic Party of funding 'anti-Argentine campaign' amid World Cup tensions
Argentine president Javier Milei claimed on Sunday that 25% of the resources for an 'anti-Argentine campaign' came from the Brazilian government, also naming Mexico and the US Democratic Party as funders, without providing evidence.
- Jul 26
Brazil denies visas to two US State Department officials, citing risk of political manipulation ahead of October election
The Brazilian government refused entry to deputy secretaries Riley M. Barnes and Samuel Samson, who were scheduled to discuss electoral integrity with authorities in Brasilia from 27 to 30 July. Officials in Brasilia told Reuters the visit was an attempt to undermine the country's electronic voting system.
- Jul 26
Brazil denies visas to US officials sent to scrutinize October election, calling it an influence ploy
Brazil’s Foreign Ministry denied visas to two US State Department officials who planned to visit Brasília next week to discuss election integrity, a move Brazilian officials say was an attempt to sway the October presidential vote.
- Jul 25
Flávio Bolsonaro launches presidential bid with Milei's backing, trailing Lula 48-43 in Datafolha poll
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro officially accepted the Liberal Party nomination Saturday in São Paulo, pledging to pardon his jailed father and vowing to "rescue Brazil" from Lula's government with the backing of Argentine President Javier Milei.
- Jul 25
Brazil authorises pepper spray for women's self-defence as femicides reach 1,571 in 2025
President Lula da Silva signed the bill into law on Friday, requiring ID, proof of residence, and a clean criminal record at purchase. The aerosol is limited to 50 ml and intended solely for self-defence.
- Jul 16
Brazil threatens reciprocal tariffs as US imposes 25% levy on most imports, Rubio accuses Lula of bad faith
The US will impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian goods from July 22, exempting coffee, beef, oranges and aircraft parts. Brazil's government called the move politically motivated and said it will invoke its reciprocity law and approach the WTO.
- Jul 11
Morten Hjulmand joins Atlético Madrid from Sporting CP for 40 million euros plus 5m in add-ons
The 27-year-old Danish midfielder leaves Sporting CP after three seasons, signing a contract until 2031 with Diego Simeone's side in a deal worth up to 45 million euros.
- Jul 7
Brazil warns of US military force risk after Washington designates two crime groups as terrorist organizations
Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira told parliament the unilateral US move could justify extraterritorial actions and a military strike on Brazilian soil.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
- Jul 4
Keiko Fujimori proclaimed president-elect of Peru after razor-thin runoff, ending decades-long pursuit
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori, was formally proclaimed Peru’s president-elect by the country’s electoral board on 3 July, prevailing by less than one percent after three failed presidential bids.
- Jul 3
Brazil Supreme Court extends Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest on health grounds, orders weapons seized
Justice Alexandre de Moraes ruled the former president's home confinement remains warranted due to his age and medical history, despite the expiry of the initial 90-day term and a recent firearm incident.
- Jul 1
Paraguay president slams EU trade deal 'asymmetries' at Mercosur summit
At the 68th Mercosur summit in Paraguay, President Santiago Peña opened with a sharp critique of the bloc's implementation of its trade agreement with the European Union, calling for 'concrete results' to correct internal imbalances.
- Jul 1
Mercosur kicks off free trade talks with Japan as EU deal quarrels dominate Asunción summit
South America’s Mercosur bloc formally launched negotiations with Japan for an economic partnership deal, while longstanding internal friction over EU trade quotas overshadowed the leaders’ gathering in Paraguay.
- Jun 25
Family feud erupts in Bolsonaro camp as Michelle accuses stepson Flávio of humiliation
Brazil's ex-first lady says she was "humiliated" and "stabbed" by her stepson, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, throwing his October presidential candidacy into turmoil.
- Jun 25
Colombia's conservative outsider de la Espriella confirmed as president after rival concedes
The national electoral authority finalized the official vote count on Wednesday, cementing Abelardo de la Espriella's victory over left-wing senator Iván Cepeda by less than one percentage point. Cepeda had conceded hours earlier, defusing weeks of tension.
- Jun 25
Venezuela earthquakes: 920 dead, 55,000 missing as rescue teams face access hurdles
Two powerful earthquakes of 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude struck Venezuela within 40 seconds on 24 June, killing at least 920 people and injuring 3,360. Over 55,000 are missing, with rescue efforts hampered by airport closures and visa delays for foreign aid teams.
- Jun 22
Right-wing outsider De La Espriella wins Colombia's presidency by razor-thin margin
Right-wing populist Abelardo De La Espriella has won Colombia's presidential runoff by a margin of less than one percentage point, preliminary results show, adding the country to a growing list of Latin American nations turning to political outsiders.
