Political unrest in Peru At least 30 injured, six detained during protests against Peru government Yesterday 17:10 Peruvian youth-lead protests against government sparked violent police response, with multiple injuries and arrests
BRAZIL-USA RELATIONS Between smiles and daggers at UN, Lula and Trump agree to meet Yesterday 16:44 Presidents differ on almost every political matter, yet find chemistry in person and set to meet the week after the UN General Assembly.
Immigration & Politics Chile presidential hopeful vows to deport 'all' undocumented migrants Yesterday 13:18 Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast says he will deport all undocumented migrants from national territory if elected.
UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions Yesterday 12:07 "Anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms," warns Brazilian president at UN General Assembly.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Farmers call Paris protest against EU-Mercosur deal Yesterday 11:50 French farmers union to stage massive protest next month in rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.
Human rights UN-backed mission reports rising political persecution in Venezuela 22-09-2025 16:59 UN-backed fact-finding mission condemns clampdown in Venezuela; Maduro invites Trump to “preserve peace through dialogue” – but US president rejects approach.
POLITICS – ANALYSIS ‘Golden boy’ Milei is beginning to look like Chile’s Boric 20-09-2025 06:34 The self-proclaimed first anarcho-capitalist president in world history is under siege. A tough defeat in local elections in Buenos Aires Province laid bare a situation of absolute precariousness, with both markets and the political class testing his resolve. by Agustino Fontevecchia
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: September 12 to 19 19-09-2025 17:26 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
CRIME IN ECUADOR Ecuador President Noboa seeks new constitution, crackdown on crime 18-09-2025 22:48 Ecuador President Daniel Noboa, an ally of US President Donald Trump, proposes constitutional assembly to rewrite laws, including the removal of a rule banning US military bases and troops on national soil.
OIL & GAS Vaca Muerta producing three times as much gas as Bolivia 17-09-2025 17:54 Massive shale formation, based mostly in Neuquén, now producing nearly 91 cubic metres of natural gas per day – three times as much as neighbouring Bolivia. Change reflects the loss of reserves to the north and the consolidation of Argentina as a new regional player in market. by Alan Ares
Foreign relations & diplomacy Milei rejects ‘moderate option’ as he hails Charlie Kirk at CPAC Paraguay 16-09-2025 23:29 At CPAC in Asunción, Argentina’s President warns against ‘third way’ politics, praises Paraguay’s economic model and meets his counterpart and ally Santiago Peña.
MERCOSUR-EFTA AGREEMENT Mercosur and EFTA sign free-trade deal in Rio de Janeiro 16-09-2025 18:42 Deal creates a market of 300 million people and covers some US$4 trillion in GDP; Brazil brands it a “clear signal” against US protectionism led by Trump.
BONDS & MARKETS Foreign investors with Argentina FOMO pile into Brazil stocks 16-09-2025 11:35 Afraid of missing out on an Argentina-like rally, investors are piling into Brazil on bets that a business-friendly candidate will win next year’s election.
TRUMP’S TRADE WAR Bolsonaro conviction 'not a witch hunt,' Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed 15-09-2025 12:56 Brazil President Lula writes in ‘New York Times’ op-ed addressed to Donald Trump that he is "proud" of Supreme Court decision to convict far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges.
BUSINESS & FINANCE Meet the man who wants to run Latin America's most valuable company like a start-up 15-09-2025 10:29 Who is MercadoLibre's new CEO, the man who wants to run Latin America's most valuable company like a start-up? Ariel Szarfsztejn is inheriting the mantle of the e-commerce and fintech giant from Marcos Galperin at a time of mounting competition and talent constraints.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS In divided Brasília, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fume 12-09-2025 11:17 Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison after being convicted of plotting to claw back power from his elected successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva through force in 2022.
BRAZILIAN EX-PRESIDENT Bolsonaro found guilty of coup plot, given 27 years in jail 11-09-2025 16:08 Historic Supreme Court conviction in Brazil; Far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro found guilty of plotting a military coup in bid to overturn 2022 election loss by three justices.
Foreign relations & diplomacy Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires 11-09-2025 08:43 First Trump-era deportation flight to Buenos Aires brings 17 Argentines back; Milei government tried to keep operation quiet and will not complain to Washington, but nation has been grouped alongside Brazil and Venezuela by the US administration.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei plans visit to Paraguay for Peña meeting and CPAC event 10-09-2025 17:38 President to meet Paraguayan counterpart, address conservative summit after scrapping Spain trip for far-right rally.
Uruguayan politics Uruguay’s finance minister shuns chainsaw for modest tax hikes 10-09-2025 15:50 Orsi government lays out plans to lower budget deficit through tax increases early in its term to avoid politically contentious spending cuts or additional levies later down the line.
BRAZILIAN EX-PRESIDENT Jair Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial 10-09-2025 10:04 Forme president risks a prison term of over 40 years if found guilty of seeking to stay in power after his defeat in 2022 elections.
WORLD ECONOMY BRICS leaders denounce protectionism, tariff 'blackmail' 08-09-2025 14:40 Several BRICS members are among those most affected by what Lula referred to Monday as "tariff blackmail" and "unjustified and illegal" trade practices.
CRIME & SECURITY Finca Karina: Police shut down illegal border crossing on Argentina-Bolivia border 05-09-2025 18:26 Court investigation exposes estate where organisation made nearly three billion pesos a year through a clandestine border pass at Finca Karina, located on the banks of the Bermejo River in Salta; Group of at least 11 people ran it, including a police officer; Some 300 vehicles are estimated to have entered every day to cross border with smuggled goods.
GRACIAS LEO! THANK YOU! Messi bags a brace, enjoys last World Cup qualifier to fullest 05-09-2025 00:22 On a night of tears, standing ovations and plenty of joy, in his final South American qualifier, Argentina’s No. 10 Lionel Messi bags two in a 3-0 victory over Venezuela.
Football violence Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl 04-09-2025 21:43 Argentine side must also play its next 14 matches in CONMEBOL tournaments without its fans and pay a US$250,000 fine.
REGIONAL TENSIONS Latin American nations concerned by US-Venezuela tension 04-09-2025 16:04 Washington ramps up regional crime fight; Trump confirms Washington killed 11 “terrorists” when it took down a boat allegedly carrying drugs into international waters.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU pushes ahead with bid to ratify Mercosur free-trade deal 03-09-2025 14:50 Agreement needs approval of the European Parliament and a qualified majority of its 27 member states.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU presents Mercosur deal for member states' approval 03-09-2025 11:23 Agreement would form a 700-million-customer free-trade area – the world's biggest – but it still faces opposition in Europe over agricultural concerns.
NARCO-TRAFFICKING ALLEGATIONS US says 11 killed in strike on 'drug-carrying boat' from Venezuela 02-09-2025 21:20 Maduro declares Venezuela is prepared for "a period of armed struggle in defence of the national territory" as tensions rise.
OIL & GAS Uruguay to pitch pipeline route for Vaca Muerta’s natural gas 02-09-2025 14:25 Uruguay to pitch a natural gas pipeline through its territory that would link Argentina’s Vaca Muerta shale deposit with Brazil.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval 01-09-2025 13:40 Deal is backed by a wide majority of EU countries keen to diversify trade away from the United States, but France remains staunchly opposed.
THE WEEK IN REIVEW Stories that caught our eye: August 22 to 29 29-08-2025 17:06 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
EXPLAINER United States targets Venezuela over 'Soles' cartel – but does it exist? 29-08-2025 07:36 While some of US President Donald Trump's right-wing led allies in South America have echoed his designation of the 'Cártel de los Soles' as a terrorist organisation, many have doubts such a group even exists.
Lithium in Latin America Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate 28-08-2025 15:08 Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga’s approach to lithium is much more dramatic than his centrist opponent Rodrigo Paz, who has vowed to seek consensus with local communities and regions.
CRIME & SECURITY Argentina adds ‘Cártel de los Soles’ to terrorism crime registry 26-08-2025 18:47 Argentina further aligns with Washington’s security agenda by adding alleged Venezuelan-linked network to terrorism register.
AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK Chile suspends poultry imports from Argentina over bird flu 26-08-2025 12:19 Chile suspended poultry imports from Argentina on Monday after detecting an outbreak of avian influenza.
TRADE & COMMERCE Mercosur and Canada to resume talks over free-trade agreement 26-08-2025 10:26 Amid trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump's tariff war, Mercosur and Canada are set to resume negotiations on a free-trade agreement.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025 Bolivia candidate Jorge Quiroga vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals 26-08-2025 09:44 Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge 'Tuyo' Quiroga vows to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China, if elected in October 19 run-off.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Bolsonaro’s family dynasty creaks under pressure of Brazil coup trial 25-08-2025 13:55 The once-united Bolsonaro clan is creaking under the pressure, leaving the coalition of centre-right parties in their orbit in disarray.
Hooligan violence Detained Chileans freed two days after football fan brawl in Argentina 22-08-2025 17:24 Authorities releases 104 Chileans detained following a bloody brawl that erupted during Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente and Universidad de Chile.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 15 to 22 22-08-2025 11:05 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
IN FOCUS Why fan violence still sullies Latin American football 21-08-2025 19:20 From Mexico to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile and Ecuador, stadium violence continues to mar the beautiful game in football-mad Latin America.
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Blame game begins after fan violence at continental cup tie 21-08-2025 15:19 More than 100 arrests, serious injuries and a diplomatic fallout in the wake of hooligan brawl at Independiente’s Copa Sudamericana clash with Universidad de Chile; Authorities play blame game as Chile, FIFA, CONMEBOL condemns violence.
FOOTBALL VIOLENCE Football game ends in violence as Argentines clash with Chileans 21-08-2025 14:28 Reports of injuries Wednesday night varied from more than a hundred to dozens at the Copa Sudamericana match between Independiente of Argentina and Universidad de Chile.
Hooliganism in stadiums Ten hurt, 90 arrested as match abandoned amid football fan violence 21-08-2025 08:40 Ninety arrests and 10 people injured amid violent clashes between rival fans during a Copa Sudamericana match involving Independiente and Universidad de Chile in Buenos Aires.
POLITICS IN BRAZIL Police in Brazil say Bolsonaro drafted asylum plea to Milei in 2024 20-08-2025 22:37 Brazilian police claim that ex-president Jair Bolsonaro drafted request asylum from Javier Milei in Argentina in February 2024 as coup probe against him gathered pace.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025 From TikTok to frontrunner: Rodrigo Paz's presidential campaign in Bolivia 20-08-2025 09:15 Rodrigo Paz is hardly an outsider. His experience in politics runs two decades deep, having served as mayor, councillor, deputy and senator. His popularity has only grown since adding Edman Lara – nicknamed "Captain Lara" – to the ticket as vice-president.
RECORD-BREAKER Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio claims world record for most football matches 20-08-2025 08:51 Brazilian goalie Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel claims to have made his 1,391st competitive appearance in men's football – a world record.
CHILEAN ELECTION 2025 Frontrunners in Chile's presidential race offer contrasting futures 19-08-2025 10:12 Eight candidates are running to be Chile's next president, with right winger José Antonio Kast – who has run for the top office twice before – and leftist Jeannette Jara leading the polls.
REMOTE, HYBRID OR IN-OFFICE? Half of Argentine workers prefer hybrid model, survey shows 18-08-2025 17:25 Given the choice, a majority of workers in Argentina would prefer a model of two days remote, three days in office – but in reality just 17% are not required to attend their workplace full-time.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025 Paz or 'Tuto'? Meet the two candidates who will duel for Bolivian Presidency 18-08-2025 16:59 Jorge Quiroga and Rodrigo Paz, two right-wing candidates, head into a run-off for president of Bolivia.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025 Vote for change in Bolivia as two right-wing candidates head to presidential run-off 18-08-2025 13:42 Senator Rodrigo Paz was the surprise frontrunner, with 32.15 percent of the vote cast in an election dominated by a deep economic crisis, results published by the electoral commission showed.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025 Voters end two decades of socialist rule in Bolivia 18-08-2025 12:52 Voters sent two pro-business candidates to Bolivia’s presidential election run-off, ending two decades of almost-uninterrupted socialist rule.
GUEST COLUMN Argentina: A country that I call home 16-08-2025 07:05 "Argentina is a land of breath-taking diversity, geographically, culturally and gastronomically. As I bid farewell, I leave with immense gratitude," writes Nur Azman Rahim, Malaysia’s outgoing ambassador to Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay.
THE WEEK IN REVIEW Stories that caught our eye: August 8 to 15 15-08-2025 16:51 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
Human rights Peru's president signs military crimes amnesty bill into law 13-08-2025 17:36 Peruvian President Dina Boluarte signs controversial bill granting amnesty to military personnel, police and members of civilian self-defence units over a bloody 1980-2000 campaign against leftist guerrillas.
BOLIVIAN ELECTION Evo Morales threatens mass protests if Bolivia swings right 13-08-2025 12:44 Evo Morales vows stiff resistance to any liberal reforms, should a right-wing candidate emerge triumphant in the upcoming general election.
LABOUR IN LATAM UNICEF: Girls in Latin America doing double domestic work of boys 12-08-2025 17:18 Amount of time dedicated to domestic work by adolescent girls in Latin America is almost double the time spent by boys, according to UNICEF study.
Interview Julio Bitelli: ‘I don’t rule out a Milei-Lula bilateral meeting’ 12-08-2025 14:19 Brazil's Ambassador in Argentina Julio Bitelli discusses bilateral relations, commercial ties and whether the leaders of the two presidents will ever meet. by Pablo Varela
Bolivia elections 2025 Bolivia’s right wing on cusp of power in vote in 20-year first 12-08-2025 12:46 Samuel Doria Medina and Jorge Quiroga lead the polls for the August 17 elections in Bolivia. One is a former president and the other a millionaire – either one is likely put an end to two decades of left-wing governments.
BOLIVIAN ELECTIONS 2025 Quiroga, Doria Medina, Rodríguez – Three candidates to watch in Bolivia's election 12-08-2025 11:39 A closer look at Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga, Samuel Doria Medina, Andrónico Rodríguez ahead of this Sunday's election.
WORLD ECONOMY Xi takes aim at US ‘protectionism’ in phone call with Lula 12-08-2025 10:56 Brazil President Lula and Chinese leader Xi Jinping agreed on “upholding multilateralism” through the Group of 20 and BRICS.
Elections in Bolvia Bolivian right extends its polling lead in race for president 11-08-2025 16:42 Business magnate Samuel Doria Medina and ex-president Jorge Quiroga lead the polls heading into Sunday's election in Bolivia, which is likely to see the left ejected from power.
Agriculture Trump urges China to quadruple US soy buying, lifting prices 11-08-2025 08:52 Donald Trump says he hopes China will massively step up its purchases of US soybeans.
the week in review Stories that caught our eye: August 1 to 8 08-08-2025 19:40 A selection of the stories that caught our eye over the last seven days in Argentina.
ELECTION IN BOLIVIA Bolivia right-wing presidential hopeful vows 'radical change' 08-08-2025 11:33 One of the front-runners in Bolivia's upcoming presidential election, right-winger Jorge Quiroga, is a declared supporter of Argentina's Javier Milei. He predicts the country was poised for "radical change" after two decades of socialist rule.
COLOMBIA Colombian ex-president Álvaro Uribe found guilty of witness-tampering 29-07-2025 11:32 Colombian court finds Álvaro Uribe guilty of witness-tampering in controversial decision, making him the South American country's first ex-president to be convicted of a crime.
MILEI'S ARGENTINA The price of verbal violence 18-07-2025 05:17 Old behavioural norms are no longer respected. There are no limits to violent languages nor to intrusion into the private lives of people. Privacy is dead. by Jaime Duran Barba
SOCIETY Living alone: one in four Argentine homes has a single occupant 16-07-2025 22:23 Argentina tops the region for solo households and low fertility, signalling deep demographic change. Experts warn of an ageing population and urge urgent reforms to pensions and healthcare. by Enrique Garabetyan
HISTORY & CULTURE Peñico: Peruvian citadel that is nearly 4,000 years old opens doors to tourists 14-07-2025 10:20 Site of 3,800-year-old citadel from the Caral civilisation, one of the oldest in the world and located in northern Peru, opens to the public after eight years of scientific studies and restoration work.