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Bolsonaro clan feud puts Flávio's presidential bid at risk
Michelle Bolsonaro publicly criticized her stepson Flávio Bolsonaro in a video, accusing him of humiliating her, a family feud within the Bolsonaro dynasty that could complicate Flávio's bid for Brazil's presidency and influence voters as Lula remains a central challenger.
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Keiko Fujimori bets on stability in a fourth bid for Peru’s presidency
Keiko Fujimori—who was Peru’s first lady at 19 during her father Alberto Fujimori’s presidency—is running for a fourth time in a runoff against leftist Roberto Sánchez, with some polls showing her ahead by a slim margin. The race comes amid Peru’s decade-long political volatility (eight presidents in ten years) and lingering scrutiny of Fujimori’s Fuerza Popular, including past corruption investigations now declared null in 2025. Proponents argue she offers a calmer, pro‑market agenda aimed at restoring investor confidence, while critics link her to her family’s contentious legacy as Peru strives for stability.
World Cup prep chaos hits Mexico City as protests, construction clog streets
Eight days before the World Cup kickoff, Mexico City experiences gridlock as dissident CNTE teachers, retired judges, road closures and last‑minute construction disrupt commutes, with authorities avoiding a crackdown while ongoing renovations ahead of the tournament continue.
Colombia’s runoff showdown could redefine its alliance with the US
Colombia will decide its presidency in a June 21 runoff after Abelardo de la Espriella led the first round with 43.74% and Iván Cepeda trailed with 40.90%, with Paloma Valencia at 6.92%. The race pits a right‑wing, security‑focused platform seeking closer ties with the United States (and Israel) against Cepeda’s leftist, Petro‑era agenda emphasizing social reforms and diplomacy. The outcome could redefine domestic policy and Colombia’s foreign stance, including drug interdiction and regional diplomacy, regardless of which candidate wins the presidency.
Americans show rising interest as Canada widens citizenship rules
Canada’s new citizenship-by-descent rules, in force since December, let more generations claim citizenship if they can prove descent. IRCC data show descent-based approvals rising by over 1,000 per month this year (Jan 1,140; Feb 1,255; Mar 1,405 versus 275 in Dec 2025), with roughly 48% of the extra approvals coming from the United States. Lawyers say American interest reflects tight U.S. politics and close cross-border ties, while noting most new citizens are expected to live abroad; the rule change followed a 2023 court ruling finding first-generation limits unconstitutional.
Memorial Day winds fatally strike diner at SC lakeside restaurant
A 56-year-old woman, Dana Weinger of Huger, South Carolina, died after a loose umbrella blown by high winds struck her while she was dining with her husband and family at Driftwood Grill on Lake Marion during Memorial Day weekend.
White House Plans Mass Prayer Event to Reclaim America's Christian Origins
The White House is staging a nine-hour mass prayer on the National Mall as part of the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations, with top Trump administration officials and evangelical leaders slated to speak and President Trump expected to appear via video. Organizers frame it as rededicating the nation to God and its Christian foundations, but critics warn it signals a push toward Christian nationalism and raises concerns about church-state separation in a public ceremony.
Trump to Hike EU Auto Tariffs to 25% Over Trade-Deal Dispute
President Donald Trump said he will raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25% next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with a 2025 trade deal. The move would invert the existing framework and comes amid a Supreme Court ruling that limited the president’s emergency-tariff authority, alongside broader geopolitical and domestic inflation pressures.
Congress Overrides Lula Veto to Slash Bolsonaro’s Prison Sentence
Brazil's Congress overruled President Lula's veto to pass a bill that reduces Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year sentence for plotting a coup, potentially shaving about 20 years off his term; the measure is expected to face court challenges and could signal Lula's weakened standing ahead of the October election.
New York Mayor urges King Charles to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged King Charles III to return the 105.6-carat Koh-i-Noor diamond, mined in India and long-contested, which is now part of Britain's Crown Jewels in the Tower of London; the diamond’s ownership history spans multiple empires and nations, and while India has pressed for its return, it was not clear if Mamdani raised the issue during the king’s state visit.
U.S. indicts Sinaloa-linked Mexican governor over narcotics scheme
U.S. prosecutors charged Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of Sinaloa, and nine other current or former Mexican officials with conspiring with the Sinaloa Cartel to import large quantities of narcotics into the United States in exchange for political support; Rocha Moya denies the charges.