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politics6 days ago•3 min saved

Brazil’s Presidential Race Heads to Runoff After Flávio Bolsonaro’s Surprise Lead

Right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro won the first round of Brazil’s presidential election with 47% of the vote, narrowly ahead of incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who received 44.9%. Neither candidate secured the 50% majority required for an outright victory, forcing a runoff on October 25. The result defied pre-election polls that favored Lula and signals a potential shift toward the right in Latin America, aligning Brazil with other nations that have recently elected right-wing leaders. The campaign was defined by deep polarization, corruption scandals, and debates over crime policy and US relations.

via BBC|

#brazil-election #flavio-bolsonaro #latin-america

politics6 days ago•132 min saved

Brazil's October 4 vote forces runoff as Flávio Bolsonaro defies polls to challenge Lula

Brazil’s presidential election will proceed to a second round on October 25 after neither incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva nor Senator Flávio Bolsonaro secured the required 50% majority in the first round. Flávio Bolsonaro surprised analysts by finishing first with 47% of the vote, narrowly ahead of Lula’s 44.9%, despite polls days earlier predicting Lula would lead. The campaign was defined by deep polarization, crime policy debates, and international tensions, particularly regarding US tariffs and foreign interference. Voter fatigue and corruption scandals, including the Banco Master case, contributed to an 'apathetic polarization' among the electorate.

via AP News|

#brazil-election #flavio-bolsonaro #latin-america

politics7 days ago•4 min saved

Brazil's October 4 Vote: Lula vs. Flávio Bolsonaro in a Region-Wide Power Struggle

Brazilians vote on October 4 in a deadlocked presidential race between incumbent Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. The outcome is viewed as a critical test for US influence in Latin America, where a Bolsonaro win would likely align Brazil with Washington's anti-drug and anti-China policies, while a Lula victory would preserve regional autonomy.

via The Guardian|

#brazil-election #flavio-bolsonaro #latin-america

politics7 days ago•2 min saved

Brazil Election: Markets Bet on Bolsonaro’s Fiscal Reforms Amid Geopolitical Stakes

Brazilian voters are choosing between incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro in a tight race that could reshape global markets and US-Latin American relations. While Wall Street favors Bolsonaro for his fiscal discipline, geopolitical analysts warn a right-wing victory would align the region with US policies, potentially undermining democratic norms.

via CNBC|

#brazil-election #flavio-bolsonaro #latin-america

geopolitics8 days ago•44 min saved

Latin America's Shift: China Now Seen as More Positive Influence Than US in Historic Poll

A new survey shows China is now viewed as a more positive global influence than the US in Latin America for the first time, driven by rising favorability toward Beijing and declining support for Washington, particularly amid Trump's confrontational policies.

via Yahoo|

#china-us-relations #donald-trump #geopolitics

politics8 days ago•17 min saved

Trump Reallocates $52M in European Military Aid to Latin American Allies

The Trump administration has redirected $52 million in military assistance originally designated for European and Middle Eastern nations to conservative-leaning governments in Latin America. This move, which includes funds for countries affected by the war in Ukraine, defies congressional holds and statutory requirements, prioritizing Western Hemisphere security over support for allies in Europe.

via independent.co.uk|

#congress #defense #foreign-policy

foreign-policy9 days ago•25 min saved

White House Redirects $52M in European Military Aid to Latin America

The Trump administration has redirected $52 million in military assistance originally designated for European and Middle Eastern nations to conservative-leaning governments in Latin America. This move defies congressional holds and statutory requirements, prioritizing Western Hemisphere security over support for countries affected by the war in Ukraine.

via The Washington Post|

#congressional-oversight #foreign-aid #foreign-policy

world27 days ago•6 min saved

MAGA’s Latin America power broker arrested in Bolivian murder-for-hire plot

Argentine political consultant Fernando Cerimedo, once celebrated as the ‘MAGA Man’ of Latin America for shaping right‑wing campaigns and spreading Trump‑style messaging, has been jailed in Bolivia on allegations he masterminded a murder‑for‑hire plot against his pregnant mistress, Nadia Beller. Prosecutors say he orchestrated the ambush outside a Santa Cruz hotel after she threatened to reveal his alleged criminal conduct and abuse; he denies wrongdoing and faces further probes for illegal enrichment and possible cocaine links as former allies distance themselves and his inflated, sometimes false, biography is exposed.

via latimes.com|

#bolivia #fake-news #latin-america

world28 days ago•6 min saved

US designates Ecuadorian gang as foreign terrorist organization in widening crackdown

The State Department designated Los Tiguerones, an Ecuador-based gang linked to narcotrafficking and violence including a 2024 live TV-station takeover, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, expanding the U.S. list of Latin American groups to 21 and aiming to cut off financial support and intensify regional security efforts during a South American tour by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

via Fox News|

#foreign-terrorist-organization #latin-america #los-tiguerones

world29 days ago•135 min saved

US Declares 21 Regional Gangs Foreign Terrorist Organizations

The United States designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean groups as Foreign Terrorist Organizations to disrupt their financing and operations, citing violence and criminal activity including drug trafficking, extortion and human trafficking. The list spans Colombia’s Clan del Golfo, Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and Cartel de los Soles, Ecuadorian gangs like Los Lobos/Los Choneros/Los Tiguerones, Brazil’s Comando Vermelho and PCC, and Haiti’s Viv Ansanm and Gran Grif, among others. The designation expands U.S. counterterrorism tools and could trigger asset freezes and travel bans for members and supporters as part of a broader effort to curb transnational crime in the region.

via AP News|

#caribbean #foreign-terrorist-organizations #latin-america

world29 days ago•10 min saved

Rubio’s Latin America tour widens rifts over sovereignty and China ties

Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s three-stop Latin America tour—Colombia, Ecuador and Peru—highlights a regional push toward closer U.S. security ties while triggering domestic backlash over sovereignty and dependence on Washington’s agenda; critics warn the Shield of the Americas could subordinate national interests, as China remains a major economic partner and trust in the U.S. trails Beijing in the region. The trip underscores the complexity of balancing narcotics-crime cooperation with broader geopolitical ties amid a skeptical public and political opposition.

via Politico|

#china #latin-america #rubio

world1 month ago•127 min saved

Aura farming goes real: Latin America embraces video-game battles on streets

Aura farming, a video-game–inspired trend, has spilled from online communities into real-life battles across Latin American cities such as Mexico City, Quito and Buenos Aires, and even Spain; while some events were canceled for lack of permits, others embraced the movement as a social activity that lets teens socialize and express themselves beyond screen time, though opinions remain divided.

via AP News|

#aura-battles #aura-farming #latin-america

world1 month ago•126 min saved

Colombia signals hardening on migration with planned deportations

Colombia’s incoming government is signaling a tougher stance on irregular migrants, promising immigration raids and deportations while Migracion Colombia operates without a director and awaits the new leadership to implement policy. The move has alarmed Venezuelan migrants displaced by earthquakes and other regional migrants, with advocates noting that residency doors may be closing across Colombia and neighboring countries as the government pursues stricter controls.

via AP News|

#colombia #immigration-policy #latin-america

latin-america2 months ago•10 min saved

Demolitions Hamper the Quest to Find Venezuela’s Earthquake Victims

After June’s twin earthquakes, authorities in La Guaira began demolishing unstable buildings like OPPE 27 to reach rubble, a move aimed at clearing paths for rescue and rebuilding but drawing survivor frustration as bodies are recovered by hand and families still search for missing relatives, including a three‑year‑old nephew. With at least 6,125 dead and thousands missing, demolitions can unlock access to wreckage yet risk deterring displaced survivors who fear long‑term displacement; the government has launched reconstruction plans while shelters house tens of thousands and concerns grow about safety, violence, and accountability in the ongoing recovery.

via Al Jazeera|

#demolition #disaster-response #earthquake

health2 months ago•10 min saved

Structured, Culturally Tuned Lifestyle Plan Boosts Cognition in Older LatAm Adults

A two-year multicenter trial across 11 Latin American countries found that a culturally adapted, structured multidomain lifestyle program—combining exercise, nutrition, cognitive training, and social engagement with ongoing coaching—produced 55% greater improvement in overall cognition than flexible guidance alone, with notable gains in memory, executive function, and processing speed. The LatAm-FINGERS study supports scalable, culturally tailored public‑health strategies to reduce dementia risk in diverse aging populations and aligns with U.S. POINTER findings.

via SciTechDaily|

#aging #cognition #dementia