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AI analysis ranks Uruguay as the most resilient Latin American country in potential world war scenario

Uruguay Ranked Most Resilient Latin American Country in Potential Third World War An analysis by the artificial intelligence ChatGPT has identified Uruguay as the Latin American nation with the highest likelihood of…

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Falklands hosts information sessions on minimum wage accommodation offset updates

Falklands, information sessions on Minimum Wage Accommodation Offset The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) Policy Department is set to hold briefing sessions for businesses regarding changes to the accommodation offset, which will take…

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Canada and Mercosur advance discussions on free trade agreement in Brasilia

Mercosur, Canada Resume FTA Talks Canada and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) have resumed discussions for a potential free trade agreement (FTA) during a meeting in Brasilia on Friday, where chief negotiators…

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Peru’s former president Dina Boluarte faces travel restrictions amid multiple investigations

Peru’s Former President Dina Boluarte Faces Legal Troubles Amid Ongoing Investigations Peru’s Attorney General’s Office has filed requests to impose travel restrictions on former President Dina Boluarte due to multiple ongoing investigations,…

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Brazil: Military and civil police operation in Rio de Janeiro results in seven deaths and 19 arrests

Violent Police Operation in Rio de Janeiro Targets Comando Vermelho A mission conducted on Friday by Military and Civil Police in Rio de Janeiro aimed at dismantling the city’s largest criminal organization,…

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Bolivia faces severe fuel shortages as YPFB president faces arrest warrant

Bolivia Faces Severe Fuel Shortages Amid Crisis The Bolivian city of Santa Cruz de la Sierra is experiencing escalating shortages of diesel and gasoline, resulting in prolonged queues at petrol stations, with…

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Trump calls for Spain’s expulsion from NATO over defense spending issues

Trump suggests expelling Spain from NATO US President Donald Trump has proposed that Spain be expelled from NATO for not adhering to the alliance’s enhanced defense spending target, reports 24brussels. In a…

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Putin acknowledges Russia’s role in downing Azerbaijan Airlines jet, killing 38 people

Putin admits Russia downed Azerbaijan Airlines Brazilian-built jet Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged on October 10, 2025, that Russia’s air defenses were responsible for the downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) Embraer…

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Israel and Hamas ratify ceasefire agreement, hostages to be released soon

Israel Ratifies Ceasefire Agreement with Hamas Amid Ongoing Conflict The Israeli Government on Thursday ratified a ceasefire agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump and other mediators with the pro-Palestine terrorist group…

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US engages in currency swap with Argentina to support economic stability

US Announces Currency Swap with Argentina Amid Economic Challenges US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced on Thursday a currency swap with Argentina, where Washington will exchange US$20 billion for pesos,…

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María Corina Machado awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for her advocacy of Venezuelan democracy

Maria Corina Machado Awarded 2025 Nobel Peace Prize The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, recognizing her for “her tireless work…

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Peru’s Congress removes president Dina Boluarte, citing moral incapacity amid rising insecurity

Peru’s Congress Removes President Dina Boluarte in Extraordinary Vote Peru’s one-house Congress stripped Dina Boluarte of the presidency late Thursday, citing her “permanent moral incapacity.” The swift decision leads to the swearing-in…

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Boric announces constitutional reform to enhance border security and combat irregular migration

Chilean President Proposes Constitutional Reform to Enhance Border Security Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a significant constitutional reform aimed at strengthening border security and addressing irregular migration. In a visit to the…

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Bolivian president accuses Congress of plot to suspend upcoming presidential runoff elections

Bolivian President Denounces Alleged Plan to Suspend Runoff Election Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora has accused the Plurinational Legislative Assembly of plotting to suspend the presidential runoff election scheduled for October 19,…

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Venezuela warns of strong defense measures against potential US military actions

Venezuela vows to defend itself in case of US attack Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López issued strong warnings on Wednesday, announcing preparations in response to the US…

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Uruguayan president Orsi meets with Michelle Bachelet to discuss UN Secretary-General candidacy

Uruguayan President Orsi holds talks with Michelle Bachelet Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet met with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi in Montevideo on Wednesday, focusing on her candidacy for the position of United…

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Chilean artist faces backlash for unauthorized political sculptures at Madrid wax museum

Chilean Artist Provokes Controversy with Political Sculpture Installation in Madrid Chilean artist Nico Miranda ignited heated debate at the Madrid Wax Museum by portraying Argentine President Javier Milei as a lapdog of…

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Ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas to secure release of hostages

Israel and Hamas Reach Ceasefire Agreement A ceasefire agreement has been reached between Israel and Hamas, accepting the first phase of the US peace plan following mediated talks in Egypt, reports 24brussels.…

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Kemi Badenoch emphasizes support for veterans during Conservative conference amid Ukraine conflict

Conservative Leader Questions Military Prosecutions Amid Ongoing Conflict Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party, declared that the focus of the UK should be on strengthening the military rather than prosecuting…

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Falklands War hero’s medals auctioned for £65,000 to fulfill his widow’s financial wish

Falklands War Hero’s Medals Fetch £65,000 at Auction A collection of medals belonging to Falklands War hero Corporal Barry “Baz” Grayling has sold for £65,000 at auction, ensuring financial security for his…

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Commissioner Colin Martin-Reynolds visits South Georgia to enhance sustainability and tourism efforts

Falkland Islands Governor Visits South Georgia Amidst Conservation Efforts The Governor of the Falkland Islands and Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, Mr. Colin Martin-Reynolds, has embarked on an…

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US Senate confirms Brandon Judd as new ambassador to Chile

US Senate Confirms Trump’s Nominees Amid Government Shutdown The US Senate confirmed 107 nominees put forward by President Donald Trump in a mass 51-47 block vote on Tuesday, utilizing new rules that…

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Argentina agrees to extradite alleged drug trafficker Fred Machado to the United States

Argentina’s Supreme Court Approves Extradition of Alleged Drug Trafficker to the US Argentina’s Supreme Court (CSJN) has approved the extradition of alleged drug trafficker Federico Andrés “Fred” Machado to the United States,…

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Brazil replaces US as top soybean supplier to China amid changing trade dynamics

China’s suspension of soybean purchases from the United States amid President Donald Trump’s tariff war has led to significant gains for Brazil and Argentina, according to a survey by the American Farm…

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Falkor (Too) departs Buenos Aires to conduct underwater research after administrative delays

Research Mission on the Falkor (Too) Set to Explore Underwater Canyons The research vessel Falkor (Too) has departed from Buenos Aires, embarking on an underwater exploration mission conducted by the Schmidt Ocean…

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Espert resigns as chairman of Argentina’s Budget Committee amid drug trafficking scandal

Argentina: Espert steps down as chairman of Lower House’s Budget Committee Congressman José Luis Espert has resigned as chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee in Argentina’s Lower House, just hours after…

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Nobel Prize in Physics awarded to researchers for breakthroughs in quantum mechanics

Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded for Groundbreaking Quantum Research The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three researchers: John Clarke from the UK, Michel H. Devoret from France and…

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Trump questions Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance, claims he doesn’t know the artist

Trump Criticizes Bad Bunny as Super Bowl Halftime Headliner U.S. President Donald Trump has openly criticized the decision to feature Bad Bunny as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show,…

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Trump criticizes Bad Bunny as Super Bowl performer, claims he doesn’t know him

Controversy Erupts Over Bad Bunny as Super Bowl Halftime Headliner U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the decision to feature Bad Bunny as the headliner of the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, expressing…

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Ecuador’s president escapes assassination attempt during protests over fuel subsidy cuts

Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa’s convoy attacked amid protests over fuel subsidy cuts The Ecuadorian government condemned an attempted assassination against President Daniel Noboa, whose convoy was attacked while traveling to an official…

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Trump halts diplomatic communications with Maduro as tensions escalate over Venezuela crisis

Trump Halts Diplomatic Contact with Venezuela, Escalates Tensions U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a complete halt to diplomatic contacts with Nicolás Maduro’s government, marking a new escalation in Washington’s confrontation with…

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Espert resigns as chairman of Argentina’s Budget Committee amid scandal

Argentina: Espert Steps Down as Chairman of Lower House’s Budget Committee Congressman José Luis Espert has resigned as chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee in Argentina’s Lower House, just hours after…

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Argentina seeks financial assistance from US Treasury and IMF ahead of midterm elections

Caputo Seeks Economic Support Ahead of Argentine Midterm Elections Argentine Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo engaged in critical discussions on Monday in Washington, DC, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and International…

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Fitch upgrades Paraguay’s outlook to positive, but investment grade remains unattained

Fitch improves Paraguay’s grading, but still short of investment status Fitch Ratings upgraded Paraguay’s risk outlook on Monday from “Stable” to “Positive,” moving the country closer to achieving an investment-grade rating from…

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Venezuela claims to thwart planned bombing of US Embassy in Caracas

Maduro Alleges Foiled Attack on US Embassy in Caracas Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro announced on Monday that a “local terrorist group” had planned a “false flag” attack aimed at planting explosives at…

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Javier Milei combines book launch and concert amid challenging midterm election landscape in Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei hosted a politically charged event at Buenos Aires’ Movistar Arena on October 6, 2025, merging a musical performance with the launch of his new book, La Construcción del…

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Chicago faces escalating tensions amid protests against mass migrant detentions

Violence Erupts in Chicago Amid Protests Against Migrant Detention Chicago is engulfed in violence and unrest following widespread protests against the mass detention of migrants. U.S. President Donald Trump has dispatched 300…

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Trump urges Israel to halt Gaza bombing as Hamas signals readiness for peace negotiations

Hamas Accepts US Peace Proposal with Conditions, Urges Israel to Cease Hostilities Hamas has expressed a willingness to accept a peace proposal from US President Donald Trump, which includes the release of…

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Milei and Macri agree on joint strategy for post-midterm cooperation in Argentina

Macri and Milei Forge Alliance Ahead of Midterm Elections Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri met with current President Javier Milei at the Olivos Residence on Friday to formulate a joint strategy ahead…

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South Korean firm to support development of high-speed railway project in Peru

Peru Moves Forward with High-Speed Coastal Railway Peruvian authorities are advancing a plan for a high-speed railway along the country’s coast, with support from a South Korean company, Transport and Communications Minister…

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Lula urges Trump to remove tariffs on Brazilian exports during videoconference

Lula asks Trump to end high tariffs on Brazilian products During a 30-minute videoconference on Monday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva urged U.S. President Donald Trump to eliminate the 50%…

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Toyota to resume car production in Brazil on November 3 after heavy rains

Brazil: Toyota to resume car production in November Japanese carmaker Toyota announced on Friday that it would resume production in Brazil on November 3 at its factories in Sorocaba and Indaiatuba, in…

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