With public universities under threat, massive protests against austerity shake Argentina
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Venezuela Is Setting the Stage for a $154 Billion Debt Restructuring: After years of fits and starts, Venezuela is setting the stage for one of the largest and ...
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Argentina President Javier Milei Touts First Quarterly Budget Surplus Since 2008: President Javier Milei announced Argentina’s first quarterly fiscal surplus ...
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Milei’s Team Sees Argentina Inflation Slowing Faster Than Economist Survey: Argentine President Javier Milei’s economic team sees monthly inflation slowing much ...
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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over 1994 bombing of Jewish community center
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Quick Glance: Iran's President's Visit to Sri Lanka
- Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi visited Sri Lanka on April 24, promising to strengthen ties with the South Asian country.
- Argentina requested the arrest of Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi for his alleged involvement in a 1994 attack on a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.
- Sri Lanka and Iran are set to sign five agreements, including one related to a hydroelectric project.
- Iran's Interior Minister returned from Pakistan prematurely, signaling a setback for Iran as it faces consequences for its actions worldwide.
Venezuela's Maduro says he is open to receiving UN rights envoy: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he is willing to receive an envoy from the ...
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Brazil Justice says no evidence Bolsonaro sought asylum in Hungarian embassy: Brazilian Supreme Court justice Alexandre de Moraes on Wednesday closed an ...
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Venezuelan candidate Gonzalez touts return of exiles, freeing political prisoners
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Maduro Is at Crossroads as Venezuela’s Opposition Joins Together: Newfound unity within Venezuela’s opposition is testing President Nicolás Maduro’s willingness ...
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Brazil Analysts Raise Central Bank Selic Key Rate Forecasts for 2024, 2025: Brazil analysts lifted their benchmark interest rate estimates for this year and next ...
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Iran sentences rapper Toomaj Salehi to death over 2022-23 unrest, lawyer tells paper
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Quick Glance: Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives Death Sentence for Criticizing Authorities
- Toomaj Salehi's songs criticized government corruption and repression.
- An Iranian court imposed a death sentence on rapper Toomaj Salehi for his critical songs.
- Salehi, subjected to multiple arrests, condemned the regime in his music.
- Despite being detained, Salehi persisted in releasing music videos opposing the Iranian authorities.
Mass protests in Argentina against President Milei's cuts: In Argentina, hundreds of thousands of people, especially students, demonstrated against the ...
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Court investigates business corruption accusation against wife of Spanish PM: A Spanish court has launched a preliminary investigation into whether the wife of ...
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Quick Glance: Spain's PM faces pressure over wife's corruption probe
- A Madrid court confirmed an investigation against Begoña Gómez for alleged influence peddling and corruption.
- Sánchez criticized the complaint as part of a harassment campaign against his wife.
- The probe relates to Gómez's ties to companies that received government funding.
- The opposition pushed for a statement from her regarding the investigation.
Peruvian woman becomes first person in country to die by euthanasia: After a long legal battle, Ana Estrada, 47, who suffered from polymyositis ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/americas/ana-estrada-peru-euthanasia-intl-latam/
Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary to Premiere at Cannes: Oliver Stone documentary 'Lula' about Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will ...
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Quick Glance: Oliver Stone's 'Lula' Documentary Premieres at Cannes
- Oliver Stone is unveiling his long-awaited documentary “Lula” at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, capturing the incarceration and return to power of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
- “Lula” joins the star-studded Cannes lineup alongside films from renowned directors like Paul Schrader, Francis Ford Coppola, Yorgos Lanthimos, and more.
- Stone had previously teased the film, emphasizing Lula Da Silva's dramatic journey from jail to a third term in power.
- Additional films added to the Cannes Special Screenings and Un Certain Regard program further enrich the festival's diverse selection of cinematic works.
Venezuela opposition candidate to appear on presidential ballot for three parties
reuters.com/world/americas/venezuela-opposition-candidate-appear-presidential-ballot-three-parties-2024-04-23/
Ecuador violence: Ecuadorians approve referendum measures to toughen fight against gangs
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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UK court case launched over Brazil Iron mine project in Bahia: Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster ...
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China’s $700 Billion Offshore Bond Market Put to Test: A Beijing court case may have far reaching implications for international creditors in the country
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Brazil’s Fiscal Woes Ramp Up Pressure on Lula’s Finance Chief: From prison to the presidency, Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has turned to one ally more than ...
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Paid articlePaid Former Ecuador President Correa says party will back security reforms, otherwise oppose Noboa
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New patrol vessel arrives for GDF: The 115 Defiant monohull patrol vessel, designed and built by US company Metal Shark, has arrived in Guyana to join the Guyana ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/04/21/news/guyana/new-patrol-vessel-arrives-for-gdf/
The federal law driving the latest abortion battle at the Supreme Court: The Supreme Court has another big decision to make about abortion. This time it involves ...
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Participation in attack in Buenos Aires: Argentina has Iran's interior minister declared an international manhunt
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Argentina's Milei revs up chainsaw and blender in fiscal deficit attack: Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei is revving up his attack on the country's ...
reuters.com/markets/argentinas-milei-revs-up-chainsaw-blender-fiscal-deficit-attack-2024-04-23/
Chile's president says Codelco output to grow; touts investment climate: Chilean President Gabriel Boric told a major copper industry conference on Wednesday he ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/chiles-president-says-codelco-output-grow-touts-investment-climate-2024-04-22/
Quick Glance: Chile's President Foresees Codelco Growth; Emphasizes Investment Environment
- Chilean President Gabriel Boric anticipates slower growth in Codelco production this year and projects 1.7 million tons by 2030.
- Boric highlighted the importance of expedited mining project approvals and equitable distribution of profits.
- He praised Chile's long-term investor security and discussed efforts to enhance lithium production through public-private partnerships.
- Boric mentioned Teck Resources' CEO critiquing Chile's lengthy project approval times but expressing pride in the Quebrada Blanca project.
Tens of thousands of Colombians protest against leftist president's reform agenda
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In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change | kuwaittimes: In Ecuadoran Amazon, butterflies provide a gauge of climate change - Health - ...
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Author and Kremlin critic: Why does Russia's politics always need a war, Mr. Shishkin?
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Conservative Brazilians praise Elon Musk at rally in support of Bolsonaro: Conservative Brazilians heaped praise on Elon Musk at a rally in the capital of Rio de ...
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Quick Glance: Bolsonaro Mobilizes Supporters in Rio
- Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro rallied thousands of supporters in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to boost his political capital after losing a reelection bid in October 2022 and facing allegations of involvement in a coup.
- Bolsonaro, under investigation for undermining faith in Brazil's voting system, took the opportunity to praise Elon Musk and urged the crowd to applaud the billionaire.
- Brazil's federal police formally accused Bolsonaro of sowing doubts about his vaccination records during the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to potential criminal charges.
- Bolsonaro emphasized that his government never operated outside the bounds of the constitution and addressed accusations of involvement in manipulating decrees to overturn the 2022 election results.
Fight against crime: Latin America's longing for the strong man: With his tough policy against gang crime, El Salvador's President Bukele has become an idol ...
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Javier Milei and Elon Musk are giga happy. Does anyone care?: On April 12, the Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin ...
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Quick Glance: Javier Milei and Elon Musk: Business, Fashion, and Thumbs-Up Gesture
- The Argentine president and Tesla CEO visited the company's gigafactory in Austin, Texas, to freely discuss business on April 12.
- Milei and Musk met in Texas, visited Tesla Giga Texas factory, and had extensive conversations about the importance of free markets and defending freedom ideas.
- Musk recently lost 15 kilograms and shared insights into his diet, including deprivation, intermittent fasting, and Ozempic, an anti-diabetic medication.
- Both dressed in unique outfits, featuring cargo pants, skinny jeans, and cowboy accessories, expressing their enthusiasm with thumbs-up gestures.
This year, it will export three-quarters of the planet’s orange juice.
The World Economic Forum’s 100 Million Farmers initiative puts food at the heart of ... Show more initiatives.weforum.org/100-million-farmers/home #brazil #farming #oranges #fruit #latinamerica
Supreme Court Seems Divided Over Emergency Abortion Access: Live Updates: The case, which could reverberate beyond Idaho to over a dozen other states with ...
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Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Exclusive: Venezuela to accelerate cryptocurrency shift as oil sanctions return: Venezuela's state-run oil company PDVSA plans to increase digital currency usage ...
reuters.com/business/finance/venezuela-accelerate-cryptocurrency-shift-oil-sanctions-return-2024-04-22/
Biologists on a trail in the Ecuadoran Amazon are on the hunt for butterflies, critical pollinators increasingly threatened by climate change ... Show more www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240410-vat-turns-70-and-still-brings-in-much-of-france-s-tax-revenue
🇧🇷 🏖️ 🪧 More than 40,000 supporters of #Brazil ’s Jair #Bolsonaro gathered at #RiodeJaneiro ’s #Copacabana beach on Sunday to rally in support for him and X CEO Elon #Musk ... Show more #freedom
Bolivia's Dollar Crisis Pits Evo Morales Against Luis Arce as Election Nears
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Paid articlePaid Exclusive: Ecuador examining new Amazon and Ocean linked debt-for-nature swaps: Ecuador is scoping out new debt-for-nature swaps, one to funnel funds into the ...
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Ecuador prison director killed as voters head to polls -govt: Ecuadorean prison director Cosme Damian Parrales Merchan was killed on Sunday ...
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Argentine university students, unions and social groups march to the Casa Rosada government house against President Javier Milei’s "chainsaw" budget ... Show more #live #Reuters #news #newsfeed #Argentina #JavierMilei #education #budgetcuts www.reuters.com/
US indicts 10 over aircraft parts supplied to Venezuela: The U.S. Justice Department on Monday unsealed an indictment charging ten people of conspiracy to evade ...
reuters.com/world/americas/us-indicts-10-over-aircraft-parts-supplied-venezuela-2024-04-22/
Ecuador leftists will back security reforms but oppose government, former president says
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuador-security-changes-will-need-legislative-support-government-says-2024-04-22/
Indigenous groups gathering in Brazil's capital to protest president's land grant decisions
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Brazil Tax Collection Loses Steam in Hurdle to Key Budget Target: Brazil’s tax collection lost steam according to official data published Tuesday ...
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Paid articlePaid Venezuelan bank staff arrested in state-owned oil company graft case: Venezuela's office of the superintendent of banks said on Monday that arrest warrants have ...
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Thika Superhighway flooded at Kahawa Sukari exit towards Kenyatta University after last night's heavy downpour
Lorna Ogolla: My father read the Bible cover to cover every year: Says the General gave 110 percent to everything.
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Maj. Gen. John Omenda to lead Kenya Air Force in a requiem mass for six soldiers who died in a KDF chopper crash alongside CDF Francis Ogolla, tomorrow ... Show more
Tens of thousands of Argentine university students take to the streets to protest cuts to higher public education, research and science under budget-slashing ... Show more #AFP #argentina #university #demonstration
CDF Francis Ogolla’s son dismisses rumours of rivalry between his father and President William Ruto, says they were friends; asks bloggers to report issues ... Show more
Upon the discovery of the mass graves found in the Nasser Medical Complex, experts say this indicates that war crimes have been committed by Israeli forces ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/21/israels-war-on-gaza-live-mother-child-among-killed-in-new-rafah-strike
Ecuador president’s war on crime gets a boost with early referendum results and gang member’s arrest
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LALIGA president Javier Tebas is excited for Kylian Mbappé's potential move to Real Madrid this summer 👀
Ecuadorean President Noboa seeking approval for security measures in Sunday vote: Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa is seeking voter support on Sunday for a raft ...
reuters.com/world/americas/ecuadorean-president-noboa-seeking-approval-security-measures-sunday-vote-2024-04-21/
Quick Glance: Ecuadorean President Noboa seeks support for security measures in upcoming vote
- Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa is aiming for voter support for a range of security measures in a national referendum on Sunday to address the increasing violence that has garnered international attention.
- Noboa is urging voters to support joint police-military patrols, the extradition of wanted criminals, longer sentences for terrorism and murder, and other crimes to combat the rising violence attributed to drug gangs.
- Opinion polls suggest that voters are likely to support Noboa, 36, in the 11-question referendum, despite potential dampening of support due to recent power outages. Passing five of the measures would lead to constitutional modifications.
- Over the past decade, cocaine-smuggling gangs have spread across every corner of Latin America, transforming once peaceful nations like Ecuador into new battlefields, as indicated by security officials and diplomats.
Can you travel to problematic countries for pleasure?: When choosing a vacation destination, tourists weigh a number of factors. Should they overlook the local ...
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Ecuador votes in referendum to toughen fight against gangs behind surging violence
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Elon Against Lula: After Elon Musk boosted conspiracies about the persecution of Bolsonaro supporters, Brazil’s far-right was given a shot in the arm ...
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/04/elon-against-lula
Residents of Supa Care Apartment, Ruaka, retrieve their belongings after heavy downpour caused floods last night. An excavator is currently unclogging drainage ... Show more
Pope Francis renews call for peace in the Middle East and Ukraine | Africanews: "I also continue to follow the situation in the Middle East with concern and ...
africanews.com/2024/04/22/pope-francis-renews-call-for-peace-in-the-middle-east-and-ukraine/
Uhuru and Raila skip Ogolla burial in Siaya: Raila Odinga was ‘indisposed’ while former president Uhuru Kenyatta was out of the country.
standardmedia.co.ke/politics/article/2001493667/uhuru-and-raila-skip-ogolla-burial-in-siaya
Italian anti-fascist author accuses Giorgia Meloni of censorship after TV appearance is cancelled
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Quick Glance: Italian Author Accuses Giorgia Meloni of Censorship
- Author of Mussolini book accuses PM of rewriting history and inadequate condemnation of fascism.
- Italian state broadcaster Rai faced censorship accusations after cancelling a writer's appearance criticizing Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Scurati's monologue accusing the PM of rewriting history and failing to condemn fascism adequately sparked controversy and public attention.
- The cancellation of Scurati's appearance by Rai led to tensions and disputes, highlighting broader issues within the state broadcaster.
From placeholder to presidential candidate: The chronically divided opposition in Venezuela agrees on a joint candidate. The fact that hardly anyone in the ...
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Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has slashed the tuition fees of the Ebonyi State University by 10 per cent. Mr Nwifuru has also approved the increment ... Show more www.premiumtimesng.com/news/more-news/687908-nigerian-governor-slashes-universitys-tuition-fees-increases-workers-salaries.html
Timber companies claim carbon credits for trees they don’t cut down: Whether and how much the approach helps the environment is hotly debated ...
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🔴⚫️ Changing room ready at Centenário Stadium!
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Brazilian Deliveroo rider who intervened in Parnell Street incident to stand for local elections
irishtimes.com/politics/2024/04/21/brazilian-deliveroo-rider-who-intervened-in-parnell-street-incident-to-stand-for-local-elections/
Hunger strike in Berlin: Starving against the Federal Chancellor: Three activists are on hunger strike near the Chancellery in Berlin. One of them has been for ...
zeit.de/politik/deutschland/2024-04/klimaaktivisten-hungerstreik-olaf-scholz
Kura announces road closures in Nairobi due to flooding: Motorists urged to be cautious while driving.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nairobi/kura-announces-road-closures-in-nairobi-due-to-flooding-4601706
Boehly handed Pochettino sack demand after Chelsea humiliated at Arsenal: Chelsea followed up their FA Cup semi-final defeat against Manchester City with a 5-0 ...
mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/pochettino-sack-chelsea-arsenal-boehly-32656610
Raisi opens power project in Lanka | kuwaittimes: Raisi opens power project in Lanka - Top Stories - COLOMBO: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri ...
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IT'S FUTSAL DAY! IT'S FINAL DAY! 🦁
At 8pm, the ball will roll for Fortaleza Futsal vs São João do Jaguaribe, at Ginásio CFO ... Show more #Fortaleza #FortalezaFutsal #Futsal
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