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Trump to Brazil: 'Leave Bolsonaro alone'

Jair Bolsonaro · Brazil

Trump to Brazil: 'Leave Bolsonaro alone'

52% Center coverage: 119 sources

U.S. President Donald Trump has defended Jair Bolsonaro on social media, calling the trial against the former Brazilian leader a 'witch hunt.' Bolsonaro, accused of plotting a coup to prevent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from assuming office, is facing legal battles in Brazil’s Supreme Court.See the Story

El Salvador President Bukele denies beating and torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in prison

US Politics · San Salvador

El Salvador President Bukele denies beating and torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in prison

39% Right coverage: 56 sources

Brazil’s Lula visits Fernández de Kirchner under house arrest in Argentina

Lula Da Silva · Argentina

Brazil’s Lula visits Fernández de Kirchner under house arrest in Argentina

38% Right coverage: 53 sources

Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva visited former Argentina President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner at her home Thursday, where the former leader is serving her six-year sentence for corruption under house arrest.See the Story

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Guyana to Crack Down on Gold Smuggled in From Venezuela at the Urging of the US Government

Guyana to Crack Down on Gold Smuggled in From Venezuela at the Urging of the US Government

Guyana to Crack Down on Gold Smuggled in From Venezuela at the Urging of the US Government

Latin America’s Top Human Rights Court Says States Have Legal Obligation on Climate Action

38% Left coverage: 42 sources

Environment · Colombia See the Story

U.S. judge tells Argentina it has to turn over its 51% stake in its state oil company to pay $16 billion judgement

54% Center coverage: 51 sources

Argentina Economy · Argentina See the Story

Caricom Summit Promotes Integration and South-South Cooperation

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The 49th Ordinary Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (Caricom) concluded Tuesday in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with a strong commitment to accelerating regional integration, strengthening South-South cooperation, and building a more secure and resilient future.Americas See the Story

Motta Distributed R$ 11 Thousand in Extra Amendments by Member - 07/07/2025

The President of the House tries to build its own support base, but it depends on the release of the word by the government of LulaSouth America · Brazil See the Story

Colombia Foreign Minister Resigns, Citing Differences With Petro

36% Left coverage: 14 sources

Colombian Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia quit on Thursday, citing differences with President Gustavo Petro.Gustavo Petro · Colombia See the Story

Petro Accuses Former FM of Plotting to Overthrow Him

58% Center coverage: 17 sources

Colombian President Gustavo Petro filed a lawsuit Wednesday against former Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva for allegedly plotting to remove him from power. The former official has been accused of treason, libel, slander, conspiracy to commit sedition, and incitement to commit a crime.Gustavo Petro · Colombia See the Story

Colombia lower house approves pension reform, again

44% Center coverage: 18 sources

Senior Citizens · Colombia See the Story

Guyana to Crack Down on Gold Smuggled in From Venezuela at the Urging of the US Government

61% Left coverage: 23 sources

Guyana · Guyana See the Story

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