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Today: December 03, 2024

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Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 US jobs, threatens retaliation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate if U.S.

November 27, 2024
Mexico warns Trump tariffs would kill 400,000 US jobs, threatens retaliation
Americas|Economy|Europe|World

Brazil's Lula hopes for Mercosur-EU trade deal by year-end

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday he hoped a trade deal between the European Union and the South American Mercosur bloc would

November 27, 2024
Brazil's Lula hopes for Mercosur-EU trade deal by year-end
Americas|Asia|US|World

US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy

China and the U.S. have each released three citizens both governments said were wrongfully detained in the other country

November 27, 2024
US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

JPMorgan upgrades Mexican equities on U.S. growth, downgrades Brazil

JPMorgan upgraded Mexican equities to "overweight" from "neutral" on the back of strong U.S. growth, but cut Brazilian equities citing slower growth in China amid emerging pressures from

November 27, 2024
JPMorgan upgrades Mexican equities on U.S. growth, downgrades Brazil
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs

Oil producers in Canada and Mexico will likely be forced to reduce prices and divert supply to Asia if U.S.

November 27, 2024
Asia likely to benefit from cheaper Canadian, Mexican oil if Trump imposes tariffs
Americas|Environment|World

Oregon tribe has hunting and fishing rights restored under a long-sought court ruling

The Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians in Oregon have just celebrated newly lifted restrictions on their rights to hunt, fish and gather

November 27, 2024
Oregon tribe has hunting and fishing rights restored under a long-sought court ruling
Americas|World

Peru Congress removes mining minister as small miners snarl roadways

Peru's Congress removed Energy and Mines minister Romulo Mucho from his post on Tuesday as protesters from small-scale miners in the Andean nation camped out at the legislature's

November 26, 2024
Peru Congress removes mining minister as small miners snarl roadways
Americas|Crime|Economy|US|World

Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening tariffs on Mexico and Canada as he seeks to portray them as responsible for illegal immigration and drug smuggling

November 26, 2024
Trump vows tariffs over immigration. What the numbers say about border crossings, drugs and crime
Americas

Chilean prosecutors probe sexual harassment complaint against president

Chile launched a preliminary investigation into a sexual harassment complaint against President Gabriel Boric on Tuesday in a blow to his leftwing

November 26, 2024
Chilean prosecutors probe sexual harassment complaint against president
Americas|US

GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs

U.S.

November 26, 2024
GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
Americas|World

Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges

Brazil’s former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was fully aware of and actively participated in a coup plot to remain in office after his defeat in the 2022 election, according to a Federal Police report that has been unsealed

November 26, 2024
Brazil’s Bolsonaro planned and participated in a 2022 coup plot, an unsealed police report alleges
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Brazil police report: Bolsonaro directly involved in 2022 coup plot

Brazil's federal police presented evidence to the Supreme Court that former President Jair Bolsonaro was directly involved in plotting a coup to overturn the

November 26, 2024
Brazil police report: Bolsonaro directly involved in 2022 coup plot
Americas|Crime

Chilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he's a victim

Chile's prosecutor's office say President Gabriel Boric is under investigation for sexual harassment in connection with a case in which the president says he was systematically harassed via email by a woman over a decade ago

November 26, 2024
Chilean prosecutors probe harassment complaint against President Boric, who says he's a victim
Americas|World

UN evacuates staff from Haiti as gangs deepen control over capital

United Nations evacuation flights are set to land in Panama City this week as the international organization removes staff from

November 26, 2024
UN evacuates staff from Haiti as gangs deepen control over capital
Americas|Economy|US

Trump tariffs would harm all involved, US trade partners say

Officials from Mexico, Canada and China and major industry groups warned that U.S.

November 26, 2024
Trump tariffs would harm all involved, US trade partners say
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has suggested Mexico could retaliate with tariffs of its own, after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican goods if the country doesn’t stop the flow of drugs and migrants across the border

November 26, 2024
Mexico suggests it would impose its own tariffs to retaliate against any Trump tariffs
Americas|Political|US|World

Canada's Trudeau urges unity on US tariff threat, some provinces nervous

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday said Canada must stay united against a threat by Donald Trump to impose tariffs but two major provinces quickly called on

November 26, 2024
Canada's Trudeau urges unity on US tariff threat, some provinces nervous
Americas|World

Mexican president warns Trump tariffs will kill jobs, hints at retaliation

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday warned U.S.

November 26, 2024
Mexican president warns Trump tariffs will kill jobs, hints at retaliation
Africa|Americas|Asia|Environment|Europe|Science|US|World

China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades

The annual UN climate conference ended with a weaker deal than many countries hoped for, and with calls to overhaul the climate talks for the future.

November 26, 2024
China’s influence grows at COP29 climate talks as US leadership fades
Americas|World

Plane crash outside of Costa Rica capital kills 5

A small plane traveling to Costa Rica's capital of San Jose crashed on Monday afternoon, authorities said, killing five of the six passengers on board.

November 26, 2024
Plane crash outside of Costa Rica capital kills 5
Americas|Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump is threatening to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs

November 26, 2024
Trump threatens to impose sweeping new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office
Americas|Crime|World

Ecuador judge convicts 20 in judiciary corruption case

An Ecuadorean court on Monday convicted 20 of 21 total defendants in a wide-ranging organized crime and drug trafficking case involving the Andean country's judicial system,

November 25, 2024
Ecuador judge convicts 20 in judiciary corruption case
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil government will be ready to announce fiscal package this week, says finance minister

Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said a fiscal package with spending cut measures was finalized in a meeting with President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday, adding

November 25, 2024
Brazil government will be ready to announce fiscal package this week, says finance minister
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Food|World

Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil

Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil

November 25, 2024
Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil
Americas|Crime|US

Search underway in Placer County after 2 men swept away by American River

Search underway in Placer County after 2 men swept away by American River

November 25, 2024
Search underway in Placer County after 2 men swept away by American River
Americas

Over 18,000 register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in Mexico's new system

More than 18,000 people have registered online to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judgeships in Mexico’s contentious new selection process

November 25, 2024
Over 18,000 register to run for Supreme Court seats and federal judges in Mexico's new system
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Soaring legal fees in snarled Citgo auction rankle companies

Court advisers have billed nearly $30 million for a stalled auction of shares in a parent of Venezuela-owned oil refiner Citgo Petroleum,

November 25, 2024
Soaring legal fees in snarled Citgo auction rankle companies
Americas|Business|Sports|Technology|US

Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season

Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors

November 25, 2024
Formula 1 expands grid to add General Motors' Cadillac brand and new American team for 2026 season
Americas|Economy|World

Nicaraguan lawmakers pass bill forcing local banks to ignore foreign sanctions

Nicaragua's parliament on Monday approved a law that seeks to nullify foreign sanctions issued against President Daniel Ortega's vice president and wife Rosario Murillo, several of their

November 25, 2024
Nicaraguan lawmakers pass bill forcing local banks to ignore foreign sanctions
Americas|Sports|US

Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract

November 25, 2024
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Americas|Business|Economy|Health

US suspends Mexican cattle imports after New World screwworm case

The United States has temporarily paused imports of Mexican cattle after a case of New World screwworm (NWS) was identified at the lakeside town of Catazaja in southern Chiapas

November 25, 2024
US suspends Mexican cattle imports after New World screwworm case
Americas|World

Bus crash in Brazil's Alagoas state leaves 17 dead; dozens rescued

At least 17 people died and 29 others were rescued after a bus crashed in the northeastern Brazilian state of Alagoas on Sunday, the state's health secretariat said.

November 25, 2024
Bus crash in Brazil's Alagoas state leaves 17 dead; dozens rescued
Americas|Business

Guyana's pick of US startup faces hurdles to tap vast gas reserves

Guyana's dreams of developing its vast natural gas resources are stuck on the drawing board five months after it picked a little-known

November 25, 2024
Guyana's pick of US startup faces hurdles to tap vast gas reserves
Americas|US|World

What is the state of Bolsonaro's legal trouble in Brazil?

Brazilian police released a report on Thursday formally accusing former President Jair Bolsonaro, an icon of the global far-right movement, of plotting a coup attempt to stop

November 25, 2024
What is the state of Bolsonaro's legal trouble in Brazil?
Americas|Election

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country's new president

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, became the country's new president in a tight runoff election that ousted the conservative governing coalition

November 25, 2024
Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi becomes country's new president
Americas|Election|Political|World

Who is Yamandú Orsi, the next president of Uruguay?

Left-wing politician Yamandú Orsi is poised to become the next president of Uruguay after his main challenger in the runoff conceded defeat Sunday and even the outgoing leader of the South American country congratulated him

November 25, 2024
Who is Yamandú Orsi, the next president of Uruguay?
Americas|World

Heavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes

Authorities say that a landslide caused by heavy rains has flooded dozens of homes in La Paz, the capital of Bolivia

November 24, 2024
Heavy rains in Bolivia send mud crashing into the capital, leaving 1 missing and destroying homes
Americas|Environment|World

Bolivia's heavy rains cause river to flood homes near La Paz

Heavy rainfall in Bolivia over Saturday night caused the Pasajahuira river to overflow, flooding the neighborhood of Bajo Llojeta on the outskirts of La Paz and leaving

November 24, 2024
Bolivia's heavy rains cause river to flood homes near La Paz
Americas|Business|Economy|Food

Brazilian meat suppliers stop deliveries to local Carrefour retailers, media say

Brazilian meatpackers have reportedly stopped supplying meat to the Carrefour group in Brazil after the retailer's global CEO vowed to keep South American meat off

November 24, 2024
Brazilian meat suppliers stop deliveries to local Carrefour retailers, media say
Americas|Election|World

Uruguay's left returns to presidency as govt vows friendly transition

Center-left opposition candidate Yamandu Orsi secured victory in Uruguay's presidential election, official results showed on Sunday, with 99%

November 24, 2024
Uruguay's left returns to presidency as govt vows friendly transition
Africa|Americas|Crime|World

Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops

When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a U.N.-backed mission earlier this year to quell gang violence, hopes were high

November 24, 2024
Haiti wonders what's next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops
Americas|Election|World

Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential election in Uruguay

Uruguay’s leftist opposition candidate, Yamandú Orsi, has claimed victory in a tight runoff presidential election that ousted the conservative governing coalition

November 24, 2024
Left-wing opposition candidate wins tight presidential election in Uruguay
Americas|World

Venezuelan security forces have surrounded the Argentine embassy, opposition leaders say

Venezuelan security forces have surrounded the Argentine embassy, opposition leaders say

November 24, 2024
Venezuelan security forces have surrounded the Argentine embassy, opposition leaders say
Americas|Sports|World

Argentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1

Gaston Martirena and Adrian Martinez scored first-half goals as Argentina’s Racing won its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil’s Cruzeiro 3-1 in the final on Saturday

November 23, 2024
Argentina's Racing wins its first Copa Sudamericana championship by beating Brazil's Cruzeiro 3-1
Americas|Arts|Travel

These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts

Many Shipibo-Konibo craftswomen migrated from their Indigenous communities in the Amazon to Peru's capital, Lima, in the past few decades

November 23, 2024
These Peruvian women left the Amazon, but their homeland still inspires their songs and crafts
Americas|Europe|Sports

How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix

November 23, 2024
How Max Verstappen can become a four-time F1 world champion at the Las Vegas Grand Prix
Americas|Economy|Finance

Brazil freezes spending at $3.33 billion to comply with fiscal rules

Brazil's government tightened spending controls late on Friday, freezing expenditure at 19.3 billion reais ($3.33 billion) to comply with this year's fiscal rules.

November 23, 2024
Brazil freezes spending at $3.33 billion to comply with fiscal rules
Americas|Business|Economy|US

US alleges car parts factory in Mexico violates North America trade pact

The U.S. has alleged workers at a French-owned auto parts plant in Mexico were denied the right to collective bargaining in violation of a North America trade agreement and

November 23, 2024
US alleges car parts factory in Mexico violates North America trade pact
Americas|Election|World

Bolsonaro's coup indictment postponed by Brazil's top prosecutor, sources say

Brazil's top public prosecutor is not likely to issue any indictments until next year for former President Jair Bolsonaro, members of his government and military

November 22, 2024
Bolsonaro's coup indictment postponed by Brazil's top prosecutor, sources say
Americas|Crime|US|World

2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada border

A jury has convicted two men of charges related to human smuggling for their roles in an international operation that led to the deaths of a family of Indian migrants who froze while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border during a 2022 blizzard

November 22, 2024
2 convicted in human smuggling case after Indian family froze to death on US-Canada border
Americas|World

Nicaraguan lawmakers approve reform expanding Ortega's power

The Nicaraguan parliament, dominated by the ruling Sandinista Front, on Friday approved a constitutional reform that hands more power to President Daniel Ortega, his wife

November 22, 2024
Nicaraguan lawmakers approve reform expanding Ortega's power
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Trading in Mexican retailer Elektra again suspended

Mexico's main stock exchange on Friday reinstated a trading suspension on retailer Elektra before shares changed hands, with Elektra warning that any trading would harm its

November 22, 2024
Trading in Mexican retailer Elektra again suspended
Americas|US|World

US bars former Colombia army commander, cites extrajudicial killings

The United States on Friday barred former Colombian army commander General Mario Montoya from entering the U.S., citing what it called credible evidence he had been involved in the

November 22, 2024
US bars former Colombia army commander, cites extrajudicial killings
Americas|Economy|US

Mexico not a backdoor for Chinese products, president Sheinbaum says

Chinese products are not entering the United States and Canada through Mexico, the president of the Latin American nation said on Friday, and the government will make that

November 22, 2024
Mexico not a backdoor for Chinese products, president Sheinbaum says
Americas|Economy|Finance

Mexico's economy up 1.1% in the third quarter

Mexico's economy expanded 1.1% in the third quarter compared to the April-June period, national statistics agency INEGI said on Friday, almost in line with the 1.0% increase expected by

November 22, 2024
Mexico's economy up 1.1% in the third quarter
Americas|Election

In razor-tight Uruguay election, fringe votes could tip the balance

Uruguayans will be choosing between two centrist candidates for their next president on Sunday, but the closely fought run-off could be decided by voters who

November 22, 2024
In razor-tight Uruguay election, fringe votes could tip the balance
Americas|Economy|Environment

The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters

The Bahamas says it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation

November 22, 2024
The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters
Americas|Election|Political|World

Brazilian police formally accused Bolsonaro of an attempted coup. What comes next?

Police have formally accused Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup to keep the right-wing leader in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections

November 22, 2024
Brazilian police formally accused Bolsonaro of an attempted coup. What comes next?
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe

Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves

Brazil's government has blasted French retailer Carrefour after its CEO vowed to keep South American meat off its shelves in France

November 21, 2024
Brazil blasts Carrefour over vow to keep Mercosur meat off shelves
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil to freeze $860 million in 2024 spending, nears fiscal package announcement

Brazil's Finance Minister said on Thursday that government will freeze $860 million in 2024 spending and maintain its yearly primary deficit goal, adding that a fiscal package

November 21, 2024
Brazil to freeze $860 million in 2024 spending, nears fiscal package announcement
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Haiti blasts Macron's criticism of transition council as 'unfriendly and inappropriate'

Haiti's foreign minister met with the French ambassador to the nation on Thursday over what the ministry branded as "unfriendly and inappropriate" comments by French

November 21, 2024
Haiti blasts Macron's criticism of transition council as 'unfriendly and inappropriate'
Americas|Environment|US|World

What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest

One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people and unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California

November 21, 2024
What to know about a storm bringing high winds, heavy rain, snow to California and Pacific Northwest
Americas|Travel|World

FAA says US flights can resume to airports in northern Haiti

The Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it was allowing U.S. flights to resume to six airports in northern Haiti.

November 21, 2024
FAA says US flights can resume to airports in northern Haiti
Americas|Business|Economy|US

Exxon group pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, government says

U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil and partners have pulled out of negotiations with Guyana's government on terms for exploring and developing a shallow-water oil block,

November 21, 2024
Exxon group pulls out of talks with Guyana over shallow water oil block, government says
Americas|Crime|US

A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors say

The Justice Department says a high-ranking member of a Mexican drug cartel accused of faking his own death and living in the U.S. under a fake identity has been arrested on federal charges

November 21, 2024
A Mexican cartel leader arrested in the US faked his death and assumed a phony name, prosecutors say
Americas

Mexico's controversial judicial elections face possible delay

Mexico's first round of elections of judges by popular vote, the product of a contentious constitutional overhaul passed in September, could be pushed back by around three

November 21, 2024
Mexico's controversial judicial elections face possible delay
Americas|Crime|US

Mexican cartel leader who faked his own death has been arrested in California, Justice Department says

Mexican cartel leader who faked his own death has been arrested in California, Justice Department says

November 21, 2024
Mexican cartel leader who faked his own death has been arrested in California, Justice Department says
Americas|Economy|Political

Mexico tweaks reform on scrapping regulatory bodies to avoid USMCA issues

Mexico's lower house of Congress proposed adjustments on Thursday to the details of a contentious reform that abolishes several regulatory bodies, aiming to ensure compliance

November 21, 2024
Mexico tweaks reform on scrapping regulatory bodies to avoid USMCA issues
Americas|Crime|World

Brazil’s Bolsonaro and allies indicted in 2022 coup plot probe

Brazil’s Bolsonaro and allies indicted in 2022 coup plot probe

November 21, 2024
Brazil’s Bolsonaro and allies indicted in 2022 coup plot probe
Americas|Crime|Election|World

Brazilian police formally accuse former President Bolsonaro and aides of alleged 2022 coup attempt

Brazil’s Federal Police have formally accused former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people of attempting a coup to keep him in office after his electoral defeat in the 2022 elections

November 21, 2024
Brazilian police formally accuse former President Bolsonaro and aides of alleged 2022 coup attempt
Americas|Crime

Brazil police formally accuse 37 people in coup attempt

Brazil's federal police have formally accused 37 people for their alleged involvement in a coup attempt and other crimes, it said in a statement on Thursday, without naming those

November 21, 2024
Brazil police formally accuse 37 people in coup attempt
Americas|Crime

Bolsonaro knew of plot to kill Lula, Brazil police find, CNN Brasil says

Brazilian federal police have concluded that former president Jair Bolsonaro had "full knowledge" of a plot to kill then president-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

November 21, 2024
Bolsonaro knew of plot to kill Lula, Brazil police find, CNN Brasil says
Americas|US

Mexico ready to receive deported Mexicans from US if necessary

Mexico has a plan to receive deported Mexicans from the U.S. if President-elect Donald Trump launches mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, Mexican

November 21, 2024
Mexico ready to receive deported Mexicans from US if necessary
Americas|Crime|World

Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro and ex-ministers of 2022 coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro plotted a coup to overturn the 2022 election along with dozens of ex-ministers and senior aides, federal police said in a

November 21, 2024
Brazil police accuse Bolsonaro and ex-ministers of 2022 coup plot
Americas|Economy|Finance

Digital banks lead profitability gains among Brazilian lenders, says central bank

Brazilian banks' profitability improved in the first half of this year, led by digital banks, and net interest income and service revenues should continue to rise

November 21, 2024
Digital banks lead profitability gains among Brazilian lenders, says central bank
Americas|US|World

Trump team maps out Latin America strategy as part of mass deportation plan

Trump team maps out Latin America strategy as part of mass deportation plan

November 21, 2024
Trump team maps out Latin America strategy as part of mass deportation plan
Americas|Election|Political

Uruguay's Alvaro Delgado hopes to see off leftist presidential challenger

Uruguayan Alvaro Delgado, a 55-year-old former senator and the conservative ruling coalition's continuity candidate for president, is counting on support from

November 21, 2024
Uruguay's Alvaro Delgado hopes to see off leftist presidential challenger
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

November 21, 2024
Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee
Americas|US|World

FAA eases Haiti flight ban as US airlines permitted in north of country

The U.S.

November 21, 2024
FAA eases Haiti flight ban as US airlines permitted in north of country
Americas|Business|Economy|World

Mexico's lower house votes to abolish autonomous bodies

Mexico's lower house of Congress approved on Wednesday a measure to abolish most of the autonomous bodies that regulate some economic sectors and ensure government

November 21, 2024
Mexico's lower house votes to abolish autonomous bodies
Americas|World

Nicaragua's Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife 'copresidents'

Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega is proposing a constitutional reform that would officially make him and his wife, current Vice President Rosario Murillo, “copresidents” of the Central American nation

November 20, 2024
Nicaragua's Ortega proposes reform to make him and his wife 'copresidents'
Americas|Political|World

Mexico's new president pitches delicate balance on migration with Trump

Mexico's new president outlined a delicate balancing act on Wednesday, stressing the need to work constructively with President-elect Donald Trump and his

November 20, 2024
Mexico's new president pitches delicate balance on migration with Trump
Americas|Asia|Business|Economy|Finance

Brazil development bank gets $690 million loan from China

China Development Bank signed a deal on Wednesday to loan 5 billion yuan ($690 million) to Brazil's National Bank for Economic and Social Development BNDES,

November 20, 2024
Brazil development bank gets $690 million loan from China
Americas|Asia|Political|US|World

Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has welcomed China’s President Xi Jinping for a state visit at the Alvorada Palace in Brasilia, in the latest sign of deepening ties between the two countries that analysts say may accelerate as Donald Trump returns to the White House in 2025

November 20, 2024
Brazil’s Lula welcomes China's Xi for state visit as ties between countries strengthen
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|US

Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says all of the country’s provincial and territorial premiers want Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's federal government to negotiate a bilateral trade deal with the United States that excludes Mexico

November 20, 2024
Canada's provincial leaders want a free trade deal with the US that excludes Mexico
Americas|Travel|World

About 1,500 migrants form a new caravan in Mexico. Here's what it means

About 1,500 migrants have formed a new caravan in southern Mexico, hoping to walk or catch rides to the U.S. border

November 20, 2024
About 1,500 migrants form a new caravan in Mexico. Here's what it means
Africa|Americas|World

UN mulls Haiti peacekeeping force as gangs ramp up warfare

Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday voiced broad support for converting a security mission helping Haitian police fight escalating gang warfare

November 20, 2024
UN mulls Haiti peacekeeping force as gangs ramp up warfare
Americas|World

Colombia rebel group Segunda Marquetalia splits, but peace talks go on

The Colombian rebel group Segunda Marquetalia has split in two, but the larger faction will continue to pursue peace talks with the government, it said on

November 20, 2024
Colombia rebel group Segunda Marquetalia splits, but peace talks go on
Americas|Asia|US|World

Chinese defense minister declines meeting with Pentagon chief

China's defense minister declined a meeting with U.S.

November 20, 2024
Chinese defense minister declines meeting with Pentagon chief
Americas|Political

Nicaragua's Ortega seeks to expand presidential powers

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega proposed a constitutional reform to expand presidential powers over other branches of government, according to an official document seen by Reuters on

November 20, 2024
Nicaragua's Ortega seeks to expand presidential powers
Americas|Political

Mexican president to offer new proposals to implement judicial overhaul

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that her administration will propose to Congress three bills to help implement a sweeping judicial reform that aims to

November 20, 2024
Mexican president to offer new proposals to implement judicial overhaul
Americas|World

Cuban agriculture reels as Hurricane Rafael worsens food shortages

Cuban farmer Leonardo Abreu clambered over fallen banana plants in a field beside his home, taking stock of the wreckage two weeks after Category 3 Hurricane

November 20, 2024
Cuban agriculture reels as Hurricane Rafael worsens food shortages
Americas|Political|World

Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay's new 'modern left' president?

Uruguay's new president-elect Yamandu Orsi, whose political ambitions were galvanized by his experience growing up in a dictatorship, was the pollsters' narrow

November 20, 2024
Who is Yamandu Orsi, Uruguay's new 'modern left' president?
Americas|World

Xi and Lula elevate China-Brazil ties in state visit

China's President Xi Jinping and his Brazilian peer Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday upgraded the status of diplomatic relations and

November 20, 2024
Xi and Lula elevate China-Brazil ties in state visit
Americas|Sports

Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama

Mexico overcame a two-goal, first-leg deficit and reached the CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with a 4-0 win over Honduras at Toluca behind two goals from Henry Martín and one each from Raúl Jiménez and Jorge Sánchez

November 20, 2024
Mexico overcomes 2-goal deficit, reaches CONCACAF Nations League semifinals with US, Canada, Panama
Americas|Political

Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20

Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with communists” in China or Brazil, calling their leaders “murderers” and “thieves” in a bid to channel the populist energies of Donald Trump into a winning political message

November 20, 2024
Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after shaking up the G20
Americas|Business|Economy|US

Mexico warns about Trump tariff impact on U.S. companies

Mexico's top economy officials on Tuesday downplayed concerns about trade talks with Donald Trump's administration, saying the potential impact on American

November 20, 2024
Mexico warns about Trump tariff impact on U.S. companies
Americas|World

Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said on Tuesday that it is stopping operations across the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince and its wider metropolitan area due to an escalation in

November 19, 2024
Doctors Without Borders halts operations in Haiti's capital
Americas|Crime|World

Brazil police arrest five over alleged plot to assassinate President Lula

Brazil police arrest five over alleged plot to assassinate President Lula

November 19, 2024
Brazil police arrest five over alleged plot to assassinate President Lula
Americas|US|World

Texas offers 1,402-acre plot for Trump's immigrant deportation plan

Texas is offering 1,402 acres (567 hectares) of land along the border with Mexico to the incoming Trump administration to lease as part of a plan for the mass deportation of immigrants,

November 19, 2024
Texas offers 1,402-acre plot for Trump's immigrant deportation plan
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More than two dozen killed after attempted attack on Haiti suburb

More than two dozen suspected gang members were killed in Haiti's capital on Tuesday after residents joined police to fight off an

November 19, 2024
More than two dozen killed after attempted attack on Haiti suburb
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Peru president's brother gets three years pre-trial detention in corruption case

A Peruvian court on Tuesday ordered President Dina Boluarte's brother be held for up to three years as he is investigated over alleged influence peddling, bribery and

November 19, 2024
Peru president's brother gets three years pre-trial detention in corruption case
Americas|Political|US|World

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect

November 19, 2024
US recognizes Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as president-elect
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Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio

As world leaders at the G20 summit in Brazil are bracing for the return of U.S.

November 19, 2024
Argentina's Milei plays Trump stand-in at G20 summit in Rio
Americas|Political|World

US recognizes Venezuela's opposition candidate as president-elect months after the disputed election

The U.S. government has recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the “president-elect” of the South American country, months after President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won the July election

November 19, 2024
US recognizes Venezuela's opposition candidate as president-elect months after the disputed election
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Brazilian, Indian leaders discuss expanding energy, pharmaceutical trade

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he spoke with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi about expanding scientific and business trade between both countries

November 19, 2024
Brazilian, Indian leaders discuss expanding energy, pharmaceutical trade
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Brazil development bank signs $100 million deal with Paraguay to fund export of Embraer jets

Brazilian development bank BNDES signed a deal with Paraguay's government on Monday to provide 600 million reais ($103.9 million) in financing for the export of six Embraer's Super Tucano

November 19, 2024
Brazil development bank signs $100 million deal with Paraguay to fund export of Embraer jets
Americas|Crime|World

Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel the latest gang attack

A powerful gang coalition has launched a new attack on Haiti’s capital

November 19, 2024
Residents in Haiti's capital stand with police in a battle to repel the latest gang attack
Americas|Asia

China's Xi meets Argentina's Milei for the first time in Rio

China's President Xi Jinping met with Argentine President Javier Milei on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro

November 19, 2024
China's Xi meets Argentina's Milei for the first time in Rio
Americas|Political|US|World

Mexico asks US for complete file on Zambada's arrest, local media reports

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asked U.S.

November 19, 2024
Mexico asks US for complete file on Zambada's arrest, local media reports
Americas|Crime|Election|World

Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill President Lula, others

Brazil's federal police have arrested five officers accused of plotting a coup that included plans to overthrow the government following the 2022 elections and kill then-President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

November 19, 2024
Brazilian police arrest 5 officers in alleged 2022 coup plot to kill President Lula, others
Americas|US

Trump plans to watch SpaceX launch in Texas, source says

U.S.

November 19, 2024
Trump plans to watch SpaceX launch in Texas, source says
Americas|Crime|Political

Brazilian police uncover military plot to kill Lula before 2023 inauguration

Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested five people, including a member of former President Jair Bolsonaro's cabinet, suspected of involvement in an alleged plan to

November 19, 2024
Brazilian police uncover military plot to kill Lula before 2023 inauguration
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Bank of Mexico flags more rate cuts due to progress on lowering inflation

The Bank of Mexico will likely be able to continue cutting its benchmark interest rate due to the progress made on bringing inflation down, bank governor

November 19, 2024
Bank of Mexico flags more rate cuts due to progress on lowering inflation
Americas|Sports|World

USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals

USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals

November 19, 2024
USMNT beats Jamaica to book place in CONCACAF Nations League semifinals
Americas|Crime|Election|US|World

Human smuggling trial witness says he shuttled over 500 Indian migrants into the US

A man convicted of human smuggling testified that he shuttled more than 500 Indian migrants across the U.S.-Canada border over four years

November 19, 2024
Human smuggling trial witness says he shuttled over 500 Indian migrants into the US
Americas|Sports|US

Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF

Christian Pulisic scored twice in the first half, Tim Weah got a goal in his return to the U.S. national team from a red card and the Americans beat Jamaica 4-2 for a 5-2 aggregate win in their CONCACAF Nations League quarterfinal

November 19, 2024
Pulisic scores twice, US beats Jamaica 4-2 for 5-2 aggregate win in CONCACAF Nations League QF
Americas|Health|World

Paraguayan President Pena discharged from hospital in Brazil

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was discharged from a hospital early on Tuesday, his office said, a day after he was taken in for tests while attending the G20 summit in

November 19, 2024
Paraguayan President Pena discharged from hospital in Brazil
Americas|Europe|US

France's Macron says U.S. made 'good decision' by lifting Ukraine missile restrictions

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that U.S.

November 19, 2024
France's Macron says U.S. made 'good decision' by lifting Ukraine missile restrictions
Americas|Asia|World

China's Xi wants to continue exchanges, advance cooperation with Mexico

Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Mexico should continue to enhance exchanges, renew friendship, and make good use of the highly complementary nature of the two economies,

November 18, 2024
China's Xi wants to continue exchanges, advance cooperation with Mexico
Americas|US

North American leaders talk cooperation on G20 sidelines

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke with both outgoing U.S.

November 18, 2024
North American leaders talk cooperation on G20 sidelines
Americas

Eleven people arrested after explosion, fire at gas complex, Venezuela minister says

Eleven people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an explosion and fire at a major gas complex last week, Venezuela's vice-president and oil

November 18, 2024
Eleven people arrested after explosion, fire at gas complex, Venezuela minister says
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Brazil's central bank chief says monetary policy tied to fiscal fears

Brazil's central bank chief, Roberto Campos Neto, said on Monday that monetary policy is being driven to some extent by fiscal policy as risk premiums on long-term

November 18, 2024
Brazil's central bank chief says monetary policy tied to fiscal fears
Americas|Election

Backers of Argentina's Milei launch 'armed' group to support far-right president

A group of supporters of Argentine President Javier Milei announced the creation of what they termed an armed wing of his libertarian party, touting the

November 18, 2024
Backers of Argentina's Milei launch 'armed' group to support far-right president

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