South America

South America

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:17:00 GMT
Brazil’s VP Alckmin backs workweek cuts as a global trend
Brazil’s Vice President and Industry and Trade Minister Geraldo Alckmin said on Monday that shorter working hours are a “global trend” and that Brazil should debate the issue in depth, as business leaders push to delay di...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:12:00 GMT
Mexico deploys thousands of troops after violence flares following “El Mencho” death
Mexico has deployed thousands of additional soldiers and security personnel to contain a wave of violence reported across at least 20 states after the death in custody of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes — known as “El Mencho” ...

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:06:00 GMT
Uruguay moves toward ratifying EU–Mercosur deal after special committee approval
A special committee of Uruguay’s parliament tasked with reviewing the EU–Mercosur agreement approved the ratification bill on Monday, clearing the way for floor votes in the Senate and lower house in the coming days — a t...

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:26:00 GMT
Plot to kill Argentine security minister and two federal justice officials in Punta del Este
Argentine authorities are investigating an alleged plot to kill Entre Ríos’ Security and Justice Minister Néstor Roncaglia and two federal justice officials — Judge Leandro Ríos and prosecutor José Ignacio Candiotti —...

Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:41:00 GMT
Italy seeks “clarity” from the US, urges calm amid renewed tariff uncertainty
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday he would seek “clarity” from the United States during a G7 videoconference on international trade and urged restraint as Washington’s latest tariff moves inject fresh...

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