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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Argentina Cuts Ties With WHO to Claim Health Independence

Argentina has officially ended its membership in the World Health Organization, a move announced by Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno after the government had notified the UN a year earlier. The decision follows President Javier Milei’s pledge to protect “health sovereignty, ” which he says was compromi

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Feb 10 2026POLITICS

Reimagining Brazil’s Social Support System

Brazil’s finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a fresh approach to how the country spends on social aid. He points to a 2003 reform that collapsed many small programs into the Bolsa Família cash‑transfer scheme, suggesting a similar consolidation now might make sense given current spending

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Feb 10 2026FINANCE

Argentina’s Markets Face Political Crosswinds

Argentina’s stock index fell by about two percent after a brief rise, showing that traders are uneasy amid recent political moves. The country’s lawmakers are debating a new labor law pushed by President Javier Milei, which could change how workers and companies interact. At the same time, aut

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Jan 22 2026BUSINESS

Chile's Mining Sector Raises Concerns Over New Leadership

Chile's mining industry is worried about a recent decision to combine the leadership of two important government departments. The president-elect, Jose Antonio Kast, has chosen businessman Daniel Mas to head both the Ministry of Mining and the Ministry of Economy. This move has sparked debate, as Ma

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Jan 20 2026FINANCE

Brazil's Big Move: Why the Central Bank Might Take Over Investment Funds

Brazil is considering a major shift in how investment funds are managed. The country's finance chief wants the central bank to take charge of overseeing these funds. This change could make the financial system more stable and secure. The idea came up after a bank called Banco Master SA ran into tro

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Jan 19 2026BUSINESS

Big Changes in Brazil's Financial Watchdog

Brazil's finance chief, Fernando Haddad, is pushing for a major shift in how the country's investment funds are overseen. He wants the central bank to take on this role, which is currently handled by the CVM, the securities regulator. This idea is still up for discussion among key government bodies,

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Jan 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Fires Force Mass Evacuations in Chile

Chile is facing a serious situation with wildfires. President Gabriel Boric has declared a state of catastrophe in two southern regions. This move comes as fires have forced thousands to leave their homes. The fires are spreading fast. Strong winds and high temperatures are making it hard for firef

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

Brazil's Bold Stance: A Stand Against U. S. Actions in Venezuela

Brazil's President, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, strongly criticized the U. S. for its recent military actions in Venezuela. He stated that the U. S. had crossed a line that should not be crossed. Lula believes that these actions are a serious threat to Venezuela's independence and set a dangerous exa

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Brazil's Ex-Highway Chief Nabbed in Paraguay After Bold Escape Bid

Brazil's highest court made a big move. They decided to lock up Silvinei Vasques, the former head of the federal highway police. He was caught in Paraguay trying to skip town. Vasques was on the run after breaking his court-ordered ankle monitor. This guy was no small fish. He was sentenced to over

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Argentina's Bold Education Shake-Up: What's Changing?

Argentina is in the middle of a big education overhaul. President Javier Milei's government wants to change how education works in the country. The main idea is to give families more control over their kids' schooling. A new law could make homeschooling legal and let parents have a say in who runs s

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