Colombia’s environment chief argues that the war in Iran shows how quick the world must move away from oil, gas and coal. She says that the uncertainty in global fuel supplies forces governments to hurry toward solar, wind and geothermal power. The comments come before a big meeting in Santa M
Chile just carried out its first deportation flight under a tougher immigration strategy. The government sent 40 people back to Bolivia, Colombia, and Ecuador from the northern city of Iquique. Officials didn’t say how often these flights will happen next, but they called it the start of a long-term
Brazil’s past under military rule wasn’t just about soldiers in the streets—it was also about scientists, teachers, and artists whose work threatened those in power. The government didn’t just disagree with their ideas; it tried to erase them. Fast forward to today, and similar battles play out glob
Colombia isn’t off-limits for travelers, but it does come with warnings that shouldn’t be ignored. The U. S. government is flagging specific zones where dangers like crime and civil conflicts are more likely, not the whole country. Kidnapping and armed clashes make certain areas too risky for visito
Brazil’s finance chief shared that the country and the United States have started a new partnership to fight organized crime that moves weapons and drugs across borders. The effort connects Brazil’s tax authority with the U. S. Customs and Border Protection agency. They call the program Projec
Brazil’s lawmakers have passed a new rule that lets police use crypto they seize from criminals. The move gives law‑enforcement agencies a fresh way to fight organized crime. The new law, numbered 15. 358, says that any digital money used in a crime can be taken away by the state. The seized crypto
Chile’s roads are suddenly quieter as people rush to fill up before the new fuel prices take effect. When President Jose Antonio Kast’s government decided to align local gasoline and diesel costs with soaring global rates, the move shocked many citizens who had just celebrated his election. The de
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
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
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
