Tension escalates in Latin America with the sending of elite US troops to the Caribbean, amid exchanges of accusations between the White House and Colombian President Gustavo Petro, and military maneuvers by Venezuela. On the global stage, former president Donald Trump moves diplomacy with demands from Putin and a confirmed meeting with Xi Jinping. On a day also marked by historic gestures, the Vatican hosted the first joint prayer between a pope and a British king in five centuries.
Tension rises between the US and Latin American nations
Tension between the United States, Colombia and Venezuela is at an all-time high. Colombian President Gustavo Petro plans to rewrite the country’s Constitution. The White House called him “unbalanced.” Petro also accuses Trump of trying to influence the Colombian elections. In response, Venezuela carries out military maneuvers. Nicolás Maduro boasts of having thousands of Russian missiles. A former Trump secretary revealed that “dirty” money from Venezuela went to Brazil. Meanwhile, elite US military “Night Stalkers” move into the Caribbean. Trump also announced ground anti-drug operations in the region.
Trump moves diplomacy and global tensions
Former President Donald Trump is at the center of global diplomacy. He demands “deeds, not words” from Russian President Vladimir Putin. An ally of Putin, however, warned that American sanctions are seen as an “act of war”. Trump also confirmed a future meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Following the US, the European Union has applied new sanctions on Russian oil and gas. In the Middle East, Trump advocates that Israel and Saudi Arabia normalize relations this year. On another front, he pardoned the founder of Binance, citing political persecution.
Vatican promotes historical and social meetings
The Vatican was the scene of two important events. Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III prayed together. This was the first prayer meeting between a pope and a British king in five centuries. The pontiff also received the Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST). At the meeting, he stated that “land, housing and work are sacred rights”.
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- Leo XIV and Charles III: a Catholic pope and a British king pray together for the first time in five centuries
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Governments in Italy and Argentina face different scenarios
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni completed three years of government. Its popularity remains high both inside and outside Italy. In Argentina, the scenario is one of political instability. President Javier Milei appointed his third chancellor. The appointment takes place less than two years into his term.
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- Meloni completes three years of government with rising popularity inside and outside Italy
- Amid the political crisis, Milei appoints the third chancellor in less than two years in office
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