Donald Trump moves the geopolitical chessboard in the Americas by supposedly signaling a rapprochement with President Lula and a distancing from Bolsonaro, while increasing tariffs on Canada and supporting Javier Milei in Argentina. Meanwhile, South America deals with authoritarianism and security crises, with Nicolás Maduro seeking to annul the political rights of an opponent in Venezuela and the Paraguayan police dismantling a scheme to traffic 8,000 weapons to Brazil. In Europe, the political scenario is also undergoing transformations, marked by the departure of the leader of the Left Bloc in Portugal and the controversial rise of a far-left parliamentarian in Ireland.
Trump moves the US political and commercial scene
Donald Trump signaled a possible reduction in tariffs on Brazil. The measure depends on the existence of “appropriate circumstances”. According to a lobbyist linked to the Democratic Party, Trump sees the relationship with Bolsonaro as a “turned page” and is now seeking dialogue with President Lula. On another front, the former president increased tariffs on Canada by 10%. He also supports Argentine President Javier Milei. The aid seeks to save Milei’s reforms in his mid-term election.
Kamala Harris still wants president
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has said she may try to run for president again. The announcement moves discussions about the country’s political future. At the same time, a Christian podcaster has gained prominence. It brings together a crowd of conservative women, indicating strong mobilization of this group.
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- The Christian podcaster who brings together a crowd of conservative women in the US
- Kamala Harris says she will possibly try to run for US president again
Maduro pursues opposition
In Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro asked the Supreme Court to strip an opponent of his nationality. The measure aims to nullify the political rights of the opponent. Meanwhile, Paraguayan police arrested suspects in a major arms trafficking scheme. The group would have sent around 8,000 weapons to gangs in Brazil.
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- Paraguayan police arrest suspects for trafficking 8,000 weapons to gangs in Brazil
- Maduro asks the Venezuelan Supreme Court to revoke nationality from political opponent
Changes in the European political landscape
The leader of the Portuguese Left Bloc will not run for re-election. The decision was taken after the party’s poor electoral performance. In Ireland, a far-left parliamentarian could become the new president. He sparked controversy by describing Israel as a “terrorist state.”
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- Leader of the Portuguese Left Bloc will not run for re-election after poor electoral performance
- Far-left parliamentarian who called Israel a “terrorist state” should become president of Ireland
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