Tension between the United States and Latin America escalates with a series of actions that provoke reactions across the continent. While Brazil awaits a decision from Trump on tariffs, Colombia calls for unity against “arbitrary” US acts in the Caribbean, and the Maduro regime in Venezuela raises the tone and talks about regional conflict. On another front with international impact, a mega police operation in Rio de Janeiro is described as “scenes of war” by the foreign press and leads the UN to declare itself “horrified”. In the Middle East, the conflict intensifies with Israel resuming bombings in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating the truce agreement.
Tensions between the USA and Latin America mark the day
The US Senate approved the repeal of tariffs against Brazil. However, the final decision on the matter will rest with President Trump. President Lula had a meeting on the topic, but the solution was postponed. Tensions in the region increase with other American actions. Colombian President Gustavo Petro called for unity in Latin America. He wants a response to “arbitrary” US actions in the Caribbean.
The Nicolás Maduro regime in Venezuela talks about a regional conflict. He warned that “it’s good for Brazil to worry.” On another front, the US Army carried out attacks against drug trafficking. The operation took place near Colombia. It was also revealed that an American agent tried to convince Maduro’s pilot. The objective was to divert the plane to a country where the dictator could be arrested.
Disputes and alliances in American politics
A report alleges that President Joe Biden’s team covered up his mental decline. The document states that presidential acts were falsified. In parallel, the press detailed three foreign policy cases. In them, President Trump punished countries after friendly meetings with their leaders. On the diplomatic front, the US and Japan have signed an agreement on rare earths. The new Japanese Prime Minister nominated Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
Security crisis in Rio and new alliances in the region
A mega police operation in Rio de Janeiro generated strong international repercussions. The UN declared itself “horrified” by the action. The foreign press covered the event, describing it as “scenes of war”. In Argentina, analysts attribute Javier Milei’s victory to two factors. There was a rupture in the peripheries with Peronism. The mobilization of the middle class was also crucial. In Bolivia, the president-elect asked Nayib Bukele, from El Salvador, for help. The aid will be for the penitentiary sector, as “we are going to need a lot of prisons”.
Conflict between Israel and Hamas intensifies
Israel carried out bombings in the Gaza Strip. The action occurred after the country accused Hamas of violating an agreement. In another statement, Israel reported that Hamas handed over remains. The material would belong to a hostage found two years ago.
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- Israel carries out bombings in Gaza after accusing Hamas of violating agreement
- Israel denounces that Hamas handed over remains of hostage found two years ago
Other highlights on the global stage
Elon Musk accused Wikipedia of being “woke”. The businessman announced the launch of a competing platform. Bill Gates, in turn, criticized climate alarmism. The criticism comes after he spent billions on activism in the area. In Portugal, a new law was approved. It increases the period of residence necessary to obtain nationality. In the Caribbean, Hurricane Melissa gained strength. Nicknamed the “storm of the century”, it threatens several countries. Finally, an astrophysicist raises questions about comet 3I/Atlas. He suggests that the celestial body could be a “cosmic Trojan horse.”
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