Brazil, India Implement Electronic Certificates to Boost Mercosur Trade
Brazil and India have agreed to adopt electronic certificates of origin for trade under the Mercosur bloc, aiming to cut processing times and streamline cross-border commerce.
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Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines Plane in Miami, Colombia Officials Investigate
Bullet holes were discovered on an American Airlines plane after it landed in Miami on February 23, with authorities still uncertain how the damage occurred.
Trump’s Gulf of America Day Ignored as Political Frustrations Mount
The U.S. government's attempt to commemorate the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America has been largely ignored, highlighting growing public discontent with recent political developments.
Peru set for eighth president in a decade
Peru's Congress will select the country's eighth president in a decade on Wednesday, hours after lawmakers impeached Jose Jeri on corruption charges just four months into his term. The 39-year-old leader fell amid allegations of improper government hires and dealings with a Chinese businessman.
If it bigger than 175cc, park it
A popular Guyana column demands a strict 175cc cap on motorcycles allowed on public roads, citing safety risks from high-powered bikes tearing through city streets. Riders with engines larger than that threshold should park them or find a proper track, the piece argues.
El Mencho’s Death Sparks Violence, 25 National Guards Killed in Mexico
The death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as El Mencho, has triggered a wave of violence across 20 Mexican states, leaving 25 National Guard members dead.
Mexico Violence Escalates After CJNG Leader Killed in Jalisco
Mexico faced widespread chaos Monday as cartel members retaliated after the death of Nemesio Oseguera, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel.
Sacramento Students Stage Walkout at Capitol Over ICE Actions After Minneapolis Shootings
Thousands of Sacramento high school students rallied at the California state Capitol on Jan. 30 to protest federal immigration enforcement by ICE following deadly shootings in Minneapolis. The student-led walkout drew participants from multiple schools in the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Venezuelan relatives enter fifth day of hunger strike for prisoner amnesty
Relatives of Venezuelan political prisoners marked the fifth day of their hunger strike outside Caracas' Zona 7 prison on Wednesday. The action comes ahead of a Thursday parliamentary session that could approve a delayed amnesty law.
Argentina’s Milei Delivers Economic Turnaround with Cuts and Guarantees
Argentina's economy has rebounded sharply under President Javier Milei's free-market reforms, slashing government spending by 30 percent and eliminating political risk for major investments. Poverty dropped and growth surged despite predictions of disaster.