America

Lawyer detained in trial for Cecilia Strzyzowski femicide

29. oktober 2025 María López

During jury selection in the trial for Cecilia Strzyzowski's femicide in Chaco, a lawyer defending Emerenciano Sena was detained for attempting to film potential jurors. The incident disrupted the hearing at the Centro de Convenciones Gala in Resistencia. The selection process, started on Tuesday, was not completed and will continue on Thursday.

Mother of Isabella Nardoni demands expulsion from A Fazenda 17

Ana Carolina Oliveira, mother of Isabella Nardoni, expressed outrage over a video from A Fazenda 17 in which contestant Carol Lekker jokingly recounts threatening her four-year-old stepson. The São Paulo councilwoman demanded the immediate expulsion of the reality TV participant from Record's show. She emphasized the seriousness of normalizing violence against children on a highly visible program.

Opposition rejects nearly all 2026 budget items

29. oktober 2025 Ana Torres

The opposition in Chile's Special Mixed Budget Commission rejected nearly all 2026 budget items on Wednesday, in an unprecedented move to force negotiations with the government. The rejection impacts key funding for ministries including Health, Education, and Housing, drawing criticism from officialists who call it election-driven. Discussions will resume in November after elections.

Simón Levy denies detention in Portugal and reports assassination attempt in Washington

Businessman and former official Simón Levy denied being detained in Portugal by Interpol and revealed he was the victim of an assassination attempt against him in Washington, United States. He accused Morena members of death threats due to his criticisms of former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador. He claimed the arrest warrants against him are false and part of a smokescreen.

Zé Felipe modifies tattoo honoring Virginia

29. oktober 2025 João Silva

Singer Zé Felipe altered a neck tattoo honoring his ex-wife, Virginia Fonseca, changing the initials 'Vi' to 'Vida'. The modification followed Virginia's public relationship with player Vini Jr. and was revealed on social media alongside his current girlfriend, Ana Castela. Fans speculated on the influence of her new romance.

Fluminense beats Ceará and enters Brasileirão top six

29. oktober 2025 João Silva

Fluminense defeated Ceará 1-0 in a delayed 12th-round match of the Campeonato Brasileiro at the Maracanã on Wednesday (October 29). Renê scored the only goal from a free kick, allowing the Rio team to overtake Botafogo and take sixth place with 47 points. Coach Luis Zubeldía praised the team's solidity but noted the need to improve finishing.

Kaiser promises to close border with Bolivia and warns La Paz

Johannes Kaiser, the presidential candidate of the Partido Nacional Libertario, promised to close the border with Bolivia at a campaign event in Osorno. He stressed drastic measures against what he called humiliations by the neighboring country, including a warning about renaming its capital. The statements are part of his security plan for the 2025 elections.

Professional League confirms date and time for Superclasico on matchday 15

29. oktober 2025 María López

The Professional Football League announced that the Superclasico between Boca Juniors and River Plate will be played on Sunday, November 9, at 16:30 in La Bombonera, for matchday 15 of the Clausura Tournament. Both teams are seeking key points in the annual table to qualify for the 2026 Copa Libertadores, with Boca leading by one point. The match arrives at a critical moment for the continental aspirations of the historic rivals.

Kast explains controversial immigrant expulsion proposal

29. oktober 2025 Ana Torres

José Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the Republican Party, defended his initiative for irregular immigrants to pay for their exit from Chile. At a campaign event, he detailed that they will have 133 days to leave voluntarily with their belongings or face expulsion without benefits. The proposal has drawn criticism from rivals like Jeannette Jara and Evelyn Matthei.

Simón Levy reports assassination attempt in Washington and denies Portugal detention

29. oktober 2025 Juan Pérez

Businessman and former tourism undersecretary Simón Levy recounted an alleged assassination attempt on his life in Washington, D.C., from which he escaped unharmed in a bulletproof vehicle. Meanwhile, Mexico City's prosecutor's office confirmed his detention in Portugal due to two active arrest warrants. Levy rejected the official account and accused Morena-linked individuals of threats.

Reasons the US dollar stays below $4,000 pesos in Colombia

29. oktober 2025 Carlos Ramírez

The US dollar has completed eight weeks without exceeding $4,000 pesos in Colombia, driven by global and local factors like the Federal Reserve's rate cut and increased dollar inflows. Analysts point to the DXY index's weakness and government operations strengthening the peso. This stability benefits imports and travel to the United States.