Geographical news

Simón Levy reports assassination attempt in Washington and denies Portugal detention

October 29, 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.

South Africa ends load shedding and boosts rail services

South Africa has seen significant improvements in electricity supply and rail transport under the national coalition government formed in June 2024. Load shedding has ended, easing economic pressures, while Transnet's enhancements have increased mining sales. These changes reflect the ANC's shift toward private sector involvement in key services.

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

October 29, 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.

New Caledonia: parliament approves postponement of provincial elections

October 29, 2025 Jean Martin

The French Parliament has approved the postponement of provincial elections in New Caledonia, originally set for November, to June 28, 2026 at the latest. This decision, passed by the National Assembly on October 28 and the Senate on October 29, represents a first step toward resuming debates on a sensitive institutional reform. It comes amid the May 2024 violence and the fragile Bougival agreement, rejected by independentists.

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

October 29, 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.

Industry warns of cost shock from rising rail track prices

The German industry is sounding the alarm over new costs from increases in rail track prices for freight transport. Starting in 2026, these prices are set to rise by 7.5 percent, causing millions in additional expenses for companies like BASF. Critics fear offshoring and higher emissions from a shift to trucks.