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Opposition rejects nearly all 2026 budget items

29 अक्टूबर 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.

Fluminense beats Ceará and enters Brasileirão top six

29 अक्टूबर 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.

Zé Felipe modifies tattoo honoring Virginia

29 अक्टूबर 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.

The origin of cempasúchil curado in Xochimilco

Federico Olvera, owner of the Agave 69 pulquería in Xochimilco, created the cempasúchil curado 21 years ago from a moment of inspiration during Day of the Dead celebrations. This innovation blended pulque with cempasúchil flowers, winning over customers and becoming a seasonal classic. Olvera claims to be the original inventor of this recipe.

Lawyer detained in trial for Cecilia Strzyzowski femicide

29 अक्टूबर 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.

Kast explains controversial immigrant expulsion proposal

29 अक्टूबर 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.

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.

Simón Levy reports assassination attempt in Washington and denies Portugal detention

29 अक्टूबर 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.

Yucatán government inaugurates state altar exhibition

Governor Joaquín Díaz Mena inaugurated the Gran Muestra Estatal de Altares in Mérida's Plaza Grande, featuring over 70 offerings honoring Maya traditions of Janal Pixan. The event aims to preserve cultural identity and draws thousands of visitors. It included demonstrations of prehispanic practices like Pok Ta Pok.

Professional League confirms date and time for Superclasico on matchday 15

29 अक्टूबर 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.

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

29 अक्टूबर 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.