South America

Financial analyst Carlos Maslatón sharply criticized Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni for demanding an apology from a journalist. He compared him to Martín Insaurralde and sarcastically noted support from Javier Milei and Karina Milei.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Argentina's Chamber of Deputies began public hearings on the Glaciers Law reform on Wednesday with over 105,000 registrants but only 360 speakers allowed, sparking opposition challenges and protests outside Congress.

José Antonio Kast's government issued decrees tweaking the Mepco, allowing historic gasoline and diesel price hikes starting March 26. The move addresses surging oil prices from the Iran war and fiscal tightness, with relief for paraffin and transporters. Congress approved the bill after negotiations exempting SMEs from higher taxes.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Colombia's National Environmental Licensing Authority (Anla) has approved Frontera Energy Colombia's VIM-46 oil exploration project in Magangué. The initiative involves drilling up to 55 wells from a maximum of 11 platforms and installing production infrastructure. The approval comes with strict environmental compliance conditions.

Brazil's Federal Police launched an operation on Wednesday (25) to dismantle credit frauds against banks including Caixa, Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Santander, and Safra. Main suspect Thiago Branco de Azevedo, known as Ralado, remains at large after 21 arrest warrants were issued. Fictor Group executives were also targeted in searches.

25. mars 2026 Rapportert av AI

Two decades ago, Rosy migrated from eastern Cuba to Havana seeking prosperity that never materialized. With her husband, she lives in an abandoned former pharmaceutical warehouse at the corner of Cárdenas and Gloria streets, lacking electricity and with only partial drinking water access.