Brazil Turns Down ‘TerraBras’ Initiative Amid US Negotiation Stalemate
In a significant move, Brazil has rejected the ‘TerraBras’ initiative, which was intended to strengthen mineral resource collaboration with the United States, as negotiations remain stalled.
Inspiring Sportsmanship at the Boston Marathon
During the Boston Marathon, Ajay Haridasse collapsed near the finish line, but fellow runners Robson De Oliveira and Aaron Beggs came to his aid, demonstrating remarkable sportsmanship.
Mexico's President Calls for Enhanced Tourist Security Following Shooting Incident
In light of a recent shooting at the Teotihuacan pyramids that left one dead and 13 injured, the Mexican president emphasizes the need for improved security measures for tourists ahead of the World Cup.
Cuba Engages in Dialogue with US Amid Ongoing Tensions
Cuba has confirmed recent discussions with a US delegation, marking a notable moment in the context of strained relations and economic challenges on the island.
Reclassification of Brazil Fossil: From Pterosaur to Fish
A recent study has prompted a reevaluation of a fossil once thought to be a pterosaur, suggesting it may actually belong to a fish species, challenging previous assumptions.
Chile's Government Abandons Memorial Project at Notorious Torture Site
The new administration in Chile has halted plans for a memorial at Villa Baviera, a site associated with the Pinochet regime, leaving victims and their families uncertain about the future.
Argentina's 'murgas' nurture joy and solidarity
Strategic angle: These groups, made up of amateur percussionists, singers and dancers, spend the entire year preparing for carnival season in February. But beyond their festive side, they play a crucial social role.
Briefing: Rice’s whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct
Strategic angle: The US has invoked national security to remove protections for the endangered cetacean, of which only about 50 are left.
US lifts sanctions on Venezuelan interim leader Delcy Rodriguez
Ties between the United States and Venezuela have warmed since Nicolas Maduro's ouster.
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
National security has never been used to call a meeting of the 'God Squad.' But other federal agencies have been citing the 'energy emergency' to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.
Briefing: Palm Sunday Bird Sellers in Mexico City Cling to Fading Tradition
Strategic angle: Despite tighter laws and growing criticism, pajareros continue to line the streets of Mexico City with birds and flowers on Palm Sunday.
Briefing: Sad faces all round as Bolivia’s clowns protest over decree threatening their livelihoods
Strategic angle: Clowns in Bolivia are rallying against a new decree that jeopardizes their income by limiting performance opportunities.
Briefing: Meta’s legal defeat could be a victory for children, or a loss for everyone
Strategic angle: Is social media not just bad, but illegally bad? Should tech companies pay for making it that way?
Briefing: Huge crowd marks 50 years since Argentina’s 1976 coup in Buenos Aires
Strategic angle: Tens of thousands gather in Buenos Aires to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Argentina’s 1976 military coup.
Briefing: Meta misled users about its products’ safety, jury decides
Strategic angle: A jury found that Meta willfully violated New Mexico law, leading to a significant penalty.
Scores feared dead as Colombian military plane crashes
Transport plane carrying 125 soldiers and crew crashes shortly after takeoff in southern Amazon region.
Briefing: Eight arrested for ‘brutal’ attack on capybara in Brazil
Strategic angle: Police in Rio de Janeiro apprehend eight individuals involved in a violent assault on the world's largest rodent.
Briefing: Argentina's 'Dirty War' still on trial 50 years later
Strategic angle: Victims are still fighting for justice as the legacy of the brutal military dictatorship continues to unfold.
Briefing: Trump Thinks Cuba is Another Venezuela. Here’s Why He’s Wrong
Strategic angle: An analysis of Trump's misconceptions about Cuba and Venezuela.
Briefing: From mall to torture site: The debate over El Helicoide's future in Venezuela
Strategic angle: Once a futuristic shopping mall, El Helicoide became one of Venezuela's most feared prisons. Now, as the country changes, so does its fate — erase it, rebuild it, or remember what happened inside.