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De la Espriella assumes presidency, ordering attacks on narcoterrorism in Colombia.

Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president, vowing to fight crime with armed forces.

King Felipe VI and presidents Javier Milei and Daniel Noboa will attend Abelardo De La Espriella's presidential inauguration in Cali.

Trump supports Milei, his South American ally, amidst rising Chinese influence.

President Javier Milei received a Doctor Honoris Causa degree in Peru for his commitment to economic freedom.

Keiko Fujimori assumed Peru's presidency, promising a tough stance on crime and corruption.

President Javier Milei travels to Peru for Keiko Fujimori's inauguration ceremony.

Javier Milei attends Keiko Fujimori's inauguration in Peru, seeking to support an ally.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a Global Summit Against Political Terrorism in Washington, bringing 61 countries to redefine counterterrorism priorities toward left-wing extremism and establish unified hemispheric security coordination among right-aligned Latin American governments.

Mercosur leaders met in Paraguay to address disagreements over EU trade agreement implementation, with Paraguay demanding fair export quota distribution among members, while expressing solidarity with Bolivia facing economic crisis and Venezuela after earthquakes.

Argentina's Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno advocated at a Mercosur summit for modernizing tariffs, reducing protectionism, and granting member nations greater flexibility to pursue individual trade agreements, positioning the bloc as more competitive and globally integrated.

Germany announced plans to quickly ratify the EU-Mercosur trade agreement in July, seeking to reduce Chinese dependence on critical minerals and create a massive 700-million-person free trade zone while countering US protectionism.

President Javier Milei travels to Europe amid corruption scandal surrounding chief of staff Manuel Adorni, maintaining support for the official while opposition seeks his removal in Congress.

President Javier Milei embarks on his sixth Spain trip late June, addressing a Madrid university and meeting businesspeople, then travels to Paraguay for Mercosur summit and the United States through July to strengthen ties with Trump's administration.

UAE exited OPEC in May 2026 after Iranian attacks disrupted exports, gaining production autonomy while weakening cartel influence; simultaneously, ASEAN adopted energy security measures and Japan deployed combat troops to the Philippines, signaling shifting geopolitical alignments amid regional instability.

Paraguayan fans eagerly await their team's World Cup return after a 16-year absence.

The Philippines is exploring a free trade agreement with Paraguay to expand South American economic ties, while simultaneously negotiating agreements with Chile, the EU, and Canada to strengthen its competitive position regionally and globally.

Abelardo de la Espriella assumes Colombia's presidency with right-wing presence today.

Argentine President Milei met Peru's President Fujimori in Lima, agreeing to strengthen economic and security cooperation while building potential right-wing regional alignment amid diplomatic tensions with Brazil.

Javier Milei plans to lead a regional right-wing bloc, sparking speculation about a potential cultural shift.

President Javier Milei is organizing a regional summit in Argentina to position himself as leader of Latin America's right wing, unite free-market allies like Bukele and Noboa, and become Washington's primary interlocutor while challenging Brazil's progressive axis.

President Javier Milei attended Keiko Fujimori's presidential inauguration in Peru.

Javier Milei attended Keiko Fujimori's inauguration as Peru's president, meeting her privately.

Javier Milei attends Keiko Fujimori's inauguration in Peru, seeking a photo with regional right-wing leaders.

President Javier Milei arrives in Peru for Keiko Fujimori's inauguration, considering a regional right-wing bloc.

Latin America's political landscape has sharply shifted rightward, with center-right and radical-right governments gaining ground while center-left administrations resist from traditional strongholds, driven by voter punishment over economic stagnation and unprecedented security crises fragmenting the region into two polarized ideological blocs.

Mercosur leaders exposed divisions over the EU trade agreement implementation at a summit in Paraguay.

At Mercosur summit in Paraguay, Brazilian President Lula challenged Trump's regional dominance, asserting no one owns South America, while advocating regional integration above ideology and defending democratic institutions against authoritarianism.

Paraguay declares national holiday after historic World Cup win over Germany.

Libertarian candidate Abelardo de la Espriella's Colombian presidential victory consolidates a seventh right-wing government across South America, reflecting voter frustration with economic instability and insecurity rather than ideological shifts, analysts say.

Taiwan is backing a sovereign AI data centre in Paraguay valued at $200-300 million, leveraging the nation's hydroelectric power while strengthening diplomatic ties as China pressures Paraguay to sever relations with Taipei.

The U.S. military fired on an Iranian oil tanker violating the American blockade, marking the eighth disabled merchant vessel off Iran's coast, as Trump ordered airstrikes and demanded Iran negotiate while threatening further military action.

South America's Capricorn Bioceanic Corridor, connecting Atlantic and Pacific ports across four countries, nears completion with just 21 metres remaining on its Paraguay-Brazil bridge, promising to reduce Asian export transit times by ten to fifteen days.

Latin America's political map is shifting to the right with recent election wins.

Presidents from several countries attend Keiko Fujimori's inauguration in Lima, Peru.

Cali is ready to host delegations from 20 countries for the presidential inauguration.

Argentine President Javier Milei leads a newly formed Latin American right-wing coalition of eight leaders united against leftist dominance, prioritizing crime combat, private sector investment, and U.S. alignment to counter China's regional influence.

Argentine President Javier Milei met Peru's newly inaugurated President Keiko Fujimori in Lima to strengthen bilateral cooperation in economy, security, and innovation, amid regional diplomatic tensions and apparent efforts to build a right-wing political bloc.

Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president, vowing to fight crime with armed forces.

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru's president, set to govern until 2031.

Presidents from the Southern Cone and Andean regions gather in Lima for Fujimori's inauguration ceremony.

Government changes stance on national holiday after team's win, following examples of other countries.

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator for racist comments about him.

Javier Milei attended the US embassy's 4th of July celebration in Buenos Aires.

Mercosur summit concludes with commercial advances despite president Javier Milei's absence.

Paraguay declares national holiday after defeating Germany in the World Cup.

Argentine President Javier Milei embarks on an extensive diplomatic tour across Europe and the United States starting June 24, seeking investments and political distance from domestic controversies, including stops in Spain, Paraguay for Mercosur meetings, and the United States for Silicon Valley negotiations.

Argentine President Javier Milei plans international travel through July, including a potential Madrid visit, while facing domestic pressure over censure motions against his chief of staff Manuel Adorni for alleged financial irregularities and undisclosed dollar holdings.

Three Trump officials will attend the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Los Angeles.

Paraguay may delay its fiscal deficit goal due to paying off massive debts to suppliers.