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The government advances mechanisms to contain gas and fuel price increases.

Donald Trump's age sparks criticism about his capacity to govern.

Trump and leftist Brazilian President Lula da Silva held a White House meeting, narrowing ideological differences after months of trade tensions and discussing tariffs, rare earth investments, and organized crime cooperation over two hours.

Latin American leftist leaders including Brazil's Lula, Colombia's Petro, and Mexico's Sheinbaum gathered in Barcelona under Spain's socialist PM Sánchez to coordinate against U.S. influence, critiquing Western foreign policy and international governance structures while positioning themselves as a progressive counterweight.

Brazilian President Lula formalized the Mercosur-EU free trade agreement after 25 years of negotiations, eliminating tariffs on 90% of trade and connecting 700 million consumers, positioning South America against protectionism while reinforcing multilateralism.

Brazil and three of four Mercosur founders now support Venezuela's reentry to the bloc, suspended in 2017 for democratic violations, as Trump's backing of Venezuela's interim government shifts regional dynamics-though Argentina opposes it, citing energy competition concerns.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez sparks controversy by referring to Catalonia as an independent country.

Progressive leaders met in Barcelona, despite many of their countries experiencing marked retrogression under their governance.

Latin American leaders gather in Barcelona to defend democracy against right-wing agents and US influence.

Minister Carlos Bianco was urgently operated on in Spain due to appendicitis.

Carlos Bianco, Buenos Aires' government minister, underwent emergency surgery in Barcelona due to appendicitis.

Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum meets with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, easing diplomatic tensions.

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez closed Barcelona democracy summits with warnings against force normalization, disinformation, and far-right extremism, alongside Brazilian leader Lula, addressing over six thousand global progressives demanding institutional reform and technology regulation.

Progressive leaders from Brazil, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay convened at Barcelona's fourth Peace and Democracy Summit to reject unilateral global dominance, implicitly criticizing Trump, while demanding UN reform to address escalating worldwide conflicts and ensure equitable multilateral decision-making.

Axel Kicillof attends a Barcelona summit, meeting with global left-wing leaders to combat ultra-right forces.

Axel Kicillof criticizes Argentina's economic situation, citing a collapse with decreased demand and state absence.

Lula warned Biden about the rise of the far-right in Argentina, threatening regional democracy.

Brazil releases Wolbachia-infected insects to combat dengue epidemic.

Brazilian President Lula da Silva met with Trump at the White House, establishing a 30-day tariff negotiation working group and positioning Brazil as a critical minerals alternative to China in U.S.-China competition.

Brazilian President Lula travels to Washington Thursday for a bilateral meeting with Trump, risking his political prestige and re-election prospects amid Middle East tensions, while discussing trade practices, drug trafficking cooperation, and critical mineral mining.

Argentina's economy grows in supply but declines in demand, indicating a two-speed economy.

Global rainforest loss slows 36% in 2025 due to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva.

Progressive leaders from 40 countries met in Barcelona, advocating for peace and equality.

Javier Milei's positive image has decreased, now ranking 14th among 18 Latin American presidents.

Mayra Mendoza's ironic message criticizes Axel Kicillof's differential treatment of Cristina Kirchner.

During Trump's second term, escalating U.S.-Iran conflict in 2026 disrupted global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, causing energy price volatility and economic instability, while international leaders from Spain to Brazil capitalized politically by opposing the war and criticizing American unilateralism.

Carlos Bianco was successfully operated on for appendicitis in Spain and is recovering.

Minister Carlos Bianco underwent emergency surgery in Spain for appendicitis and remains hospitalized.

Progressive leaders from Latin America and Europe convened in Barcelona to mobilize the global left against Trump-era imperialism, while Mexico's president pursues fracking for energy independence despite environmental concerns and internal party divisions.

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Keiko Fujimori leads Peru's presidential election with 17.05% of the vote.

Axel Kicillof criticizes Javier Milei's foreign policy, saying it compromises Argentina's present.

Axel Kicillof attends a progressive leaders' summit in Barcelona, positioning himself internationally against the far-right.

Hana Jalloul discusses war, extreme right, and technology's impact at the Global Progressive Meeting.

A Brazilian senator faces corruption charges, threatening the Bolsonaro family's ally.

Lula and Trump had a surprisingly positive meeting, with both leaders expressing satisfaction and a special connection despite ideological differences.

Brazil's President Lula launches a plan to reduce family debts by up to 90%.

Brazil's Senate dealt President Lula a significant defeat by rejecting his Supreme Court nominee.

Over 20 progressive leaders from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Latin America convened in Barcelona to forge a united front against rising ultra-right movements, defending democracy, social welfare, humanitarianism, and environmental protection against authoritarian ideologies threatening global civilization.

Colombian presidential candidates seek external alliances amid violence and crime.

Luis Linares Zapata discusses the future of politics in the region, citing a shift towards progressive leadership.

Gustavo Petro ranks among Latin America's least popular presidents with 38.2% positive image.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum shone at Barcelona's Democracy Summit, delivering a historical speech mentioning fifteen leaders while notably omitting AMLO, amid ongoing tensions over diplomat Marcelo Ebrard's misconduct case and pensioner benefit cuts.

Minister Carlos Bianco underwent emergency surgery in Spain due to appendicitis.

Minister Carlos Bianco underwent emergency surgery in Barcelona for appendicitis.

Mexico's president Claudia Sheinbaum met with Spain's Pedro Sánchez, easing diplomatic tensions.

Brazil's president Lula da Silva urges the US to lift its blockade of Cuba, allowing Cubans sovereignty.

Kicillof and Wado de Pedro met Lula Da Silva in Barcelona, highlighting internal Peronist differences.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum arrives in Barcelona, receiving a warm welcome from citizens.

Spanish President Pedro Sánchez hosted a Barcelona summit with global left-wing leaders including Brazil's Lula, Colombia's Petro, and Mexico's Sheinbaum to position progressive politics as an alternative to Trump's conservative wave, despite his domestic unpopularity.