Renowned Indigenous leader Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at his home in Brazil after doctors diagnosed him with cancer. Raoni, who is 94, returned home to Mato Grosso after undergoing surgery in São Paulo in June. The Chief Raoni cancer diagnosis affects his digestive system, according to the Raoni Institute. The institute said… Continue reading Chief Raoni Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Palliative Care
Brazil is enjoying a major moment on the global stage. From fashion and music to cinema, tourism and social media, Brazilian culture is attracting more international attention than ever. The trend has also given Brazilians a new reason to celebrate their identity. In particular, the rise of Brazil global trend has moved far beyond clothing… Continue reading Brazil Global Trend Takes Over Fashion
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Flávio Dino has lifted the secrecy surrounding an investigation into the financing of Dark Horse, a biopic about former President Jair Bolsonaro. Dino’s decision points to suspicions that public funds may have reached the film through an alleged criminal scheme. The case could create additional pressure on Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, Jair… Continue reading Bolsonaro Biopic Probe: Brazil Court Unseals Investigation
Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro faces a Supreme Court investigation over alleged corruption, money laundering and tax evasion. The case centers on money that banker Daniel Vorcaro allegedly provided to finance a film about Flávio’s father, former President Jair Bolsonaro. Brazil’s Supreme Court unsealed documents late Thursday. The documents show that investigators are examining a… Continue reading Flávio Bolsonaro Investigation: Election Pressure Grows
The Falkland Islands are strengthening their local defence capabilities as tensions with Argentina rise over the disputed South Atlantic territory. The Falkland Islands Defence Force (FIDF) has launched a recruitment drive aimed at people with specialist skills. The effort includes people with experience operating drones, navigating the islands and working with modern technology. The development… Continue reading Falkland Islands Defence: Force Seeks Drone Skills
Former Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores has asked a U.S. judge to release her from jail and place her under home confinement while she awaits trial on drug trafficking charges. Flores, the wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, says her heart condition has worsened during her time in custody. Her lawyers argue that she… Continue reading Cilia Flores Seeks Home Confinement Over Heart Condition
At 18, Martín Taborda entered the University of Buenos Aires with a clear goal. He wanted to study law and become the first university graduate in his family. Two years later, that dream looks increasingly difficult. Taborda is unemployed and carries about $1,300 in debt. He can no longer afford regular bus trips from his… Continue reading Argentina Debt Crisis Tests Milei Support
The trial of three men accused of killing two Australian brothers and their American friend has begun in Mexico’s Baja California state. The three defendants face murder and aggravated robbery charges over the deaths of the men, who disappeared while camping and surfing at a remote beach in Baja California in 2024. Jesús Gerardo García,… Continue reading Mexico Trial Begins Over Australian Surfers’ Deaths
Thirty years after her death, Gilda remains a powerful symbol of faith in Argentina. The beloved cumbia singer died in a bus crash at just 34. Yet her fans still pray to her and credit her with miracles. On Monday, devotees returned to the site of the crash in Entre Ríos. Some knelt quietly inside… Continue reading Gilda Folk Saint: Argentina Remembers Her 30 Years Later
Ilya Espino de Marotta has made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Panama Canal Authority. She formally takes charge of the waterway on Monday for the 2026–2033 term. Her appointment marks a major milestone for Panama. It also comes as the canal faces serious challenges involving water supplies, climate pressures, global trade… Continue reading Ilya Espino de Marotta Leads Panama Canal
