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In opting for Lula, Brazil made a conservative choice to elect a man of the left over one of the far right

The 2026 elections in Brazil played out amid an widespread assumption repeated around the world: that the country was polarized and that would inform the vote.

The Conversation · Oct 26

Lula miraculously beat the Brazilian far right and Donald Trump. But have no doubt: the region is still in peril

After the rejoicing, it will be vital to learn the lessons. The rightward shift is neither inevitable nor irreversible, but progressives cannot rest for a moment, says commentator Jordana Timerman

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26

Netanyahu Has Told Israeli Diplomats To Support Argentine Push For Falklands Talks: Report

This is the latest example of the deterioration of Israeli-UK relations, which have been damaged by London's sanctioning of Israeli settlements and Israel pressured the UK to scale down its services in its East Jerusalem consulate.

International Business Times · Oct 24

Argentina’s president rules out military action over Falkland Islands

Milei’s remarks mark first time he has ruled out military intervention on the territory since Trump said he would review US support for British sovereignty

The Independent UK · Oct 22

A fraught push for peace, and a race to fund Ukraine

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn with your Thursday newsletter. Today: the fraught push to revive peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, cash for Kyiv becomes intertwined in talks on the next EU budget, and Argentina’s Milei reignites a war of words with Spain’s Sánchez.

Euronews · Oct 22

Milei Storms Spain's Election Campaign: Calls Sánchez a 'Dictator' and Praises Conquest

Argentina's Milei branded PM Sánchez an "unpresentable dictator" at a Madrid forum, urging a vote-out 39 days before Spain's pivotal November 29 election.

Latin Times · Oct 21

Three Prominent Latin American Political Leaders Back María Elvira Salazar as She Faces Reelection Fight

Argentina's President Javier Milei, Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella and Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado have publicly backed Salazar

Latin Times · Oct 21

Milei reignites war of words with Sánchez as Spanish PM declares himself ‘leftie and proud’

Javier Milei has reignited his war of words with Pedro Sánchez during a visit to Madrid, as the Spanish prime minister declared himself “leftie and proud”.

Euronews · Oct 21

How Argentina’s Javier Milei hopes to exploit a dispute over Falklands oil in next year’s election

Argentina is trying to stop a planned oil project near the Falkland Islands. On October 13, the government asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Seas (Itlos), a court in Hamburg that deals with disputes over the sea, to halt the project. Argentina says the UK approved the…

The Conversation · Oct 21

Brutal First Runoff Debate Between Lula and Bolsonaro Shows How Brazil's Election Could Reshape the Americas

Brazil's first runoff debate aired Oct. 18 on Band TV. Rare earths, Trump ties, and a $2T debt divide Flávio and Lula before the Oct. 25 vote.

Latin Times · Oct 19