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World leaders denounce U.S. operation to capture Maduro

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the bombings and capture "cross an unacceptable line."

Axios · Jan 3

Brazil's Bolsonaro leaves hospital and returns to jail in capital Brasilia

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro left a hospital in capital Brasilia on Thursday, a week after he underwent a double hernia surgery

The Independent UK · Jan 1

Jailed former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro undergoes hernia surgery

He is serving a 27-year prison sentence for an attempted coup

The Independent UK · Dec 25, 2025

Mercosur signature delayed to January after Meloni asked for more time

The European Commission announced it will delay the signing of the Mercosur trade agreement until the new year after Meloni asked for more time. No date has been set. Backers hope deal won't be further derailed.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

Brazilian president vows to veto bill cutting Jair Bolsonaro’s prison term

Lula acknowledges his decision to uphold 27-year sentence could be overridden by conservative lawmakers

The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2025

Farmers block roads in Brussels to protest EU-Mercosur free-trade deal

Proponents argue the agreement would provide an alternative to Beijing's export controls and Washington's tariff policies. Critics warn it would weaken environmental regulations and damage the EU's agricultural sector.

Euronews · Dec 18, 2025

This is Europe’s secret weapon against Trump: it could burst his AI bubble

Growth in the US economy – and the president’s political survival – rest on AI. The EU must use its leverage and stand up to him, says the Irish Council for Civil Liberties’ Johnny Ryan

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025

How a Brazilian meat tycoon accused of bribery and deforestation became a key player in regional diplomacy

Joesley Batista is credited as a major force behind the reconciliation between Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2025

Venezuela oil exports reportedly fall sharply after US seizure of tanker

The seizure of the Skipper on Wednesday marked the first US capture of Venezuelan oil cargo since sanctions were imposed in 2019

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2025

US treasury lifts sanctions on Brazilian judge who presided over Bolsonaro case

Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife had been under Global Magnitsky sanctions after conviction of ex-president

The Guardian - US · Dec 12, 2025