Brazil’s Lula, Fachin Share Independence Day Tribune as Opposition Rallies
On Brazil's Independence Day, President Lula shared the tribune with STF chief Edson Fachin, while opposition rallied against Justice Moraes.
September 7, 2026Section
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Monday, September 7, 2026
USA & Canada Intelligence Brief for September 7: Iran declares a restricted maritime zone off Hormuz after US tanker strikes,...
September 7, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief — Monday, September 7, 2026
Europe Intelligence Brief for September 7: Germany's AfD wins Saxony-Anhalt's state election outright, Serbia buries Ratko Mladic as Vucic eyes...
September 7, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief — Monday, September 7, 2026
Asia Intelligence Brief for September 7: North Korea commissions the destroyer Kang Kon a day before allied drills open off...
September 7, 2026
Uruguay Space Bill Would Cover Satellites and Space Tourism
The Uruguay space bill runs to 101 articles and would license satellites, launches and space tourism. It still needs presidential...
September 7, 2026
Venezuela Oil Stays State-Owned Under US Deal, Caracas Says
Venezuela oil remains state-owned under the 25-year agreement with Washington, the acting president says. Chinese and Russian firms stay on...
September 7, 2026
Peru El Salvador Talks Open on the Bukele Prison Model
Peru El Salvador contacts are under way over the Bukele security model, the prime minister says, days after five prisons...
September 7, 2026
Colombia Traffic Cameras Face Review After 40,000 Tickets Flagged
Colombia traffic cameras are under nationwide review. A first sweep flagged about 40,000 tickets that may have been issued without...
September 7, 2026
Brazil: Zema Savings Plan Would Give Every Newborn a Deposit
The Zema savings plan would put R$1,000 into an account for every child born in Brazil, paid for from assets...
September 7, 2026
Peru Youth Unemployment Rate Hits Decade High in 2025
Peru youth unemployment rate hit a decade high in 2025, but two ILO-based estimates differ. Young workers face high informality.
September 7, 2026
Brazil’s Pix Record: 318 Million Payments in One Day
Brazil set a Pix record on 4 September with 318 million payments in one day. The value moved, R$186.9 billion,...
September 7, 2026
Embraer E-Jet Number 2,000 Goes to Azul in Brazil
The 2,000th Embraer E-Jet went to Azul on 2 September. The Brazilian planemaker also announced a cybersecurity venture with SPX.
September 7, 2026
Brazil: ASUR Takes Over Joinville Airport in Portfolio Deal
Mexico's ASUR now runs Joinville airport in Brazil, part of a R$5.1 billion cash purchase of Motiva's whole 20-airport platform.
September 7, 2026
Brazil’s Casas Bahia Files for Court Protection Over Its Debt
Brazil's Casas Bahia judicial recovery covers R$17.3bn debt. Top labor court upholds block on layoffs. Tax probe names retailer as...
September 7, 2026
Brazil Supreme Court Case Over Jailed Banker Heads to Full Bench
Brazil Supreme Court sends the Banco Master messages case to its full bench, as rival Independence Day rallies fill the...
September 7, 2026
Chile President Kast Approval Falls to 30% in New Poll
Chile President Kast approval falls to 30% in a new Criteria poll, while Cadem shows 34%. Student protests over austerity...
September 7, 2026
Venezuela Press Freedom: Six Still Face Charges, Union Says
Venezuela press freedom is back in the spotlight as the union SNTP says six journalists and press workers still face...
September 7, 2026
Mexico Public Finances: Ministry Answers Economist Warning
Mexico public finances came under fire from The Economist. The finance ministry called the piece out of date; Fitch has...
September 7, 2026
Cuba: Raúl Castro, 95, Appears in Havana After Health Rumours
Raúl Castro, 95, appeared at a Havana military event on 6 September after rumours about his health. His letter was...
September 7, 2026
Seven Colombians Make Latin America’s Influence List
Seven Colombians appear on the Thought Leaders 100 America Latina 2026 ranking, led by Nubank's David Velez and Bancolombia's Juan...
September 7, 2026