Puerto Rico Senate Permit Bill Sent Friday
Puerto Rico permit reform: the Senate sent its approved bill to the governor's office on 16 October, but the House...
October 17, 2026Section
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Venezuela Election Date Protest Set 22 Oct
Venezuela's opposition called a nationwide protest for 22 October to demand an election date, as US-backed talks with the interim...
October 17, 2026
Ecuador’s Gabriela Vargas Wins Gold Friday
Gabriela Vargas won the 15,000 metre elimination on 16 October at the World Skate Games in Asunción, adding gold to...
October 17, 2026
Milei Rubio Call Covers Trade on 16 October
Argentina's Milei and US Secretary of State Rubio spoke on 16 October about trade, investment and security before a US...
October 17, 2026
Venezuela Workers Protest for US$1,200 Pay
A Venezuela workers protest in Bolívar state reached day three on 16 October, as CVG staff and retirees demand a...
October 17, 2026
Argentina Wholesale Inflation Rises to 3.2%
Argentina wholesale inflation rose to 3.2% in September from 2.1% in August, INDEC said, as crude oil and gas drove...
October 17, 2026
Brazil Court Votes 7 to 0 for Meta Order
Brazil's electoral court voted 7 to 0 on 16 October to keep its Meta order, with fines of US$98,000 a...
October 17, 2026
Brazil Campus Expels Students, 44 Victims
A Brazil campus expelled and suspended students over a sexual ranking of classmates as police count 44 victims. Here is...
October 17, 2026
Katie Zacharia White House Exit Explained
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after five days. Who she is, what happened on 16 October...
October 17, 2026