#Latin America

Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won the second round of Brazil's presidential election, securing 51.75% of the vote and defeating Flavio Bolsonaro.

Costa Rican President Laura Fernández has inaugurated the CACCO mega-prison for 5,100 inmates to crack down on a surging wave of gang violence and drug trafficking.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a possible transfer of some troops from Europe to the Western Hemisphere as part of a new national defense strategy.

Argentina's government has unveiled a citizenship-by-investment program starting at $350,000, with applications opening in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Colombia has severed diplomatic relations with Iran over security concerns, following Peru's lead and reshaping its foreign policy under the new administration.

🚨 HISTORIC TURN: Venezuela and Israel resume consular relations after 17 years of hostility! 🇻🇪🤝🇮🇱 After Maduro's detention and the devastating earthquake of 2026, Caracas moved towards rapprochement with Jerusalem. But there is a nuance: embassies are not yet open. What lies behind the 'consular' agreement and how will this change the region's geopolitics? 👇

Sony is changing the rules of the game in Latin America: starting August 20, the PlayStation Store will switch to local currencies. 🛑 Gamers fear hidden price hikes and tax issues. What does the reform really hide?