Colombians went to the polls Sunday in a presidential election that has crystallized into a fundamental choice about how their nation should confront the return of violence that many had hoped was behind them. Ten years after Colombia signed what was hailed as a transformative peace agreement with guerrillas of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, the South American … [Read more...] about Colombia Votes as Violence Returns Despite Historic Peace Agreement
American Forces Strike Iranian Military Sites Following Drone Shootdown
The United States military conducted precision strikes against Iranian radar installations and drone facilities over the weekend in direct response to Tehran's downing of an American reconnaissance aircraft over international waters. U.S. Central Command confirmed the operations took place Saturday and Sunday near the city of Geruk and on Qeshm Island. The strikes targeted … [Read more...] about American Forces Strike Iranian Military Sites Following Drone Shootdown
Iranian President Submits Resignation Following American Military Strikes
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation to the Office of the Supreme Leader following weekend military strikes conducted by United States forces against Iranian military installations. The resignation comes in the aftermath of what U.S. Central Command has characterized as defensive operations against Iranian radar installations and drone command … [Read more...] about Iranian President Submits Resignation Following American Military Strikes
Brazil Rejects US Terror Designation of Criminal Gangs as Rubio Meets with Bolsonaro Family
The United States has designated Brazil's two largest criminal organizations as foreign terrorist groups, a decision that has sparked immediate diplomatic tension and injected new volatility into Brazil's presidential campaign. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday that the First Capital Command and the Red Command would be classified as foreign terrorist … [Read more...] about Brazil Rejects US Terror Designation of Criminal Gangs as Rubio Meets with Bolsonaro Family
Mexico Grants Government Power to Overturn Election Results as Midterms Approach
Mexico's senate has approved a constitutional amendment that would permit the government to annul election results on grounds of foreign interference, a development that has alarmed opposition leaders and former diplomatic officials who warn the measure could be weaponized against legitimate electoral outcomes. The legislation, presented by President Claudia Sheinbaum, defines … [Read more...] about Mexico Grants Government Power to Overturn Election Results as Midterms Approach