Trump targets drug cartels in Ecuador Dana Perino reports on former President Donald Trump’s initiative to combat drug cartels in Ecuador. The U.S. is providing military and intelligence assistance to the South American nation, which is grappling with significant drug-related violence and has become a major cocaine exporter. This joint effort reflects a broader strategy … Read more
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will discuss cooperation in the fight against organized crime and tariffs with U.S. President Donald Trump, Brazil’s finance minister Dario Durigan said Wednesday, one day ahead of the scheduled meeting between the presidents. “The goal is to protect Brazil’s population, prioritize the country and … Read more
Colombian superstar Shakira gave a free concert on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night, an event that the city’s mayor said drew 2 million people to one of the world’s most iconic waterfronts. The performance followed similar shows by Madonna in 2024 and Lady Gaga last year, which also were attended by … Read more
Brazil’s Senate rejects president’s Supreme Court nominee for first time in more than 100 years Source link
A Brazilian senator said on Monday that the country’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem was arrested by U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement and is pleading for him to get political asylum in the United States. Ramagem, also a former lawmaker, was sentenced in September to 16 years in prison for his role in the … Read more