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09-08-2025
The article discusses the current political landscape in Argentina, focusing on President Javier Milei's government and the opposition from the Peronists. Despite achieving economic successes such as cutting spending, reducing inflation, and lowering poverty, Milei's government is facing challenges. The Peronists, once the dominant political force in Argentina, are now in disarray and primarily hoping for Milei's government to fail rather than presenting a unified opposition.
Entities: Javier Milei, Argentina, Peronists, Buenos Aires, The Economist • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
09-08-2025
The article discusses Donald Trump's unprecedented attack on Brazil's judiciary by imposing sanctions on Alexandre de Moraes, a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, under the Global Magnitsky Act. The sanctions freeze Moraes' assets in American banks and prohibit him from entering the United States. The move is seen as a warning to those who would trample on human rights, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio supporting the action on social media.
Entities: Donald Trump, Brazil, Alexandre de Moraes, Jair Bolsonaro, Marco Rubio • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-08-2025
El Salvador's legislative assembly, dominated by Nayib Bukele's New Ideas party, has voted to remove presidential term limits from the constitution, allowing Bukele to seek re-election indefinitely and potentially rule the country for life.
Entities: Nayib Bukele, El Salvador, New Ideas party, Latin America, The Economist • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
09-08-2025
Panama's comptroller-general, Anel Flores, has filed two cases with the Supreme Court to revoke CK Hutchison's contract for operating two ports at the Panama Canal, escalating the tug-of-war between China and the US over the canal. This move is seen as a significant development in the ongoing rivalry between the two global powers.
Entities: Panama, CK Hutchison, China, United States, Donald Trump • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
09-08-2025
The Panama Canal Authority has approved a $1.6 billion project to build a dam on the Indio river, which will flood the lands of 630 families and displace them. Local farmers are protesting against the decision, claiming they were not given a chance to debate the project. The dam is intended to ease the Panama Canal's water woes, which are affecting global shipping.
Entities: Panama Canal Authority, Panama, Indio river, Donald Trump, Olegario Cedeño • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
