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26-12-2025
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a successful surgery for a double hernia while serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a coup. Before the surgery, he endorsed his eldest son, Flávio, to run in the 2026 presidential election. Flávio had already announced his candidacy and received his father's backing through a handwritten letter. The current President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who defeated Bolsonaro in the 2022 election and was the target of Bolsonaro's coup plot, has announced his intention to run again in 2026.
Entities: Jair Bolsonaro, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Flávio Bolsonaro, Michelle Bolsonaro, Brazil • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-12-2025
Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate backed by US President Donald Trump, has been declared the winner of Honduras' presidential election with 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating Salvador Nasralla of the centre-right Liberal Party who secured 39.5%. The election was marred by technical issues, allegations of fraud, and protests. Asfura promised to govern and not let Hondurans down, while Nasralla vowed not to accept the result, citing omissions. The US Secretary of State urged respect for the result, while the president of Honduras' Congress deemed it 'completely illegal'.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Honduras, Donald Trump, Salvador Nasralla, National Electoral Council (CNE) • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-12-2025
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent double hernia surgery on Thursday, his family announced. The procedure, which lasted about 3½ hours, was completed without complications. Bolsonaro has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for attempting a coup. His wife, Michelle Bolsonaro, posted on Instagram that the surgery was a success. Bolsonaro's family and doctors have been involved in his care, with Justice Alexandre de Moraes authorizing the procedure but denying house arrest after the hospital stay. Bolsonaro's eldest son, Flávio Bolsonaro, announced he will run for president next year as the candidate of Bolsonaro's Liberal Party, backed by a letter from his father.
Entities: Jair Bolsonaro, Brasilia, Brazil, Michelle Bolsonaro, Justice Alexandre de Moraes • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
26-12-2025
The Honduran presidential election has concluded with Nasry Asfura, a Trump-backed candidate, declared the winner. Asfura, from the conservative National Party, secured 40.27% of the vote, narrowly defeating Salvador Nasralla of the Liberal Party, who garnered 39.39%. The election was marked by controversy, with allegations of electoral interference and fraud. The vote count was slow, fueling international concern over the electoral system's integrity. Asfura's victory represents a swing to the right in Latin America, following Chile's recent election of far-right politician José Antonio Kast. The outcome is seen as a rebuke to the current leftist government and its Liberty and Re-foundation Party (LIBRE), which finished third with 19.19% of the vote. Asfura's campaign focused on his infrastructure projects in the capital, Tegucigalpa, and he received a last-minute endorsement from former US President Donald Trump.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Honduras, Donald Trump, Salvador Nasralla, José Antonio Kast • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-12-2025
The article discusses the internal divisions within the Republican Party, particularly among conservative influencers associated with Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization founded by Charlie Kirk. The divisions were evident at the organization's annual conference, AmericaFest, where influencers disagreed on issues such as Israel, the platforming of antisemites and conspiracists, and the definition of being an American. The article suggests that these divisions are a sign of a broader rift within the Republican Party, exacerbated by the recent death of Charlie Kirk.
Entities: United States, MAGA, Republican Party, Turning Point USA, Charlie Kirk • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
26-12-2025
Nasry Asfura, backed by former US President Donald Trump, has won the 2025 Honduran presidential election with 40.3% of the vote, narrowly defeating Liberal Party candidate Salvador Nasralla who secured 39.5%. The election was marred by technical issues and allegations of vote-rigging. Asfura's victory represents a win for the right-of-center National Party of Honduras. The outcome was disputed by the head of the Honduran Congress, Luis Redondo, who described it as an 'electoral coup.' The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, congratulated Asfura and expressed eagerness to work with his administration.
Entities: Nasry Asfura, Donald Trump, Honduras, National Party of Honduras, Salvador Nasralla • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
