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• Leo XIV spoke about his illness and issued a strong appeal in his first speech in Uruguay
  MONTEVIDEO.– As he did during the flight that brought him this Friday to the capital of Uruguay, in his first speech on the Latin American continent, Pope Leo XIV once again spoke about his recent l…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-07T00:26:26Z
• Gustavo Cardona Parra, one of the founders of Almacenes La 14, has died: learn the story of the businessman who shaped commerce in Cali
  The capital of Valle del Cauca bids farewell to one of the businessmen who turned a family business into one of the most memorable retail chains.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-07T00:26:11Z
• Haitian man arrested for kidnapping and sexual crimes in Temuco: he deceived victims with fake identities on a ride-hailing app
  This Friday, the Investigative Police (PDI) arrested a 32-year-old Haitian national accused of multiple crimes, including kidnapping, sexual abuse, and rape, committed in the city of Temuco, in the La…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-07T00:24:41Z
• Florida governor readies to run for president in 2028 — WP
  According to sources cited by the newspaper, Ron DeSantis has already approached at least one political consultant with a proposal to participate in his election campaign
  TASS russia 2026-11-07T00:24:27Z
• They were the two soldiers who died in the military operation in which 'Pincher', the leader of the 'Mordisco' dissidents, was taken down in Jamundí.
  The clashes were recorded in the rural area of the district of Timba, on the border between the departments of Valle and Cauca.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-07T00:22:49Z
• Wall Street Week | Blue Wave Economic Impacts, European Welfare Woes
  This week, Columbia Business School professor Glenn Hubbard breaks down the economic implications of the US midterm elections. Meanwhile, rising oil prices are both a burden and a benefit in Alaska. A…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-07T00:13:28Z
• Undersecretary of Economy values agreement that allowed the truckers' strike to be unblocked: "We have transformed a crisis into an opportunity"
  This Friday it was learned that the independent truckers of San Antonio, who had been blockading the port for a week, called off their strike after reaching an agreement with the logistics operators, …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-07T00:09:18Z
• Trump Touts Plan for US Air Show, Seeks to Turn Page on Midterm
  President Donald Trump sought to shrug off his Republican Party’s disastrous midterm defeat during a visit to Florida, touting plans to launch a new US air show as an example of how his economic age…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-07T00:09:16Z
• How Scott Colom turned his Mississippi Senate race into a nail-biter
  Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R) is fighting for her political life as Democrat Scott Colom threatens to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the midterms in a state that hasn’t elected a Demo…
  The Hill us 2026-11-07T00:08:20Z
• Man with three firearms arrested near White House over alleged threat to kill Trump
  A Venezuelan man was arrested near the White House after authorities said he threatened to kill President Donald Trump and found three guns in his vehicle.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-07T00:04:51Z
• Paraguay's impeached president Peña put under house arrest
  In a unanimous vote on Friday, 44 senators voted to remove Santiago Peña from office over a major banking crisis. Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president to serve out the term, but pro…
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-07T00:04:16Z
• Opposition advances in drafting the constitutional impeachment against Rabat and confirms coordinated work among party blocs
  Amid the various pressures and clashes with the ruling party and the government, the different opposition party caucuses in the Chamber of Deputies confirmed this Friday that they continue working on …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-07T00:04:12Z
• First day of León XIV in Uruguay: he quoted Artigas and left messages about life from conception and power
  "You have just arrived and the sun came out," Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi told Pope Leo XIV as soon as he set foot on Uruguayan soil. Pope Leo XIV's plane landed in Uruguay at 4:19 p.m., marking…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-07T00:03:26Z
• Former Panamanian vice president will remain under house arrest after new judicial rejection
  The Superior Court of Appeals of Panama rejected on Friday, November 6, the request of former Vice President José Gabriel Carrizo to modify his house arrest, imposed at the end of January in connecti…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-07T00:03:10Z
• Urban warfare in unfamiliar territory: the challenges facing the Salvadoran contingent against Haitian militias
  Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele sent more than 2,000 military personnel to Haiti after the disappearance of four Salvadorans in an ambush that occurred on October 18, during an operation against arm…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-07T00:03:06Z
• By all memes: why Asia’s Gen Z are revolting
  All across Asia, anti-establishment protests have been flaring up, led by a generation that came of age in the digital era. Memes are mobilising a young, permanently online cohort against specific gov…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-07T00:00:14Z
• (Yonhap Interview) New Italian trade commissioner sees K-food as gateway to broader bilateral trade
  SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- The new commissioner at the Seoul office of the Italia...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-07T00:00:02Z
• Trump’s Clashing Advisers Press Him to Make Iran War Decision
  Vice President JD Vance and Gulf allies are advising Trump to end the war, but other advisers are making the case for renewed attacks.
  WSJ us 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z
• Iran war live: Qatar says US, Iran should not wait to reach a peace deal
  Qatar's prime minister urges the US and Iran not to wait for a 'perfect moment' to reach a deal to end the war.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-07T00:00:00Z
• Japan, Taiwan, China and the emerging 2028 strategic test
  Originally published by Pacific Forum, this article is republished with permission. East Asia is entering an era in which military balance, economic resilience, technological leadership and alliance p…
  asiatimes asia 2026-11-06T23:59:05Z
• Did supernovas help make the early universe transparent? A study offers new clues
  During the earliest times of the cosmos, the space between galaxies was covered by a fog of neutral hydrogen that blocked ultraviolet radiation. About 13 billion years ago, that barrier began to disap…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-06T23:58:15Z
• 5 lessons from the blue tsunami
  TO THE EDITOR: The midterm elections in the United States have left no one indifferent. And although quite a bit has already been written, it is worth pausing on five lessons they leave on the horizon…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:58:00Z
• UN Maritime Organization says 25 sailors died in Strait of Hormuz since February 28
  The number of attacks on commercial vessels in the region stands at 130
  TASS russia 2026-11-06T23:57:18Z
• Pedro Alliana took office in Paraguay with the promise of compensating depositors of the bankrupt Ueno Bank
  ASUNCIÓN.- Following the removal of Santiago Peña, the Paraguayan Congress swore in Pedro Alliana as the country's new president this Friday, amid the political and financial scandal of Ueno Bank. T…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-06T23:57:13Z
• Wiles Out as White House Chief of Staff, Stephen Miller Takes Role
  "Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Joe Manchin, former US Senator and Governor for West Virginia, says Democrats can overplay their hand i…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:56:40Z
• Trump and the markets
  TO THE EDITOR: It is paradoxical that the markets reacted positively to the loss of power suffered by the American President in the recent midterm elections in the United States. This happens more nat…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:56:00Z
• Rehabilitation is also prevention
  TO THE EDITOR: Every year, Chile deploys an enormous force of solidarity so that the Telethon can serve more than 30,000 children and young people. Yet that same energy does not translate into prevent…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:54:00Z
• Inexperience and youth
  MR. EDITOR: The crisis over the sentence reductions for those convicted of sexual crimes against minors has left Minister Fernando Rabat with no political footing. When the very parties that make up t…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:52:00Z
• In Mexico, the concentration of data centers raises concerns among residents of Querétaro state
  Plagued by chronic drought, Querétaro is home to more than two-thirds of the data centers built by American tech giants in Mexico. Non-profit organizations have criticized the lack of transparency ov…
  Le Monde europe 2026-11-06T23:51:59Z
• Hegseth draws fire after using government resources for partisan video
  Watchdog groups said the defense secretary’s self-promotional messaging as he fights to keep his job probably violated federal law.
  WaPo us 2026-11-06T23:50:13Z
• Uncertainty for public education
  MR. EDITOR: With immediate discussion and almost no debate, the Chamber is preparing to vote on the most profound change to the New Public Education since its creation. It has been presented as an adj…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:50:00Z
• Who is Pedro Alliana, the new president of Paraguay after the removal of Santiago Peña
  Pedro Alliana was sworn in this Friday as the new president of Paraguay, following the impeachment trial by which Congress removed Santiago Peña from office.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-06T23:48:43Z
• Who is Pedro Alliana, the new president of Paraguay after the removal of Santiago Peña
  Pedro Alliana was sworn in this Friday as the new president of Paraguay, following the impeachment trial by which Congress removed Santiago Peña from office.
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-06T23:48:43Z
• Iran shoots down US drone over Qeshm island — agency
  As reported by Tasnim, an MQ-9 drone was destroyed by the air defense system
  TASS russia 2026-11-06T23:48:24Z
• New Zealanders head to polls on final day of voting
  More than half of New Zealand’s voters cast early ballots in the tightly contested race.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-06T23:48:01Z
• Beyond the controversy
  TO THE EDITOR: The debate on sentence reductions demands more than answers dictated by circumstance. In recent decades, mechanisms for release from prison, such as parole and sentence reductions, prov…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:48:00Z
• Who is Gerardo Pollicita, the veteran Comodoro Py prosecutor who battled corruption and benefited Adorni
  The case for alleged illicit enrichment against Manuel Adorni included a collection of implausible episodes, but the experienced prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita argued in his opinion that he was unable t…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-06T23:46:34Z
• The example of Paraguay II
  TO THE EDITOR: In June I wrote in these pages highlighting Paraguay: sustained growth, moderate public debt, low inflation, and a simple tax system. A few months later, its President, Santiago Peña, …
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:46:00Z
• Coinbase’s Ryan VanGrack Says Crypto Clarity Is Advancing
  Coinbase Vice Chair Ryan VanGrack says legislation has stalled since the Clarity Act vote, but the SEC and CFTC are advancing regulatory measures that are providing another route to clarity. He added …
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:44:49Z
• Paraguay ex-president Pena detained over case of bank collapse — newspaper
  The Prosecutor’s Office previously filed charges of abuse of trust against Santiago Pena and suspects him of involvement in the embezzlement of funds through Ueno Bank
  TASS russia 2026-11-06T23:42:20Z
• Paraguay’s President Pena impeached over Ueno banking crisis, placed under house arrest
  Paraguayan President Santiago Pena was placed under house arrest on Friday on suspicion of breach of trust, shortly after the Senate removed him from office over the collapse of a major bank tied to h…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-06T23:41:08Z
• Nature reserves under tank tracks: HUR details Russian destruction of Ukraine's environment
  Russian troops have set up a mortar firing range on the territory of the Pryazovskyi National Nature Park.
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-11-06T23:41:00Z
• Bloomberg Businessweek Daily Podcast: Chip Stocks Rebound
  The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF A rebound in chipmakers propped up the stock market as dip buyers emer…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:39:58Z
• Trump names Stephen Miller, the "architect" of his hardline immigration policy, as the new White House chief of staff
  In a post on Truth Social, Trump noted that Susie Wiles, whom Miller will succeed, did an "outstanding" job and will become part of "Trump's political operation."
  BBC Mundo latam 2026-11-06T23:39:40Z
• Court suspends decision that allowed the operation of three betting sites
  The second instance of the Federal Court in São Paulo overturned on Friday (6) the injunction that authorized the operation of three online betting houses. The decision to allow the bets was issued b…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-11-06T23:39:00Z
• Bremmer: U. S. Retreat From Global Leadership Is a Long-Term Shift
  Ian Bremmer says Tuesday’s election should be viewed against structural changes in U. S. policy that are likely to persist regardless of which party holds the White House. He cites weaker support fo…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:38:32Z
• The Cuban diplomat expelled by the United States who was chosen as a UN expert ten days after the incident
  Richard Tur de la Concepción was elected by acclamation as a UN expert for the 2027-2029 period, barely ten days after the United States declared him persona non grata and expelled him following an a…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-06T23:38:28Z
• Here’s why Pyongyang is testing an array of missile capabilities
  North Korea’s accelerating missile development has entered a new and potentially consequential phase. According to media reports available as of November 6, 2026, Pyongyang has conducted approximate…
  asiatimes asia 2026-11-06T23:36:59Z
• The Attorney General's Office summoned the Cali Mayor's Office over its response to the earthquake, and this was its reply: 'They surveyed me and I'm not on the registry?' said an affected resident
  The oversight body warned that some 4,000 families would continue waiting for their inclusion in the national registry.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-06T23:36:11Z
• Judicial Branch workers denounce "arbitrary and subjective" evaluation; "teamwork" among the criteria
  In at least 17 entities in Mexico, this Friday Judicial Branch employees began a strike. At the San Lázaro Building, located in the Venustiano Carranza borough in Mexico City (CDMX), among other plac…
  El Universal latam 2026-11-06T23:35:44Z
• EU tells TikTok to fix ‘harmful’ For You feed, threatens fines
  TikTok's algorithm 'leading users down rabbit holes they cannot easily escape from', European Commission says.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-06T23:33:28Z
• Prosecutor's Office issues warrant for arrest of former Paraguayan President Peña — paper
  According to a report by Ultima Hora, the authority filed charges of abuse of trust and suspects Pena of embezzling funds through Ueno Bank
  TASS russia 2026-11-06T23:33:18Z
• Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office orders the arrest of ousted president Santiago Peña
  Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office ordered house arrest for former president Santiago Peña on Friday for "breach of trust" just minutes after the Senate removed him from office and stripped him of immuni…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:32:57Z
• Pope Leo: 'Proud to be American and to have voted'
  The Pontiff: 'Blessed check-ups, I never had doubts about this trip'
  ANSA europe 2026-11-06T23:31:42Z
• Once again, changes to the electoral rules on the fly
  In secret, a new political reform is being discussed between parliamentarians and the government—with the backing of the president of the Association of Municipalities and the president of Chile's g…
  La Tercera latam 2026-11-06T23:30:00Z
• Enem: candidates can find out their exam location by phone
  The 5.05 million confirmed candidates of the 2026 National High School Exam (Enem) have access to a free telephone channel with virtual intelligence and assistance to inform them of their exam locatio…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-11-06T23:30:00Z
• Pedro Alliana sworn in as Paraguay president after Santiago Peña's impeachment and arrest
  Paraguay senate impeached Santiago Peña over alleged involvement in a banking scandal.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-06T23:27:54Z
• Houston mayor looks to limit city's cooperation with ICE after Democrats' wins in Texas
  Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said the city would limit cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents just days after Democrats swept the state-level offices in the midterm elect…
  The Hill us 2026-11-06T23:26:33Z
• Affordability First, Open to Hegseth Impeachment: Rep. Moore
  Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI) says affordability is “top of mind for all Americans” and believes health care is an obvious place for Democrats to intervene. Rep. Moore says Democrats' agenda should not b…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:26:20Z
• Vice President Alliana takes oath of office as president of Paraguay
  Earlier on Friday, senators unanimously voted to remove Santiago Pena from office
  TASS russia 2026-11-06T23:24:39Z
• Paraguay, arrest warrant for former president Peña after the banking collapse
  He had resigned two days ago after the impeachment request
  La Repubblica europe 2026-11-06T23:23:45Z
• Paraguay Senate dismisses President Santiago Pena over bank crisis
  Paraguay’s Senate has ousted President Santiago Pena over the collapse of a major bank tied to his government. Millions of customers' accounts are frozen, with public pension and health care funds a…
  DW europe 2026-11-06T23:23:00Z
• Rep. Beyer: Democrats Were Not Elected to Impeach Trump
  Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) says he was thrilled that a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's planned triumphal arch from breaking ground. Rep. Beyer says he is depending on the courts …
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:21:05Z
• Andrés Malamud: "Argentina's problem is not cultural: it is a State that neither rewards those who comply nor punishes those who don't"
  Andrés Malamud argued that Argentina's main problems do not stem from cultural characteristics of its population, but from the State's inability to establish rules and incentives that order social li…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-06T23:18:34Z
• Arrest warrant for Santiago Peña, Pedro Alliana new president of Paraguay
  The Senate votes with 44 yes votes; it will have to complete its term until 2028
  ANSA europe 2026-11-06T23:18:22Z
• Manchin: Democrats Risk Overplaying Hand on Impeachment
  Joe Manchin, former US Senator and Governor for West Virginia, says Democrats can overplay their hand if they make impeaching President Donald Trump a priority after taking control of Congress. Manchi…
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:17:11Z
• Fico casts doubt on referendum on Slovakia’s accession to EU
  Slovakia’s prime minister said that, in his opinion, the results had been falsified
  TASS russia 2026-11-06T23:15:20Z
• Mirae Asset says data breaches exposed customer, employee information
  SEOUL, Nov. 7 (Yonhap) -- Mirae Asset Securities Co. said Saturday that it suffe...
  Yonhap asia 2026-11-06T23:14:30Z
• Public school students in Goiás have prep classes for the Enem
  Preparing for the National High School Exam (Enem) involves a study routine, dedication, and organization for students who are finishing high school and approaching their career choice. Between classe…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-11-06T23:12:00Z
• Who is Pedro Alliana, the new president of Paraguay
  ASUNCIÓN.– Pedro Alliana assumed the presidency of Paraguay this Friday following the removal of Santiago Peña, who was pushed out of power by the Senate amid the scandal over the collapse of Ueno…
  La Nacion latam 2026-11-06T23:11:22Z
• Leida, an unbreakable mother who never gave her daughter up for lost: two years of searching until finding Arleth Carolina alive
  The teacher from Barranquilla disappeared in October 2024 and, against all odds, her mother found her wandering in Bogotá.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-11-06T23:10:00Z
• US sanctions 8 Canadian entities over alleged Iran links and money transfers
  The US has imposed sanctions on eight Canadian entities accused of helping Iran-linked individuals move money and evade financial restrictions.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-06T23:07:50Z
• How Trump’s unconvincing narrative on Iran lost him the US midterms
  Donald Trump and the Republicans struggle to spin a historic defeat in the US midterms.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-06T23:07:22Z
• Paraguay Senate removes President Santiago Peña over Ueno Bank collapse
  Paraguay's Senate has removed President Santiago Peña over allegations linked to the collapse of Ueno Bank.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-11-06T23:06:52Z
• Cornell faculty vote no-confidence in leadership after gang rape case
  Faculty members at Cornell University on Friday passed a no-confidence resolution against the elite college’s leadership over its handling of an alleged gang rape that has sparked outcry in the US. …
  SCMP asia 2026-11-06T23:06:09Z
• Will New Zealand Join Voters’ Global Revolt Over Soaring Costs?
  In the lead-up to an election in which economic concerns dominate, there was no clear front-runner. Minor parties will most likely determine who governs.
  NYT us 2026-11-06T23:05:42Z
• Paraguay's Prosecutor's Office ordered the arrest of ousted president Santiago Peña
  The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraguay ordered the immediate detention of the removed president Santiago Peña Palacios, as part of the investigation into alleged breach of trust and other punisha…
  Infobae latam 2026-11-06T23:03:16Z
• Ted Lieu seeks Congress leadership post, aiming to break another glass ceiling
  California Democratic Congressman Ted Lieu is seeking to become the next chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, one of the top leadership jobs in the US Congress, and potentially making history agai…
  SCMP asia 2026-11-06T23:01:56Z
• US urges China to honour Busan trade deal commitments
  Trump-Xi Busan deal aimed to ease tariffs and tech restrictions; progress hinges on China's fulfilment of commitments.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-11-06T23:00:37Z
• Xi Taps Military 'Hatchet Man' to Rebuild China's Army Command
  As President Xi Jinping moves to rebuild a military leadership gutted by corruption purges, he's betting that the man who oversaw the ousters can be trusted to replenish the ranks.
  Bloomberg us 2026-11-06T23:00:00Z