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• Constitutional experts reject the interpretation of the Supreme Court of Justice regarding Maduro's "absence."
  A group of prominent Venezuelan law professors and constitutional experts, many affiliated with the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), rejected the interpretation made by the Supreme Court of Just…
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-03-24T19:07:01Z
• The Trump White House is a black swan: Nassim Nicholas Taleb
  Nikkei asia 2026-03-24T19:04:55Z
• The extension granted to close the investigation against Hernán Bermúdez has ended; the Tabasco Prosecutor's Office has 15 days to file charges.
  This Tuesday marks the deadline for the three-month extension granted by the judge overseeing the case in the 9th Judicial Region of Villahermosa, Ramón Adolfo Brown Ruiz, to the Tabasco State Prosec…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T19:04:51Z
• Danish election: Exit poll says Mette Frederiksen is on track to win
  Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is on track to win Denmark’s election, exit polls signaled Tuesday night. Her Social Democrats are forecast to secure the most votes in the parliamentary election, d…
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T19:00:15Z
• The Brazilian Supreme Court has granted Bolsonaro 90 days of house arrest following his hospitalization for pneumonia.
  The Supreme Court of Brazil granted former President Jair Bolsonaro temporary house arrest on Tuesday. Bolsonaro, who has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for leading a coup plot, is currently hos…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T19:00:04Z
• Rabat is preparing a significant change in the judicial reform: it aims to eliminate the appointment council and introduce a lottery system for selecting Supreme Court justices.
  The worst crisis the judicial branch has faced since the dictatorship – which erupted due to the Hermosilla case and what later became known as the Belarusian plot – forced the previous government…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T19:00:00Z
• The Santiago Court has declared the complaint against Boric and Aguilera admissible, and the Public Prosecutor's Office must now investigate the alleged "express surgery."
  The Santiago Court of Appeals declared the complaint filed by the "Fuerza Ciudadana" Foundation – represented by lawyer and Republican Party member Raimundo Palamara – against former Minister of H…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T19:00:00Z
• In 2025, over 100 people received scholarships for master's and postdoctoral studies abroad, scholarships that the government will now suspend.
  The 3% budget cut mandated by the Ministry of Finance for all other government departments under the administration of José Antonio Kast is already having concrete effects, particularly in the develo…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T19:00:00Z
• "The emergency exceeded the planned capabilities": The previously unknown report from the Boric government regarding reconstruction efforts in Valparaíso.
  "Report on the Progress of the Reconstruction Process following the Major Fire of February 2nd and 3rd, 2024." This is the title of the document that the former government of Gabriel Boric delivered o…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T19:00:00Z
• Prosecutor admits government lacks evidence of misconduct by Fed chair
  The admission during a closed-door hearing undercuts President Donald Trump’s claims of “criminality” in the central bank’s $2.5 billion office renovations.
  WaPo us 2026-03-24T18:58:04Z
• Sheinbaum requests permission from the Senate for 35 U.S. military personnel to enter the country; they will provide training in preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
  President Claudia Sheinbaum has requested that the Senate of the Republic approve authorization for 35 members of the United States Armed Forces, who are specialists in explosive detection and disposa…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T18:56:58Z
• The moment an Iranian drone exploded in the historic center of a Ukrainian city, leaving at least 17 people injured.
  LVIV, Ukraine – A drone manufactured in Iran, used by Russia in its offensive against Ukraine, struck the historic center of the city of Lviv, in western Ukraine, on Tuesday, leaving at least 17 peo…
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T18:56:52Z
• Glacier Law: Protests are being called for outside the Congress building due to the reduction in public hearings.
  The reform of the glacier law will be presented to the Chamber of Deputies tomorrow, amidst controversy. The public hearings, for which over 100,000 people registered, will begin with a limited format…
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T18:55:23Z
• How American Kids Have Been Collateral Damage in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown
  For much of last year, Trump administration officials insisted that no Americans were caught up in the government’s immigration dragnet. ProPublica and many others repeatedly documented that is not …
  ProPublica us 2026-03-24T18:55:00Z
• Amidst the controversy, Adorni will hold a press conference tomorrow, will appear alongside Milei, and will be meeting with various ministers.
  Facing attacks from multiple fronts, Manuel Adorni will hold another press conference tomorrow. It has been nearly two months since his last one, despite being at the center of a media storm since it …
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T18:54:40Z
• The ASF (presumably a government agency or organization) presented a 100-day plan to members of parliament, focusing on reducing operating costs and adjusting salaries.
  This Tuesday afternoon, a private meeting took place between the Transparency and Anti-Corruption Committee of the Chamber of Deputies and the head of the Federal Audit Office (ASF), Aureliano Hernán…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T18:52:30Z
• Judge allows Brazil’s Bolsonaro to serve 27-year sentence at home due to ill health
  Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro received permission on Tuesday from a top Brazilian justice to serve his 27-year sentence for a coup attempt at home instead of in prison because of his fail…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T18:51:01Z
• Tusk on Budapest leaks to Moscow: Lithuania requested Hungary's exclusion from NATO meeting
  Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said that Lithuania requested the exclusion of a Hungarian delegation from a NATO meeting as early as 2019, amid fears that it may have passed classified inform…
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T18:49:49Z
• Wilmington shooting: Multiple victims reported at apartment on North Adams Street; first details
  Shooting at Adams Court Apartments in Wilmington, Delaware prompted emergency response; multiple victims reported in the 800 block of North Adams Street.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T18:48:35Z
• Justices seem inclined to revive Trump policy blocking migrants at border
  The Supreme Court weighed a policy that would allow agents at U. S. borders to block migrants from entering the country to seek asylum.
  WaPo us 2026-03-24T18:48:26Z
• "I wasn't going to stay here": The woman who fled the violence in the Montes de María region and is now thriving with restaurants in Cartagena.
  From a rural area deeply affected by conflict, Jaris Julio transformed her agricultural roots into a culinary model that supports more than 120 families.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T18:45:09Z
• IRGC says it hit Israeli satellite communications stations, US bases in Middle East
  Targets were hit in Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:44:52Z
• Italy’s Meloni Seemed Unbeatable. A Referendum Defeat Has Dented Her Aura.
  Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had led one of Italy’s most stable postwar governments. Now she’s under pressure after failing to convince Italians to back a judicial overhaul.
  NYT us 2026-03-24T18:44:29Z
• Russia’s Energy Ministry expects to keep coal exports, production at 2025 level
  Coal production in Russia in 2025 totaled 440 mln tons
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:43:21Z
• The approval rating of the US leader has fallen to 36%, the lowest since his inauguration, according to a poll.
  According to the provided data, 35% of respondents viewed the US strikes on Iran positively, while 61% viewed them negatively.
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:42:27Z
• Taliban release US academic held in detention for more than a year
  Marco Rubio welcomes release of Dennis Coyle, who was detained in January last year for violating unspecified laws Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities have released the American academic Dennis Coyle …
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T18:42:23Z
• Russia ready to supply all types of energy resources to Vietnam
  According to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko, the Russian side can offer supplies of agricultural products, fertilizers, as well as pharmaceutical and polymer products
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:41:43Z
• Sheinbaum dismissed accusations from the opposition regarding a person sunbathing in the National Palace, responding with criticism of the PRI and the PAN parties.
  After being questioned about a video that allegedly shows a woman sunbathing from a balcony of the National Palace, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo retorted to the opposition, pointing out instances…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T18:40:33Z
• Tourist flow from Russia to Vietnam triples in 2025
  Russia is among the top five foreign countries by the number of tourist trips to Vietnam
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:40:16Z
• The Carabineros (Chilean police force) has announced new job openings for civilians: How to apply?
  The Chilean National Police (Carabineros de Chile) has announced a new round of job openings, which are aimed at civilian applicants. The application process is conducted through a unified online plat…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T18:39:00Z
• El Salvador: Club Deportivo Águila faces an ultimatum from the Salvadoran Football Federation (FESFUT) due to unpaid salaries.
  The Club Deportivo Águila, one of the most iconic institutions in Salvadoran football, is facing an administrative crisis following a formal complaint from its players regarding unpaid salaries. The …
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T18:38:14Z
• Ukraine makes significant efforts to conduct search operations even during war – Alfyorov
  The Ukrainian state, despite being at war, is devoting substantial financial, organizational, and security resources to carry out search and exhumation operations in line with agreements with the Poli…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T18:38:00Z
• Federal tax collection reached a record high in February, totaling R$ 222.1 billion.
  Federal tax collection reached R$ 222.1 billion in February, the highest amount ever recorded for the month since the beginning of the historical series in 1995. This result represents a real growth o…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-03-24T18:38:00Z
• Holy Week 2026: Sheinbaum cancels Thursday and Friday morning briefings; finalizes weekend agenda for the states.
  As part of the 2026 Holy Week celebrations, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that her daily morning press conferences will be canceled on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday at the National Pal…
  El Universal latam 2026-03-24T18:37:13Z
• Judge refuses to drop lawsuit over Musk role as Trump adviser
  A federal judge on Monday determined a lawsuit against Elon Musk for his former advisory role in the Trump administration’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) can move forward.  U…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T18:36:49Z
• The Chamber of Representatives has approved a bill that restricts access to tax benefits for undocumented immigrants.
  This Tuesday, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill that had been presented by the former deputy Juan Fuenzalida, which proposes to prevent undocumented foreign nationals from accessing state-funded…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T18:36:40Z
• Jhan Trujillo, the man who became a national hero for rescuing injured people from the C-130H plane crash: "They were asking for help for their colleagues."
  The residents of the area participated massively in the rescue efforts. Today, they are being applauded by the entire country.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T18:35:57Z
• Maduro is facing a crucial hearing in New York that could determine his legal future.
  NEW YORK – The former Venezuelan leader, Nicolás Maduro, will appear in federal court in Manhattan this Thursday for a hearing that is expected to be crucial for his legal future. Under the supervi…
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T18:35:19Z
• Students protest for better conditions and against tuition fees
  Higher education students across the country mark Student’s Day today with a march through Lisbon, demanding affordable housing, an end to tuition fees and more investment in social support.
  Euronews europe 2026-03-24T18:33:14Z
• A government spokesperson explained the decision to withdraw support for Bachelet's candidacy for a position at the United Nations.
  Amidst the crisis surrounding the adjustments to the Mepco agreement, Mara Sedini, during her official statement at La Moneda, explained why the government will not continue to support the former pres…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T18:32:44Z
• EU oil product prices hit records amid Strait of Hormuz crisis — Platts
  Near-record levels were recorded in the diesel market as well as for several other products
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:30:59Z
• Crans-Montana: Roman officials are expected in Sion to review the documents related to the ongoing investigation.
  The "enhanced cooperation" agreement, decided upon in Bern by prosecutors Lo Voi and Pilloud, is now being implemented.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T18:30:50Z
• The board of directors of MPS (Monte dei Paschi di Siena) has named Fabrizio Palermo as the sole candidate for the position of CEO.
  This can be read in a statement from the bank.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T18:28:20Z
• NASA's lunar base: Key aspects of science, technology, and space cooperation.
  NASA has decided to accelerate its strategy in the international space race and establish a continuous presence of crews on the lunar surface. The plan, presented during the "Ignition" event, is based…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T18:27:47Z
• Qalibaf, the "pragmatic hardliner" who has resurfaced in Iranian internal politics following Khamenei's death, is now negotiating with the United States.
  DUBAI – Amidst the escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran, and following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an airstrike, the name of Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf has on…
  La Nacion latam 2026-03-24T18:26:12Z
• A well-known brand is recalling over 254,000 vehicles due to a defect in the rearview camera that could potentially cause accidents.
  The American automotive company, Ford Motor Company, announced the recall of over 254,000 sport utility vehicles (SUVs) in the United States due to a software defect that can disable the rearview came…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T18:23:20Z
• Iran war puts South Asia's Gulf remittances at risk
  Millions of South Asian workers in the Middle East provide a vital economic boost by sending money home. Economists warn these flows would be at risk if a protracted conflict dents the Gulf region's e…
  DW europe 2026-03-24T18:22:00Z
• US prepares to send another 3,000 troops to Middle East
  The Pentagon is preparing to deploy about 3,000 troops from the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, adding to the thousands of Marines already headed to the region to assist with opera…
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T18:21:37Z
• Lithuanian oak defeats Polish elm in Eurovision of trees
  A Lithuanian oak was named the 2026 European Tree of the Year on Tuesday, putting an end to four years of Polish domination in the Eurovision-like contest. The Oak of Laukai, a 400-year-old specimen s…
  Politico EU europe 2026-03-24T18:21:11Z
• Losses of Russia’s coal industry may reach $7.13 bln in 2026 in stress scenario
  Russian Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov recalled that the ministry had forecast the sector’s loss in 2025 at 360 bln rubles ($4.46 bln)
  TASS russia 2026-03-24T18:20:30Z
• Bolsonaro left the intensive care unit ten days later, but there is no current plan for his discharge from the hospital.
  Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from the intensive care unit and moved to a regular ward ten days after being admitted for bacterial pneumonia, although he is not expecte…
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T18:20:23Z
• California gubernatorial candidate refuses to grade Newsom: "I haven't followed it closely enough."
  California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer (D) on Monday said he could not give Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) a grade for his two terms in office, stating that he has not followed the governor's record "cl…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T18:19:43Z
• Bartolozzi, from the Almasri case to the "execution squad": why did Nordio's deputy resign?
  The parable of the head of the cabinet office on Via Arenula.
  La Repubblica europe 2026-03-24T18:19:33Z
• Iran war: US to deploy thousands more soldiers — reports
  The US combat forces are expected to come from the 82nd Airborne Division, which is capable of deploying anywhere in the world in under 24 hours. Meanwhile, Iran said it will fight "until complete vic…
  DW europe 2026-03-24T18:19:00Z
• Nearly 1,000 drones in one day: Air Forces report one of largest Russian attacks on Ukraine
  On March 24, Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 550 strike drones during the day, and in total over the 24-hour period, the enemy deployed nearly 1,000 strike drones, including Shahed, Gerber, and…
  Ukrinform ukraine 2026-03-24T18:19:00Z
• Trump sends ICE to airports amid TSA travel chaos — what are we doing?
  This isn’t sustainable. At some point, this stops being about leverage in Washington and starts being about real people trying to get from point A to point B safely.
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T18:18:06Z
• The US is moving at "warp speed" to finalize biofuel regulations, according to Rollins.
  The Trump administration is "moving at warp speed" to finalize biofuel blending standards, with an announcement expected "sooner rather than later," according to US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollin…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T18:16:29Z
• Italy listens to the Atlantic: Liliana Borrero explained how artisans in the Caribbean are transforming traditional crafts into economic independence.
  The social development manager of the department presented the "Atlantic" model, which transforms traditional trades into financial independence and female empowerment.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T18:15:23Z
• In Brazil, a transgender woman has been elected to chair the Committee on Women's Affairs.
  Erika Hilton: From activism to Parliament, a symbol of the LGBTQ+ community and the left wing.
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T18:14:48Z
• Minnesota sues DOJ, DHS for evidence in Pretti and Good shootings
  The state of Minnesota again sued the departments of Justice and Homeland Security, demanding access to evidence about the killing of two protestors.  The suit, the second from the state seeking evid…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T18:14:19Z
• Pilots raised safety concerns about LaGuardia Airport months before the fatal Air Canada crash: "Please do something."
  A pilot had warned about safety concerns at LaGuardia several months before a crash that killed two people and injured over 40.
  Hindustan Times asia 2026-03-24T18:14:16Z
• Delmastro and Bartolozzi have resigned. The undersecretary stated: "I have not done anything wrong."
  The decision came after a meeting with Minister Nordio at his offices on Via Arenula. There was a tense atmosphere within the government, and Minister Santanché's position was also reportedly at risk…
  ANSA europe 2026-03-24T18:14:06Z
• Iran names successor to security chief killed in US-Israeli attack
  Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, ex-IRGC commander, to replace late Ali Larijani as chief of Supreme National Security Council.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T18:11:47Z
• Afghanistan frees detained US citizen Dennis Coyle as gesture of ‘goodwill’
  US State Secretary Marco Rubio welcomes Coyle's release as 'positive step' and thanks Qatar and the UAE for their help.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T18:11:34Z
• Alexandre de Moraes orders Bolsonaro to be placed under house arrest.
  Minister Alexandre de Moraes, of the Supreme Federal Court (STF), granted former President Jair Bolsonaro house arrest this Tuesday (24th). Moraes responded to a request made by Bolsonaro's defense t…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-03-24T18:11:00Z
• Ron DeSantis tells Hannity he might run in 2028, wants to abolish TSA!
  Ron DeSantis is full of good ideas. Here’s one I like in particular: Abolish the TSA and replace it with standard security measures that are used by large event venues all over the country.
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T18:10:48Z
• Opposition mayors criticize Kast and propose four measures to address rising fuel prices.
  A number of opposition mayors criticized the increase in fuel prices announced by the government of José Antonio Kast as a response to the fiscal effects of the rising international price of oil. In …
  La Tercera latam 2026-03-24T18:10:35Z
• TSA Lines Anger Flyers in Houston
  George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston warned passengers that wait times could top four hours after officials shut down some TSA checkpoints and halted all PreCheck and CLEAR operations. (Sou…
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T18:09:43Z
• The Chinese tobacco company unexpectedly withdrew from Uruguay, leaving 40 people without jobs and failing to pay severance packages.
  The decision made by Maregroup, a tobacco company with Chinese investors, surprised everyone in Florida, the Uruguayan city located 100 kilometers from Montevideo where the company was based. The comp…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T18:07:34Z
• Human rights defender Javier Tarazona will appeal the denial of amnesty.
  The general coordinator of the NGO FundaRedes, Javier Tarazona, announced this Tuesday, March 24th, that he will formally appeal the court's decision to deny him the benefit of amnesty. The statement …
  Efecto Cocuyo latam 2026-03-24T18:07:19Z
• The FGTS (Guarantee Fund for Time of Service) has raised the income limit for the "My House, My Life" program to R$ 13,000.
  The "My House, My Life" (MCMV) program, the country's main housing program, will reach more beneficiaries this year. The Board of Trustees of the Guarantee Fund for Length of Service (FGTS) approved n…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-03-24T18:07:00Z
• Trump’s approval hits new 36% low as fuel prices surge amid Iran war, poll finds
  US President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell in recent days to its lowest point since he returned to the White House, hit by a surge in fuel prices and widespread disapproval of the war he launc…
  SCMP asia 2026-03-24T18:06:58Z
• Israeli strike lands near Roman ruins in Lebanon
  Smoke was seen rising close to Roman ruins in the Lebanese city of Tyre after an Israeli strike hit a building nearby.
  Al Jazeera mideast 2026-03-24T18:06:04Z
• Lebanon's humanitarian crisis worsens as fighting continues
  The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is continuing and Israel has announced it may occupy Lebanon's south long term. What is at stake for hundreds of thousands displaced Lebanese civilians?
  DW europe 2026-03-24T18:06:00Z
• Initial hypotheses regarding the C-130 Hercules aircraft accident involving the Air Force: The mayor of Puerto Leguízamo provided a preliminary report; "It struck the rear section."
  Luis Emilio Bustos, the mayor of Puerto Leguízamo, provided new details about the plane crash involving a FAC (Colombian Air Force) aircraft that occurred near the municipality.
  El Tiempo latam 2026-03-24T18:04:47Z
• Bolsonaro Granted House Arrest by Brazil Judge, UOL Reports
  A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ruled that Jair Bolsonaro can serve his sentence for plotting a coup under house arrest, allowing the former president to leave prison due to his deteriorating health, …
  Bloomberg us 2026-03-24T18:04:14Z
• Live-action movie version of children’s TV series Mr Benn in the works
  I Swear’s Kirk Jones set to direct film based on the 1970s cult animation about a ‘very ordinary man’ who accessed different worlds via a magical fancy dress shop A live-action film based on the…
  Guardian uk 2026-03-24T18:03:34Z
• Hatshepsut, the Egyptian pharaoh who defied the rules: a story of power, mystery, and recycled statues.
  In the 1920s, while excavating tombs in Deir el-Bahri, in Luxor, archaeologists discovered a perplexing crime scene: thousands of shattered statues and desecrated reliefs of Hatshepsut, one of the few…
  Infobae latam 2026-03-24T18:03:00Z
• TEDxAmazônia 2026 will be held outside of Brazil for the first time.
  The TEDxAmazônia 2026 event will be held outside of Brazil for the first time. The next edition of the event will take place between August 27th and 30th in Ecuador, in the cities of Baños and Puyo.…
  Agencia Brasil latam 2026-03-24T18:03:00Z
• United CEO preparing for $100+ oil into next year
  The CEO of United Airlines said his company is bracing for a long-term hike in fuel prices resulting from continuing military operations in the Middle East.  The price of Brent crude oil has surged t…
  The Hill us 2026-03-24T18:02:49Z