Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidential election
It is not clear if Asfura's opponents will accept the result after saying the vote count was manipulated.
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Kast and Noboa discuss "humanitarian corridor" for Venezuelan immigrants to return home
Following a high-level summit at the Carondelet Palace in Quito on Tuesday, Chilean President-elect José Antonio Kast and Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa have signaled a unified front on the South American migration crisis. Both leaders discussed Kast's proposal to establish
Canadian carrier's rapid expansion boosts Embraer's performance
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced Tuesday the delivery of the 50th E195-E2 jet to Canadian carrier Porter Airlines, marking one of the most aggressive fleet expansions in the North American aviation sector.
Oil prices surge amid US-Venezuela standoff
International oil benchmarks posted modest gains on Tuesday as the market entered a holiday-shortened week. Investors remained focused on the escalating geopolitical friction between Washington and Caracas, which has introduced a risk premium into an otherwise oversupplied
Brazil: No Xmas pardon for Jan. 8 rioters
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed his traditional Christmas pardon decree, granting clemency to thousands of inmates. However, for the second consecutive year, the president has explicitly excluded those convicted of attempting to overthrow the democratic
Colombia: Petro declares 30-Day "economic emergency"
In a move to bypass Congress on his proposed tax hikes, Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a 30-day "economic emergency" on Tuesday. The measure, enacted via Decree 1390 of 2025, grants the head of State extraordinary powers for 30 days to circumvent Parliament and
Bolsonaro cleared for Xmas Day surgery
Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre De Moraes on Tuesday authorized former President Jair Bolsonaro to be hospitalized on Wednesday to undergo hernia surgery recommended by private doctors and Federal Police experts.
Looking ahead to 2026: a message to our readers
As the year draws to a close, everyone at MercoPress extends its best wishes to readers and subscribers across the region and beyond. The holiday season offers a moment to pause, take stock, and look ahead with perspective.