Milei Wins Election, Vows More Radical Reforms
Libertarian firebrand Javier Milei secures decisive election victory, vowing to intensify his controversial economic reforms and 'chainsaw plan' to reshape Argentina's future.
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Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Bogotá's elderly transform lives through community programme
Discover how Colombia's pioneering community programme is fighting loneliness and empowering senior citizens through intergenerational connections in Bogotá.
Lula makes history with fourth term as Brazil's president
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva achieves historic fourth term victory, defeating far-right rival Jair Bolsonaro in dramatic election that divided the nation.
Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang expands globally
Exclusive investigation reveals how the notorious Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua is transforming into an international criminal empire, with operations spreading across Latin America and raising alarm among global law enforcement agencies.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
Peru deploys military against violent crime wave
Peruvian armed forces join police patrols in Lima and Callao as government declares 60-day state of emergency to combat soaring homicide rates and organised crime.
Australia's $10bn housing crisis fix as ownership plummets
The Australian government announces a landmark $10 billion housing package as new data reveals home ownership is becoming a distant dream for millions. Exclusive analysis shows the true scale of the affordability crisis gripping the nation.
Netflix Faces £170m Tax Battle in Brazil
Streaming giant Netflix confronts a massive £170 million tax dispute with Brazilian authorities over content production deductions, as subscriber growth surges in Latin America.
Colombia's Supreme Court overturns Uribe conviction
In a dramatic legal turnaround, Colombia's Supreme Court has overturned the conviction of former president Álvaro Uribe for witness tampering and fraud, sending shockwaves through the nation's political landscape.
Colombia legalises assisted dying in Supreme Court ruling
In a groundbreaking move, Colombia's Supreme Court has expanded euthanasia rights, making it the first Latin American nation to legalise assisted dying for non-terminally ill patients. Discover the implications of this historic judgement.
Colombia warns Trump return would escalate drug war
In an exclusive interview, Colombia's President Gustavo Petro delivers a chilling prediction about the future of narcotics policy, warning that a Trump victory would plunge the Americas into a renewed and intensified drug conflict.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
Bolivia Elects Right-Wing President in Historic Shift
In a stunning political reversal, free-market economist Rodrigo Paz Pereira has defeated the ruling MAS party, ending nearly two decades of socialist rule and signalling a dramatic shift in Bolivia's direction.
Cancer patient dies after desperate housing search
Tammie, a 49-year-old mother battling terminal cancer, spent her final months fighting eviction and searching for affordable housing in Brisbane's brutal rental market.
Peru Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Protests
Peruvian President José Jerí imposes 30-day state of emergency as violent protests sweep the nation, suspending constitutional rights and deploying military forces to restore order.
Uruguay court rules against Colombia in maritime dispute
In a groundbreaking verdict, Uruguay's Supreme Court has ruled in favour of Ecuador in a complex maritime boundary case against Colombia, reshaping territorial waters in Latin America's Pacific region.
Trump threatens military strikes against Venezuela
Exclusive: Donald Trump threatens potential military strikes in Venezuela, citing CIA intelligence and vowing to target 'bad people' in dramatic foreign policy declaration.
Mexico's President-Elect Confronts Hurricane Crisis
President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum confronts her first major challenge as Hurricane Alberto threatens Mexico's Gulf Coast, testing emergency preparedness ahead of October inauguration.
Trump's Alleged Venezuela Strike Plan Revealed
Ex-President Donald Trump reportedly pressed CIA for boat attack on Venezuela during final year in office, according to former intelligence officer's explosive claims.
Council housing sold to developers in Right to Buy crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how cash-strapped local authorities across England are selling former council homes to private developers instead of replacing social housing, exacerbating the national housing crisis.
Mexico elects first female president Claudia Sheinbaum
In a groundbreaking political shift, Mexico elects Claudia Sheinbaum as its first female president, marking a historic moment for gender equality in Latin American politics.
Latin America's Pandemic Pet Boom Reaches Record Highs
New research reveals how COVID-19 transformed pet ownership across Latin America, with Brazil leading an unprecedented surge in furry companions.
Bolsonaro Convicted: 17 Years for Coup Plot
Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.
Trump's Venezuela Invasion Proposal Revealed
Exclusive details emerge of Donald Trump's controversial plan to deploy US forces against Venezuela during his presidency, as revealed by former Fox News host Pete Hegseth.
Argentina's VP Kirchner guilty in corruption case, avoids jail
Argentina's former president and current vice president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner has been found guilty in corruption case but receives immunity protection, sparking political tensions across Latin America.
Argentina's Economic Crisis Deepens Under Milei
President Javier Milei confronts escalating economic turmoil as inflation soars and social unrest grows, testing his controversial austerity measures in Argentina.
Trump's Latin American Intervention Threat
As Donald Trump eyes a potential return to power, experts warn his administration could unleash aggressive interventions across Latin America, with Venezuela firmly in the crosshairs. This analysis examines the alarming implications for democracy and sove
Housing activist's warning to Labour government
Prominent housing activist Kwajo Tweneboa issues stark warning to Labour government about social housing crisis, demanding immediate action to fix Britain's broken housing system.
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