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How Latin America’s right use humour – and why it has deep historical roots

Humour plays a key role in the political communication of rightwing populist leaders in Latin America. Politicians including Javier Milei in Argentina, Nayib Bukele in El Salvador and Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil have all used humour to engage with and solidify their support base, normalise extreme ideologies and deflect criticism.

The Conversation

It cost £2.1bn to divert a river in Brazil’s outback. So where has all the water gone?

Despite official claims that the São Francisco River project supplies 12m people, many of those who had to make way for its construction in 2007 still have no water at all

The Guardian - UK

Oil prices on the rise again as US-Iran fighting escalates

Benchmark prices for crude oil rose on Thursday as Iran said it targeted a US airbase in response to American air strikes. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which had slightly ticked up in previous days, dwindled down to almost nothing again. Also in this edition: Australia takes legal…

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Compromises, voluntary measures and no mention of fossil fuels: key points from Cop30 deal

A deal is welcome after talks nearly collapsed but the final agreement contains small steps rather than leaps

The Guardian - UK

A fight for survival – the reality of life in the Amazon in the shadow of Cop30

ON THE GROUND: A short boat ride from Cop30 lies the home of Seu Ladi, who tells Nick Ferris how deforestation and climate change has changed life in Belém – while others warn of a potentially devastating risks to future of the forest

The Independent UK

Far beyond the climate crisis: COP30 must seek to build a new model of civilisation

Since 6 November 2025, Belém has become the centre of attention for the entire planet for two weeks. COP 30 is bringing together a record number of delegations, dozens of heads of state and intense public participation. President Lula transferred the government to the capital of Pará, symbolising Brazil’s commitment…

The Conversation

Between ‘breadbasket of the world’ and ‘guardian of the Amazon’, Brazil remains unable to solve its environmental dilemma

On the eve of COP 30, Brazil seeks to assert itself as an environmental and food power, but it carries contradictions that weaken this narrative. In a speech at the opening of the 80th UN General Assembly, President Lula declared that this will be the “COP of truth”, the moment…

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Q&A: what are the main issues at Cop30 and why do they matter?

Cop returns to its Brazilian roots and attempts to map a path to crucial emissions cuts that navigates financial, scientific and ethical aspects of the climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Starmer can help shape the future of the world at Cop30. He can’t let fear of Farage stop him

The battle inside No 10 about whether the PM should attend an absolutely crucial climate summit in Brazil is ludicrous. He must assert himself – and go, says economist Michael Jacobs

The Guardian - UK

‘Every company wants to produce the last barrel sold’: the treaty to stop fossil fuel production

Tzeporah Berman’s campaign group believes Cop30 will help its initiative to phase out oil, coal and gas take shape

The Guardian - UK

‘My life MAY BE IN DANGER’: Woman makes joke to ChatGPT and is confronted by creep the next day who knows what she said

Note to self: don't make any risky jokes with ChatGPT.

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‘We are perilously close to the point of no return’: climate scientist on Amazon rainforest’s future

Carlos Nobre, who has fought for decades to save the rainforest, says up to 70% of it could be lost if a tipping point is reached

The Guardian - UK

Global decline in freedom of expression over last decade, watchdog warns

According to monitoring organisation Article 19, more than two-thirds of the world's population has less freedom of expression than a decade ago. RFI spoke with the NGO's senior director David Diaz-Jogeix about the results of its report.

Radio France Internationale

Brazil’s environmental governance is under threat – and Lula is siding with oil industry

Politicians reviled environmental minister Marina Silva in the senate this week, but new legislation is fuelling the fire

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Nicolas Cage recalls ‘obnoxious’ interview with Terry Wogan

‘It was incredibly absurd and irreverent,’ actor said

The National (Scotland)

Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup attempt

BRAZIL’s prosecutor-general formally charged former president Jair Bolsonaro with attempting a coup, which included a plot to poison his successor…

Latin Times

Colombia President Falling Into Trump's Tariff 'Trap' Should be 'Cautionary Tale' For Other Countries, International Affairs Expert Warns

The Latin Times spoke with Manuel Camilo González Vides, head teacher of foreign affairs at Bogota's Universidad Javeriana, to get his assessment on Sunday's diplomatic standoff

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Brazil's Bolsonaro Denied Passport For Trump Inauguration

Brazil's top court on Thursday refused to return the passport of right-wing former president Jair Bolsonaro so that he could attend the inauguration of US president Donald Trump.

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Where Will Migrants Go If The Trump Administration Shuts Down The Border? Many To Brazil, Expert Says

The founder of the Americas Migration Brief sat down with The Latin Times to discuss who takes the mantle if the upcoming admin deters asylum seekers

The Independent UK

Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter, Tallulah Willis, announces engagement to musician

‘The most beautiful love to witness,’ wrote sister Rumer

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Tallulah Willis engaged

Tallulah WIllis has got engaged to her boyfriend, Justin Acee.

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Navigating Uncertainty: What I'm Watching In The Grain Markets To Wrap Up 2024

From Brazil's economic woes to the future of biofuels, there is something for everyone as we end the year.

Barchart

More Overnight Chaos for Markets to Deal With

More Butterflies (the symbol of Chaos, aka the Butterly Effect) were fluttering in markets overnight though early Tuesday morning, this time coming from Brazil.

Latin Times

Trump's Promised Tariffs on Mexican Imports Could 'Hit the U.S. Harder than Mexico,' Expert Warns

Trump's tariff threats could disrupt U.S. auto and oil supply chains and prompt Mexico to strengthen trade ties with other countries, particularly China.

Latin Times

Cartels as 'Heroes'? Expert Warns U.S. Deployment in Mexico Could Strengthen Drug Cartels

Trump's proposed border policies risk undermining Mexico's sovereignty while potentially empowering cartels and unlikely global competitors.

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