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Tuesday, 27 January 2026
BRAZIL: Lula seeks to shore up ties with Trump
On 26 January Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva had a phone call with US President Donald Trump in which they discussed common interests such as trade, tariffs, and security.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
NICARAGUA: Spat emerges with Spain as ambassadors ejected
On 26 January international media reported that Spain had expelled Nicaragua’s ambassador to Madrid, Maurizio Gelli, and another unnamed Nicaraguan diplomat.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
MEXICO: Speculation rises over US intervention in high-profile arrest
On 26 January Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum reiterated that alleged Canadian drug trafficker Ryan Wedding had handed himself in to the US embassy in Mexico days earlier.
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
ARGENTINA: Decree permits military to serve in government
On 26 January Argentina’s President Javier Milei signed a degree published in the official gazette allowing active members of the military to hold positions in the defence ministry.
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