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Tuesday, 21 April 2026
ECUADOR: Curfews announced in nine provinces
On 20 April Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa announced that a night-time curfew will be imposed from 3-18 May in nine of the country’s 24 provinces while security operations are carried out.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
BRAZIL: Tourists stranded amid police operation in Rio
On 20 April a state police operation in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro resulted in significant disruptions, with the closure of roads and tourists who had gone hiking stranded for hours while Rio state police units opened fire on alleged gang members nearby.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
MEXICO: Mass shooting at tourist hotspot
On 20 April authorities in Mexico announced that two people had been killed and 13 injured after a gunman opened fire at the Teotihuacán archaeological site, one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations.
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
CHILE: Pérez Mackenna signs minerals accord with US
On 20 April Chile’s foreign minister, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the US government to promote the development, exploration, exploitation and processing of critical minerals and rare earth elements (REEs).
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