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Friday, 17 July 2026
VENEZUELA: US endorses dialogue with opposition
On 16 July the US welcomed the announcement of dialogue between Venezuela’s government and a faction of the political opposition led by Dinorah Figuera, who represents former opposition deputies elected in the 2015 elections.
Friday, 17 July 2026
BRAZIL: Government reacts to new US tariffs
On 16 July Brazilian government ministers criticised the day-earlier decision announced by the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) to impose 25% tariffs on many Brazilian products as of 22 July.
Friday, 17 July 2026
NICARAGUA: Diplomatic ties with Italy severed
On 16 July Italy’s foreign ministry confirmed that Nicaragua’s authoritarian government led by co-presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo had broken off diplomatic relations with Italy.
Friday, 17 July 2026
MEXICO: High-profile former governor arrested in fuel contraband probe
On 16 July Mexico’s attorney general’s office (FGR) announced that the former governor of Baja California state, Ernesto Ruffo Appel (1989-1995) had been arrested over his alleged involvement in a suspected fuel contraband ring.
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