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Thursday, 08 October 2026
BRAZIL: Bolsonaro reiterates calls for judicial reform
On 7 October Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro (Partido Liberal, PL) outlined potential reforms he will seek if he wins the presidential run-off on 25 October, including plans to reform the judiciary – a long-term priority of the far-right populist ‘Bolsonarismo’ movement.
Thursday, 08 October 2026
CUBA: Unrelenting US pressure takes toll
On 7 October Cuba’s foreign ministry accused the US of using overt intimidation and threats against states and companies exporting fuel to the island, following an announcement by US authorities confirming the confiscation of 600,000 gallons (2.3m litres) of biodiesel shipments heading there.
Thursday, 08 October 2026
MEXICO: Sheinbaum signs into law dual nationality ban for top posts
On 7 October Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum promulgated a constitutional reform barring those with dual nationality from running for Mexico’s highest official positions, including president, state governor, and mayor of Mexico City (CDMX).
Thursday, 08 October 2026
ARGENTINA: Pressure rises on Milei over university financing law
On 7 October university students stormed the secretariat of education building in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires, demanding the enforcement of the university financing law, the implementation of which President Javier Milei’s government has blocked since October 2025.
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