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Wednesday, 24 June 2026
BRAZIL: Rio police launches new phase of anti-gang operation
On 23 June the state police of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state carried out raids in the Santa Marta favela community in the south of the state capital, marking another phase of Operation Contenção, the controversial operation launched in late October last year.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
CUBA: US imposes new sanctions, deals further blow to Cuba’s economy
On 23 June the US government led by President Donald Trump announced new sanctions on five Cuban entities, and Annalie Lilliam Rueda Cardero, the daughter-in-law of former president Raúl Castro (2008-2018).
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
MEXICO: Transport sector blockades averted
On 23 June Mexico’s interior ministry (Segob) announced that following an agreement with the country’s national haulier union, Alianza Mexicana de Organización de Transportistas (Amotac), the organisation had called off plans to blockade highways across Mexico.
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
CHILE: Impeachment motion advances against Boric minister
On 23 June Chile’s lower chamber of congress approved a constitutional impeachment motion against former finance minister Nicolás Grau (2025-2026) over alleged inconsistencies in fiscal calculations.
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