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Thursday, 15 October 2026
Thursday, 15 October 2026
BRAZIL: Boost for Lula as congress shortens working week
On 14 October Brazil’s senate approved a constitutional amendment proposal (PEC) to reduce the maximum working week from 44 to 40 hours. This could boost the re-election bid of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who had made shortening the working week a key campaign pledge.
Thursday, 15 October 2026
COSTA RICA: Fernández inaugurates new mega jail
On 14 October Costa Rica’s President Laura Fernández inaugurated a new maximum-security prison, Centro de Alta Contención de la Criminalidad Organizada (Cacco).
Thursday, 15 October 2026
MEXICO: Gov’t acts to protect minors from harmful digital content
On 14 October Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a decree requiring digital platforms operating in Mexico to introduce measures protecting minors from harmful online content.
Thursday, 15 October 2026
CHILE: UK ambassador visits amid Argentina Falklands tensions
On 14 October the UK’s ambassador to Chile, David Concar, concluded his visit to the city of Punta Arenas, where a new regular shipping service to the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) is set to be launched next month.
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