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Friday, 31 July 2026
COLOMBIA: De la Espriella repeats warning to armed groups
On 30 July Colombia’s President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella again warned illegal armed groups to surrender to the authorities before he takes office on 7 August.
Friday, 31 July 2026
CUBA: National assembly approves more economic changes
On 30 July Cuba’s national assembly (ANPP) approved various legislative changes which are in line with an economic reform package announced last month by the Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) government.
Friday, 31 July 2026
MEXICO: Significant arrest over Uruapan mayor murder
On 30 July Mexico’s public security minister, Omar García Harfuch, announced the arrest of the alleged top mastermind in the murder of Carlos Manzo Rodríguez, the mayor of Uruapan municipality in Michoacán state, in November 2025.
Friday, 31 July 2026
ARGENTINA: Milei moves to overhaul BCRA
On 30 July Argentina’s President Javier Milei unveiled an economic reform package which includes plans to reform the central bank (BCRA)’s charter.
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