International Affairs

In a troubling move, Brazil’s lower house fast-tracks legislation that could pardon those who violently attacked democratic institutions, including former President Bolsonaro—posing a serious threat to democracy and regional security.

Argentina’s lower house rejects President Javier Milei’s vetoes on laws critical to funding national universities and pediatric healthcare, challenging his austerity crusade that risks undermining essential public services.

In Buenos Aires, an Argentine federal officer’s claim of innocence clashes with police reconstructions showing protocol breaches that left a photojournalist gravely injured during protests—raising urgent questions about law enforcement’s unchecked use of force.

Israel’s Finance Minister openly discusses dividing Gaza while the U.S. contemplates a decade-long trusteeship—threatening regional stability and American interests.

Twelve former Colombian soldiers face sentencing for orchestrating mass murders disguised as combat fatalities—highlighting the urgent need for transparent justice and respect for human dignity amid armed conflict.

France’s choice of an Iranian director’s banned film for the Oscars underscores ongoing repression abroad while Washington remains silent on protecting American cultural sovereignty.

Nigeria’s six-month emergency rule in oil-rich Rivers State ends, exposing the government’s struggle to maintain order amid deep political factionalism and militant sabotage, raising questions about regional stability that impact global energy markets.

The United Nations praises Colombia’s Special Jurisdiction for Peace (JEP) rulings as historic milestones in the post-conflict era, yet critics like Íngrid Betancourt warn these light sentences risk impunity for FARC leaders, raising questions about accountability and true justice.

A fatal UN armored vehicle crash in the Central African Republic exposes the dangers and inefficiencies of international peacekeeping missions far removed from American interests and priorities.

As the EU moves to impose sanctions on Israel, Jerusalem warns of retaliatory measures, exposing Brussels’ reckless gamble that threatens both stability and bilateral trade worth billions.