https://english.alahedlb.info/nicons/rsslogo.png https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews https://english.alahedlb.info/ Alahednews Lula’s Victory Exposes Limits of US Influence Over Latin America Regional governments recognize Lula’s victory despite US pressure, prioritizing economic ties with Brazil https://english.alahedlb.info/89421/530 Mexico’s Sheinbaum Rebukes France’s Le Pen Over ‘Mexicanization’ Remarks “She is misinformed because the ‘Mexicanization’ that should be brought to the whole world is that of the values of Mexico’s culture…” https://english.alahedlb.info/89364/530 Bolsonaro Declares Himself Leader of Brazil after Fleeing to US He accused President Lula da Silva of election fraud and vowed to lead the opposition from abroad https://english.alahedlb.info/89363/530 Cuba Blasts US ‘Lies’ in Fiery UN Showdown Over Blockade Havana slams US lies as China and others demand an end to the blockade https://english.alahedlb.info/89347/530 US Kills 5 in Pacific as Unproven Drug Smuggling Claims Persist Over 240 killed in 70+ US strikes, with no public proof the targeted vessels carried drugs https://english.alahedlb.info/89340/530 Brazil’s Liberal Party Accepts Election Results as Flavio Bolsonaro Seeks Annulment Lula secured a fourth nonconsecutive presidential term with 51.76% of valid votes, receiving more than 60 million ballots. https://english.alahedlb.info/89308/530 Brazil: Flavio Bolsonaro Ordered to Surrender Passports, Banned From Travel The move comes amid his refusal to accept the election result and vow to challenge Lula’s victory in court https://english.alahedlb.info/89305/530 Venezuela’s Acting President Dismisses Opposition Leader’s Return as a “Show” “Let’s move away from the show and focus on politics being something very serious,” Rodriguez said. https://english.alahedlb.info/89303/530 Trump Questions Fairness of Brazil’s Presidential Election, Claims Vote Looked ‘Rigged’ Trump emphasized that he had not supported either candidate, but maintained that elections should be conducted in a way that leaves no room for doubt. https://english.alahedlb.info/89291/530 Flavio Bolsonaro Challenges Brazil Election Results, Vows Legal Bid to Overturn Lula’s Victory “We are engaging our legal team. We will seek to have this election annulled…” https://english.alahedlb.info/89283/530 Lula Secures Fourth Presidential Term in Brazil After Narrow Runoff Victory Lula received 51.76% of the valid votes, compared with 48.24% for Bolsonaro, giving him a lead of more than four million votes. https://english.alahedlb.info/89258/530 El Salvador Sends Special Forces to Haiti to Rescue Four Kidnapped Military Personnel Approximately 200 Salvadoran soldiers arrived in Port-au-Prince on Thursday and Friday to support the search operation. https://english.alahedlb.info/89243/530 Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro Clash Over Corruption, Security in Final Debate Before Brazil Runoff The debate came as the latest Datafolha poll showed the two candidates tied at 50%, highlighting the intensity of the contest. https://english.alahedlb.info/89242/530 Eight Inmates Killed in Separate Prison Riots Across Ecuador SNAI said that authorities had identified those involved in the riots and planned to transfer them to El Encuentro. https://english.alahedlb.info/89222/530 Venezuela Gov’t, Opposition Reach Major Agreements on Political Bans, Frozen Gold Reserves The latest agreements conclude the third phase of negotiations, which began a week earlier in Caracas. https://english.alahedlb.info/89195/530 Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal Offers US Steep Discounts, with Little for Caracas The 18-page agreement gives Washington the right to buy 20% of [NABEP] at $30 a barrel. https://english.alahedlb.info/89192/530 Lula Challenges Flavio Bolsonaro to Disclose Financial, Telephone Records Lula described the move as an effort to defend his honor and challenged his election rival. https://english.alahedlb.info/89177/530 Colombia Gold Mine Collapse Leaves 14 Dead, Seven Injured The accident occurred at an open-pit gold mine along the Iscuandé River in the municipality of Santa Bárbara de Iscuandé. https://english.alahedlb.info/89137/530 Brazil: Lula Wins Case against Meta’s Pro-Bolsonaro Algorithm Bias The legal filing said that Meta had imposed “unjustified reductions in reach” on Lula’s campaign. https://english.alahedlb.info/89096/530 Report: US-Mexico Trade Deal in Doubt as Commerce Secretary Opposes Major Tariff Cuts Washington and Mexico City had been moving toward an agreement that would reduce US tariffs. https://english.alahedlb.info/89091/530 Thousands Take to the Streets in Argentina to Demand Funding for Public Universities The main demonstration took place outside the Congress building. https://english.alahedlb.info/89077/530 Costa Rica Inaugurates Maximum-Security Prison Inspired by El Salvador’s CECOT El Salvador’s prison system has drawn international criticism over allegations of torture. https://english.alahedlb.info/89059/530 Argentina Asks Int Court to Block UK-“Israeli” Falklands Oil Project The request aims to prevent unilateral British exploitation of offshore resources. https://english.alahedlb.info/89027/530 First Post-First-Round Poll Gives Flavio Bolsonaro 53% Lead Over Lula Ahead of Brazil Runoff The PoderData/Aya poll showed Bolsonaro receiving 53% support, compared with 47% for Lula. https://english.alahedlb.info/88933/530 Cuba’s Dengue Cases Surge to Over Nine Times Expected Average Amid Deepening Crisis The island has recorded a total of 11,235 cases this year. https://english.alahedlb.info/88927/530