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Mexico Captures Alleged MS-13 Leader Near the Guatemala Border

Sofia Gabriela Martinez — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:45:04 +0000

Mexican authorities captured an alleged high-ranking MS-13 leader in Tapachula, Chiapas, near the Guatemala border — a Salvadoran wanted by El Salvador, in another high-profile blow against the transnational gang.

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EU Formally Bans Brazilian Meat From September Over Antimicrobial Rules

Rafael Silva Santos — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:38:11 +0000

The EU has formally adopted its ban on Brazilian meat, effective September 3, 2026, over antimicrobial-use rules — barring beef, poultry, fish and honey worth about $1.8bn a year unless Brazil proves compliance.

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Major Fire at Ecuador’s Port of Manta Destroys Dozens of Fishing Boats

Lachlan Williams — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:32:12 +0000

A major fire at Ecuador's port of Manta destroyed dozens of fishing boats and seriously injured two people on June 6, striking the artisanal fleet of the country's main tuna-fishing hub.

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Venezuela Inflation Slows to 6.3% in May, BCV’s Lowest in 19 Months

Richard Mann — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:20:44 +0000

Venezuela's central bank reported May inflation of 6.3%, its lowest monthly figure in 19 months — though annualised inflation still tops 500% and the bolívar has lost 45% against the dollar in 2026.

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Jamaica Hit by Islandwide Blackout, Grid Restored by Morning

Lachlan Williams — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:20:39 +0000

Jamaica suffered an islandwide blackout on June 5 after a cascading grid failure. Power was restored by Saturday morning, but the government called the outage unacceptable and ordered an investigation.

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Noboa Cuts Ecuador’s Cabinet From 14 Ministries to 10

Juan Martinez — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:20:34 +0000

President Daniel Noboa is cutting Ecuador's cabinet from 14 ministries to 10, his second reduction in under a year, an austerity move tied to the country's IMF fiscal targets.

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Scotland Return to the World Cup After 28 Years, Led by McTominay

Oliver Mason — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:03:01 +0000

Scotland have reached their first World Cup since 1998, beating Bolivia 4-0 in their final warm-up. A midfield rebuilt around Napoli's Scott McTominay is the difference — and Brazil await in Group C.

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Endrick or Igor Thiago: Brazil’s Striker Call for the Morocco Opener

Oliver Mason — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 07:02:56 +0000

Carlo Ancelotti must choose Brazil's striker for the June 13 World Cup opener against Morocco: Brentford's Igor Thiago, or teenage finisher Endrick, who came off the bench to beat Egypt.

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India and Venezuela Deepen Oil Ties at the Modi–Rodríguez Summit

Richard Mann — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:54:51 +0000

The Modi–Rodríguez summit pushed India and Venezuela past one-off oil cargoes toward supply contracts, investment and a debt deal, as the Hormuz crisis redraws global crude flows.

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US Terror Designation of Brazil’s Two Biggest Gangs Takes Effect

Iolanda Fonseca — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 06:54:45 +0000

The US terror designation of Brazil's Comando Vermelho and PCC took effect on June 5, 2026, turning Washington's pressure into active law and reviving a sovereignty clash with Brasília.

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