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THEAMERICANCONSERVATIVE (Juan David Rojas) - The Poverty of the Latin American Right

Toadying to Washington is not a durable platform for the region. The post The Poverty of the Latin American Right appeared first on The American Conservative .

Foreign Affairs The Poverty of the Latin American Right Toadying to Washington is not a durable platform for the region. Photo by Luis ACOSTA / AFP via Getty Images On June 21, Colombians narrowly elected the right-wing lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella to the presidency over the leftist candidate Iván Cepeda. Since 2023, right-wingers have won 11 of the past 13 elections in Latin America. De la Espriella’s victory comes as a jewel in the crown for the Trump administration and its so-called “Donroe Doctrine.” Sadly, the track record of recent conservative governments in the Americas—with the exception of El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele—has been disappointing at best and catastrophic at worst.  In its current form, the Latin American…Open

What was the outcome of the Trump administration's decision regarding tariffs on Brazilian goods?
After initially opting to tariff Brazilian goods (which rallied support for Lula), the Trump administration reimposed tariffs on Brazilian imports in July, following an unlikely rapprochement between Lula and Trump.
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What did President José Raúl Mulino of Panama agree to in 2025 regarding U.S. forces?
In 2025, Mulino agreed to allow U.S. forces to deploy troops along the Panama Canal, despite the 1977 Torrijos–Carter treaties which state that no foreign power can maintain military installations within Panama's national territory.
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What has been the trend in homicide rates in Ecuador since the end of Rafael Correa's presidency?
Ecuador has faced a spiraling narcoterror and a collapsing energy grid, with the homicide rate rising from 7 per 100,000 in 2017 to over 50 per 100,000 in 2025.
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How does the debt-to-GDP ratio in Chile compare to Argentina and Colombia?
Chile's total debt is among the lowest in the hemisphere and the world at 40 percent of GDP, whereas Argentina's debt-to-GDP ratio was 150 percent at the time of Milei's inauguration in 2023, and Colombia's ratio is marginally higher than Chile's at 60 percent.
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YOUTUBE (CNN) - How is the Iran war rattling the Gulf region? | Fareed discusses

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A roundup of Fareed Zakaria's interviews with experts on the Iran war. 0:00 Fareed talks with Danny Citrinowicz of the Institute for National Security Studies and Harvard professor Tarek Masoud about how the Iran war has rattled the Gulf region (August 9) 5:04 Fareed continues his conversation with Citrinowicz and Masoud about the new Saudi Arabia defense pact with Turkey & Pakistan and other Iran war repercussions (August 9) 11:45 Fareed talks with Abdi Latif Dahir of the New York Times about Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral (August 2) 18:00 Fareed talks with the New York Times' David Sanger about how Iran is trying to get back at America (August 16) Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #FareedZakaria #IranWar #News

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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Jon Ossoff takes shots at Natalie Harp, E Jean Carroll wins $5M suit, Trump talks NK relationship

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Weekly Recap: President Trump to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea for not supporting the U.S. in the Iran war. During a campaign rally, Jon Ossoff targeted the President over his handling of the economy. Byron Donalds clinches the GOP primary nomination for Florida's new governor. And the Supreme Court denies Trump's appeal of the sexual abuse verdict in the Jean Carroll case. Plus, Lindsay Clancy faces trial for allegedly murdering her three children. 00:00 - Trump blasts South Korea for not supporting Iran war, reduces joint military drills 06:35 - Jon Ossoff attacks Trump's Iran war, Natalie Harp & White House ballroom 14:33 - Supreme Court declines Trump's appeal of $5M E. Jean Carroll case 18:53 - Byron Donalds wins…

What is the current legal situation regarding Lindsay Clancy?
Lindsay Clancy is facing trial for allegedly murdering her three children by strangling them.
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What was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision regarding Donald Trump's appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case?
The Supreme Court declined Trump's appeal of the sexual abuse verdict in the E. Jean Carroll case, which resulted in her winning a $5 million suit.
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What actions did President Trump announce regarding South Korea and joint military exercises?
President Trump announced plans to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea because the country did not support the U.S. in the Iran war.
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YOUTUBE (Fox News) - Trans activists ERUPT in protest outside WNBA game

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Tomi Lahren and 'The Big Weekend Show' panel discuss dueling protests outside a WNBA game in Brooklyn, New York. The protests follow Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham's call for bold leadership and changes in the WNBA. #fox #foxnews #media #breakingnews #us #usa #new #news #breaking #thebigweekendshow #tomilahren #lahren #sophiecunningham #cunningham #wnba #basketball #womenssports #brooklyn #newyorkcity #newyork #nyc #protests #sports #athletes #leagueleadership Don’t just watch Fox News—be part of it. Become a Fox News Patriot today. https://youtube.com/foxnews/join

What event took place in Brooklyn, New York, involving protests and a WNBA game?
Dueling protests occurred outside a WNBA game in Brooklyn, New York, involving trans activists.
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YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - Jake Lang arrest: Minneapolis protest leads to several 'riot' charges

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Minneapolis police arrested far-right activist Jake Lang during a protest this weekend outside of city hall, just days after Lang made headlines for his anti-Islam rally in Dearborn, Michigan. The police department said the “far-right extremist,” who Mayor Jacob Frey called “a known racist” arrived near city hall on saturday with other people in two vehicles. Both vehicles drove onto the sidewalk toward a crowd of people, according to officers. All occupants of the both vehicles were taken into custody, including Lang on “probable cause riot,” police said.

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YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - ‘PICK YOUR COMMIE’: Dagen McDowell blasts socialists pushing Medicare for all

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'The Big Money Show' breaks down the latest CPI data showing a steep decline in prescription drug prices and debate whether Trump or Biden policies drove the drop.

What is the subject of Dagen McDowell's criticism according to the headline?
Dagen McDowell is criticizing socialists who are pushing for Medicare for all.
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JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Freedom 250 Grand Prix brings IndyCar racing to National Mall in Washington, D.C. for first time

Pre-race programming begins at 11:30 a.m., with cars scheduled to reach the starting grid at noon and driver introductions at 12:20 p.m.

What event is bringing IndyCar racing to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the first time?
The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is bringing IndyCar racing to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. for the first time.
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NYTIMES (Emma Bubola, Annie Correal and Ana Ionova) - Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders

With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.

What specific interaction occurred between President Javier Milei of Argentina and Flávio Bolsonaro?
President Javier Milei of Argentina provided strident support for Flávio Bolsonaro’s candidacy for the presidency of Brazil, an action that led to a rift with the current Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
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What trend are new right-wing leaders in Latin America exhibiting according to the report from August 23, 2026?
A new crop of right-wing leaders in Latin America are openly stepping into one another’s elections, using endorsements, cheers, insults for rivals, and critiques of “wokismo.”
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NYTIMES (Shaila Dewan) - A Murder Trial in Massachusetts

How the trial of Lindsay Clancy has become a proxy for how people view society’s ills.

How has the trial of Lindsay Clancy been described in relation to societal issues?
The trial has become a proxy for how people view society's ills.
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What is the subject of the murder trial taking place in Massachusetts?
The trial involves Lindsay Clancy.
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