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Wednesday, 08 October 2025
ECUADOR: Gov’t alleges assassination attempt against Noboa
On 7 October Ecuador’s government claimed that President Daniel Noboa was the target of an assassination attempt after protesters threw rocks and allegedly shot at the presidential car in Cañar province.
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
BRAZIL: Gov’t floats possible plan for free public transport
On 7 October Brazil’s Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said that the government led by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is considering the economic feasibility of a possible plan to make public transport free nationwide.
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
COSTA RICA: Electoral authority moves against Chaves
On 7 October Costa Rica’s electoral authority (TSE) requested that the 57-member unicameral legislature strip President Rodrigo Chaves of his immunity from prosecution to be investigated for so-called ‘political belligerence’ or unwarranted interference ahead of the February 2026 general elections.
Wednesday, 08 October 2025
MEXICO: Lower chamber passes customs reform amid scandal
On 7 October Mexico’s lower chamber of congress approved government-led reforms to the customs law, tightening controls and sanctions against customs officials amid an ongoing corruption scandal implicating customs officials and the navy.
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