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Monday, 12 October 2026
VENEZUELA: Rubio calls for patience on democratisation
On 9 October US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Dinorah Figuera, the chief negotiator of the Venezuelan political opposition, and insisted that the US is committed to establishing democracy in Venezuela.
Monday, 12 October 2026
PANAMA: Gov’t declares state of emergency following earthquake
On 10 October Panama’s government led by President José Raúl Mulino declared a national state of emergency following a massive earthquake which struck the previous day, affecting the provinces of Herrera, Veraguas, Coclé, and Los Santos in particular.
Monday, 12 October 2026
MEXICO: Gov’t to build new prison in Sinaloa amid rising violence
On 10 October authorities in Mexico announced the construction of a new prison in Sinaloa state, following incidents which left at least 12 dead in 24 hours at a prison in the port city of Mazatlán.
Monday, 12 October 2026
PARAGUAY: China flexes its muscles over Taiwan
On 12 October China announced sanctions on Paraguay’s information and communications minister Gustavo Villate for his dealings with Taiwan, as well as Belize’s foreign minister Francis Fonseca.
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