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Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
BRAZIL: Attorney general calls for house arrest for Bolsonaro
On 23 March the office of Brazil’s attorney general (PGR) sent a document to the supreme court (STF) expressing support for a transfer to house arrest for former president Jair Bolsonaro (2019-2023), who is serving a 27-year prison sentence for plotting a coup after losing the 2022 election.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
HONDURAS: AG suspended as impeachment proceedings launched
On 23 March Honduras’ 128-member unicameral legislature suspended the country’s attorney general, Johel Zelaya, and launched impeachment proceedings against him, for acting against the constitution, negligence, and incompetence, among other accusations.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
MEXICO: Sheinbaum calls for criminal investigation into oil spill
On 23 March Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that she had requested a criminal investigation into an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that has affected the coastlines of Tabasco and Veracruz states.
Tuesday, 24 March 2026
ARGENTINA: Thousands gather to mark key anniversary of military coup
On 23 March the far-right government led by President Javier Milei released a video calling for “complete memory” as Argentina prepares to mark the 50th anniversary since the military coup d’état and installation of a military dictatorship (1976-1983).
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