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Friday, 11 September 2026
BOLIVIA: Irregularities reported at hydrocarbons regulator
On 10 September Bolivia’s productive development minister, Oscar Mario Justiniano, revealed that government audits into the national hydrocarbons agency (ANH) had found millions of litres of fuel had been diverted to the black market.
Friday, 11 September 2026
BRAZIL: Federal police investigates Bolsonaro film project
On 10 September Brazil’s federal police (PF) launched an investigation into alleged misappropriation of public funds, with targets reportedly including federal deputy Mário Frias (Partido Liberal, PL), an ally of presidential hopeful Flávio Bolsonaro (PL).
Friday, 11 September 2026
MEXICO: Sheinbaum hits back at Rubio
On 10 September Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum rejected recent comments made by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about Mexican efforts to combat drug cartels as “part of the US electoral campaign”.
Friday, 11 September 2026
CHILE: Kast foreign policy under scrutiny as big day arrives
On 11 September Chile’s President José Antonio Kast faces the first anniversary of the coup d’état that ushered in the military dictatorship under Augusto Pinochet (1973-1990) since he took office.
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