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Wednesday, 04 March 2026
ECUADOR: US launches military operation against criminal groups
On 3 March the US and Ecuador launched joint military operations against Ecuadorean criminal groups.
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
BRAZIL: Economy slows in setback for Lula
On 3 March Brazil’s national statistics institute (Ibge) reported that Brazil's economy grew 2.3% in 2025.
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
MEXICO: Green light for 40-hour work week
On 3 March Mexico’s government led by President Claudia Sheinbaum published a decree in the official gazette (DOF) bringing into law a gradual reduction in the working week from 48 to 40 hours.
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
CHILE: Gov’t transition suspended over Chinese cable spat
On 3 March Chile’s President-elect José Antonio Kast called off the formal transition process with the outgoing administration of President Gabriel Boric after the two leaders clashed over their respective roles in contentious plans for a Chinese undersea fibre optic cable.
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