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Nicaragua unveils new canal route in bid to rival Panama
Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has unveiled plans for a 445-kilometre interoceanic canal that would provide an alternative to the congested Panama Canal, presenting the proposal to Chinese investors at a regional business summit.
What would a Trump win mean for Latin America?
As the US braces for a closely fought presidential election on November 5, Latin America has particular cause for concern over a potential return of Donald Trump to the White House. We rounded up how the region could fare under a second Trump term.
US election outcome may curb vital remittances to Latin America
As the US presidential election draws near, Latin American economies, especially those heavily dependent on remittances, brace for potential impacts.
Russian surveillance network in Nicaragua raises alarm
Recent reports have unveiled Nicaragua as a key hub for Russian espionage operations in Latin America. The nation hosts advanced surveillance systems, including the SORM-3 technology, enabling the interception of various communications.
Brazil may derail Venezuela’s BRICS dream as bloc gears up for expansion
The BRICS group is moving forward with plans for expansion, with an announcement expected at the bloc's annual summit in Kazan this October. But Venezuela's inclusion in the next wave of expansion appears uncertain due to Brazil's resistance.
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Nicaragua lauds RT chief Simonyan after fresh US sanctions over disinformation scheme
Nicaraguan Vice President Rosario Murillo has sent a message of solidarity to RT editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan, following the recent imposition of US sanctions against Russian media operatives accused of running a disinformation scheme.