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Montevideo, February 28th 2026 - 21:19 UTC

 

 

US and Israel launch strikes on Iran; Trump calls them a “massive” operation as Tehran vows retaliation
The Pentagon named the campaign “OPERATION EPIC FURY,” and a U.S. official cited by Reuters said the strikes are expected to continue for several days.

The United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran on Saturday, reigniting a regional conflict and further dimming hopes for diplomacy over Tehran’s nuclear program. Explosions were reported in Tehran as Israel moved to emergency measures and shut its airspace to civi...

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Poll shows Flávio Bolsonaro drawing level with Lula in a potential Brazil runoff
The poll places Flávio Bolsonaro on 46.3% versus Lula on 46.2% in a potential runoff, a gap well within the margin of error
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European Commission announces provisional entry into force for the trade pillar of the EU-Mercosur deal
“I said before that when they are ready, we will be ready… On that basis, the Commission will now proceed with provisional application,” von der Leyen said
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Uruguay and Argentina ratify the EU-Mercosur deal, leaving entry into force to Brussels
In Argentina, the Senate ratified the treaty by 69 votes in favour and 3 against, after prior approval in the Chamber of Deputies.
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Latin America’s best- and worst-rated presidents in new poll: Bukele the best, Delcy the worst
CB Consultora said fieldwork ran from February 10 to 15 across 18 countries, surveying 22,487 people in total
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also said there were “growing signs” that Khamenei had died

Israel says Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes

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Kast’s transition team has complained about a lack of information during the handover. Incoming Interior Minister said the episode left Chile “under crossfire” between two key partners

Chile: undersea cable dispute triggers US visa curbs, leaves Kast to decide on China Mobile project

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The clearance comes amid criticism from environmental and coastal groups that have pursued legal challenges and street protests against seismic surveying

Uruguay approves offshore 3D seismic survey for oil exploration, sets marine safeguards

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Witness accounts described the plane hitting numerous vehicles before coming to a stop.

Bolivia military plane carrying central bank cash crashes; crowd tries to grab banknotes

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