November 4, 2026
5 developments
Chile-Bolivia reset
Kast made the first Chilean presidential visit in 71 years, with ties to be normalised.
Lula wins Brazil
The runoff denied the regional right its biggest prize.
Labour front fragments
The COB refused a general strike while teachers struck alone.
Economy splits from optics
The IMF projects a 3% contraction even as reserves are expected to rise.
El Niño emergency
A nationwide drought emergency stacked onto the political one.