US gov’t is very afraid of BRICS and dedollarization, Trump insiders reveal. That’s why he’s attacking Brazil

Western corporate media coverage of the Global South-led organization BRICS is frequently dismissive and condescending. Bloomberg published an article claiming that BRICS is “little more than a meaningless acronym”. It appears that... Read more »

Alert: Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Santiago, Chile, July 14, 2025

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Milei celebrates as June inflation data hints at stabilistation

Monthly inflation inched slightly higher in June but remained low, a boost to President Javier Milei’s efforts to curb runaway prices. Consumer prices rose 1.6 percent in June, only slightly up on... Read more »

Trump Brazil tariffs ‘illegal,’ says economist Paul Krugman : NPR

Protesters hold up an effigy of U.S. President Donald Trump in response to Trump’s announcement of 50% tariffs on Brazilian goods, in Sao Paulo, Thursday, July 10. Andre Penner/AP hide caption toggle... Read more »

It’s time to stop the great food heist powered by big business. That means taxation, regulation and healthy school meals | Stuart Gillespie

Our food system is killing us. Designed in a different century for a different purpose – to mass produce cheap calories to prevent famine – it is now a source of jeopardy,... Read more »

Patagotitan Mayorum: Replica of largest dinosaur in world at Recoleta park

The Buenos Aires City neighbourhood of Recoleta has been invaded by a huge nine-metre-tall, 40-metre-wide monster with sharp teeth. Take it easy, though – Patagotitan mayorum is a herbivore. During its prime,... Read more »

The deepening water shortage row between the US and Mexico

Will Grant Mexico, Central America and Cuba Correspondent BBC Water levels in Lake Toronto, a reservoir in the north of Mexico, are said to be critically low After the thirtieth consecutive month... Read more »

Brazil tariffs add new dimension to Trump’s global economic war

US President Trump’s threat to impose a 50 percent tariff on Brazil, to come into effect on August 1, was an extraordinary act of imperialist intervention which adds a new dimension to... Read more »

Clausura kick-off: Potential for surprises and upsets sky high

With that sparkly (yet thoroughly entertaining) sideshow in the United States now almost behind us, the main event is ready to roll. The Clausura leg of the Liga Profesional kicks off this... Read more »

Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82 | Obituaries News

Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy. Nigeria’s former President Muhammadu Buhari has died in London at the age of 82 following a long illness.... Read more »