The United States prepares a new tariff offensive affecting 60 trade partners, including Argentina, before the expiration of the temporary 10% surcharge. Canada and Brazil face the most severe measures, with rates of 50% and 25%, as they seek commercial alternatives.
Tensions in the Middle East are expected to escalate further as the United States reportedly launched a new wave of attacks against Iran for the third consecutive night. Reports indicate that Donald Trump has threatened to target power plants and bridges if no diplomatic agreement is reached. Meanwhile, a naval blockade and a 20% toll in the strategic Strait of Hormuz have reportedly pushed oil prices to USD 85.37, though diplomatic efforts offer a glimmer of hope for de-escalation.
Following the NATO summit held in Ankara, European nations have reportedly taken a historic step to assume their own defense. According to Euronews, the continent seeks to reduce its reliance on US military support, charting a new course towards strategic autonomy.
US President Donald Trump has reportedly instructed the Pentagon to launch an unprecedented military offensive against Iran if he is assassinated. The directive responds to an alleged Iranian plot revealed by Israeli intelligence, amidst a complex crisis where diplomatic efforts for a nuclear deal still offer a glimmer of hope.
US President Donald Trump announced on July 10, 2026, that the ceasefire with Iran has ended, though talks will continue. As tension in the Strait of Hormuz persists, the world watches with hope the mediation efforts to prevent an escalation and seek peace.
At the 36th NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Donald Trump marked the agenda with a shift from disappointment to reconciliation. The US president considered lifting sanctions on Turkey and selling F-35 jets, while the alliance seeks a historic 5% of GDP defense spending target by 2035.
Global financial markets reacted with nervousness following new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Donald Trump's declaration ending the ceasefire with Iran. While crude oil accelerates its rise, indices like South Korea's KOSPI are plunging despite strong results from Samsung.
Following a new escalation of bombings in the Strait of Hormuz, US President Donald Trump announced on July 8, 2026, the end of the ceasefire with Iran. Tensions resurged after Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and the subsequent US response, occurring right in the middle of the NATO summit in Ankara.
The US Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending automatic citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants. The ruling upholds the Fourteenth Amendment. Trump now seeks a legislative solution, though the chances of success are considered minimal due to congressional requirements.
La líder opositora y Premio Nobel de la Paz 2025 contactó a funcionarios de la Casa Blanca, el Departamento de Estado y el Congreso para solicitar apoyo que facilitara su retorno al país ante la crisis humanitaria. La administración de Trump habría dado una respuesta negativa.
The Trump administration has launched an unprecedented rescue operation with 250 specialists and US$ 150 million in aid following the devastating earthquakes of June 24, 2026. Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads the humanitarian response to a nation whose president Nicolás Maduro was deposed in January by US special forces, leaving Delcy Rodríguez as the interim leader.
Iran launched missile and drone attacks against Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for US bombings on 10 Iranian military targets in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump warned that Iran 'will cease to exist' if escalation continues. The conflict, which began in March 2026, has already left more than 4,200 dead and one million displaced.
Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles and drones against US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain in retaliation for CENTCOM strikes in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump warned the Islamic Republic would cease to exist if escalation continues. The conflict threatens the fragile ceasefire signed just days ago.
The US President warned that any European country implementing a digital services tax on American companies will face a 100% tariff on all exports to the United States. The threat escalates trade tensions just days before the July 4th deadline for a US-EU agreement.
The Trump administration formally asked Congress for an additional $87.6 billion in emergency funding, with $67.1 billion specifically allocated for the ongoing conflict with Iran that began in February 2026. Congressional Democrats have firmly opposed financing what they call an unauthorized and deeply unpopular war.
The US Vice President has taken the biggest gamble of his career by leading negotiations with Iran to end the conflict that began in February 2026. In a delicate political maneuver, Trump has already signaled that if the deal works he'll take credit, but if it fails the blame will fall on Vance's shoulders.
Former President Donald Trump announced that the United States has achieved total control over the vital Strait of Hormuz following a landmark 14-point memorandum signed with Iran on June 17, 2026. The agreement includes a ceasefire, reopening of the strategic waterway within 30 days, and a massive USD 300 billion reconstruction fund for Iran, with Qatar and Pakistan serving as key mediators.
The victory of Abelardo de la Espriella in Colombia consolidates the rightward shift in the region. Argentina, El Salvador, Ecuador, Paraguay, Chile, Honduras, Costa Rica, Bolivia, and other countries have joined the "Shield of the Americas," a security alliance promoted by the United States that is redefining hemispheric relations.
In a nail-biting finish that kept an entire continent on edge, criminal lawyer Abelardo "El Tigre" De la Espriella has emerged as Colombia's next president. With no prior political experience but powerful international backing, the 47-year-old triple citizen promises radical change through his "Patria Milagro" plan.
Abelardo de la Espriella's victory in Colombia reinforces a transformative regional trend. From Argentina to Honduras, leaders aligned with the Republican agenda are securing electoral wins and sealing security alliances. What does this mean for China relations and the region's future?
La ajustada victoria de Abelardo de la Espriella en Colombia consolida una tendencia regional que incluye a Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Bolivia y Perú. Con Brasil como última gran incógnita electoral de 2026, analistas explican que el fenómeno responde más a factores pragmáticos que a una conversión ideológica masiva de los votantes.
Former President Donald Trump stated that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni "begged" him for a photo at the G7 summit in France. Meloni responded with a powerful video: "Italy and I do not beg." Italy's Foreign Minister canceled his US trip as the entire government defended their leader.
US officials confirmed the existence of confidential working documents to implement the 14-point memorandum, but Iran has not signed them. The lack of transparency has sparked fierce criticism from the Republican Party and comparisons to Obama's 2015 nuclear deal.
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte welcomed Donald Trump for a gala dinner at the Palace of Versailles, marking the conclusion of the G7 summit. The historic meeting also served to advance the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, bringing an end to the Middle East conflict.
This Friday, June 19, the United States and Iran will sign a historic peace agreement at Switzerland's exclusive Bürgenstock resort. While the ceasefire and reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz bring relief to global markets, the lack of transparency around the memorandum and Israel's exclusion have sparked fierce controversy in Washington.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
