EU, Mercosur bloc sign free trade deal after 25 years of negotiations
European and South American leaders say pact sends ‘clear signal’ amid concerns over global tariffs, isolationism.
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Morocco-Spain-Portugal to host 2030 World Cup, Saudi Arabia to bid for 2034
The first three games of the 2030 tournament will be held in South America to mark its 100th anniversary.
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Why is China so angry about Taiwan’s William Lai visiting the US?
China’s angry response to Taiwan official’s stopovers in US show relations are at all-time low, but how did we get here?
Taiwan VP says China military action to US stopover would be interference
Self-ruled island that Beijing claims as its own is due to go to the polls in January with VP Lai the frontrunner.
Santiago Peña takes office as Paraguay’s president with pro-Taiwan message
The conservative politician’s election continued a nearly unbroken streak for the Colorado Party, in power since 1947.
Third-place finisher in Paraguay’s presidential election arrested
Paraguayo Cubas Colomés was broadcasting on Facebook Live when he was detained for allegedly ‘breaching the peace’.
Paraguay president-elect says will strengthen ties with Taiwan
Relations with the island loomed large in the election, after other countries in Latin America moved to cut ties.
Amid protests, authorities uphold legitimacy of Paraguay election
The Organization of American States, as well as Paraguay officials, have affirmed the legitimacy of Sunday’s vote.
Who is Paraguay’s president-elect, Santiago Pena?
Pena, candidate of right-wing Colorado Party and former IMF economist, defeated centre-left challenger Efrain Alegre.
Santiago Pena wins Paraguay election after hard-fought campaign
Pena’s conservative Colorado Party was facing a tough challenge from the left over corruption, and poverty.
Polls open in Paraguay elections, with Taiwan ties in the balance
Ruling Colorado Party’s Santiago Pena takes on political veteran Efrain Alegre in presidential race.
