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# The Americas
> Week of February 23, 2026
## Regional Summary
**When Allies Hedge**
Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile are racing to build leverage against Washington while still needing its cooperation. Each showed this week that hedging against American power now requires managing security, trade, diplomacy and domestic politics — and that the balancing act is growing harder to sustain.
Mark Carney's Asia tour is the clearest case. Canada's prime minister returned with \$5.5 billion in trade deals, including a uranium contract with Saskatchewan, to cut dependence on American commerce. Yet from Mumbai he endorsed American and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear programme, a reminder that diversifying trade partners cannot diversify security patrons. Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, spotted the contradiction: if China cannot substitute for the American partnership, then the diversification strategy is more aspiration than architecture. Canada's economy, which shrank 0.6% in the fourth quarter, lends weight to his scepticism. Mr Carney's 12-point polling lead buys him time, but the bind — wanting distance from Washington commercially while clinging to it militarily — remains unresolved.
Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president, is managing the same tension with greater finesse and fewer options. She authorised 19 American Navy SEALs to train Mexican marines in Campeche and accepted intelligence sharing that helped kill the Jalisco cartel's leader, but condemned American strikes on Iran and is considering legal action against Elon Musk. The balancing act extends to the economy: Pemex slashed losses by 94% and foreign investment hit a record \$40.9 billion, almost all from American capital. Ms Sheinbaum is cooperating with Washington precisely where she must — security and energy — while preserving rhetorical independence everywhere else. It works as long as American attention stays focused on drugs and trade rather than on Iran or ideology.
Chile enjoys no such luxury. Washington revoked the visas of three Chilean officials over a Chinese submarine cable project — the first such sanction since the return to democracy. Gabriel Boric, Chile's president, called it unacceptable and invoked the Monroe Doctrine, yet the same week his defence ministry accepted a \$99 million American contract to maintain Chile's F-16s. The visa revocations exposed the flaw in Chile's traditional hedging: when Washington forces a binary choice between Chinese infrastructure and American security guarantees, non-alignment ceases to be a strategy and becomes a liability. Mr Boric condemned both sides equally after the Iran strikes, but equal condemnation is a posture, not a policy.
Brazil's predicament is different in degree but not in kind. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil's president, wants a meeting with Mr Trump and "equal treatment" from Washington, yet his government condemned the Iran strikes and his poll numbers are collapsing — tied with Flávio Bolsonaro in a hypothetical 2026 runoff, with a rejection rate above 50%. A corruption probe into his son sharpens the sense of a presidency losing altitude. Lula's room to manoeuvre abroad narrows as his standing at home weakens; a leader who cannot guarantee his own re-election has less to offer Washington and less leverage to resist it.
What connects these four countries is a shared discovery: hedging against American power was easier when Washington was distracted and the alternatives were cheap. Now the costs of diversification — diplomatic confrontation with the United States, dependence on Chinese infrastructure, fractured domestic coalitions — are rising faster than the benefits. Each government is improvising a different formula, but the underlying arithmetic is the same. Autonomy from a dominant neighbour demands not just new trading partners but a domestic political consensus willing to absorb the price, and in every case that consensus is thinner than the rhetoric suggests.
## Country Summaries
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Canada
Mark Carney, the prime minister, returned from Asia with \$5.5 billion in trade deals, including a \$2.6 billion uranium contract with Saskatchewan, as Canada works to cut its economic ties with the United States.
Mr Carney's nine-day mission to India, Australia and Japan delivered concrete commercial results rather than diplomatic theatre. But even as he courted new partners, he reinforced Canada's security ties with old ones, backing American and Israeli strikes against Iran's nuclear programme during a press conference in Mumbai. The New Democratic Party (NDP) criticised the move for not consulting parliament.
Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, used the moment to outline his alternative in a speech to the Economic Club. China cannot substitute for American partnership, he argued, proposing an all-party working group on Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) negotiations and criticising what he called Mr Carney's China pivot. The exchange showed the choice facing voters: accelerate trade diversification or repair the continental relationship.
Mr Carney's political position strengthens at home. Matt Jeneroux, a Conservative member of Parliament, became the third MP to cross the floor in recent months, immediately appointed as special advisor on economic partnerships and included in the India mission. Polls show the Liberals maintaining a 12-point lead, with Mr Carney's personal ratings well ahead of Mr Poilievre's. This sparked speculation about a snap election.
Canada's economy contracted 0.6% in the fourth quarter, worse than the Bank of Canada expected. Inventory drawdowns drove the decline despite growth in exports and household spending. Full-year growth hit just 1.7%, casting doubt on central bank forecasts. Yet the big six banks exceeded expectations with \$19 billion in first-quarter profits, up from \$14 billion the previous year, as wealth management and capital markets performed strongly.
On defence, applications to the Canadian Armed Forces jumped 13% over eight months. Officials attributed this to global uncertainty. The military aims to rebuild to 71,500 regular force members by 2032. Mr Carney also unveiled an industrial defence policy to create 125,000 jobs and build more military equipment domestically.
* **Carney launches major trade mission to India, Australia and Japan seeking to diversify from US** — Prime Minister Mark Carney embarked on a 9-day trade mission (Feb 26-Mar 7) to India, Australia and Japan, meeting with Modi, Albanese and other leaders to secure new trade deals and reduce Canada's dependence on the United States. The trip resulted in \$5.5 billion in commercial agreements including a \$2.6 billion uranium deal with Saskatchewan. *([cbc.ca](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-india-modi-trade-9.7106219))*
* **Poilievre announces first international trip as opposition leader to UK and Germany** — Pierre Poilievre, the Conservative leader, will travel to London and Berlin next week for his first official overseas trip as opposition leader, meeting with parliamentary colleagues and business leaders. The trip comes as Carney is traveling to Asia and represents Mr Poilievre's effort to build international Conservative relationships. *([globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11706633/poilievre-first-international-trip-as-opposition-leader/))*
* **NDP leadership race struggles for attention as party rebuilds after election losses** — The federal New Democratic Party (NDP) leadership contest continues with low energy and minimal media attention as the party tries to rebuild after losing official party status in 2025. Five candidates are vying to replace Jagmeet Singh, with debates focusing on whether to prioritize electoral success or movement building. *([policymagazine.ca](https://policymagazine.ca/a-low-energy-high-stakes-ndp-leadership-race))*
* **Bloc Québécois and Liberals set for rematch in Terrebonne byelection** — The Supreme Court ordered a new election in Terrebonne after the original result was decided by a single vote. Bloc candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné and Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste will face each other again in a race that could determine whether the Carney government can achieve a majority. *([cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/liberals-bloc-byelection-void-9.7107418))*
* [Canada's Carney to visit India, Australia, and Japan — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/canadas-carney-visit-india-australia-japan-2026-02-23/)
* [Carney heading to India, Australia and Japan as Canada seeks to reduce reliance on US — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yjprx2e22o)
* [Carney leaves for overseas trade trips, starting with India — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11707928/carney-trade-trip-india)
* [Carney's India trip is all business: An inside look at what the PM has planned — cbc.ca](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-india-modi-trade-9.7106219)
* [Hailing India as a 'natural partner,' Carney says Canada can secure a free trade deal by year's end — cbc.ca](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/india-natural-partner-carney-free-trade-deal-9.7110248)
* [Poilievre targets Trump, urges Canada to focus on what it can control in major speech — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/pierre-poilievre-speech-trump-trade-9.7107168)
* [Canada should not declare 'permanent rupture' with U.S., Poilievre says — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-us-china-trade-tariffs-poilievre-speech/)
* [Poilievre says China is no substitute for the United States as Canada grapples with Trump — nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/poilievre-says-china-is-no-substitute-for-the-united-states-as-he-lays-out-path-forward-on-canada-u-s-relations)
* [MP Matt Jeneroux joining Canadian PM Carney for trip to India, Australia, Japan after crossing the floor — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/jeneroux-carney-india-trip-9.7103948)
* [New Liberal MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney on India, Australia, Japan trip — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11686665/mark-carney-matt-jeneroux-india-japan-australia-trip/)
* [New Liberal MP Jeneroux defends decision to cross floor, won't speak ill of Conservatives — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/new-liberal-mp-jeneroux-defends-decision-to-cross-floor-wont-speak-ill-of-conservatives/)
* [Mark Carney backs U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, doesn't expect Canada to get involved militarily — thestar.com](https://thestar.com/politics/federal/mark-carney-backs-u-s-and-israeli-strikes-on-iran-doesnt-expect-canada-to-get/article_c0e3d5b5-4b92-4a32-a89f-9e22de06a576.html)
* [Canada supports U.S. actions in destroying Iran's nuclear program, Carney says — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-carney-us-attack-trump-iran-nuclear-weapon-9.7109886)
* [NDP statement on Iran bombings — ndp.ca](https://ndp.ca/news/ndp-statement-iran-bombings)
* [Bank earnings Canada: Big 6 banks exceed expectations — bnnbloomberg.ca](https://bnnbloomberg.ca/markets/currencies/2026/02/27/big-six-banks-exceed-expectations-hit-19-billion-in-q1-profit)
* [RBC reports \$5.79B first-quarter profit, up from \$5.13B a year earlier — ctvnews.ca](https://ctvnews.ca/business/article/royal-bank-of-canadas-profit-rises-on-capital-markets-personal-banking-strength)
* [National Bank reports \$1.25B Q1 profit as it reports strong loan growth — bnnbloomberg.ca](https://bnnbloomberg.ca/business/2026/02/25/national-bank-reports-125b-q1-profit-up-from-997m-a-year-earlier)
* [Federal Tracker: Carney's Liberals Surge to 12-Point Lead Over Conservatives — press.liaisonstrategies.ca](https://press.liaisonstrategies.ca/federal-tracker-carneys-liberals-surge-to-12-point-lead-over-conservatives/)
* [338 Sunday Update: Leader Effect? — 338canada.ca](https://www.338canada.ca/p/338-sunday-update-leader-effect)
* [New Abacus Poll: Liberal Lead Holds After Floor Crossing as Turnout Advantage Widens — abacusdata.ca](https://abacusdata.ca/new-abacus-poll-liberal-lead-holds-after-floor-crossing-as-turnout-advantage-widens/)
* [Canada's economy contracted unexpectedly in fourth quarter of 2025 — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-gdp-dec-2025-9.7108015)
* [Canada's economy contracts in final quarter of 2025 — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-canada-gdp-data-fourth-quarter-2025/)
* [Bank of Canada's first-quarter growth forecast in the crosshairs on weak GDP — financialpost.com](https://financialpost.com/news/bank-of-canada-gdp-forecast-in-crosshairs)
* [Poilievre to fly to UK, Germany on first international trip as Opposition leader — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11706633/poilievre-first-international-trip-as-opposition-leader/)
* [Politics, trade on tap for Poilievre during trip to U.K. and Germany — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-europe-travel-9.7108961)
* [Poilievre to travel to the United Kingdom and Germany next week — nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/poilievre-to-travel-to-london-and-berlin-next-week)
* [A Low-Energy, High-Stakes NDP Leadership Race — policymagazine.ca](https://policymagazine.ca/a-low-energy-high-stakes-ndp-leadership-race)
* [The NDP hopes its revival will come through public grocery stores and zero votes in Quebec — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-ndp-federal-leader-new-democrats/)
* [#1321 NDP: the Quest for Relevance — canadaland.com](https://www.canadaland.com/podcast/1321-ndp-the-quest-for-relevance/)
* [Liberal, Bloc Québécois candidates set for Terrebonne rematch after court ruling — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/liberals-bloc-byelection-void-9.7107418)
* [Bloc Quebecois to run same candidate again in Terrebonne byelection — ctvnews.ca](https://ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/bloc-quebecois-to-run-same-candidate-again-in-terrebonne-byelection)
* [Terrebonne byelection will be rematch between Liberal, Bloc candidates — montrealgazette.com](https://montrealgazette.com/news/canada_news/canadian_politics/terrebonne-byelection-will-see-rematch-between-liberal-and-bloc-candidates)
* [CAF applications are up 13 per cent in the past eight months — nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/applications-to-canadas-armed-forces-surged-12-9-in-the-past-eight-months-says-national-defence-minister)
* [Government of Canada Investing in Historic Military Housing Expansion to Support CAF Members and Families — canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2026/02/government-of-canada-investing-in-historic-military-housing-expansion-to-support-caf-members-and-families.html)
* [U.S. Supreme Court's tariff ruling, Carney's new defence strategy and the top dividend-paying stocks — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-supreme-court-tariff-ruling-carney-defence-strategy-dividend-stocks/)
* [How ACDC Will Drive Defence Procurement Reform in Canada — procurementmag.com](https://procurementmag.com/news/acdc-drive-defence-procurement-reform-canada)
* [Canada's new open banking legislation could help women experiencing economic abuse — theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/canadas-new-open-banking-legislation-could-help-women-experiencing-economic-abuse-273692)
* [Minister says there's 'a lot more work to do' with India after official says it's no longer a threat — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/india-foreign-interference-public-safety-minister-9.7107031)
* [Minister leaves door open to tabling new police search powers bill after 1st attempt faced backlash — ca.news.yahoo.com](https://ca.news.yahoo.com/minister-leaves-door-open-tabling-223140100.html)
* [Canada's Africa Strategy: A Partnership for Shared Prosperity and Security — international.canada.ca](https://international.canada.ca/en/global-affairs/corporate/reports/africa-strategy-2025)
* [CSIS acting to prevent possible Iranian proxy attacks on U.S. targets in Canada — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-csis-acting-to-prevent-possible-iranian-proxy-attacks-on-us-targets-in/)
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Brazil
Brazil's politics has turned vicious as corruption investigators target Lula's son and polls show the president tied with his main rival for the first time.
A congressional committee voted to lift the bank secrecy of Fábio Luís Lula da Silva over suspected links to a social security fraud. The probe centres on questionable payments and ties to a cannabis business, with Federal Police messages referring to 'the guy's son'. For a president who built his comeback on fighting corruption, having his family under investigation undercuts his case.
The corruption probe hits as Lula faces his biggest electoral test. An AtlasIntel poll shows him tied with Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator, in a potential 2026 runoff — 46.3% to 46.2%. Lula's rejection rating hit 51.5%, while Workers' Party leaders admit they struggle to reach voters. The numbers show that Bolsonarismo remains a force even with its founder in prison.
Lula is speeding up his campaign. Fernando Haddad, the finance minister, agreed to run for São Paulo governor after months of resistance, giving in to pressure from Lula during dinner at the presidential palace. Mr Haddad plans to leave government after a trip to the United States, becoming the biggest cabinet departure to run for office. Lula needs a strong candidate to challenge Tarcísio de Freitas, the incumbent, in Brazil's most important state.
Brazil's courts face electoral pressure too. The Economist called the Supreme Court's role in the Banco Master scandal an 'enormous scandal', highlighting ties between justices Dias Toffoli and Alexandre de Moraes and banker Daniel Vorcaro. The foreign attention deepens a crisis over the court's credibility just as it has expanded its political role.
Lula wants better ties with Washington. Trump said he 'gets along very well' with the Brazilian president and would 'love' to meet him, while Lula wants 'equal treatment' from the United States. Brazil is preparing for a meeting expected between March 15-20, though Lula was not invited to Mr Trump's gathering of Latin American allies. Brazil still condemned US-Israeli attacks on Iran, showing it pursues an independent foreign policy even as it seeks closer ties with Washington.
* **Government reverses import tariff increases on electronics and industrial goods after criticism** — Mr Haddad defended then partly rolled back increased import taxes on over 1,200 products including smartphones and industrial equipment. Government initially said the measure protected domestic industry but faced criticism over potential price increases and later exempted about 10% of affected products. *([em.com.br](https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/02/25/haddad-defende-imposto-sobre-importacoes-de-mais-de-mil-produtos-proteger-a-producao-nacional.ghtml))*
* **Lula visits flood-hit areas in Minas Gerais, criticizes Governor Zema, faces hostility in Ubá** — Lula toured flood-damaged areas in the Zona da Mata region of Minas Gerais, pledging government support for reconstruction. He criticised Romeu Zema, the governor, for not using available federal funds and was met with hostile crowds in Ubá shouting 'thief' and 'ex-prisoner.' *([em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/gerais/2026/02/7364971-lula-visita-cidades-atingidas-pelas-chuvas-na-zona-da-mata.html))*
* **Brazil condemns US-Israeli attacks on Iran, calls for diplomatic solution as partner targeted** — The Foreign Ministry condemned coordinated US-Israeli attacks on Iran, stating negotiation is the 'only viable path to peace.' Brazil must balance relations between the US, a trade partner, and Iran, a partner in the BRICS group. The PT issued a statement supporting the government's diplomatic approach to the conflict. *([g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/28/itamaraty-condena-ataques-ao-ira-e-faz-apelo-por-respeito-ao-direito-internacional.ghtml))*
* **Bolsonaro family experiences internal disputes over support for Flávio's presidential campaign** — Public tensions emerged between Eduardo Bolsonaro, Carlos Bolsonaro and other family members over support for Flávio Bolsonaro's presidential bid. Eduardo criticised Michelle Bolsonaro and Nikolas Ferreira for insufficient campaign support, leading Jair Bolsonaro to intervene to preserve family unity. *([em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7361074-flavio-bolsonaro-usa-pronome-neutro-e-pede-apoio-de-todes-para-bater-lula.html))*
* **Carnival controversy over homage to Lula sparks debate about electoral propaganda** — Acadêmicos de Niterói samba school honored Lula during Rio Carnival, triggering debate over whether it constituted early electoral propaganda. Lula attended the parade, leading to criticism and a Supreme Court complaint. Polling showed Brazilians split 47.9% to 45.5% on whether it was appropriate. *([folha.uol.com.br](https://estadao.com.br/politica/lula-na-sapucai-479-dos-brasileiros-consideram-desfile-legal-e-455-veem-propaganda-antecipada-nprp))*
* **Central Bank reports R\$119.97 billion loss in 2025 while Bolivia invalidates damaged banknotes** — Brazil's Central Bank reported a loss of R\$119.97 billion in 2025 due to exchange rate impacts. Separately, Bolivia's Central Bank invalidated certain Series B banknotes after an aerial accident, implementing verification systems to prevent circulation of recovered bills. *([agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-02/banco-central-tem-prejuizo-de-r-11997-bilhoes-em-2025))*
* **PT admits communication difficulties and plans electoral strategy** — Edinho Silva, the PT's national president, admitted the party has difficulties communicating with society and called for political reform to make the PT an 'anti-system party.' The party ordered polls to understand Lula's approval decline and strategised a response to Flávio Bolsonaro's electoral gains. *([oseringal.com.br](https://oseringal.com.br/2026/02/presidente-do-pt-admite-dificuldade-do-partido-em-dialogar-com-sociedade))*
* **Arthur Lira supports PT deputy for audit court position amid congressional negotiations** — Arthur Lira, president of the Chamber of Deputies, expressed support for a PT deputy from Minas Gerais for a position at the Federal Court of Accounts, highlighting the deputy's dialogue skills and balanced approach. The move reflects ongoing political negotiations in Congress. *([partiurolecwb.com.br](https://partiurolecwb.com.br/arthur-lira-apoia-deputado-petista-para-vaga-no-tcu/))*
* **Brazilian Army promotes first female general across all military branches** — The Brazilian Army indicated its first female general, completing the process for all three military branches to have female generals. Like the Navy and Air Force, the Army's first female general is a doctor, marking a milestone for gender equality in the armed forces. *([agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/politica/noticia/2026-02/exercito-indica-primeira-mulher-ao-quadro-de-generais))*
* [Quem é Fabio Luis Lula da Silva, o Lulinha, que teve quebra de sigilo aprovada na CPMI do INSS — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/26/quem-e-fabio-luis-lula-da-silva-o-lulinha-que-teve-quebra-de-sigilo-aprovada-na-cpi-do-inss.ghtml)
* [CPMI do INSS aprova quebra de sigilos de filho de Lula — senado.leg.br](https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/videos/2026/02/cpmi-do-inss-aprova-quebra-de-sigilos-de-filho-de-lula)
* [Dirigentes do INSS delataram Carlos Lupi, ex-ministro da Previdência de Lula — metropoles.com](https://metropoles.com/colunas/andreza-matais/dirigentes-do-inss-delataram-carlos-lupi-ex-ministro-da-previdencia-de-lula)
* [Lulinha: conheça a história do filho de Lula que mora na Espanha e é foco da CPMI do INSS — ndmais.com.br](https://ndmais.com.br/politica/lulinha-conheca-a-historia-do-filho-de-lula-que-mora-na-espanha-e-e-foco-da-cpmi-do-inss)
* [Lulinha ironiza acusações e brinca sobre 'Ferrari de ouro', relatam amigos — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/blogs/clarissa-oliveira/politica/lulinha-ironiza-acusacoes-e-brinca-sobre-ferrari-de-ouro-relatam-amigos)
* [Lulinha sob suspeita: aliados reforçam autonomia da PF no caso — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/28/aliados-de-lulinha-reforcam-defesa-politica-do-governo-em-meio-a-investigacoes-do-inss-lula-deixa-a-pf-investigar.ghtml)
* [Deputado do PT dá tapa em parlamentar do Novo durante confusão na CPI do INSS e depois pede desculpas — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/26/deputado-do-pt-da-tapa-em-parlamentar-do-novo-durante-confusao-na-cpi-do-inss-e-depois-pede-desculpas-veja-o-video.ghtml)
* [CPMI vota quebra de sigilo de filho de Lula e ouve Paulo Camisotti na quinta — senado.leg.br](https://www12.senado.leg.br/noticias/materias/2026/02/25/cpmi-vota-quebra-de-sigilo-de-filho-de-lula-e-ouve-paulo-camisotti-na-quinta)
* [Deputado do PT agride parlamentar do Partido Novo e depois pede desculpas — tribunadonorte.com.br](https://tribunadonorte.com.br/politica/deputado-do-pt-agride-parlamentar-do-partido-novo-e-depois-pede-desculpas)
* [Haddad afirma que Lulinha não participa do governo e que não conhece a vida dele — otempo.com.br](https://otempo.com.br/politica/governo/2026/2/27/haddad-afirma-que-lulinha-nao-participa-do-governo-e-que-nao-conhece-a-vida-dele)
* [Haddad: Não conheço a vida do Lulinha, ele não participa do governo — dgabc.com.br](https://dgabc.com.br/Noticia/4287729/haddad-nao-conheco-a-vida-do-lulinha-ele-nao-participa-do-governo)
* ["O PT não quer prorrogar a CPMI do INSS!" — correiodoestado.com.br](https://correiodoestado.com.br/opiniao/o-pt-nao-quer-prorrogar-a-cpmi-do-inss/462671)
* [Haddad vai a Lula e diz que aceita ser candidato ao governo de SP — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/lauro-jardim/post/2026/02/haddad-vai-a-lula-e-diz-que-aceita-ser-candidato-ao-governo-de-sp.ghtml)
* [Haddad aceita convite de Lula para ser candidato ao governo de SP e Pacheco deve concorrer em Minas — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/politica/haddad-aceita-convite-de-lula-para-ser-candidato-ao-governo-de-sp-e-pacheco-deve-concorrer-em-minas/)
* [Haddad sinaliza que será candidato ao Governo de SP e tem jantar com Lula nesta quinta — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/02/haddad-sinaliza-que-sera-candidato-ao-governo-de-sp-e-tera-jantar-com-lula-nesta-quinta.shtml)
* [Haddad está a um passo de anunciar candidatura em SP, dizem aliados — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/blogs/clarissa-oliveira/eleicoes/haddad-esta-a-um-passo-de-anunciar-candidatura-em-sp-dizem-aliados/)
* [Haddad diz a aliados que disputará governo de SP; Pacheco deve concorrer em Minas — infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/politica/haddad-diz-a-aliados-que-disputara-governo-de-sp-pacheco-deve-concorrer-em-minas)
* [Após novela, Haddad acerta com Lula candidatura ao Palácio dos Bandeirantes — platobr.com.br](https://platobr.com.br/apos-novela-haddad-acerta-com-lula-candidatura-ao-palacio-dos-bandeirantes)
* [Haddad é camarada sério e nome mais forte da esquerda, mas Tarcísio é 'imbatível', diz presidente do PL — valor.globo.com](https://valor.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/27/haddad-e-camarada-serio-e-nome-mais-forte-da-esquerda-mas-tarcisio-e-imbativel-diz-presidente-do-pl.ghtml)
* [Presidente do PL elogia Haddad, mas diz que Tarcísio é 'imbatível' — metropoles.com](https://metropoles.com/sao-paulo/presidente-pl-valdemar-elogia-haddad)
* [Haddad vira arma secreta de Lula para governo de São Paulo — esmaelmorais.com.br](https://esmaelmorais.com.br/lula-jantar-haddad-governo-sp)
* [Saída de Haddad do governo depende de reunião entre Lula e Trump — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-02/saida-de-haddad-depende-de-reuniao-entre-lula-e-trump)
* [Haddad deve integrar delegação de Lula que vai aos EUA e adiar mais uma vez saída do governo — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/02/23/haddad-deve-integrar-delegacao-de-lula-que-vai-aos-eua-e-adiar-mais-uma-vez-saida-do-governo.ghtml)
* [Haddad terá reunião com Lula para discutir se vai aos EUA; saída da Fazenda depende dessa decisão — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/02/25/haddad-tera-reuniao-com-lula-para-discutir-se-vai-aos-eua-saida-da-fazenda-depende-dessa-decisao.ghtml)
* [Após resistência, Haddad sinaliza candidatura ao governo de São Paulo — ndmais.com.br](https://ndmais.com.br/politica/haddad-governo-de-sao-paulo-candidatura)
* [Reunião do PT tem pressão a Haddad, ministros e divergência sobre federação — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/blogs/pedro-venceslau/eleicoes/reuniao-do-pt-tem-pressao-a-haddad-ministros-e-divergencia-sobre-federacao/)
* [Lula e Haddad querem empresário em chapa para a disputa do governo de SP — jota.info](https://jota.info/eleicoes/eleicoes-2026/skaf-surge-como-possivel-vice-de-haddad-para-a-disputa-do-governo-de-sp)
* [The Economist diz que STF vive grande escândalo — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/02/revista-the-economist-diz-que-stf-esta-envolvido-em-enorme-escandalo.shtml)
* [The Economist diz que STF está envolvido em 'enorme escândalo' — estadao.com.br](https://estadao.com.br/politica/the-economist-diz-que-stf-esta-envolvido-em-enorme-escandalo-nprp)
* [STF arquiva pedido de suspeição de Toffoli no caso Master — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2026/02/fachin-confirma-arquivamento-do-pedido-de-suspeicao-de-toffoli-no-caso-master.shtml)
* [Ex-ministro do TSE defende fundo da família Toffoli no STF — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/blogs/caio-junqueira/politica/ex-ministro-do-tse-defende-fundo-da-familia-toffoli-no-stf)
* [Master: Hugo defende atuação de Toffoli e diz que 'STF cumpre seu papel' — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/master-hugo-defende-atuacao-de-toffoli-e-diz-que-stf-cumpre-seu-papel)
* [Análise: Para STF, a blindagem vale mais do que a reputação — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/blogs/caio-junqueira/politica/analise-para-stf-a-blindagem-vale-mais-do-que-a-reputacao)
* [Crise no STF: Entenda as brigas dos ministros no Caso Master — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/por-que-o-caso-banco-master-gerou-uma-crise-de-desconfianca-no-stf)
* [OAB recoloca no centro debate sobre limites do STF. E precisa de apoio — jc.uol.com.br](https://jc.uol.com.br/colunas/cena-politica/2026/02/23/oab-recoloca-no-centro-debate-sobre-limites-do-stf-e-precisa-de-apoio.html)
* [Família de Toffoli usou ação arquivada no STF para barrar quebra de sigilo — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/familia-de-toffoli-usou-acao-arquivada-no-stf-para-barrar-quebra-de-sigilo)
* [STF não se enxerga como isento, mas como time se protegendo, diz Marsiglia — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/stf-nao-se-enxerga-como-isento-mas-como-time-se-protegendo-diz-marsiglia)
* [O único jeito para o STF é o seu fim — causaoperaria.org.br](https://causaoperaria.org.br/2026/o-unico-jeito-para-o-stf-e-o-seu-fim)
* [Entidades divulgam manifesto 'Ninguém acima da Lei' sobre STF — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/blogs/caio-junqueira/politica/entidades-divulgam-manifesto-ninguem-acima-da-lei-sobre-stf-veja-integra)
* [Marielle no STF: por que o julgamento histórico começa sob pressão — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/marielle-no-stf-por-que-o-julgamento-historico-comeca-sob-pressao)
* [135 anos de STF: uma viagem pela história da Justiça constitucional — stf.jus.br](https://noticias.stf.jus.br/postsnoticias/135-anos-de-stf-uma-viagem-pela-historia-da-justica-constitucional)
* [AtlasIntel: Flávio Bolsonaro com 46,3% e Lula com 46,2% no 2º turno — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7362308-atlasintel-flavio-bolsonaro-com-463-e-lula-com-462-no-2-turno.html)
* [Atlas 2º turno: Flávio Bolsonaro sobe e empata com Lula — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/eleicoes/atlas-2o-turno-flavio-bolsonaro-sobe-e-empata-com-lula/)
* [A piora na avaliação de Lula na primeira pesquisa divulgada após o Carnaval — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/brasil/a-piora-na-avaliacao-de-lula-na-primeira-pesquisa-divulgada-apos-o-carnaval/)
* [Em disputa de segundo turno, Flávio Bolsonaro tem 46,3% e Lula 46,2%, mostra pesquisa — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/politica/em-disputa-de-segundo-turno-flavio-bolsonaro-tem-463-e-lula-462-mostra-pesquisa/)
* [Lula e Flávio Bolsonaro empatam no 2º turno em nova pesquisa AtlasIntel/Bloomberg — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/brasil/lula-e-flavio-bolsonaro-empatam-no-2o-turno-em-nova-pesquisa-atlasintel-bloomberg/)
* [Flavio Bolsonaro Closes 12-Point Gap, Now Even With Lula — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-25/flavio-bolsonaro-pulls-even-with-lula-in-brazil-election-poll)
* [Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro tied in Brazil run-off, poll shows — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/americas/lula-flavio-bolsonaro-tied-brazil-run-off-poll-shows-2026-02-25)
* [Como o PT reagiu ao avanço de Flávio Bolsonaro contra Lula em pesquisa — metropoles.com](https://metropoles.com/colunas/milena-teixeira/como-o-pt-reagiu-ao-avanco-de-flavio-bolsonaro-contra-lula-em-pesquisa)
* [Saiba a estratégia do PT para frear subida de Flávio Bolsonaro em pesquisas — bnews.com.br](https://bnews.com.br/noticias/politica/saiba-estrategia-do-pt-para-frear-subida-de-flavio-bolsonaro-em-pesquisas.html)
* [Presidente do PT admite dificuldade e cobra ofensiva contra Flávio — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/presidente-do-pt-admite-dificuldade-em-2026-e-cobra-ofensiva-contra-flavio-bolsonaro)
* [Os índices de aprovação do governo Lula em fevereiro, segundo a Paraná Pesquisas — cartacapital.com.br](https://www.cartacapital.com.br/politica/os-indices-de-aprovacao-do-governo-lula-em-fevereiro-segundo-a-parana-pesquisas/)
* [Governo Lula recua em aumento no imposto de importação após críticas — em.com.br](http://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7364598-governo-lula-recua-em-aumento-no-imposto-de-importacao-apos-criticas.html)
* [Lambança tributária — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/opiniao/lambanca-tributaria/)
* [Haddad defende aumento de imposto sobre importações de mais de mil produtos — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/02/25/haddad-defende-imposto-sobre-importacoes-de-mais-de-mil-produtos-proteger-a-producao-nacional.ghtml)
* [Haddad defende alta do Imposto de Importação e diz que é 'mentira' impacto sobre preços — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2026/02/haddad-defende-alta-do-imposto-de-importacao-e-diz-que-e-mentira-impacto-sobre-precos.shtml)
* [Haddad: aumento de imposto de importação de mais de mil produtos não impactará preços — infomoney.com.br](https://www.infomoney.com.br/economia/haddad-aumento-de-imposto-de-importacao-de-mais-de-mil-produtos-nao-impactara-precos/)
* [Haddad defende aumento do imposto de produtos importados: 'para proteger a produção nacional' — hardware.com.br](https://hardware.com.br/noticias/haddad-defende-imposto-importado)
* [Haddad nega efeitos de aumento de imposto — valor.globo.com](https://valor.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/26/haddad-nega-efeitos-de-aumento-de-imposto.ghtml)
* [Haddad diz que aumento de impostos não vai encarecer produtos — revistaoeste.com](https://revistaoeste.com/politica/haddad-diz-que-aumento-de-impostos-nao-vai-encarecer-produtos)
* [Após recuo, Haddad diz que é possível nova revisão de tarifas de importação — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/economia/macroeconomia/apos-recuo-haddad-diz-que-e-possivel-nova-revisao-de-tarifas-de-importacao)
* [Trump diz que 'se dá muito bem' com Lula e que adoraria se encontrar com presidente do Brasil em Washington — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/mundo/noticia/2026/02/27/trump-diz-que-se-da-muito-bem-com-lula-e-que-adoraria-se-encontrar-com-presidente-do-brasil-em-washington.ghtml)
* [Lula diz que deseja que Brasil receba 'tratamento igualitário' de Trump — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/22/lula-trump-tarifas-encontro.ghtml)
* [Sem Lula na lista, Trump convida líderes aliados da América Latina para encontro na Flórida em março — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mundo/2026/02/sem-lula-na-lista-trump-convida-lideres-aliados-da-america-latina-para-encontro-na-florida-em-marco.shtml)
* [Lula diz que Sul Global pode mudar a lógica econômica do mundo — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/internacional/noticia/2026-02/lula-diz-que-sul-global-pode-mudar-logica-economica-do-mundo)
* [Lula interrompe jornalista em entrevista: 'Você não ouviu isso aqui' — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7360216-lula-interrompe-jornalista-em-entrevista-voce-nao-ouviu-isso-aqui.html)
* [De volta ao Brasil, Lula deve definir futuro de Haddad, ida aos EUA e alinhar articulações no Congresso — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/25/de-volta-ao-brasil-lula-deve-definir-futuro-de-haddad-ida-aos-eua-e-alinhar-articulacoes-no-congresso.ghtml)
* [Haddad justifica alta de imposto sobre importados — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-02/haddad-justifica-alta-de-imposto-sobre-importados)
* [Lula visita cidades atingidas pelas chuvas na Zona da Mata — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/gerais/2026/02/7364971-lula-visita-cidades-atingidas-pelas-chuvas-na-zona-da-mata.html)
* [Lula é hostilizado com gritos de 'ladrão' e 'ex-presidiário' em Ubá — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/gerais/2026/02/7364982-lula-e-hostilizado-com-gritos-de-ladrao-e-ex-presidiario-em-uba.html)
* [Lula critica Zema após caos na Zona da Mata: 'Colocamos R\$ 3,5 bi em Minas' — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7364573-lula-critica-zema-apos-caos-na-zona-da-mata-colocamos-rs-35-bi-em-minas.html)
* [Lula sobrevoa Zona da Mata de MG após tragédia por chuvas — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7364113-lula-sobrevoa-zona-da-mata-de-mg-apos-tragedia-por-chuvas.html)
* [Perdas materiais serão recuperadas, diz Lula em visita a Minas Gerais — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/politica/noticia/2026-02/perdas-materiais-serao-recuperadas-diz-lula-em-visita-minas-gerais)
* [Lula em indireta para Nikolas: 'Pirotecnia no celular não resolve problema' — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7365423-lula-em-indireta-para-nikolas-pirotecnia-no-celular-nao-resolve-problema.html)
* [É verdade que Lula gastou R\$ 1,4 bilhão com cartão corporativo? — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7362447-e-verdade-que-lula-gastou-rs-14-bilhao-com-cartao-corporativo.html)
* [Lula condena ataque dos EUA à Venezuela e fala em violação do direito internacional — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/jornal-nacional/noticia/2026/01/03/lula-condena-ataque-dos-eua-a-venezuela-e-fala-em-violacao-do-direito-internacional.ghtml)
* [Ataque contra Irã acaba com legitimidade de Conselho de Paz de Trump, avalia governo Lula — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/internacional/2026/02/7364838-ataque-contra-ira-acaba-com-legitimidade-de-conselho-de-paz-de-trump-avalia-governo-lula.html)
* [A reação do governo Lula ao ataque dos EUA e de Israel ao Irã — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/mundo/a-reacao-do-governo-lula-ao-ataque-dos-eua-e-de-israel-ao-ira/)
* [PT apela ao multilateralismo e ratifica postura do governo Lula que condena ataques dos EUA e Israel contra o Irã — valor.globo.com](https://valor.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/28/pt-apela-ao-multilateralismo-e-ratifica-postura-do-governo-lula-que-condena-ataques-dos-eua-e-israel-contra-o-ir.ghtml)
* [Após ataques ao Irã, PT defende paz e multilateralismo — poder360.com.br](https://poder360.com.br/poder-partidos-politicos/apos-ataques-ao-ira-pt-defende-paz-e-multilateralismo)
* [Brasil deve adotar cautela entre EUA e Irã, parceiro do Brics — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/internacional/noticia/2026-02/brasil-deve-adotar-cautela-entre-eua-e-ira-parceiro-do-brics)
* [Petrobras se torna empresa com maior valor de mercado da América Latina — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/economia/mercado/petrobras-se-torna-empresa-com-maior-valor-de-mercado-da-america-latina/)
* [Petrobras (PETR4) volta a ser a empresa mais valiosa da América Latina — investidor10.com.br](https://investidor10.com.br/noticias/petrobras-petr4-volta-a-ser-a-empresa-mais-valiosa-da-america-latina-veja-ranking-118790)
* [Petrobras (PETR4) renova máxima e sobe 28% em 2026: até onde pode ir? — infomoney.com.br](https://www.infomoney.com.br/mercados/petrobras-petr4-renova-maxima-e-sobe-28-em-2026-ate-onde-pode-ir/)
* [Petrobras eleva querosene de aviação em 9,4% a partir deste domingo — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/02/27/petrobras-eleva-querosene-de-aviacao-em-94percent-a-partir-deste-domingo.ghtml)
* [ANSA, subsidiária da Petrobras no Paraná, lança concurso com 126 vagas — agencia.petrobras.com.br](https://agencia.petrobras.com.br/w/ansa-subsidi%C3%A1ria-da-petrobras-no-paran%C3%A1-lan%C3%A7a-concurso-com-126-vagas-para-n%C3%ADveis-m%C3%A9dio-e-superior)
* [Concurso Petrobras 2026: Cesgranrio confirma edital! — novaconcursos.com.br](https://novaconcursos.com.br/portal/concursos/concurso-petrobras)
* [Concurso ANSA da Petrobras oferta 126 vagas. Até R\$ 8 mil! — blog.grancursosonline.com.br](https://blog.grancursosonline.com.br/concurso-ansa)
* [Fábrica da Petrobras lança concurso que paga até R\$ 8,2 mil — atarde.com.br](https://atarde.com.br/concursos/fabrica-da-petrobras-lanca-concurso-que-paga-ate-r-82-mil-1381137)
* [Cade arquiva inquérito sobre atuação da Petrobras no mercado de gás — valor.globo.com](https://valor.globo.com/empresas/noticia/2026/02/23/cade-arquiva-inquerito-sobre-atuacao-da-petrobras-no-mercado-de-gas.ghtml)
* [Subsidiária da Petrobras, Ansa publica edital para quase 130 vagas — jcconcursos.com.br](https://jcconcursos.com.br/noticia/concursos/processo-seletivo-ansa-petrobras-edital-140787)
* [Empresa vinculada à Petrobras abre concurso para níveis médio e superior! — direcaoconcursos.com.br](https://direcaoconcursos.com.br/noticias/concurso-ansa-2026-edital-publicado)
* [Simulados Especiais Petrobras 2026 ENGENHARIA (pré-edital) — estrategiaconcursos.com.br](https://estrategiaconcursos.com.br/blog/simulados-especiais-petrobras-2026-engenharia)
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* [Petrobras investe R\$ 11,8 milhões em universidades do Pará e Rio — megawhat.uol.com.br](https://megawhat.uol.com.br/economia-e-politica/empresas/petrobras-investe-r-118-milhoes-em-universidades-do-para-e-rio)
* [Do dólar à Petrobras (PETR4): Como o ataque ao Irã pode mexer com o Brasil? — investidor10.com.br](https://investidor10.com.br/noticias/do-dolar-a-petrobras-petr4-como-o-ataque-ao-ira-pode-mexer-com-o-brasil-118895)
* [Flávio Bolsonaro usa pronome neutro e pede apoio de 'todes' para bater Lula — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7361074-flavio-bolsonaro-usa-pronome-neutro-e-pede-apoio-de-todes-para-bater-lula.html)
* [O real significado da resposta de Flávio Bolsonaro ao 'racha' com Nikolas e Michelle — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/o-real-significado-da-resposta-de-flavio-bolsonaro-ao-racha-com-nikolas-e-michelle/)
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* [Entenda o atrito entre filhos de Bolsonaro, Nikolas e Michelle — correiodopovo.com.br](https://www.correiodopovo.com.br/not%C3%ADcias/pol%C3%ADtica/entenda-o-atrito-entre-filhos-de-bolsonaro-nikolas-e-michelle-1.1692740)
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* [Supporters of Brazil's Bolsonaro rally across Brazil — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/brazil-bolsonaro-protest-6d3e40b6119110653e9ea06120d3fd4f)
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* [Ato de bolsonaristas no Rio tem estimativa de 4,7 mil pessoas, aponta USP/Cebrap — infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/politica/ato-de-bolsonaristas-no-rio-tem-estimativa-de-47-mil-pessoas-aponta-usp-cebrap)
* [Lula e a arte de atravessar a rua para pisar em cascas de banana — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/colunas/wilson-gomes/2026/02/lula-e-a-arte-de-atravessar-a-rua-para-pisar-em-cascas-de-banana.shtml)
* [Preconceito religioso em conserva — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/opiniao/preconceito-religioso-em-conserva/)
* [Fux diz que arquivamento de notícia-crime contra Lula foi 'erro' e cobra explicações de gabinete — diariodocentrodomundo.com.br](https://www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br/fux-diz-que-arquivamento-de-noticia-crime-contra-lula-foi-erro-e-cobra-explicacoes-de-gabinete/)
* [Lula na Sapucaí: 47,9% dos brasileiros consideram desfile legal e 45,5% veem propaganda antecipada — estadao.com.br](https://estadao.com.br/politica/lula-na-sapucai-479-dos-brasileiros-consideram-desfile-legal-e-455-veem-propaganda-antecipada-nprp)
* [A reação do PT para amenizar crise com eleitorado conservador após desfile em homenagem a Lula — bnews.com.br](https://bnews.com.br/noticias/politica/reacao-do-pt-para-amenizar-crise-com-eleitorado-conservador-apos-desfile-em-homenagem-lula.html)
* [Banco Central tem prejuízo de R\$ 119,97 bilhões em 2025 — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/economia/noticia/2026-02/banco-central-tem-prejuizo-de-r-11997-bilhoes-em-2025)
* [BCB anula billetes de la Serie B: Cómo reconocerlos y qué hacer si tiene uno — correodelsur.com](https://correodelsur.com/economia/20260228/bcb-anula-billetes-de-la-serie-b-como-reconocerlos-y-que-hacer-si-tiene-uno.html)
* [BCB activa verificador para billetes de la Serie B — lapatria.bo](https://lapatria.bo/actualidad/bcb-activa-verificador-para-billetes-de-la-serie-b)
* [El BCB publica la numeración de los billetes serie B invalidados — bolivia.com](https://bolivia.com/actualidad/economia/el-bcb-revela-la-numeracion-de-los-billetes-serie-b-invalidados-567773)
* [¿Tu billete tiene valor legal? El BCB activa un verificador de números de serie — eldeber.com.bo](https://eldeber.com.bo/economia/billete-tiene-valor-legal-bcb-activa-verificador-numeros-serie_1772373516)
* [Así puedes conocer si tu billete de serie B tiene valor, haz click aquí — urgente.bo](https://urgente.bo/noticia/as%C3%AD-puedes-conocer-si-tu-billete-de-serie-b-tiene-valor-haz-click-aqu%C3%AD)
* [BCB invalida los billetes de 10, 20 y 50 de la Serie B — erbol.com.bo](https://erbol.com.bo/econom%C3%ADa/bcb-invalida-los-billetes-de-10-20-y-50-de-la-serie-b-quienes-los-consiguieron-legales)
* [BCB publica lista de billetes de la Serie B sin valor legal tras accidente aéreo — reduno.com.bo](https://reduno.com.bo/noticias/bcb-publica-lista-de-billetes-de-la-serie-b-sin-valor-legal-tras-accidente-aereo-2026228184122)
* [Esta es la plataforma habilitada por el BCB para verificar si tu billete de la Serie B tiene valor legal — abi.bo](https://abi.bo/esta-es-la-plataforma-habilitada-por-el-bcb-para-verificar-si-tu-billete-de-la-serie-b-tiene-valor-legal)
* [Banco Central de Bolivia habilita verificador en línea de billetes Serie B — erbol.com.bo](https://erbol.com.bo/econom%C3%ADa/banco-central-de-bolivia-habilita-verificador-en-l%C3%ADnea-de-billetes-serie-b)
* [BCB habilita plataforma para que la ciudadanía verifique si sus billetes de la serie B tienen valor legal — urgente.bo](https://urgente.bo/noticia/bcb-habilita-plataforma-para-que-la-ciudadan%C3%ADa-verifique-si-sus-billetes-de-la-serie-b)
* [Guía rápida para saber qué hacer con los billetes de Bs 10, Bs 20 y Bs 50 de la serie B — urgente.bo](https://urgente.bo/noticia/gu%C3%ADa-r%C3%A1pida-para-saber-qu%C3%A9-hacer-con-los-billetes-de-bs-10-bs-20-y-bs-50-de-la-serie-b)
* [Presidente do PT admite dificuldade do partido em dialogar com sociedade — oseringal.com.br](https://oseringal.com.br/2026/02/presidente-do-pt-admite-dificuldade-do-partido-em-dialogar-com-sociedade)
* [Edinho defende reforma política para PT ser partido antissistema — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/eleicoes/edinho-defende-reforma-politica-para-pt-ser-partido-antissistema/)
* [PT reforça candidatura de Edegar Pretto ao governo — correiodopovo.com.br](https://correiodopovo.com.br/not%C3%ADcias/pol%C3%ADtica/pt-reforca-candidatura-de-edegar-pretto-ao-governo-1.1694008)
* [PT vai encomendar pesquisas para entender motivo do declínio na aprovação de Lula — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/lauro-jardim/post/2026/03/pt-vai-encomendar-pesquisas-para-entender-motivo-do-declinio-na-aprovacao-de-lula.ghtml)
* [Presidente do PT admite dificuldade e cobra ofensiva contra Flávio — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/presidente-do-pt-admite-dificuldade-em-2026-e-cobra-ofensiva-contra-flavio-bolsonaro)
* [PT reafirma candidatura própria ao governo e define nome nos próximos dias — maisgoias.com.br](https://maisgoias.com.br/politica/pt-reafirma-candidatura-propria-ao-governo-e-define-nome-nos-proximos-dias-diz-adriana-accorsi)
* [Pré-candidato do PT defende aliança com PSB no Distrito Federal — folhape.com.br](https://folhape.com.br/politica/pre-candidato-do-pt-defende-alianca-com-psb-no-distrito-federal/469876)
* [PT Tocantins inaugura sede com alojamento para militância do interior — gazetadocerrado.com.br](https://gazetadocerrado.com.br/tocantins/pt-tocantins-inaugura-sede-com-alojamento-para-militancia-do-interior)
* [Arthur Lira Apoia Deputado Petista para Vaga no TCU — partiurolecwb.com.br](https://partiurolecwb.com.br/arthur-lira-apoia-deputado-petista-para-vaga-no-tcu/)
* [Exército indica primeira mulher ao quadro de generais — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/politica/noticia/2026-02/exercito-indica-primeira-mulher-ao-quadro-de-generais)
* [Lula meets with Lucas Pinheiro, Brazil's first Winter Olympics gold medalist — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/02/27/lula-se-encontra-com-lucas-pinheiro-atleta-que-conquistou-a-primeira-medalha-de-ouro-do-brasil-nos-jogos-de-inverno.ghtml)
* [Janja receives gin gift from BTS member Jin during South Korea trip — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/jin-do-bts-presenteia-janja-com-gin-durante-viagem-de-lula-a-coreia-do-sul/)
* [Senate arms commission approves project suspending Lula's firearms decree — senado.leg.br](https://www12.senado.leg.br/tv/programas/noticias-1/2026/02/projeto-aprovado-na-comissao-de-seguranca-publica-susta-decreto-de-lula-sobre-armas-de-fogo)
* [Wanderlei and Eduardo Gomes lead Tocantins Senate race polling — brasilnocentro.com.br](https://brasilnocentro.com.br/wanderlei-eduardo-gomes-lideram-senado-tocantins-2026/)
* [Lula announces 'SUS of Transport' with zero fare in government plan — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/eleicoes/lula-vai-propor-sus-do-transporte-com-tarifa-zero-em-plano-de-governo/)
* [Pacheco tells Lula he will be MDB candidate for Minas governor — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/02/7363636-pacheco-diz-a-lula-que-sera-candidato-pelo-mdb.html)
* [Government Lula authorizes R\$1.6 million via Rouanet Law for Caetano Veloso tribute — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/brasil/governo-lula-libera-captacao-via-lei-rouanet-de-r-16-milhao-para-homenagem-a-caetano-veloso)
* [Janja and difficult relationship with Lula's children analyzed — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/platobr/2026/02/7359931-janja-e-a-dificil-relacao-com-filhos-de-lula.html)
***
### 
Mexico
Mexico's state energy companies posted their best results in years, with Pemex cutting losses by 94% and the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) reporting record profits, while Claudia Sheinbaum, the president, expanded military cooperation with the United States even as she distanced herself from American foreign policy elsewhere.
Pemex reduced losses to 45.2 billion pesos in 2025, down 94% from 2024, while cutting debt to its lowest level in over a decade and raising refinery processing by 44%. CFE made 139 billion pesos in profit, its best performance in years. The turnaround comes as Mexico drew record foreign investment of \$40.9 billion last year, with the United States remaining the top investor. Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso won a contract for the Macavil oil field under new mixed development deals that blend state control with private investment.
The financial recovery coincided with closer security ties with Washington. Congress authorised 19 American Navy SEALs to train Mexican marines in Campeche for two months, focusing on maritime, land and air operations plus counter-terrorism. The training uses Hercules C-130 aircraft for transport and represents formal cooperation beyond the ad hoc intelligence sharing that helped kill the Jalisco cartel's leader last month.
Yet Ms Sheinbaum kept her distance from American foreign policy when it did not serve Mexican interests. After American and Israeli forces struck Iran, her foreign ministry urged diplomacy and activated citizen protection protocols in the Middle East. "We want peace," Ms Sheinbaum said, positioning Mexico as a neutral mediator.
At home, Ms Sheinbaum's coalition cracked over electoral reform. Her Morena party secured 253 deputies' support, but its allies in the Labour Party and Green Party asked for more time to study the proposals. Ricardo Monreal, a Morena leader, said the party would proceed "however it goes" while keeping its allies on side on other issues. Opposition critics warned that Morena would benefit most from the new system for electing proportional representatives.
**Sources:** globalenergy.mx, elfinanciero.com.mx, jornada.com.mx, elimparcial.com, eluniversal.com.mx
**Context:** The 2024 judicial reform framework continues operating as established. The Supreme Court held its first session outside Mexico City, meeting in Tenejapa, Chiapas, but this represents procedural innovation rather than institutional change.
***
**National Defence Secretariat (SEDENA) kills CJNG leader 'El Mencho' in Jalisco operation with US intelligence support** — Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ('El Mencho'), leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a February 22 operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation involved coordination with US intelligence and triggered widespread cartel retaliation across multiple states.
**Central bank raises Mexico's 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% despite inflation delays** — Mexico's central bank improved its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.1% to 1.6%, citing better consumption and investment outlook. However, the bank pushed back its inflation target timeline to Q2 2027. The OECD also lifted its Mexico growth estimate.
**Ms Sheinbaum considers legal action against Elon Musk over cartel accusations** — Claudia Sheinbaum announced she is considering legal action against Elon Musk after he accused her of taking orders from drug cartels on social media. The dispute arose following Musk's reaction to Mexico's security strategy against cartels.
**García Harfuch's 44th birthday celebrated publicly as mother posts emotional message** — Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch turned 44 on February 25, with actress mother María Sorté posting an emotional birthday message that went viral. García Harfuch also made an unusual public appearance walking in downtown Mexico City without heavy security.
**Foreign Minister de la Fuente meets with OECD Secretary-General on economic cooperation** — Juan Ramón de la Fuente, the foreign minister, received OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann at the Foreign Ministry to discuss Mexico's economic progress and the 2026 Economic Study. The meeting highlighted Mexico's poverty reduction achievements and strengthened multilateral cooperation ties.
* **National Defence Secretariat kills CJNG leader 'El Mencho' in Jalisco operation with US intelligence support** — Mexican military forces killed Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes ('El Mencho'), leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, in a February 22 operation in Tapalpa, Jalisco. The operation involved coordination with US intelligence and triggered widespread cartel retaliation across multiple states. *([eluniversal.com.mx](https://eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/sedena-abate-a-el-mencho-duro-una-decada-profugo))*
* **Mexico achieves record foreign direct investment of \$40.871 billion in 2025** — Mexico registered historic foreign direct investment of \$40.871 billion in 2025, representing 10.8% annual growth. The US remained the top investor, followed by Spain and Canada. Claudia Sheinbaum highlighted this achievement as evidence of economic stability. *([elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/02/25/mexico-logra-historica-cifra-de-inversion-extranjera-directa-en-2025))*
* **Pemex reduces losses by 94% and achieves lowest debt level in 11 years** — Pemex reported a significant financial recovery with losses cut to 45.2 billion pesos in 2025, down 94% from 2024. The company achieved its lowest debt level in over a decade and increased refinery processing by 44%. Carlos Slim's Grupo Carso won the valuable Macavil field contract. *([elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/02/27/pemex-adjudica-a-carlos-slim-campo-macavil-cuantas-reservas-tiene))*
* **Central bank raises Mexico's 2026 growth forecast to 1.6% despite inflation delays** — Mexico's central bank improved its GDP growth forecast for 2026 from 1.1% to 1.6%, citing better consumption and investment outlook. However, the bank pushed back its inflation target timeline to Q2 2027. The OECD also lifted its Mexico growth estimate. *([expansion.mx](https://expansion.mx/economia/2026/02/26/banxico-mejora-pronostico-del-pib-para-2026-a-1-6-pero-retrasa-meta-de-inflacion-hasta-2027))*
* **Sheinbaum considers legal action against Elon Musk over cartel accusations** — Claudia Sheinbaum announced she is considering legal action against Elon Musk after he accused her of taking orders from drug cartels on social media. The dispute arose following Musk's reaction to Mexico's security strategy against cartels. *([elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/02/24/claudia-sheinbaum-mananera-temas-hoy-24-de-febrero-de-2026-en-vivo))*
* **García Harfuch's 44th birthday celebrated publicly as mother posts emotional message** — Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch turned 44 on February 25, with actress mother María Sorté posting an emotional birthday message that went viral. García Harfuch also made an unusual public appearance walking in downtown Mexico City without heavy security. *([hola.com](https://hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20260226886416/maria-sorte-celebra-cumpleanios-hijo-omar-garcia-harfuch-emotiva-dedicatoria))*
* **Foreign Minister de la Fuente meets with OECD Secretary-General on economic cooperation** — Juan Ramón de la Fuente, the foreign minister, received OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann at the Foreign Ministry to discuss Mexico's economic progress and the 2026 Economic Study. The meeting highlighted Mexico's poverty reduction achievements and strengthened multilateral cooperation ties. *([elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/02/26/de-la-fuente-recibe-a-secretario-general-de-la-ocde-destacan-avances-economicos-en-mexico))*
* [Sedena abate a "El Mencho"; duró una década prófugo — eluniversal.com.mx](https://eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/sedena-abate-a-el-mencho-duro-una-decada-profugo)
* [¿Cómo llegó el Ejército al 'Mencho'? Sedena detalla que su pareja sentimental fue 'pieza clave' — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/02/24/pareja-sentimental-pista-que-llevo-a-la-defensa-a-el-mencho)
* [Harfuch confirma muerte de 25 elementos de GN en caída de 'El Mencho' — milenio.com](https://milenio.com/politica/harfuch-confirma-muerte-25-elementos-de-gn-tras-caida-de-el-mencho)
* [El Mencho Killing: Mexico's Sheinbaum Breaks From AMLO on Security — foreignpolicy.com](https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/02/27/mencho-killing-mexico-jalisco-cartel-sheinbaum-amlo-security)
* [Sheinbaum Takes Out 'El Mencho' and Crosses Her Rubicon — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-02-23/sheinbaum-takes-out-el-mencho-and-crosses-her-rubicon)
* [Morena cierra filas con reforma electoral; aliados y oposición marcan distancia — jornada.com.mx](https://jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/02/25/politica/morena-cierra-filas-con-reforma-electoral-aliados-y-oposicion-marcan-distancia)
* [Reforma Electoral de Sheinbaum: menos "pluris — ](https://laizquierdadiario.mx/Reforma-Electoral-de-Sheinbaum-menos-pluris-mas-control-y-exclusion-politica)
* [Con reforma electoral, Morena será el más beneficiado, advierten — eluniversal.com.mx](https://eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/con-reforma-electoral-morena-sera-el-mas-beneficiado-advierten)
* [Inversión Extranjera Directa en México logra cifra histórica en 2025 con 40,871 mdd — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/02/25/mexico-logra-historica-cifra-de-inversion-extranjera-directa-en-2025)
* [México abraza la inversión extranjera directa durante 2025 con un récord de 40.871 millones de dólares — elpais.com](https://elpais.com/mexico/economia/2026-02-25/mexico-abraza-la-inversion-extranjera-directa-durante-2025-con-un-record-de-40871-millones-de-dolares.html)
* [Pemex reduce pérdidas en el cuarto trimestre de 2025 — globalenergy.mx](https://globalenergy.mx/noticias/pemex-reduce-perdidas-en-el-cuarto-trimestre-de-2025)
* [Carlos Slim se lleva campo Macavil, la 'joya de la corona' de ronda de contratos mixtos de Pemex — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/02/27/pemex-adjudica-a-carlos-slim-campo-macavil-cuantas-reservas-tiene)
* [Pemex pierde más de 45 mil mdp en el primer año de Sheinbaum y suma dos años en números rojos — proceso.com.mx](https://proceso.com.mx/economia/2026/2/27/pemex-pierde-mas-de-45-mil-mdp-en-el-primer-ano-de-sheinbaum-suma-dos-anos-en-numeros-rojos-369296.html)
* [CFE obtuvo ganancias por 13.9 mil mdp en el cuarto trimestre de 2025 — jornada.com.mx](https://jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/02/26/economia/cfe-obtuvo-ganancias-por-139-mil-mdp-en-el-cuarto-trimestre-de-2025)
* [CFE reporta utilidad neta de 139,033 millones de pesos en 2025 — eleconomista.com.mx](https://eleconomista.com.mx/mercados/cfe-reporta-utilidad-neta-139-033-millones-pesos-20260225-801670.html)
* [CFE logra utilidad histórica y consolida solidez financiera en 2025 — mundoejecutivo.com.mx](https://mundoejecutivo.com.mx/actualidad/cfe-logra-utilidad-historica-y-consolida-solidez-financiera-en-2025)
* [SRE llama a mexicanos en Oriente Medio a extremar precauciones tras ataques de Israel y EU a Irán — jornada.com.mx](https://jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/02/28/politica/sre-llama-a-connacionales-en-oriente-medio-a-extremar-precauciones-tras-ataques-de-israel-y-eu-a-iran)
* ['Queremos paz': Sheinbaum reacciona a ataques de EU e Israel contra Irán; SRE pide frenar escalada — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/02/28/queremos-paz-sheinbaum-reacciona-a-ataques-de-eu-e-israel-contra-iran-sre-pide-frenar-escalada)
* [Banxico mejora pronóstico del PIB para 2026 a 1.6%, pero retrasa meta de inflación hasta 2027 — expansion.mx](https://expansion.mx/economia/2026/02/26/banxico-mejora-pronostico-del-pib-para-2026-a-1-6-pero-retrasa-meta-de-inflacion-hasta-2027)
* [Aumenta Banxico a 1.6% su previsión del PIB para 2026 — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/02/27/aumenta-banxico-a-16-su-prevision-del-pib-para-2026)
* [Sheinbaum analiza demandar a Elon Musk por ataque en X: 'A mí me importa lo que dice el pueblo' — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/02/24/claudia-sheinbaum-mananera-temas-hoy-24-de-febrero-de-2026-en-vivo)
* [Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum considers legal action after Elon Musk criticism — aljazeera.com](https://aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/24/mexicos-claudia-sheinbaum-considers-legal-action-after-elon-musk-criticism)
* [María Sorté celebra el cumpleaños de su hijo, Omar García Harfuch, con una emotiva dedicatoria — hola.com](https://hola.com/us-es/celebrities/20260226886416/maria-sorte-celebra-cumpleanios-hijo-omar-garcia-harfuch-emotiva-dedicatoria)
* [García Harfuch sale de Palacio Nacional y se toma fotos con ciudadanos — eluniversal.com.mx](https://eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/garcia-harfuch-sale-de-palacio-nacional-y-se-toma-fotos-con-ciudadanos-hoy-es-su-cumpleanos)
* [Autorizan llegada de elementos de fuerzas especiales de EEUU para capacitar a personal de la Semar — elimparcial.com](https://elimparcial.com/mexico/2026/02/15/autorizan-llegada-de-elementos-de-fuerzas-especiales-de-eeuu-para-capacitar-a-personal-de-la-semar)
* [De la Fuente recibe a secretario general de la OCDE; destacan avances económicos en México — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/02/26/de-la-fuente-recibe-a-secretario-general-de-la-ocde-destacan-avances-economicos-en-mexico)
* [Juan Ramón de la Fuente se reúne con secretario de la OCDE — imagenradio.com.mx](https://imagenradio.com.mx/juan-ramon-de-la-fuente-se-reune-con-secretario-de-la-ocde)
* [SEMAR launches health personnel recruitment for specialists and nurses — imagenradio.com.mx](https://imagenradio.com.mx/medicos-y-enfermeras-la-semar-ofrecer-estas-oportunidades-laborales)
* [CFE amplifies mixed investment project registration deadline to February 27 — energy21.com.mx](https://energy21.com.mx/cfe-amplia-plazo-para-registrar-proyectos-en-contratos-mixtos)
* [FGR detains Emilio Lozoya's accountant Jorge Yáñez for tax fraud — excelsior.com.mx](https://excelsior.com.mx/nacional/fgr-detiene-contador-emilio-lozoya-exdirector-pemex)
***
### 
Chile
The United States revoked visas for three Chilean officials over a Chinese submarine cable project, marking the first time Washington has sanctioned Chilean government personnel since the country's return to democracy.
Juan Carlos Muñoz, the transport minister, Claudio Araya, the telecommunications undersecretary, and his chief of staff lost their American visas after working on the Hong Kong-Valparaíso cable project. Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, accused the project of threatening regional security. Gabriel Boric, the president, condemned what he called unacceptable pressure and linked it to Monroe Doctrine thinking. The crisis forces Chile into a binary choice between American security demands and Chinese economic ties — exactly the kind of choice Chile's traditional hedging strategy was designed to avoid.
Yet even under American pressure, Mr Boric maintained Chile's non-aligned diplomatic stance. When the US and Israel attacked Iranian targets and Iran retaliated, he condemned both sides equally, calling for an end to the "cycle of barbarities." The Foreign Ministry reaffirmed Chile's commitment to non-proliferation principles. The balanced response shows Chilean diplomacy holding its course despite the submarine cable tensions.
Meanwhile, Chile's institutions kept running normally. The National Copper Corporation of Chile (CODELCO), the state copper company, signed a partnership agreement with Rio Tinto and issued \$1.25 billion in international bonds. The US Defence Department awarded BAE Systems nearly \$99 million to maintain Chile's F-16 fighter fleet through 2037. Mr Boric decorated 49 newly promoted generals and admirals in a ceremony at La Moneda.
The transition to José Antonio Kast brings both preparation and controversy. Mr Kast confirmed he will live in La Moneda starting March 11, becoming the tenth Chilean president to reside in the government palace. He made key military appointments and named Mario Farren, a former Citibank executive, to run BancoEstado. But Mr Kast also sparked legal complaints by releasing an official presidential portrait featuring the national coat of arms before taking office — a protocol violation that shows oversight working, even if noisily.
* **Universidad de Chile defeats Colo Colo 1-0 in Superclásico at Estadio Monumental** — In the 199th edition of Chile's football Superclásico, Universidad de Chile beat Colo Colo 1-0 at the Estadio Monumental in Santiago. The match was broadcast exclusively by TNT Sports and HBO Max, marking the fifth date of the 2026 Liga de Primera championship. *([elcomercio.pe](https://chile.as.com/futbol/colo-colo-u-de-chile-en-vivo-superclasico-de-chile-2026-hoy-partido-en-directo-f202603-d))*
* **Chile confirms international friendlies with Portugal and FIFA Series participation** — Chile's national football team confirmed a friendly match against Portugal on June 6, marking a reunion with Cristiano Ronaldo's team ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Chile will also participate in the FIFA Series tournament in New Zealand, facing various opponents as preparation continues despite missing World Cup qualification. *([24horas.cl](https://24horas.cl/deportes/la-roja/fecha-confirmada-chile-jugara-amistoso-con-portugal-previo-al-mundial-2026-))*
* **Chile Open tennis tournament begins with Chilean players competing** — The Chile Open ATP 250 tennis tournament started in Santiago at San Carlos de Apoquindo, featuring five Chilean players including Alejandro Tabilo, Cristian Garin, and Nicolás Jarry competing for the title. The tournament receives extensive television and streaming coverage. *([encancha.cl](https://encancha.cl/polideportivo/tenis/2026/02/23/comienza-el-chile-open-quien-transmite-el-atp-de-santiago-y-como-verlo-en-vivo))*
* [Chile denies onboard care by Chinese medical ship as US pressure mounts — reuters.com](https://reuters.com/world/china/chile-denies-onboard-care-by-chinese-medical-ship-us-pressure-mounts-2026-02-27)
* [Gobierno considera "inaceptables" dichos del embajador de EEUU sobre medidas para "amenazar" a Chile — biobiochile.cl](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/02/23/gobierno-considera-inaceptables-dichos-del-embajador-de-eeuu-sobre-medidas-para-amenazar.shtml)
* [Chile no cede a EE.UU. y mantiene evaluación del cable Hong Kong–Valparaíso — elciudadano.com](https://elciudadano.com/politica/chile-no-cede-a-ee-uu-y-mantiene-evaluacion-del-cable-hong-kong-valparaiso-rechazamos-cualquier-tipo-de-intervencion-en-decisiones-soberanas/02/24)
* [Estados Unidos acusa a Chile de "socavar la seguridad regional" con el proyecto de cable submarino con China — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/america/america-latina/2026/02/23/estados-unidos-acusa-a-chile-de-socavar-la-seguridad-regional-con-el-proyecto-de-cable-submarino-con-china)
* [EE.UU. impone restricciones a Chile y eleva pulso con China en la región — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/ee-uu-impone-restricciones-a-chile-y-eleva-pulso-con-china-en-la-region)
* [Embajada china acusa a EE.UU. de vulnerar soberanía chilena tras revocar visas por proyecto de cable submarino — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/nacional/noticia/embajada-china-en-chile-acusa-a-eeuu-de-vulnerar-soberania-chilena-tras-revocar-visas-por-proyecto-de-cable-submarino)
* [US ambassador defends travel bans on 3 Chilean officials as a 'sovereign decision' — apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/chile-united-states-china-visa-sanctions-top-officials-c0d6eb2ce06581f478024747bdb30b4c)
* ["So pena de castigos": Boric denuncia presión de Washington y liga sanciones por el cable chino a la doctrina Monroe — elciudadano.com](https://elciudadano.com/politica/so-pena-de-castigos-boric-denuncia-presion-de-washington-y-liga-sanciones-por-el-cable-chino-a-la-doctrina-monroe/02/26)
* [Bloomberg: Trump lleva su cruzada anti-China a Chile antes de la cumbre latinoamericana en Miami — emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Economia/2026/02/25/1192567/chile-estados-unidos-china-trump.html)
* [Conoce el retrato oficial de José Antonio Kast como Presidente de Chile — emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/02/24/1192525/retrato-oficial-presidente-joseantonio-kast.html)
* [Polémica en Chile por foto oficial de Kast: fue denunciado por mal uso de la banda presidencial — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/america/america-latina/2026/02/26/polemica-en-chile-por-foto-oficial-de-kast-fue-denunciado-por-mal-uso-de-la-banda-presidencial)
* [Kast designa a ex general del Ejército como subse de FF.AA. y a un ex vicealmirante de la Armada en la Macrozona Norte — emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/02/23/1192402/kast-ejercito-armada-ffaanorte.html)
* [El lugar que Kast escogió para vivir en La Moneda a partir del 11 de marzo — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/el-lugar-que-kast-escogio-para-vivir-en-la-moneda-a-partir-del-11-de-marzo)
* [Debut en Washington: Kast opta por Andrés Ergas como embajador ante EE.UU. — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/debut-en-washington-kast-designa-a-andres-ergas-como-embajador-ante-eeuu)
* [Boric califica de "inaceptables" ataques de EE.UU. y posteriores represalias de Irán en Medio Oriente — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/presidente-boric-califica-de-inaceptables-ataques-de-eeuu-a-iran-y-las-represalias-de-este-ultimo-en-medio-oriente)
* [Boric condena ataques de EE.UU. e Irán: "No tenemos por qué aceptar elegir entre barbaries" — biobiochile.cl](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/03/01/boric-condena-ataques-de-ee-uu-israel-e-iran-no-tenemos-por-que-aceptar-elegir-entre-barbaries.shtml)
* [Presidente Boric alza la voz por conflicto en Medio Oriente: "No tenemos por qué aceptar elegir entre barbaries" — cnnchile.com](https://cnnchile.com/pais/presidente-boric-alza-la-voz-por-conflicto-en-medio-oriente-no-tenemos-por-que-aceptar-elegir-entre-barbaries_20260301)
* [Chile expresa su preocupación por escalada militar en Medio Oriente — minrel.gob.cl](https://minrel.gob.cl/sala-de-prensa/chile-expresa-su-preocupacion-por-escalada-militar-en-medio-oriente)
* [Codelco y Rio Tinto suscriben MoU para fortalecer el desarrollo y ejecución de grandes proyectos en Chile — codelco.com](https://www.codelco.com/codelco-y-rio-tinto-suscriben-mou-para-fortalecer-el-desarrollo-y)
* [Codelco y Rio Tinto sellan alianza estratégica para desarrollo de proyectos mineros en cobre y litio — df.cl](https://df.cl/empresas/mineria/codelco-y-rio-tinto-sellan-alianza-estrategica-para-desarrollo-de-proyectos)
* [Lithium Output at SQM-Codelco Venture Edges Out Forecasts — bloomberg.com](https://bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-23/lithium-output-at-sqm-codelco-venture-edges-out-forecasts)
* [LexLatin | Codelco emite bonos por USD 1.250 millones en el mercado internacional — lexlatin.com](https://lexlatin.com/noticias/codelco-bonos-millones-mercado-internacional)
* [FACH: Generales del Alto Mando reciben condecoración en La Moneda — fach.mil.cl](https://fach.mil.cl/generales-de-brigada-aerea-de-la-fach-recibieron-condecoracion-presidente)
* [Contraalmirantes reciben condecoración "Presidente de la República" — armada.cl](https://armada.cl/contraalmirantes-reciben-condecoracion-presidente-de-la-republica-0)
* [El acuerdo de BAE Systems con el Departamento de Guerra de Estados Unidos beneficiará el soporte de los F-16 de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile — defensa.com](https://www.defensa.com/chile/acuerdo-bae-systems-departamento-guerra-estados-unidos-soporte-f)
* [BAE Systems brindará soporte y mantenimiento a la flota de cazas F-16 de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile — zona-militar.com](https://zona-militar.com/2026/02/25/bae-systems-brindara-soporte-y-mantenimiento-a-la-flota-de-cazas-f-16-de-la-fuerza-aerea-de-chile)
* [VIDEO: ver resumen y gol del partido Colo Colo vs. U. de Chile (0-1), por la Liga de Primera 2026 — elcomercio.pe](https://elcomercio.pe/deporte-total/futbol-mundial/tnt-sports-en-vivo-gratis-como-ver-colo-colo-vs-u-de-chile-hoy-por-internet-via-hbo-max-por-campeonato-nacional-2026-video-noticia)
* [Colo Colo - U. de Chile (0-1): resultado, goles, crónica y resumen del Superclásico — chile.as.com](https://chile.as.com/futbol/colo-colo-u-de-chile-en-vivo-superclasico-de-chile-2026-hoy-partido-en-directo-f202603-d)
* [Colo Colo 0 – 1 U. de Chile: Crónica, resumen y goles de la fecha 5 de la Liga de Primera — dalealbo.cl](https://dalealbo.cl/colocolo/en-vivo-colo-colo-vs-u-de-chile-sigue-el-minuto-a-minuto-del-superclasico-199)
* [Fecha confirmada: Chile jugará amistoso con Portugal previo al Mundial 2026 — 24horas.cl](https://24horas.cl/deportes/la-roja/fecha-confirmada-chile-jugara-amistoso-con-portugal-previo-al-mundial-2026-)
* [Chile jugará amistoso con Portugal previo al Mundial 2026: ¿Cuándo y dónde será el partido? — cnnchile.com](https://cnnchile.com/deportes/chile-jugara-amistoso-con-portugal-previo-al-mundial-2026-cuando-es-y-donde-sera-el-partido_20260225)
* [Chile en el FIFA Series: Rivales, fechas y horarios de los amistosos de La Roja en Nueva Zelanda — t13.cl](https://t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/chile-fifa-series-rivales-fechas-horarios-amistosos-roja-nueva-zelanda-23-2-2026)
* [Comienza el Chile Open: ¿Quién transmite el ATP de Santiago y cómo verlo en vivo? — encancha.cl](https://encancha.cl/polideportivo/tenis/2026/02/23/comienza-el-chile-open-quien-transmite-el-atp-de-santiago-y-como-verlo-en-vivo)
* [No va por ESPN: Así puedes ver el Chile Open 2026 EN VIVO: TV y plataformas online — redgol.cl](https://redgol.cl/tenis/chile-open-2026-donde-ver-en-vivo-por-tv-y-streaming-el-atp-250-de-santiago)
* [Mario Farren appointed as BancoEstado president — df.cl](https://www.df.cl/senal-df/senales-financieras/mario-farren-exbanquero-de-citibank-asumira-la-presidencia-de-bancoestado)
* [Kast to trust copper revenues for 4% GDP growth target — expansion.com](https://expansion.com/economia/financial-times/2026/03/02/69a4a532e5fdea2f3e8b457b.html)
* [Chilean Ministry of Mining launches PDAC 2026 participation — prochile.gob.cl](https://www.prochile.gob.cl/noticias/detalle-noticia/2026/02/25/ministra-de-miner%C3%ADa-da-el-vamos-oficial-a-participaci%C3%B3n-de-chile-en-pdac-2026)
* [Santiago Declaration launched to advance clean air in Latin America — who.int](https://who.int/news/item/27-02-2026-santiago-de-chile-declaration-launched-to-advance-clean-air-and-environmental-justice-in-latin-america)
* [Central Bank sets investment limits for new pension funds — gbm.com](https://gbm.com/media/noticia/banco-central-de-chile-fija-limite-de-inversion-en-extranjero-e-instrumentos-soberanos-para-nuevos-fondos-previsionales)
* [Carabineros offers civilian job positions with salaries up to \$3 million — 24horas.cl](https://24horas.cl/te-sirve/empleos/carabineros-trabajos-civiles-sueldos)