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# The Americas

> Week of March 23, 2026

## Regional Summary

**The Subsidy Hangover**

Across the Americas this week, governments discovered that spending promises made to stay in power are easier to announce than to sustain — and that the bills, whether fiscal, diplomatic, or coalition, arrive faster than the benefits.

Canada's leap to NATO's 2% defence-spending target, announced by Mark Carney, the prime minister, from the deck of a warship in Halifax, looks less like conviction than like a political debt paid under duress. For thirty years, Canada spent little on defence while others carried the burden; now it pledges 5% of GDP by 2035, a figure so ambitious it strains belief. The promise buys credibility with Washington at a moment when Donald Trump's tariff threats have made alliance membership feel essential. Yet the Bank of Canada held rates at 2.25% the same week, warning that oil prices could force tightening — a reminder that the money Mr Carney is pledging away may not exist when the bills come due. Defence surges funded during good times rarely survive the next downturn.

In Chile, José Antonio Kast, the president, is learning the arithmetic of austerity. His approval rating fell 13 points in a single month after he scrapped fuel subsidies, sending petrol prices up by as much as 54%. Students filled Santiago's streets; police answered with water cannon and arrested a 13-year-old. The president, elected on a law-and-order platform, also cut 72 billion pesos from the security ministry, including 51 billion from the Carabineros who were dispersing his opponents. Mr Kast inherited record copper and lithium revenues from Codelco, the state copper company — 84% of its \$2.4 billion profit came from a state lithium joint venture his predecessors arranged — yet he chose to hurt consumers rather than spend the windfall. Ideology, not insolvency, is driving the backlash.

Mexico's central bank made the opposite bet, cutting its benchmark rate to 6.75% even as inflation touched 4.63%, its highest since 2024. Two of five board members disagreed. The cut looks like a quiet subsidy to a slowing economy at the cost of price discipline — echoing the spending Claudia Sheinbaum, the president, is dispensing through a new pension reaching 3.5 million women. Ms Sheinbaum's political instincts are sharp: she abolished bloated pensions for former officials of the state electricity company and Pemex, the state oil company, presenting redistribution as populism. But loose policy from the central bank, combined with peso weakness, risks making the transfers self-defeating if inflation eats them away.

Brazil shows where this leads. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president, enjoys 61% approval, yet nearly three-quarters of voters aged 16 to 24 disapprove of him, and polls show Flávio Bolsonaro — son of a man serving 27 years in prison — running level for 2026. Mr Lula's coalition partners, the Brazilian Democratic Movement and the Social Democratic Party, have already signalled they will not join his re-election alliance, forcing the Workers' Party back onto a narrow left-wing base. The spending that bought broad popularity has not purchased loyalty, least of all among the young, who entered the workforce amid inflation and fiscal strain they associate with incumbency rather than opposition.

Governments are mortgaging future fiscal and political capital to meet today's crises, and the repayment schedule is accelerating. Canada binds itself to defence outlays it may not afford; Chile discovers that cutting subsidies without a growth story produces revolt; Mexico eases monetary policy into rising prices; Brazil's governing coalition frays even as headline approval holds. In each case, leaders treated public money or institutional credibility as a resource to be spent now and replenished later. The week's evidence suggests that "later" keeps arriving sooner than expected.

## Country Summaries

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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/ca.svg" alt="Canada flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Canada

Canada reached NATO's 2% defence spending target for the first time since 1990, with Mark Carney, the prime minister, announcing over \$3 billion in new military infrastructure for the Maritime provinces from the deck of a warship in Halifax.

The milestone caps a defence surge that has transformed Canada from a laggard into a model alliance member. Mr Carney pledged to raise spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, far above NATO's target. The money will modernise CFB Halifax and build facilities for new warships and aircraft — the biggest defence investment in a generation.

Canada's opposition parties reshuffled as the government built its defence record. Avi Lewis, a filmmaker and activist, won the NDP leadership with 56% of votes, but immediately faced rebellion from his own party. Naheed Nenshi, who leads the Alberta NDP, and Saskatchewan's Carla Beck broke with Lewis over his opposition to fossil fuel development. The split exposes fractures between the federal party's environmental stance and Prairie pragmatism.

The Conservatives took a different approach. Pierre Poilievre gave a long interview on Joe Rogan's podcast, reaching an estimated 20 million viewers. Critics fact-checked his claims about immigration numbers, but supporters praised his reach beyond Canadian media.

The government faced its own tensions over China policy. Michael Ma, a Liberal MP who crossed the floor from the Conservatives, questioned witnesses about Uyghur forced labour, downplaying human rights abuses. Opposition MPs demanded his removal from caucus, while Jonathan Hodgson, the energy minister, suggested Mr Ma's views don't reflect party positions.

Cultural politics flared when Air Canada's CEO gave condolences only in English after a deadly crash that killed French Canadian pilot Antoine Forest. Mr Carney, François Legault, Quebec's premier, and Bloc leaders called the response thoughtless, with some demanding resignation. The controversy showed how language remains sensitive in federal politics.

Meanwhile, the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25% amid concerns over rising energy prices from the Iran war. Carolyn Rogers, the deputy governor, warned the central bank must prevent oil price increases from spreading to other sectors, as financial markets positioned for potential rate hikes later this year.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Canada reaches NATO 2% defence spending target, announces \$3B for Maritime provinces** — For the first time since 1990, Canada has met NATO's 2% GDP defence spending target. Mark Carney, the prime minister, announced over \$3 billion in new defence infrastructure spending for Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, with \$2+ billion for Nova Scotia alone to modernise CFB Halifax and build facilities for new warships and aircraft. *([globalnews.ca](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/world/canada/carney-canada-nato-spending.html))*
  * **Air Canada CEO faces backlash for English-only condolences after fatal LaGuardia crash** — Michael Rousseau, Air Canada's CEO, delivered condolences exclusively in English following a deadly plane crash at LaGuardia Airport that killed two pilots, including French Canadian Antoine Forest. Mark Carney, the prime minister, François Legault, Quebec's premier, and Bloc Québécois leaders called his response lacking in judgment and compassion, with some demanding his resignation. *([ctvnews.ca](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/mark-carney-air-canada-fire-truck-crash))*
  * **Avi Lewis elected NDP federal leader on first ballot, faces immediate division from Prairie wings** — Filmmaker and activist Avi Lewis won the NDP leadership with 56% of votes at the party's Winnipeg convention, succeeding Jagmeet Singh. Naheed Nenshi, Alberta's NDP leader, and Carla Beck, Saskatchewan's leader, immediately distanced their provincial parties from Mr Lewis over his opposition to fossil fuel development, highlighting deep internal divisions. *([cbc.ca](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/world/americas/canada-new-democrats-party-leader-avi-lewis.html))*
  * **Mark Carney's low Question Period attendance draws opposition criticism** — Analysis shows Mark Carney, the prime minister, has attended Question Period less than 30% of the time since taking office, significantly lower than his predecessors. Opposition parties criticised his absence from parliamentary duties while he travels internationally for trade and diplomatic meetings. *([globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11750090/prime-minister-mark-carney-question-period-attendance))*
  * **Carney's office clarifies he did raise human rights with Xi Jinping in Beijing meeting** — Mark Carney's office corrected parliamentary documents that suggested he had not 'proactively' raised human rights or foreign interference during his January meeting with Xi Jinping, China's president. The clarification came after Conservative MPs questioned whether these issues were addressed during the Beijing visit. *([ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carneys-government-admits-error-says-pm-did-raise-human-rights-with-xi/))*
  * **Canadian Armed Forces members safe after missile intercepted near Israel-Lebanon border** — All Canadian Armed Forces personnel in the Middle East were reported safe after a missile was intercepted near the Israel-Lebanon border. The Department of National Defence confirmed approximately 200 CAF members are stationed in the region, including UN Military Observers under Operation Jade. *([nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/caf-soldiers-safe-and-accounted-for-after-missile-intercepted-at-israel-lebanon-border))*
  * **Carney creates parallel bureaucracy structures to bypass federal civil service** — Mark Carney, the prime minister, is establishing new parallel bureaucratic structures including the MPO (headed by Dawn Farrell) and Build Canada Homes (run by Ana Bailão) to work around what he views as an inefficient federal civil service. The strategy represents a workaround rather than wholesale public service reform. *([theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opinion/article-mark-carneys-strategy-for-the-public-service-becomes-clearer/))*
  * **Bloc Québécois activities across multiple Quebec and federal issues** — The Bloc Québécois has been active on several fronts including criticising federal language policy enforcement, supporting Quebec's secularism law at the Supreme Court, calling for employment insurance reform, and preparing for the Terrebonne by-election where candidate Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné faces Liberal incumbent Tatiana Auguste. *([blocquebecois.org](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-9-anti-hate-religious-exemption-hate-speech-9.7142455))*
  * **RCMP and CSIS reviewing Vancouver company for alleged Hezbollah ties** — Canada's national security agencies are investigating a Vancouver company that remains active in Canada despite being sanctioned by the United States for alleged ties to Hezbollah. CSIS confirmed that security agencies are 'looking at this issue and working with U.S.' counterparts on the matter. *([globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11745676/rcmp-csis-reviewing-vancouver-company-hezbollah/))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Canada reaches NATO 2% defense spending target, announces \$3B for Maritime provinces" type="March 15–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (7)">
      * [As Canada hits NATO 2% goal, Carney vows more as warfare 'rapidly' changes — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11746906/canada-nato-allies-met-or-went-beyond-2-target/)
      * [Under Carney, Canada Finally Hits NATO's 2% Spending Target — nytimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/26/world/canada/carney-canada-nato-spending.html)
      * [Prime minister commits more than \$3B for defence projects in the Maritimes — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11748030/carney-3-billion-defence-projects/)
      * [Carney takes victory lap after meeting NATO target: 'We're just getting started' — thecanadianpressnews.ca](https://thecanadianpressnews.ca/business/carney-takes-victory-lap-after-meeting-nato-target-were-just-getting-started/article_19262cd6-6571-52b5-961f-51456d12f17b.html)
      * [Carney claims win on NATO defense spending, but Canada still ranks last — politico.com](https://politico.com/news/2026/03/26/carney-nato-defense-win-canada-00846592)
      * [Carney announces \$2B in defence spending for Nova Scotia — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/carney-announces-2b-in-defence-spending-for-nova-scotia-9.7143638)
      * [Carney announces \$3B for military investment in Atlantic Canada — hotcountry1035.ca](https://hotcountry1035.ca/2026/03/26/carney-announces-3b-for-military-related-investment-in-atlantic-canada)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Pierre Poilievre appears on Joe Rogan podcast, sparks debate over misinformation claims" type="March 15–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Poilievre's Rogan Moment Reached Beyond His Base — abacusdata.ca](https://abacusdata.ca/joe-rogan-pierre-poilievre/)
      * [Fact check: Pierre Poilievre's misinformation on Joe Rogan's podcast disrespects Canadians — theconversation.com](https://theconversation.com/fact-check-pierre-poilievres-misinformation-on-joe-rogans-podcast-disrespects-canadians-278864)
      * [We Fact Checked Poilievre on Joe Rogan's Podcast — thetyee.ca](https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2026/03/26/We-Fact-Checked-Poilievre-Joe-Rogan-Podcast/)
      * [Joe Rogan Hosted Canada's Free Market Champion — jacobin.com](https://jacobin.com/2026/03/poilievre-rogan-podcast-canada-conservatives)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Air Canada CEO faces backlash for English-only condolences after fatal LaGuardia crash" type="March 15–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [LaGuardia Air Canada crash: Carney disappointed in CEO video — ctvnews.ca](https://ctvnews.ca/politics/article/pm-carney-disappointed-in-air-canadas-english-only-condolence-video)
      * [Carney says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion — ca.finance.yahoo.com](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/carney-says-air-canada-ceos-135622943.html)
      * [Carney says Air Canada's English-only message after LaGuardia crash 'lacks compassion' — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpvxn8n2g83o)
      * [Mark Carney rebukes Air Canada chief over English-only crash message — theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/25/mark-carney-air-canada-fire-truck-crash)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Avi Lewis elected NDP federal leader on first ballot, faces immediate division from Prairie wings" type="March 29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [The NDP has a new leader. What does Avi Lewis's arrival mean for the party? — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-new-leader-avi-lewis-9.7146004)
      * [Avi Lewis vows 'NDP comeback starts now' after winning leadership race — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11750650/avi-lewis-ndp-leader-election/)
      * [Can Canada's Left Regroup? A New Leader Will Try. — nytimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/world/americas/canada-new-democrats-party-leader-avi-lewis.html)
      * [Nenshi critical of federal NDP following Avi Lewis leadership victory — calgaryherald.com](https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/naheed-nenshi-critical-federal-ndp-avi-lewis-leadership-victory)
      * [Sask. and federal NDP clash over stance on fossil fuels in open letter — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/sask-ndp-letter-carla-beck-avi-lewis-federal-9.7146488)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Liberal MP Michael Ma faces calls for removal after questioning China forced labor expert" type="March 15–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Floor-crossing Liberal MP apologizes for behaviour in committee meeting about Chinese EVs — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-mp-uyghur-forced-labour-9.7143558)
      * [Minister distances party from Liberal MP's comments on forced labour in China — nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/hodgson-suggests-liberal-mps-comments-on-forced-labour-in-china-not-view-of-party)
      * [Michael Ma's clarification on China questions doesn't add up — torontosun.com](https://torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/michael-ma-clarification-china-questions-doesnt-add-up)
      * [Liberal MP sorry after confusion over remarks on forced labour in China — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11748259/michael-ma-forced-labour-uyghu-liberal-china/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Mark Carney's low Question Period attendance draws opposition criticism" type="March 22, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [As prime minister, Mark Carney makes Question Period a low priority — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11750090/prime-minister-mark-carney-question-period-attendance)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bank of Canada holds interest rates steady amid Iran war inflation concerns" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Bank of Canada rethinking inflation measurement as part of mandate review, deputy governor says — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-bank-of-canada-structural-changes-economy-carolyn-rogers/)
      * [Why market bets for interest rate hikes in Canada are so high — financialpost.com](https://financialpost.com/news/economy/market-bets-rise-bank-of-canada-interest-rates)
      * [Bank of Canada to Protect Economy From Risk of Persistent Inflation, No. 2 Official Says — marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/news/bank-of-canada-to-protect-economy-from-risk-of-persistent-inflation-no-2-official-says-2nd-upda-ce7e51dad08cf124)
      * [Bank of Canada to hold interest rates — hardlines.ca](https://hardlines.ca/gp_dailynews/bank-of-canada-to-hold-interest-rates/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Carney's office clarifies he did raise human rights with Xi Jinping in Beijing meeting" type="March 15–23, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Carney-China: PM did raise human rights with Xi, feds say — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carneys-government-admits-error-says-pm-did-raise-human-rights-with-xi/)
      * [Le bureau de Carney réaffirme qu'il a parlé des droits de la personne avec Xi Jinping — lapresse.ca](https://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/2026-03-23/le-bureau-de-carney-reaffirme-qu-il-a-parle-des-droits-de-la-personne-avec-xi-jinping.php)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Canadian Armed Forces members safe after missile intercepted near Israel-Lebanon border" type="March 15–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [CAF soldiers 'safe and accounted for' after missile intercepted at Israel–Lebanon border — nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/caf-soldiers-safe-and-accounted-for-after-missile-intercepted-at-israel-lebanon-border)
      * [CAF members safe after missile intercepted near Israel-Lebanon border, Defence Minister says — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-caf-missile-israel-lebanon-middle-east/)
      * [Canada's NATO spending offers equipment CAF has 'desperately needed for decades': Fraser — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/video/2026/03/26/canadas-nato-spending-offers-equipment-caf-has-desperately-needed-for-decades-fraser/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Carney creates parallel bureaucracy structures to bypass federal civil service" type="March 22, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [Mark Carney's strategy for the public service becomes clearer — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/opinion/article-mark-carneys-strategy-for-the-public-service-becomes-clearer/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bloc Québécois activities across multiple Quebec and federal issues" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [The Bloc is spreading 'nonsense' about the anglicization of Quebec: Liberal minister — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/the-bloc-is-spreading-nonsense-about-the-anglicization-of-quebec-liberal-minister/)
      * [Terrebonne by-election to use write-in ballots due to high number of candidates — theglobeandmail.com](https://theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-terrebonne-by-election-voters-adapted-ballot)
      * [Contentious anti-hate legislation passes final vote in the House, now moves to Senate — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/bill-c-9-anti-hate-religious-exemption-hate-speech-9.7142455)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="RCMP and CSIS reviewing Vancouver company for alleged Hezbollah ties" type="March 15, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (1)">
      * [RCMP, CSIS reviewing Vancouver company accused of ties to Hezbollah, minister says — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11745676/rcmp-csis-reviewing-vancouver-company-hezbollah/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Carney apologizes for Indigenous spying program says apology needed — cbc.ca](https://cbc.ca/news/politics/carney-responds-indigenous-spying-program-investigation-9.7142929)
      * [UN watchdog criticizes Carney's 'procedural theatre' on Iran war — nationalpost.com](https://nationalpost.com/news/mark-carney-iran-war)
      * [Canada's federal minimum wage rises to \$18.15/hour April 1 — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11743947/canada-federal-minimum-wage-april-1-2026/)
      * [Global Affairs Canada laying off highest-skilled diplomats: union — ctvnews.ca](https://ctvnews.ca/politics/article/global-affairs-laying-off-highest-skilled-diplomats-union-says-as-gac-sets-targets)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/br.svg" alt="Brazil flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Brazil

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's approval rating hit 61% this week — the highest in two years — while polls show Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the jailed former president, now leads or ties with Lula in 2026 races.

The collapse is sharpest among young voters, with 72.7% of those aged 16 to 24 disapproving of Lula's performance. AtlasIntel and Quaest polls both show the race within the margin of error. The son of a convicted politician serving a 27-year sentence has become competitive with Brazil's three-time president.

Even as his son's prospects improve, Jair Bolsonaro received house arrest on humanitarian grounds after pneumonia landed him in hospital. Alexandre de Moraes, the Supreme Court justice who has led the legal campaign against Bolsonaro, granted the relief but imposed restrictions on family visits and communications. The health crisis has accelerated succession planning within the opposition camp.

Lula's own coalition is fracturing. Edinho Silva, president of the Workers' Party (PT), admitted this week that the Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) and Social Democratic Party (PSD) — two centrist parties crucial to governing majorities — will not join Lula's 2026 alliance. The PT is now focused on regional deals with traditional left-wing partners like the Democratic Labour Party (PDT), a much narrower base than previous campaigns.

Flávio Bolsonaro used a speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington to call Lula an "antagonist" to Americans and request diplomatic pressure for "free and fair elections." But the USS Nimitz arrived for joint naval exercises, and military cooperation continues regardless of political friction.

Brazil's armed forces launched a new drone squadron and training school, developing kamikaze drones and autonomous swarm technology as defence modernisation shifts toward asymmetric warfare. Fernando Haddad left the Finance Ministry to campaign for governor of São Paulo and was replaced by his deputy, Dario Durigan. Mr Durigan is expected to maintain policy continuity. The Supreme Court unanimously capped extra judicial payments at 35% above the constitutional ceiling, potentially saving R\$7.3 billion annually.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Social security fraud investigation concludes without approving final report** — The parliamentary investigation into National Social Security Institute (INSS) fraud ended without approving a final report after the Supreme Federal Court (STF) blocked its extension. The original report sought to indict Lulinha and over 200 others, but was rejected by the government majority. *([bbc.com](https://bbc.com/portuguese/articles/c4g8wvvjdgjo))*
  * **Petrobras stock hits record highs as oil prices surge** — Petrobras shares reached historic highs, with the company's market value hitting R\$ 673 billion for the 10th time since the Iran war began. The surge was driven by oil prices rising above \$110 per barrel due to Middle East tensions. *([g1.globo.com](https://investidor10.com.br/noticias/petrobras-petr4-bate-recorde-historico-de-valor-de-mercado-pela-10-vez-119494))*
  * **Lula makes controversial comments about Chinese and dogs during factory visit** — During a visit to a Chinese automaker factory in Anápolis, President Lula joked that Brazilians spend a lot on dogs and suggested Chinese people don't have this 'problem,' drawing mixed reactions and international media attention. *([g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/03/26/lula-cita-elevacao-de-gastos-com-cachorros-no-brasil-e-diz-que-chineses-nao-devem-ter-esse-tipo-de-problema.ghtml))*
  * **Lula maintains support for Bachelet's UN candidacy after Chile withdraws backing** — President Lula reaffirmed Brazil's support for former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN Secretary-General, even after Chile's right-wing government withdrew its backing. Lula said Brazil and Mexico would continue supporting her jointly. *([g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/03/28/brasil-continuara-a-apoiar-a-candidatura-de-bachelet-ao-cargo-de-secretaria-geral-da-onu-diz-lula.ghtml))*
  * **Lula signs Anti-Faction Law with partial vetoes** — President Lula signed the Anti-Faction Law with two vetoes, rejecting provisions that would equate penalties between faction members and non-members, and blocking rules on drug fund resource allocation. The law strengthens anti-organised crime measures. *([cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/lula-sanciona-o-pl-antifaccao-com-vetos-sobre-equiparacao-de-penas/))*
  * **Central Bank liquidates Entrepay financial conglomerate amid Master Bank crisis** — The Central Bank decreed extrajudicial liquidation of Entrepay Instituição de Pagamento and its subsidiaries due to financial weakness and irregularities. The move comes amid ongoing investigations into financial fraud involving the Master Bank scandal. *([seudinheiro.com](https://seudinheiro.com/2026/empresas/mais-uma-peca-cai-banco-central-decreta-liquidacao-extrajudicial-do-conglomerado-entrepay-em-meio-a-crise-do-banco-master-miql))*
  * **US Navy conducts Southern Seas 2026 operation with Brazil** — The USS Nimitz aircraft carrier and destroyer USS Gridley arrived for joint naval exercises with Brazil and other South American countries as part of Operation Southern Seas 2026. The operation includes port calls and maritime cooperation activities.
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Lula's approval ratings hit historic lows as polls show Flávio Bolsonaro leading" type="March 24–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (15)">
      * [Desaprovação de Lula vai a 61%, a maior em 2 anos — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poderdata/desaprovacao-de-lula-vai-a-61-a-maior-em-2-anos/)
      * [AtlasIntel: Lula tem 72,7% de desaprovação entre jovens de 16 a 24 anos — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7383972-atlasintel-lula-tem-727-de-desaprovacao-entre-jovens-de-16-a-24-anos.html)
      * [Lula tem 61% de desaprovação, aponta pesquisa PoderData — portaltucuma.com.br](https://portaltucuma.com.br/lula-tem-61-de-desaprovacao-aponta-pesquisa-poderdata/)
      * [AtlasIntel: Lula lidera 1º turno e empata com Flávio no 2º — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7383464-atlasintel-lula-lidera-1-turno-e-empata-com-flavio-no-2.html)
      * [Flávio lidera em MT com 16 pontos à frente de Lula, diz pesquisa — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-eleicoes/flavio-lidera-em-mt-com-16-pontos-a-frente-de-lula-diz-pesquisa/)
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      * [Auxílio-saúde que STF deixou furar o teto custou R\$ 718 mi — poder360.com.br](https://poder360.com.br/poder-justica/auxilio-saude-que-stf-deixou-furar-o-teto-custou-r-718-mi-em-2025)
      * [Tribunais regionais aceleram pagamento de 'penduricalhos' antes de decisão do STF — sintrajufe.org.br](https://sintrajufe.org.br/tribunais-regionais-aceleram-pagamento-de-penduricalhos-antes-de-decisao-do-stf/)
      * [Decisão do STF recria benefício para juízes e procuradores da União extinto há quase 20 anos — www1.folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/03/decisao-do-stf-recria-beneficio-para-juizes-e-procuradores-da-uniao-extinto-ha-quase-20-anos.shtml)
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  <ResponseField name="INSS fraud investigation concludes without approving final report" type="March 26–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (12)">
      * [Lulinha: como filho do presidente virou 'calcanhar de Aquiles' de Lula — bbc.com](https://bbc.com/portuguese/articles/c4g8wvvjdgjo)
      * [Leia a íntegra do relatório alternativo do PT na CPI do INSS — poder360.com.br](https://poder360.com.br/poder-flash/leia-a-integra-do-relatorio-alternativo-do-pt-na-cpi-do-inss)
      * [Relatório que envolvia Lulinha e ex-ministros é rejeitado pela CPMI do INSS — portaldeprefeitura.com.br](https://portaldeprefeitura.com.br/bastidores-da-politica/relatorio-que-envolvia-lulinha-e-ex-ministros-de-lula-e-bolsonaro-e/618006)
      * [CPMI do INSS convoca sessão para votar relatório após STF derrubar prorrogação — anacao.com.br](https://anacao.com.br/politica/cpmi-inss-relatorio-stf-derruba-prorrogacao.html)
      * [STF forma maioria para derrubar prorrogação da CPMI do INSS — bmcnews.com.br](https://bmcnews.com.br/politica/stf-forma-maioria-para-derrubar-prorrogacao-da-cpmi-do-inss/)
      * [Os sete recados do STF ao Congresso no julgamento que encerrou a CPI do INSS — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/politica/os-sete-recados-do-stf-ao-congresso-e-ao-proprio-tribunal-no-julgamento-que-encerrou-a-cpi-do-inss/)
      * [PT leva relatório próprio do INSS à PF e ao Supremo — infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/politica/pt-leva-relatorio-proprio-do-inss-a-pf-e-ao-supremo)
      * [Deputado do PT chama relator da CPI do INSS de 'estuprador' — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-congresso/deputado-do-pt-chama-relator-da-cpi-do-inss-de-estuprador/)
      * [Petistas veem erro de Lindbergh em denúncia contra relator da CPMI — metropoles.com](https://www.metropoles.com/colunas/igor-gadelha/petistas-veem-erro-de-lindbergh-em-denuncia-contra-relator-da-cpmi)
      * [PT já começou a fazer o diabo — oantagonista.com.br](https://oantagonista.com.br/analise/pt-ja-comecou-a-fazer-o-diabo)
      * [Flávio acusa relatório do PT de desviar foco da CPMI — veronoticias.com](https://veronoticias.com/politica/flavio-acusa-relatorio-do-pt-de-desviar-foco-da-cpmi/)
      * [Margareth se revolta com articulação de Lula — olhardireto.com.br](https://www.olhardireto.com.br/noticias/exibir.asp?id=573677\&noticia=margareth-se-revolta-com-articulacao-de-lula-e-diz-que-governo-tem-medo-do-relatorio-da-cpmi-do-inss\&edicao=1)
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  <ResponseField name="Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns in US, positions for presidential run" type="March 22–29, 2026">
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      * [Nos EUA, Flávio diz que Lula é antagonista de americanos — www1.folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/03/nos-eua-flavio-diz-que-lula-e-antagonista-de-americanos-e-liga-presidente-a-maduro.shtml)
      * [Flávio Bolsonaro pede pressão diplomática nas eleições de 2026 — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/03/28/nos-eua-flavio-bolsonaro-pede-pressao-diplomatica-para-que-eleicoes-tenham-valores-de-origem-americana.ghtml)
      * [Flávio Bolsonaro elogia 2º mandato de Trump e se vê como presidente do Brasil — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/internacional/2026/03/7386300-flavio-bolsonaro-elogia-2-mandato-de-trump-e-se-ve-como-presidente-do-brasil.html)
      * ['Não temos medo de você, Alexandre de Moraes', diz Eduardo Bolsonaro — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7386120-nao-temos-medo-de-voce-alexandre-de-moraes-diz-eduardo-bolsonaro.html)
      * [Por que Flávio Bolsonaro escolheu João Pessoa no dia 22 — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/platobr/2026/03/7382018-por-que-flavio-bolsonaro-escolheu-joao-pessoa-no-dia-22.html)
      * [Redes reagem a Flávio Bolsonaro dançando em pré-candidaturas no Nordeste — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7381761-redes-reagem-a-flavio-bolsonaro-dancando-em-pre-candidaturas-no-nordeste.html)
      * [Com Caiado candidato a presidente, Flávio Bolsonaro perde marqueteiro preferido — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/lauro-jardim/post/2026/03/com-caiado-candidato-a-presidente-flavio-bolsonaro-perde-marqueteiro.ghtml)
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  <ResponseField name="Petrobras stock hits record highs as oil prices surge" type="March 24–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (24)">
      * [Petrobras faz descoberta de petróleo no pré-sal da Bacia de Campos — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/economia/noticia/2026/03/26/petrobras-faz-nova-descoberta-de-petroleo-em-marlim-sul-no-pre-sal-da-bacia-de-campos.ghtml)
      * [Petrobras (PETR4) bate recorde histórico de valor de mercado pela 10ª vez — investidor10.com.br](https://investidor10.com.br/noticias/petrobras-petr4-bate-recorde-historico-de-valor-de-mercado-pela-10-vez-119494)
      * [Ações da Petrobras (PETR3;PETR4) e pares sobem em bloco com petróleo no foco — valorinveste.globo.com](https://valorinveste.globo.com/mercados/renda-variavel/empresas/noticia/2026/03/27/acoes-da-petrobras-petr3petr4-e-pares-prio-prio3.ghtml)
      * [Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4), Prio (PRIO3) e Brava (BRAV3) disparam com Brent acima de US\$ 110 — guiadoinvestidor.com.br](https://guiadoinvestidor.com.br/mercado/petrobras-petr3-petr4-prio-prio3-e-brava-brav3-disparam-com-brent-acima-de-us-110)
      * [Marca histórica: Petrobras (PETR4) bate recorde pela 10ª vez desde o início da guerra no Irã — moneytimes.com.br](https://moneytimes.com.br/petrobras-petr4-bate-recorde-pela-10a-vez-desde-o-inicio-da-guerra-no-ira-e-supera-r-670-bilhoes-em-valor-de-mercado-lils)
      * [Valor de mercado da Petrobras (PETR4) salta para R\$ 673,22 bilhões — seudinheiro.com](https://seudinheiro.com/2026/empresas/marca-historica-petrobras-petr4-bate-recorde-pela-10a-vez-desde-o-inicio-da-guerra-no-ira-e-supera-r-670-bilhoes-em-valor-de-mercado-ccgg)
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      * [Petrobras descobre petróleo de 'excelente qualidade' — iclnoticias.com.br](https://iclnoticias.com.br/economia/petrobras-descobre-petroleo-excelente/)
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      * [Petrobras (PETR4) dispara em 2026: ainda vale comprar ou é hora de vender? — arevista.com.br](https://arevista.com.br/acoes/petrobras-petr4-dispara-em-2026-ainda-vale-comprar-ou-e-hora-de-vender)
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      * [Como Petrobras reage aos diferentes cenários para o petróleo? — infomoney.com.br](https://infomoney.com.br/mercados/como-petrobras-reage-aos-diferentes-cenarios-para-o-petroleo)
      * [Vale a pena investir na Petrobras hoje, com o petróleo em alta e retorno elevado? — br.advfn.com](https://br.advfn.com/jornal/2026/03/vale-a-pena-investir-na-petrobras-hoje-com-o-petroleo-em-alta-e-retorno-elevado)
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      * [Petrobras (PETR3; PETR4) cai com petróleo abaixo de US\$ 100 e arrasta setor — guiadoinvestidor.com.br](https://guiadoinvestidor.com.br/mercado/petrobras-petr3-petr4-cai-com-petroleo-abaixo-de-us-100-e-arrasta-setor/)
      * [Petrobras (PETR4) descobre novo poço, mas rali vem de fora — seudinheiro.com](https://seudinheiro.com/2026/bolsa-dolar/petrobras-petr4-descobre-novo-poco-mas-rali-vem-de-fora-e-puxa-petroleiras-em-bloco-na-bolsa-lvgb)
      * [UBS raises Petrobras stock price target on higher oil prices — investing.com](https://investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ubs-raises-petrobras-stock-price-target-on-higher-oil-prices-93CH-4581821)
      * [Petrobras Boosted by New Gas Discovery and Raised Price Targets — timothysykes.com](https://timothysykes.com/news/petroleo-brasileiro-sa-petrobras-ads-pbr-news-2026_03_26)
      * [Petrobras lidera ganhos globais com disparada do petróleo — portalbenews.com.br](https://portalbenews.com.br/petrobras-lidera-ganhos-globais-com-disparada-do-petroleo)
      * [Petrobras (PETR4): UBS eleva preço-alvo da ação com alta do petróleo — br.investing.com](https://br.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/ubs-eleva-precoalvo-da-petrobras-com-alta-nos-precos-do-petroleo-93CH-1881095)
      * [Petrobras afasta ruído político e diz que não há fato novo sobre recompra da Refinaria de Mataripe — seudinheiro.com](https://seudinheiro.com/2026/empresas/nao-ha-fato-novo-sobre-recompra-da-refinaria-de-mataripe-afirma-petrobras-lvgb)
      * [Petrobras: diesel fica onde está — pelo menos por enquanto — seudinheiro.com](https://seudinheiro.com/2026/economia/petrobras-petr4-descarta-novo-aumento-do-diesel-mesmo-com-guerra-e-pressao-do-mercado-lvgb)
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  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PT struggles with electoral alliances as MDB and PSD distance themselves" type="March 25–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (12)">
      * [Presidente do PT já admite MDB fora da aliança de Lula — www1.folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/03/presidente-do-pt-ja-admite-que-mdb-estara-fora-da-alianca-de-lula.shtml)
      * [Presidente do PT já admite MDB e PSD fora de coligação de Lula — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/eleicoes/2026/presidente-do-pt-ja-admite-mdb-e-psd-fora-de-coligacao-de-lula/)
      * [Presidente do PT admite MDB fora da chapa de Lula — cartacapital.com.br](https://www.cartacapital.com.br/politica/presidente-do-pt-admite-mdb-fora-da-chapa-de-lula-e-defende-foco-em-aliancas-nos-estados/)
      * [MDB não prioriza vice de Lula — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/platobr/2026/03/7382442-mdb-nao-prioriza-vice-de-lula.html)
      * [As queixas de caciques do MDB a Lula sobre o PT — metropoles.com](https://www.metropoles.com/colunas/igor-gadelha/as-queixas-de-caciques-do-mdb-a-lula-sobre-o-pt)
      * [PT mantém pré-candidatura de Edegar Pretto ao governo do RS — abcmais.com](https://abcmais.com/politica/pt-mantem-pre-candidatura-de-edegar-pretto-ao-governo-do-rs-e-amplia-impasse-interno)
      * [Executiva do PT gaúcho reforça decisão de candidatura própria com Edegar Pretto — rdplanalto.com](https://rdplanalto.com/executiva-do-pt-gaucho-reforca-decisao-de-candidatura-propria-com-edegar-pretto)
      * [Dirigente do PT descarta uma aliança nacional com MDB e PSD — agendapolitica.polemicaparaiba.com.br](https://agendapolitica.polemicaparaiba.com.br/dirigente-do-pt-descarta-uma-alianca-nacional-com-mdb-e-psd-por-nonato-guedes)
      * [PT quer Marília e Kalil em 'chapa dos sonhos' para o Senado — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7386412-pt-quer-marilia-e-kalil-em-chapa-dos-sonhos-para-o-senado.html)
      * [Presidente do PT associa Bolsonaro a pandemia e fraudes — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/presidente-pt-associa-bolsonaro-700-mil-covas-banco-master-fraudes-inss/)
      * [Presidente do PT busca Aécio Neves — metropoles.com](https://www.metropoles.com/colunas/igor-gadelha/presidente-do-pt-busca-aecio-neves)
      * ['Temos que mostrar que somos antissistema', diz presidente do PT — metropoles.com](https://metropoles.com/sao-paulo/temos-que-mostrar-que-somos-antissistema-diz-presidente-do-pt)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lula makes controversial comments about Chinese and dogs during factory visit" type="March 26–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Lula diz que chineses não têm 'problema' de gastos com cachorros — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/03/26/lula-cita-elevacao-de-gastos-com-cachorros-no-brasil-e-diz-que-chineses-nao-devem-ter-esse-tipo-de-problema.ghtml)
      * [Lula cita gastos com cães e diz que 'na China não deve ter esse problema' — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7384849-lula-cita-gastos-com-caes-e-diz-que-na-china-nao-deve-ter-esse-problema.html)
      * [Lula diz que brasileiro gasta muito com cachorro e que China 'não deve ter esse problema' — www1.folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/03/lula-diz-que-brasileiros-gastam-muito-com-cachorros-e-que-a-china-nao-deve-ter-esse-problema.shtml)
      * [VÍDEO: Lula se pronuncia sobre teoria da conspiração dos clones — revistaforum.com.br](https://revistaforum.com.br/politica/lula-clones-sosias-resposta)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lula maintains support for Bachelet's UN candidacy after Chile withdraws backing" type="March 25–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Lula reitera apoio a Bachelet na ONU após Chile retirar — g1.globo.com](https://g1.globo.com/politica/noticia/2026/03/28/brasil-continuara-a-apoiar-a-candidatura-de-bachelet-ao-cargo-de-secretaria-geral-da-onu-diz-lula.ghtml)
      * [Após recuo do Chile, Lula mantém apoio a Bachelet para chefiar a ONU — agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br](https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/internacional/noticia/2026-03/apos-recuo-do-chile-lula-mantem-apoio-bachelet-para-chefiar-onu)
      * [Crusoé: Lula perde mais uma com Michelle Bachelet — oantagonista.com.br](https://oantagonista.com.br/analise/crusoe-lula-perde-mais-uma-com-michelle-bachelet/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lula signs Anti-Faction Law with partial vetoes" type="March 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Lula sanciona o PL Antifacção com vetos sobre penas e fundo antidrogas — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/lula-sanciona-o-pl-antifaccao-com-vetos-sobre-equiparacao-de-penas/)
      * [Lula sanciona PL Antifacção com vetos; entenda como ficou — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-governo/lula-sanciona-pl-antifaccao-com-veto-e-sem-alcolumbre-no-planalto/)
      * [Lula sanciona 'PL Antifacção' com dois vetos — migalhas.com.br](https://www.migalhas.com.br/quentes/452568/lula-sanciona-pl-antifaccao-com-dois-vetos)
      * [Lula sanciona projeto de lei Antifacção com dois vetos — jota.info](https://www.jota.info/executivo/lula-sanciona-projeto-de-lei-antifaccao-com-dois-vetos)
      * [Lula vai sancionar PL Antifacção nesta terça sob pressão de entidades — em.com.br](https://www.em.com.br/politica/2026/03/7382487-lula-vai-sancionar-pl-antifaccao-nesta-terca-sob-pressao-de-entidades.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Central Bank liquidates Entrepay financial conglomerate amid Master Bank crisis" type="March 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Mais uma peça cai: Banco Central decreta liquidação extrajudicial do conglomerado Entrepay — seudinheiro.com](https://seudinheiro.com/2026/empresas/mais-uma-peca-cai-banco-central-decreta-liquidacao-extrajudicial-do-conglomerado-entrepay-em-meio-a-crise-do-banco-master-miql)
      * [Banco Central liquida Entrepay e mais duas fintechs — finsidersbrasil.com.br](https://finsidersbrasil.com.br/regulamentacao/entrepay-acqio-e-octa-sao-liquidadas-pelo-bc)
      * [Banco Central Decreta Liquidação Extrajudicial do Conglomerado Entrepay — forbes.com.br](https://forbes.com.br/forbes-money/2026/03/banco-central-decreta-liquidacao-extrajudicial-do-conglomerado-entrepay)
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  <ResponseField name="Brazilian Armed Forces accelerate drone warfare capabilities" type="March 6–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Guerra dos drones: Forças Armadas aceleram aposta nas aeronaves — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/brasil/noticia/2026/03/28/guerra-dos-drones-forcas-armadas-aceleram-aposta-nas-aeronaves-em-meio-a-desafios-tecnologicos-e-de-formacao.ghtml)
      * [Forças Armadas brasileiras entram de vez na guerra dos drones — sociedademilitar.com.br](https://www.sociedademilitar.com.br/2026/03/forcas-armadas-brasileiras-entram-de-vez-na-guerra-dos-drones-com-escola-propria-projetos-kamikaze-enxames-autonomos-e-armas-baratas-capazes-de-atingir-alvos-muito-mais-caros-afch.html)
      * [Em meio à guerra de drones, Exército brasileiro defende uso de cavalos — sociedademilitar.com.br](https://sociedademilitar.com.br/2026/03/exercito-cavalos-guerra-drones-areas-hostis-wvt.html)
      * [Exército Brasileiro reúne tropas na Corrida da Paz em Salvador — defesa.tv.br](https://defesa.tv.br/exercito-brasileiro-reune-tropas-na-corrida-da-paz-em-salvador-fortalece-preparo-fisico-e-coesao-operacional-em-mobilizacao-do-cism-e-da-cdmb-6-de-marco)
      * [Em meio a crise de confiança nas Forças Armadas, governo Lula lança plano para transformar o Brasil em potência militar — sociedademilitar.com.br](https://www.sociedademilitar.com.br/2026/03/em-meio-a-crise-de-confianca-nas-forcas-armadas-governo-lula-lanca-plano-para-transformar-o-brasil-em-potencia-militar-e-impulsionar-o-setor-e-a-industria-de-defesa-fplv.html)
      * [Forças Armadas enfrentam rejeição recorde — iclnoticias.com.br](https://iclnoticias.com.br/forcas-armadas-rejeicao-recorde-politica/)
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### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/cl.svg" alt="Chile flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Chile

José Antonio Kast's approval rating collapsed by 13 points in his first month as president, falling from 47% to 34% after he scrapped fuel subsidies and drove prices up by as much as 54%.

The backlash was swift. Two student groups — the National Confederation of Students of Chile (Confech) and the Association of Students of Chile (Aces) — organized the first major protests of his presidency, bringing 3,500 demonstrators onto Santiago's streets. Police responded with water cannons and tear gas, arresting 14 people including a 13-year-old. The protesters were marching against both the fuel price increases and education budget cuts, trying to reach the Education Ministry before security forces blocked them.

The protests exposed a contradiction in Mr Kast's agenda. Even as he campaigned on law and order, his government cut 72bn pesos from the Ministry of Security budget, with 51bn pesos coming from the Carabineros. The cuts will hit vehicle procurement and operational capacity. Opposition deputies criticized the mismatch between his security rhetoric and his spending cuts.

Some institutions stayed above the political fray. The Central Bank maintained its 4.5% interest rate despite pressure to respond to the fuel crisis, warning that oil prices could hit \$100 per barrel and push inflation to 4% by mid-year. The bank's independence constrained Mr Kast's fiscal options just as his political space narrowed.

Chile's state copper company Codelco reported record profits of \$2.4 billion for 2025. Most of the money — 84% — came from its lithium joint venture with SQM, which contributed \$1.78 billion to state coffers. The success validated the state-led resource strategy Mr Kast inherited from his predecessor.

Mr Kast also made his biggest diplomatic break yet, withdrawing Chile's support for Michelle Bachelet's candidacy for UN Secretary-General and reversing a decision Gabriel Boric had made in February. The Foreign Ministry cited "fragmented candidacies among Latin American states" as justification, but opposition figures called the move politically motivated and damaging to Chile's diplomatic reputation.

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  * **Fuel price increases trigger sharp drop in President Kast's approval ratings** — President José Antonio Kast's approval ratings plummeted from 47% to 34% following his government's decision to eliminate fuel subsidies, causing price increases of up to 54%. Multiple polls showed significant public disapproval of the MEPCO policy changes, with protests erupting in Santiago. *([bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/fuel-price-hikes-test-chile-s-kast-as-supporters-start-to-balk))*
  * **Chile defeats Cape Verde 4-2 in FIFA Series opening match** — Chile's national football team beat Cape Verde 4-2 in their first match of 2026 during the FIFA Series tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. The victory marked Chile's fourth consecutive win and improved their FIFA ranking, with a follow-up match against New Zealand scheduled. *([encancha.cl](https://encancha.cl/seleccion/2026/03/26/en-vivo-minuto-a-minuto-del-partido-chile-vs-cabo-verde-en-la-fecha-fifa))*
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<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Fuel price increases trigger sharp drop in President Kast's approval ratings" type="March 25–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Fuel Price Hikes Test Chile's Kast, Supporters Start to Balk — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-25/fuel-price-hikes-test-chile-s-kast-as-supporters-start-to-balk)
      * [Pulso Ciudadano: Aprobación del Presidente Kast cae casi 13 puntos y alcanza el 34,7% — emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/03/29/1195717/aprobacion-kast-cae-13-puntos.html)
      * [Cadem: se dispara desaprobación al presidente Kast tras alza en bencinas — biobiochile.cl](https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/03/25/cadem-aprobacion-de-kast-cae-al-47-ante-alza-de-bencinas.shtml)
      * [Cómo descifrar la 'lógica de shock' de Kast — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/como-descifrar-la-logica-de-shock-de-kast)
      * [Presidente Kast se atrinchera tras caída en encuestas: 'Estamos en una situación difícil' — elmostrador.cl](https://elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2026/03/25/presidente-kast-se-atrinchera-tras-caida-en-encuestas-estamos-en-una-situacion-dificil)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Student protests erupt against Kast government's education and fuel policies" type="March 26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Las manifestaciones de estudiantes ante las medidas del Gobierno de Kast, en imágenes — elpais.com](https://elpais.com/america/2026-03-26/las-manifestaciones-de-estudiantes-ante-las-medidas-del-gobierno-de-kast-en-imagenes.html)
      * [Primera marcha en gobierno de Kast convoca a 3.500 estudiantes y termina con 14 detenidos — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/nacional/noticia/primera-marcha-en-gobierno-de-kast-convoca-a-3500-estudiantes-y-termina-con-14-detenidos)
      * [Gobierno de Kast reprime protestas de estudiantes chilenos contra recortes y alza de combustibles — telesurtv.net](https://telesurtv.net/kast-reprime-protestas-estudiantes-chile)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kast withdraws Chilean support for Bachelet's UN Secretary General candidacy" type="March 24–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [New Chile president withdraws support for Bachelet UN chief bid — france24.com](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260324-new-chile-president-withdraws-support-for-bachelet-un-chief-bid)
      * [Kast decide retirar apoyo de Chile a candidatura de Bachelet para la Secretaría General de la ONU — emol.com](https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/03/24/1195209/kast-retira-apoyo-chile-bachelet.html)
      * [Bettina Horst: Bachelet fue la candidata del Presidente Boric y no una política de Estado — cooperativa.cl](https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/presidente-kast/bettina-horst-bachelet-fue-la-candidata-del-presidente-boric-y-no-una/2026-03-27/114612.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Codelco reports record 2025 profits of \$2.4 billion driven by lithium partnership" type="March 27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Chile's Codelco logs \$4.85 billion pre-tax profit in 'very difficult' 2025 — reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/chiles-codelco-reports-485-billion-pre-tax-profit-2025-2026-03-27/)
      * [Codelco gana US\$2.423 millones en 2025 por impacto de acuerdo con SQM y aporte al fisco crece 16% — emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Economia/2026/03/27/1195571/codelco-resultados-financieros-2025.html)
      * [Ganancias de Codelco superan los US\$ 2.000 millones en 2025 y el aporte al fisco creció 16% — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/pulso/noticia/resultados-ganancias-de-codelco-2025)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Central Bank maintains 4.5% interest rate amid Middle East conflict concerns" type="March 24, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Banco Central mantiene tasa de política monetaria en 4,5%: alerta efectos de guerra en economía local — biobiochile.cl](https://biobiochile.cl/noticias/economia/actualidad-economica/2026/03/24/banco-central-mantiene-tasa-de-politica-monetaria-en-45.shtml)
      * [Banco Central advierte importante alza en el IPC por el precio de los combustibles — cooperativa.cl](https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/economia/banco-central/tasa-de-interes/banco-central-advierte-importante-alza-en-el-ipc-por-el-precio-de-los/2026-03-24/183823.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Government announces \$72 billion budget cuts affecting Carabineros and PDI" type="March 23–26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [El 71% de los recortes del Ministerio de Seguridad se concentrará en Carabineros: \$51 mil millones menos en su presupuesto — ciperchile.cl](https://ciperchile.cl/2026/03/26/el-71-de-los-recortes-del-ministerio-de-seguridad-se-concentrara-en-carabineros-51-mil-millones-menos-en-su-presupuesto)
      * [Los millonarios recortes presupuestarios a Carabineros y la PDI que aplicará La Moneda — eldinamo.cl](https://www.eldinamo.cl/pais/2026/03/23/los-millonarios-recortes-presupuestarios-a-carabineros-y-la-pdi-que-aplicara-la-moneda/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Chile defeats Cape Verde 4-2 in FIFA Series opening match" type="March 26–27, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Chile despierta a tiempo y vence a Cabo Verde en su primer partido de 2026 — encancha.cl](https://encancha.cl/seleccion/2026/03/26/en-vivo-minuto-a-minuto-del-partido-chile-vs-cabo-verde-en-la-fecha-fifa)
      * [La Roja remontó ante Cabo Verde y festejó en su primer partido de 2026 — espn.cl](https://espn.cl/futbol/mundial/nota/_/id/16488343/chile-vs-cabo-verde-fifa-series-equipo-fecha-hora-en-vivo)
      * [Chile sube en el ranking FIFA tras vencer a Cabo Verde: esta es su nueva posición — t13.cl](https://t13.cl/noticia/deportes13/chile-sube-ranking-fifa-tras-vencer-cabo-verde-esta-su-nueva-posicion-27-3-2026)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Chilean Armed Forces commemorate 96th anniversary amid modernization efforts" type="March 21, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [96° Aniversario de la Fuerza Aérea de Chile: Desfile y Condecoraciones en Punta Arenas — fach.mil.cl](https://fach.mil.cl/iv-brigada-aerea-conmemoro-el-96-aniversario-de-la-fuerza-aerea-de-chile)
      * [La FACh hace rugir los cielos de Santiago con el vuelo de aviones de combate en su 96° aniversario — infodefensa.com](https://infodefensa.com/texto-diario/mostrar/5818563/fach-hace-rugir-cielos-santiago-vuelo-aviones-combate-96-aniversario)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Government pauses Colonia Dignidad expropriation due to budget constraints — ex-ante.cl](https://www.ex-ante.cl/ministro-poduje-gobierno-va-a-reversar-la-expropiacion-de-colonia-dignidad/)
      * [Kast's social media accounts hacked, false messages about Trump posted — lahora.cl](https://lahora.cl/cronica/2026/03/26/presidente-kast-fue-victima-de-hackeo-en-sus-redes-sociales-publicacion-dejo-por-el-suelo-a-donald-trump)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>
</Accordion>

***

### <img src="https://flagcdn.com/mx.svg" alt="Mexico flag" style={{ width: "24px", height: "18px", display: "inline", verticalAlign: "middle", marginRight: "8px" }} /> Mexico

Mexico's central bank surprised markets by cutting interest rates despite rising inflation, as Claudia Sheinbaum faced fresh pressure from Donald Trump while her security minister became a viral sensation.

Banco de México cut its benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 6.75% in a split decision, with two of five board members voting against. The cut came despite inflation hitting 4.63% in March, its highest since 2024. The peso weakened to 17.90 per dollar. The central bank cited economic weakness and Middle East conflicts as justification, but the decision signals accommodation over price stability.

Ms Sheinbaum faced renewed American pressure. Mr Trump proposed renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," prompting her to defend the historical name while insisting Mexico seeks peace with Washington. Speaking to crowds in Zacatecas, she had them chant "Gulf of Mexico" while saying "we don't want to fight with the US government, we are partners." The same week, the Senate approved allowing 35 US military personnel to train Mexican naval forces for World Cup security, showing cooperation continues despite the public sparring.

Omar García Harfuch, the security minister, became a cultural phenomenon. His face now appears on sweet bread called "Harfuchas," blankets, and other merchandise in what media called "Harfuchmanía." The viral popularity reflects his high approval ratings and signals early positioning for the 2030 presidential race.

Ms Sheinbaum advanced her social agenda. Nearly 3.5 million women aged 60-64 now receive the Women's Welfare Pension, providing 3,100 pesos every two months. Congress also eliminated "golden pensions" for former officials of state companies Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) and Pemex, capping them at half the presidential salary despite protests from retirees. The moves continue the administration's campaign against elite privileges.

The government showed it could act on corruption when exposed. The Foreign Ministry cancelled the authorization of Martín Camarena de Obeso as honorary consul of the Philippines in Guadalajara after he was identified as a partner in a company sanctioned by the US Treasury for alleged links to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Meanwhile, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, the foreign minister, led Mexico's delegation to the CELAC summit in Bogotá, reaffirming humanitarian support for Cuba while insisting this creates no conflict with the United States.

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  * **Gulf of Mexico oil spill affects Veracruz and Tabasco coasts, cleanup operations underway** — A major hydrocarbon spill in the Gulf of Mexico affected over 630 kilometers of coastline in Veracruz and Tabasco. The Naval Secretariat (Semar) and Pemex conducted cleanup operations, collecting hundreds of tons of contaminated materials. Government investigation points to a private vessel as source, not Pemex facilities. *([excelsior.com.mx](https://lineadirectaportal.com/mexico/semar-identifica-tres-fuentes-del-derrame-de-hidrocarburo-en-el-golfo-de-mexico-2026-03-27__1598560))*
  * **Semar locates missing vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba** — Two catamarans carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba that went missing for a week were located by the agency 80 nautical miles northwest of Havana. The nine crew members aboard both vessels arrived safely at a Cuban port with naval escort. *([excelsior.com.mx](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/semar-localiza-veleros-desaparecidos-que-viajaban-cuba))*
  * **Juan Ramón de la Fuente participates in CELAC summit, reaffirms Mexico's Cuba support** — Juan Ramón de la Fuente, the foreign minister, led Mexico's participation in the tenth CELAC Summit in Bogotá and the CELAC-Africa High-Level Forum. He held meetings with counterparts from various countries and reaffirmed Mexico's humanitarian support for Cuba despite US pressure. *([mayacomunicacion.com.mx](https://mayacomunicacion.com.mx/juan-ramon-de-la-fuente-impulsa-agenda-de-mexico-en-celac))*
  * **Sheinbaum announces vehicle protection program and presents Women's Welfare Pension expansion** — Claudia Sheinbaum, the president, announced a Heavy Vehicle Protection Program with 2 billion pesos in investment and reported that nearly 3.5 million Mexican women will benefit from the Women's Welfare Pension program this year, providing 3,100 pesos every two months to women aged 60-64. *([novedadesdetabasco.com.mx](https://novedadesdetabasco.com.mx/2026/03/26/sheinbaum-presenta-programa-de-proteccion-a-la-industria-de-vehiculos-pesados/))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Sheinbaum rejects confrontation with US, defends 'Golfo de México' name against Trump" type="March 28–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (7)">
      * [Sheinbaum: no nos interesa pelear con EU — jornada.com.mx](https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/03/29/politica/sheinbaum-no-nos-interesa-pelear-con-eu)
      * [Con el gobierno de Estados Unidos queremos paz: Sheinbaum — excelsior.com.mx](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/con-gobierno-estados-unidos-queremos-paz-sheinbaum)
      * [Con EU queremos paz, no pelear, dice Sheinbaum — mural.com.mx](https://www.mural.com.mx/con-eu-queremos-paz-no-pelear-dice-sheinbaum/ar3177771?v=1)
      * [Sheinbaum y el pueblo mexicano plantan cara a Trump: 'Se llama Golfo de México' — es.euronews.com](https://es.euronews.com/2026/03/29/sheinbaum-planta-cara-a-trump-se-llama-golfo-de-mexico)
      * [Sheinbaum defiende nombre del Golfo tras polémica con Trump: Es Golfo de México — informador.mx](https://informador.mx/mexico/sheinbaum-defiende-nombre-del-golfo-tras-polemica-con-trump-es-golfo-de-mexico-20260328-0093.html)
      * [Sheinbaum defiende el nombre del Golfo de México — dw.com](https://dw.com/es/sheinbaum-defiende-el-nombre-del-golfo-de-m%C3%A9xico/a-76581198)
      * [Sheinbaum defiende el nombre de Golfo de México ante dichos de Trump — elsoldecuernavaca.com.mx](https://www.elsoldecuernavaca.com.mx/elsoldemexico/mexico/sheinbaum-defiende-el-nombre-de-golfo-de-mexico-ante-dichos-de-trump-29225342)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Omar García Harfuch becomes viral phenomenon with merchandise including conchas and blankets" type="March 25–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (4)">
      * [Conchas de García Harfuch: qué son, dónde comprarlas y cuánto cuesta el pan dulce viral — wradio.com.mx](https://wradio.com.mx/2026/03/25/conchas-de-garcia-harfuch-que-son-donde-comprarlas-y-cuanto-cuesta-el-pan-dulce-viral-que-causa-furor-en-mexico/)
      * ['Harfuchas': lanzan conchas con cara de Omar García Harfuch — vivalanoticia.mx](https://vivalanoticia.mx/harfuchas-lanzan-conchas-con-cara-de-omar-garcia-harfuch/)
      * [María Sorté envía cobijas con el rostro de su hijo Omar García Harfuch a Wendy Guevara — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/03/29/maria-sorte-envia-cobijas-con-el-rostro-de-su-hijo-omar-garcia-harfuch-a-wendy-guevara-y-la-llama-suegra/)
      * [En esta pastelería puedes comprar las 'Harfuchas', las conchas inspiradas en Omar García Harfuch — gastrolabweb.com](https://gastrolabweb.com/tendencias/2026/3/25/en-esta-pasteleria-puedes-comprar-las-harfuchas-las-conchas-inspiradas-en-omar-garcia-harfuch-66064.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Plan B electoral reform approved with PT opposition to revocation of mandate provision" type="March 24–25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Morena y aliados aprueban 'Plan B'; en lo particular PT se deslindará de revocación — eluniversal.com.mx](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/morena-y-aliados-aprueban-plan-b-en-lo-particular-pt-se-deslindara-de-revocacion/)
      * [Morena retira reforma sobre revocación de mandato para mantener la coalición gobernante: Mier — proceso.com.mx](https://www.proceso.com.mx/nacional/politica/2026/3/25/morena-retira-reforma-sobre-revocacion-de-mandato-para-mantener-la-coalicion-gobernante-mier-370970.html)
      * [Morena se quedaría solo en el Senado; oposición celebra postura del PT contra el Plan B — adn40.mx](https://adn40.mx/politica/2026-03-24/oposicion-celebra-postura-pt-plan-b-reforma-electoral-morena)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Banxico cuts interest rates to 6.75% despite rising inflation" type="March 26, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Junta de Gobierno del Banxico se 'divide' por tasa de interés: Baja a 6.75% pese a alza en inflación — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/03/26/decision-dividida-en-el-banxico-por-tasa-de-interes-en-cuanto-quedo-hoy/)
      * [Banxico baja 25 puntos base su tasa y retoma ciclo de recortes; desafía expectativas del mercado — eleconomista.com.mx](https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/sectorfinanciero/banxico-recorta-25-puntos-base-tasa-interes-enfrentar-retos-derivados-guerra-20260326-806046.html)
      * [Banxico recorta tasa y divide a analistas por inflación — milenio.com](https://www.milenio.com/negocios/banxico-recorta-tasa-divide-analistas-inflacion)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Gulf of Mexico oil spill affects Veracruz and Tabasco coasts, cleanup operations underway" type="March 27–29, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Semar identifica tres fuentes del derrame de hidrocarburo en el Golfo de México — lineadirectaportal.com](https://lineadirectaportal.com/mexico/semar-identifica-tres-fuentes-del-derrame-de-hidrocarburo-en-el-golfo-de-mexico-2026-03-27__1598560)
      * [Marina retira 740 toneladas de crudo en Golfo; reportan playas limpias — milenio.com](https://www.milenio.com/estados/marina-retira-740-toneladas-de-crudo-en-golfo-reportan-playas-limpias)
      * [Playas del Golfo, limpias para los turistas luego del derrame: Semar — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/03/27/playas-del-golfo-limpias-para-los-turistas-luego-del-derrame-semar/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Congress eliminates 'golden pensions' for former CFE and Pemex officials" type="March 25–28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Eliminación de pensiones doradas: Avalan tope al Artículo 127 — am.com.mx](https://www.am.com.mx/opinion/2026/03/28/eliminacion-pensiones-doradas-mexico-2026-reforma-articulo-127-1770701.html)
      * [Adiós a las pensiones doradas: Diputados eliminan pagos millonarios en CFE, Pemex, Banobras — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/03/25/diputados-aprueban-dictamen-para-eliminar-las-pensiones-doradas/)
      * [Diputados aprueban fin a pensiones doradas de CFE y Pemex — milenio.com](https://www.milenio.com/politica/discuten-diputados-fin-a-pensiones-doradas-de-cfe-y-pemex)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Semar locates missing vessels carrying humanitarian aid to Cuba" type="March 28, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Semar localiza veleros desaparecidos que viajaban a Cuba — excelsior.com.mx](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/semar-localiza-veleros-desaparecidos-que-viajaban-cuba)
      * [Veleros 'Friendship' y 'Tigermoth' arriban de manera segura a Cuba — lajornadadeoriente.com.mx](https://www.lajornadadeoriente.com.mx/puebla/arriban-la-habana-veleros-friendship-tigermoth-semar/)
      * [Marina localiza veleros del 'Convoy Nuestra América' que se dirigían a Cuba tras quedar incomunicados — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/03/28/semar-localiza-cerca-de-cuba-veleros-del-convoy-nuestra-america-tras-quedar-incomunicados)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Juan Ramón de la Fuente participates in CELAC summit, reaffirms Mexico's Cuba support" type="March 23, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Juan Ramón de la Fuente impulsa agenda de México en CELAC — mayacomunicacion.com.mx](https://mayacomunicacion.com.mx/juan-ramon-de-la-fuente-impulsa-agenda-de-mexico-en-celac)
      * [México ratifica ayuda humanitaria a Cuba; Juan Ramón de la Fuente descarta conflicto con EEUU — wradio.com.mx](https://wradio.com.mx/2026/03/23/mexico-ratifica-ayuda-humanitaria-a-cuba-juan-ramon-de-la-fuente-descarta-conflicto-con-eeuu)
      * [México seguirá dando 'toda la ayuda humanitaria posible a Cuba', señala Juan Ramón de la Fuente — eluniversal.com.mx](https://eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/mexico-seguira-dando-toda-la-ayuda-humanitaria-posible-a-cuba-senala-juan-ramon-de-la-fuente-descarta-conflicto-con-estados-unidos)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Senate approves entry of 35 US military personnel for training ahead of 2026 World Cup" type="March 25, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Senado aprueba ingreso de 35 militares de EU con armamento a México; capacitarán a marinos en seguridad rumbo al Mundial — eluniversal.com.mx](https://eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/senado-aprueba-ingreso-de-35-militares-de-eu-con-armamento-a-mexico-capacitaran-a-marinos-en-seguridad-rumbo-al-mundial)
      * [Senado avala ingreso de 35 militares de EU para adiestramiento rumbo al Mundial 2026 — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/03/25/senado-avala-ingreso-de-35-militares-de-eu-para-adiestramiento-rumbo-al-mundial-2026)
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