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# The Americas

> Week of April 6, 2026

## Regional Summary

**Governing Means Losing**

This week revealed how quickly power can vanish in the Americas, as leaders from Mexico City to Ottawa learned that governing means abandoning the positions that brought them to power. Left and right face the same problem: winning and keeping power require opposite skills.

Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's president, faces this dilemma. She reversed her predecessor's ban on fracking and allowed private partners in energy, breaking with Andrés Manuel López Obrador's drive for energy independence. The shift was necessary — Mexico imports 77% of its natural gas from American pipelines — but it abandons the nationalism that brought Morena, the governing party, to power. When governing collides with campaign promises, governing wins, but at a cost.

Lula now matches Flávio Bolsonaro in Brazil's 2026 race, the first time he has faced such tight competition since 2002. His approval rating has dropped to 29% positive against 40% negative, forcing him to reshuffle his cabinet while controlling state enterprises like Petrobras directly. When Petrobras's auction drove gas prices up 118%, Mr Lula called it "stupidity, nonsense, banditry," and the company promptly reversed course. This show of strength only highlighted how much he needs to use it.

Coalitions are fragmenting even where leaders appear strong. In Canada, Mark Carney, the prime minister, will win majority control through floor-crossings and by-elections, but Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives are splitting despite his 87% approval rating at the party's January convention. Up to 40 Conservative MPs fear losing their seats under his leadership. In Chile, José Antonio Kast's approval has sunk to 36% while his own coalition partners feud openly, and students throw water at his science minister during public ceremonies. Morena faces candidate selection controversies and internal accusations of "lies and betrayals."

The weakness runs deeper than poll numbers or coalition math. Across the region, leaders are learning that power built on rallying supporters against enemies cannot make the compromises governing requires. As they make those compromises, their bases fracture, their opponents gain confidence, and the arrangements that seemed permanent prove fragile. The Americas are entering a period where no leader's position is secure, and the skills that win power are the ones that make it impossible to keep.

## 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

Mark Carney moved within one seat of a majority government this week as Marilyn Gladu became the fifth opposition MP to cross the floor to the Liberals since November. The defections have thrown the Conservatives into crisis.

Mr Carney now controls 171 seats in the 338-seat House of Commons after Ms Gladu, a socially conservative MP, abandoned Pierre Poilievre's party. Her defection sparked controversy within Liberal ranks over the party's "big tent" approach, but it positions Mr Carney to secure a technical majority through three byelections on Monday. The Liberals should win two safe Toronto seats and face a tight race against the Bloc Québécois in Quebec.

Mr Poilievre's troubles run deeper than defections. Up to 40 Conservative MPs fear they could lose their seats if he leads the party into the next election, and some are discussing whether to invoke caucus powers to force a leadership change. His communications director resigned this week, another sign of internal trouble despite his 87% support at the party's recent convention. Mr Carney delivered a campaign-style speech to Liberal delegates in Montreal, emphasizing national unity and "Canada Strong" messaging.

Mr Carney is hosting Alexander Stubb, Finland's president, in Ottawa next week for their first meeting. The talks will focus on trade and defence ties, including cooperation on critical minerals, artificial intelligence, and quantum industries. The meeting continues Canada's push to strengthen Nordic partnerships. The Bank of Canada convened an emergency meeting with major banks on Friday to discuss cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model, which can find vulnerabilities in major operating systems. The talks followed similar discussions in the United States.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Three federal byelections Monday could deliver Liberal majority government** — Three federal byelections on April 13 could secure a majority government for Mr Carney's Liberals. The party is expected to win two safe Toronto seats (Scarborough Southwest and University-Rosedale) but faces a competitive race against the Bloc Québécois in Terrebonne, Quebec. *([cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/terrebonne-liberal-campaign-9.7155268))*
  * **New NDP Leader Avi Lewis announces critic roles as party begins rebuilding process** — Avi Lewis, the federal NDP leader, announced critic portfolios for his six-person caucus as Parliament prepares to resume. Don Davies will serve as Parliamentary Leader, while Heather McPherson becomes House Leader. Lewis is rebuilding the party after its worst election result in decades. *([cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-critic-roles-heather-mcpherson-avi-lewis-9.7159356))*
  * **Christine Fréchette elected new Quebec Premier as CAQ chooses successor to Legault** — Christine Fréchette won the Coalition Avenir Québec leadership race to become Quebec's new premier, replacing François Legault. She becomes the province's second female premier. The CAQ is currently trailing the Parti Québécois and Liberals in polls ahead of a potential fall election. *([radio-canada.ca](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/en-direct/1013685/chef-caq-course-christine-frechette-bernard-drainville))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Carney on verge of majority government ahead of Monday by-elections" type="April 10–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [PM Carney takes the stage at Liberal convention — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-to-address-liberal-convention-on-final-day/)
      * [53% of Canadians want Carney Liberals to win majority in byelections: poll — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11771957/ipsos-poll-carney-liberals-byelections-majority/)
      * [Mark Carney is on the verge of a majority, how did he do it? — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/the-liberals-could-form-a-majority-government-monday-what-does-that-mean/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Conservative MPs cross floor to Liberals, bringing Carney closer to majority" type="April 8–10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Liberals share new details of how they attracted their first floor-crosser, Chris d'Entremont — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/floor-crosser-liberal-carney-poilievre-majority-government-9.7160473)
      * [Former Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conservative-mp-marilyn-gladu-crosses-floor-to-liberals-9.7156167)
      * [Carney welcomes Marilyn Gladu to Liberals as he nears majority — bbc.com](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98k9wd254xo)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Poilievre faces leadership pressure after Conservative defections" type="April 8, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Up to 40 Conservative MPs fear Pierre Poilievre will cost them their seats, insiders say — thestar.com](https://www.thestar.com/politics/up-to-40-conservative-mps-fear-pierre-poilievre-will-cost-them-their-seats-insiders-say/article_e2c68002-790d-4a0a-9dc3-7cc6eb9191b5.html)
      * [Poilievre's communications director Katy Merrifield resigns — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-poilievres-communications-director-katy-merrifield-resigns/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Liberal Party holds national convention in Montreal" type="April 11–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Liberal party adopts motion to ban kids under 16 from social media — globalnews.ca](https://globalnews.ca/news/11797286/liberal-party-adopts-motion-social-media-ban-kids/)
      * [Liberal Party of Canada concludes largest policy convention in its history — newfoundnews.ca](https://www.newfoundnews.ca/post/liberal-party-of-canada-concludes-largest-policy-convention-in-its-history)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Finnish President Alexander Stubb to visit Ottawa for bilateral talks" type="April 11–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Carney rencontrera le président finlandais à Ottawa la semaine prochaine — ici.radio-canada.ca](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2245720/finlande-carney-rencontre-ottawa)
      * [Finnish President Alexander Stubb to meet with PM Carney in Ottawa this week — lethbridgenewsnow.com](https://lethbridgenewsnow.com/2026/04/12/finnish-president-alexander-stubb-to-meet-with-pm-carney-in-ottawa-this-week/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Monday by-elections could secure Liberal majority government" type="April 8–10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Terrebonne byelection puts Carney's popularity to the test in Liberal-Bloc rematch — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-terrebonne-byelection-liberal-majority-bloc-quebecois/)
      * ['Every vote counts': Liberals campaign hard for Quebec seat in Monday's federal byelection — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/terrebonne-liberal-campaign-9.7155268)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Bank of Canada meets with major lenders over AI cybersecurity risks" type="April 10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Canadian bank execs, regulators meet to discuss risks raised by Anthropic's new AI model — theglobeandmail.com](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-banks-anthropic-ai-claude-risks-model-finance-department/)
      * [Bank of Canada, Major Lenders Meet to Discuss Anthropic's Mythos AI Model — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-10/bank-of-canada-major-lenders-meet-on-anthropic-ai-cyber-risk)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Internal memo reveals CSIS considering expanded foreign intelligence role" type="April 10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Should Canada's spy agency be more like CIA, MI6? CSIS memo outlines concerns — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/should-canadas-spy-agency-be-more-like-cia-mi6-csis-memo-outlines-concerns/)
      * [Internal memo flags the promise and pitfalls of expanding CSIS's foreign spy role — thestar.com](https://www.thestar.com/politics/internal-memo-flags-the-promise-and-pitfalls-of-expanding-csiss-foreign-spy-role/article_ff4e6679-f55d-519b-a14c-ac0bb403e0b2.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="NDP announces new critic roles under leader Avi Lewis" type="April 10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Avi Lewis names former opponent Heather McPherson as NDP House leader — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-critic-roles-heather-mcpherson-avi-lewis-9.7159356)
      * [Davies to act as NDP parliamentary lead after Lewis announces critic roles — narcity.com](https://www.narcity.com/davies-to-act-as-ndp-parliamentary-lead)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="CAF Champions League semi-finals produce upsets and tight matches" type="April 11–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [ES Tunis 0-1 Mamelodi Sundowns: León Muñiz Strike Puts Sundowns in Control — africasoccer.com](https://africasoccer.com/es-tunis-0-1-mamelodi-sundowns-leon-muniz-strike-puts-sundowns-in-control-of-caf-champions-league-semi-final-first-leg/)
      * [FAR Rabat take firm grip on semi-final with 2-0 first-leg win over Berkane — cafonline.com](https://cafonline.com/caf-champions-league/news/far-rabat-take-firm-grip-on-semi-final-with-2-0-first-leg-win-over-berkane)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Christine Fréchette elected as new Quebec Premier and CAQ leader" type="April 12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [Christine Fréchette remporte la chefferie de la CAQ — ici.radio-canada.ca](https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/en-direct/1013685/chef-caq-course-christine-frechette-bernard-drainville)
      * [Voting ends in Coalition Avenir Québec leadership race — montreal.citynews.ca](https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/04/12/quebecers-are-about-to-find-out-who-will-replace-francois-legault-as-premier-2)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Royal Bank announces \$1 billion growth fund for Canadian companies" type="April 9, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (2)">
      * [RBC plans to invest up to \$1 billion through new Canadian growth fund — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/article/canadas-rbc-plans-to-deploy-up-to-1-billion-to-support-homegrown-companies/)
      * [RBC to Start \$723 Million Fund to Keep Canadian Firms at Home — bloomberg.com](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-09/rbc-to-start-723-million-fund-to-keep-canadian-firms-at-home)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Other" type="">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Carney responds to high gas prices amid Iran conflict — ctvnews.ca](https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/article/carney-responds-to-canadians-facing-nearly-2-per-litre-at-the-gas-pumps/)
      * [Carney pledges next governor general will be bilingual — montreal.citynews.ca](https://montreal.citynews.ca/2026/04/10/carney-next-governor-general-bilingual/)
      * [Carney government spending \$524K on in-flight catering in first year — torontosun.com](https://torontosun.com/news/national/prime-minister-mark-carney-billed-524k-flight-catering-first-year)
      * [Tangerine ranked #1 bank in Canada by Forbes — newswire.ca](https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tangerine-ranked-1-in-canada-on-forbes-world-s-best-banks-list-897810915.html)
      * [WW I memorial rededicated at Winnipeg's Brookside Cemetery — cbc.ca](https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/war-statue-relocated-brookside-mmf-9.7157992)
    </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

Claudia Sheinbaum broke with her predecessor's energy doctrine this week, announcing that Mexico will pursue fracking to boost natural gas production despite Andrés Manuel López Obrador's long opposition to the technique. Ms Sheinbaum said the government would use fracking with environmental controls and keep private companies out, but acknowledged that Pemex lacks the technology to do it alone.

The energy shift came as Ms Sheinbaum launched the first of 15 planned Economic Development Poles, a \$540 million project in Tlaxcala that will create more than 5,000 jobs. The pole features infrastructure including business centres, worker housing, and treatment facilities — industrial policy that goes well beyond the traditional maquiladora model. Both moves mark a more business-oriented approach than López Obrador's, though still within his sovereignty framework.

Security forces seized 164 cartel drones since 2024, concentrated in Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, and Michoacán, while naval operations led to 81 arrests and nearly 2 million illegal cigarettes at Mexico City's airport. The Senate ratified Roberto Velasco as foreign minister to replace Juan Ramón de la Fuente, who resigned for health reasons. Mr Velasco brings extensive experience in North America ahead of next year's USMCA review.

Ms Sheinbaum also ended eight years of diplomatic tension with Spain, announcing she will attend a summit in Barcelona and inviting the Spanish king to Mexico's World Cup inauguration. Congress approved Plan B electoral reform despite heated sessions that included lawmakers throwing oil at each other during an environmental debate.

Omar García Harfuch's cultural phenomenon continues. The security secretary now has 84.4% approval and his merchandise — including towels, blankets, and "Harfuchas" bread — sells well. The Wall Street Journal covered his "sex symbol" status, noting his appeal particularly among women aged 40-50. The attention strengthens his position in 2030 succession politics while Morena faces pre-election tensions over candidate selections for 2027 gubernatorial races.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Banxico cuts interest rates amid inflation concerns and internal division over monetary policy** — Banxico cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 6.75% in a divided 3-2 vote, despite rising inflation reaching 4.59% in March. Minutes reveal disagreements over Middle East conflict impacts and future rate decisions, with some members wanting to pause cuts. *([elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/09/guerra-en-iran-divide-al-banxico-quienes-y-por-que-votaron-en-contra-de-recortar-la-tasa-de-interes/))*
  * **Fire at Pemex Dos Bocas refinery controlled with no casualties** — A fire broke out at the Pemex Olmeca refinery in Dos Bocas, Tabasco, in the coke storage area. The incident was controlled by 150 Pemex personnel with support from the Navy Secretariat (SEMAR), National Defence Secretariat (SEDENA), and local authorities. No injuries were reported, and Ms Sheinbaum confirmed operations continued normally. *([energiayecologia.mx](https://energiayecologia.mx/petroleo/confirma-la-presidenta-que-no-hubo-victimas-en-incidente-de-dos-bocas/))*
  * **Mexico and US agree on border infrastructure modernisation plan** — Mexico and the US concluded meetings in Washington for the Binational Group on Bridges and International Crossings, agreeing on a modernisation plan for border infrastructure to enhance security while easing commercial flow. The Foreign Affairs Secretariat (SRE) announced advances in technical coordination mechanisms. *([mipuntodevista.com.mx](https://www.mipuntodevista.com.mx/mexico-y-estados-unidos-sellan-una-alianza-para-transformar-la-frontera-en-un-motor-de-competitividad/))*
  * **Morena faces internal tensions and electoral challenges ahead of 2027 elections** — Morena is experiencing internal divisions with governors and leaders clashing over candidate selections for 2027 gubernatorial elections. The party faces challenges in states like Campeche, Michoacán, and others, while dealing with high-profile resignations including Montserrat Caballero in Baja California. *([eluniversal.com.mx](https://politica.expansion.mx/mexico/2026/04/07/ine-invalida-160-000-afiliaciones-a-morena-el-partido-no-acredito-su-autenticidad))*
  * **Universal Health Service credentialing begins for seniors aged 85 and over** — The Universal Health Service credentialing process started in April for people aged 85 and over, who can complete the procedure from April 13-30 at modules installed in various regions. The programme aims to provide comprehensive health coverage with new credentials requiring certified CURP. *([nmas.com.mx](https://politica.expansion.mx/mexico/2026/04/08/curp-certificada-tramitar-credencial-universal-salud))*
  * **13 soldiers linked to case for deaths of two girls in Sinaloa** — A federal judge in Los Mochis linked 13 soldiers to criminal proceedings for their alleged responsibility in the deaths of two girls and injury of four family members in Badiraguato, Sinaloa in 2025. The case involves an incident during military operations on a highway. *([quadratin.com.mx](https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/procesan-13-militares-homicidio-ninas-sinaloa/))*
  * **US-Mexico cooperation leads to arrest of Cuban national wanted in Florida** — Mexican federal forces arrested Yoexy Vila Hernández, a Cuban citizen wanted in Tampa, Florida for drug conspiracy charges, in an operation in Cancún involving multiple agencies including the Security Secretariat (SSPC), Navy Secretariat (SEMAR), and National Guard. The arrest demonstrates continued bilateral cooperation in security matters. *([elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/06/garcia-harfuch-da-golpe-en-quintana-roo-capturan-a-milo-operador-financiero-buscado-por-eu/))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Sheinbaum inaugurates first Economic Development Pole in Tlaxcala with \$540M investment during multi-state tour" type="April 10–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Sheinbaum inaugura en Tlaxcala el primer Polo de Desarrollo Económico del país — jornada.com.mx](https://www.jornada.com.mx/noticia/2026/04/12/economia/claudia-sheinbaum-inaugura-en-tlaxcala-el-primer-polo-de-desarrollo-economico-del-pais)
      * [Sheinbaum inaugura primer Polo de Bienestar en Tlaxcala con inversión de 540 mdd — eluniversal.com.mx](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/sheinbaum-inaugura-primer-polo-de-bienestar-en-tlaxcala-destaca-inversion-nacional-y-extranjera-de-540-mdd/)
      * [Regaña Sheinbaum a manifestantes en Puebla — reforma.com](https://www.reforma.com/regana-sheinbaum-a-manifestantes-en-puebla/ar3184900)
      * [Sheinbaum destaca a México como ejemplo económico: "A pesar de las circunstancias del mundo, las cosas van funcionando" — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/04/12/sheinbaum-destaca-a-mexico-como-ejemplo-economico-a-pesar-de-las-circunstancias-del-mundo-las-cosas-van-funcionando/)
      * ["No a la recicladora": reclaman pobladores de San José Chiapa ante Sheinbaum (Videos) — proceso.com.mx](https://www.proceso.com.mx/nacional/estados/2026/4/11/no-la-recicladora-reclaman-pobladores-de-san-jose-chiapa-ante-sheinbaum-videos-372024.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Banxico cuts interest rates amid inflation concerns and internal division over monetary policy" type="April 9, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [La decisión de Banxico — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/opinion/carlos-serrano-herrera/2026/04/09/la-decision-de-banxico/)
      * [Divide a Banxico recorte a las tasas de interés — reforma.com](https://www.reforma.com/divide-a-banxico-recorte-a-las-tasas-de-interes/ar3184154)
      * [Guerra en Irán divide al Banxico: ¿Quiénes y por qué votaron en contra de recortar la tasa de interés? — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/economia/2026/04/09/guerra-en-iran-divide-al-banxico-quienes-y-por-que-votaron-en-contra-de-recortar-la-tasa-de-interes/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Omar García Harfuch becomes pop culture phenomenon with merchandise and high approval ratings" type="April 6–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Harfuch, de secretario a fenómeno pop en México — info7.mx](https://info7.mx/nacional/harfuch-de-secretario-a-fenomeno-pop-en-mexico/3481035453)
      * [García Harfuch, el secretario de Seguridad, se convierte en fenómeno pop — forbes.com.mx](https://forbes.com.mx/garcia-harfuch-el-secretario-de-seguridad-se-convierte-en-fenomeno-pop/)
      * ["México está enamorado de su principal policía", WSJ ve a García Harfuch como una celebridad — lasillarota.com](https://lasillarota.com/nacion/2026/4/12/mexico-esta-enamorado-de-su-principal-policia-wsj-ve-garcia-harfuch-como-una-celebridad-594268.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Roberto Velasco appointed as new Foreign Minister replacing Juan Ramón de la Fuente" type="April 7–8, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Falta de conocimiento en seguridad: la hipótesis de la salida de Juan Ramón de la Fuente como canciller, según Jesús Lemus — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/mexico/2026/04/07/falta-de-conocimiento-en-seguridad-la-hipotesis-de-la-salida-de-juan-ramon-de-la-fuente-como-canciller-segun-jesus-lemus)
      * [Roberto Velasco llegará a la SRE con la tarea de blindar el T-MEC y el reto de negociar la cooperación en seguridad — politica.expansion.mx](https://politica.expansion.mx/mexico/2026/04/08/t-mec-cooperacion-en-seguridad-y-defensa-de-la-soberania-los-retos-de-velasco-al-frente-de-sre)
      * [Comisión del Senado ratifica a Roberto Velasco como nuevo titular de SRE — lopezdoriga.com](https://lopezdoriga.com/nacional/comision-senado-ratifica-roberto-velasco-nuevo-titular-sre/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Congress approves Plan B electoral reform amid political tensions and protests" type="April 8–9, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Morena y aliados empujan 'Plan B' de la reforma electoral; hoy se discute en el pleno de San Lázaro — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/08/morena-y-aliados-empujan-plan-b-de-la-reforma-electoral-hoy-se-discute-en-el-pleno-de-san-lazaro/)
      * [Plan B de reformal electoral de Sheinbaum ya es LEY: Es aprobado por 17 congresos estatales — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/estados/2026/04/09/congresos-aprueban-plan-b-de-reforma-electoral-de-sheinbaum-hoy-9-de-abril/)
      * [VIDEO: Cubetazos de chapopote en San Lázaro; legisladores de MC y Morena protagonizan riña — eluniversal.com.mx](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/video-cubetazos-de-chapopote-en-san-lazaro-legisladores-de-mc-y-morena-protagonizan-rina-en-pleno-debate-sobre-reforma-electoral/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Sheinbaum announces fracking policy shift despite AMLO's previous opposition" type="April 9–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [El fracking "no tradicional", la apuesta de Sheinbaum para aumentar la producción de gas natural — eluniversal.com.mx](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/el-fracking-no-tradicional-la-apuesta-energetica-de-sheinbaum-para-aumentar-la-produccion-de-gas-natural-en-esto-consiste/)
      * [Sheinbaum dice SÍ al fracking en México: ¿Qué es y por qué AMLO pensaba prohibirlo? — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/09/sheinbaum-dice-si-al-fracking-en-mexico-que-es-y-por-que-amlo-pensaba-prohibirlo/)
      * [Sheinbaum redefine estrategias en Morena para promover el fracking — aninoticias.com](https://aninoticias.com/sheinbaum-redefine-estrategias-en-morena-para-promover-el-fracking/)
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  <ResponseField name="SEDENA conducts nationwide security operations and seizes cartel drones" type="April 7–10, 2026">
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      * [164 drones del cártel han sido asegurados durante la administración de Sheinbaum — vanguardia.com.mx](https://vanguardia.com.mx/noticias/mexico/164-drones-del-cartel-han-sido-asegurados-durante-la-administracion-de-sheinbaum-MF19946596)
      * [Sin víctimas y bajo control: lo que dijo Sheinbaum sobre el incendio en la Refinería Olmeca de Dos Bocas — energiayecologia.mx](https://energiayecologia.mx/petroleo/confirma-la-presidenta-que-no-hubo-victimas-en-incidente-de-dos-bocas/)
      * [Sedena ordena auditoría por contrato de camiones — ovaciones.com](https://ovaciones.com/sedena-ordena-auditoria-por-contrato-de-camiones/)
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  <ResponseField name="SEMAR operations yield major drug seizures and illegal surveillance equipment removal" type="April 10–12, 2026">
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      * [Bolsas halladas en playa de Veracruz, de sargazo y no chapopote: Semar — mexico.quadratin.com.mx](https://mexico.quadratin.com.mx/bolsas-halladas-en-playa-de-veracruz-de-sargazo-y-no-chapopote-semar/)
      * [Semar reporta 81 detenidos por operativo "Escudo Sable" en Acapulco — excelsior.com.mx](https://www.excelsior.com.mx/nacional/semar-reporta-81-detenidos-por-operativo-escudo-sable-acapulco)
      * [Confiscan casi dos millones de cigarros ilegales en el AICM; venían de China y Corea — eluniversal.com.mx](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/confiscan-casi-dos-millones-de-cigarros-ilegales-en-el-aicm-venian-de-china-y-corea/)
    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Fire at Pemex Dos Bocas refinery controlled with no casualties" type="April 10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Sin víctimas y bajo control: lo que dijo Sheinbaum sobre el incendio en la Refinería Olmeca de Dos Bocas — energiayecologia.mx](https://energiayecologia.mx/petroleo/confirma-la-presidenta-que-no-hubo-victimas-en-incidente-de-dos-bocas/)
      * [Incendio en la refinería Dos Bocas, Tabasco, fue controlado por Semar — milenio.com](https://www.milenio.com/estados/incendio-en-la-refineria-dos-bocas-tabasco-fue-controlado-por-semar)
      * [Refinería Dos Bocas: ¿qué es el coque y por qué se incendió la bodega en el pasado siniestro del 9 de abril? — elmanana.com.mx](https://elmanana.com.mx/nacional/2026/4/10/que-paso-en-la-refineria-dos-bocas-sheinbaum-explica-donde-se-origino-el-incendio-173829.html)
    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Sheinbaum to visit Barcelona for left-wing leaders summit, breaking Mexico-Spain diplomatic ice" type="April 10–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Sheinbaum rompe la 'maldición' de 8 años entre México y España: ¿Qué provocó la crisis entre ambos países? — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/11/sheinbaum-rompe-la-maldicion-de-8-anos-entre-mexico-y-espana-que-detono-la-crisis-entre-ambos-paises/)
      * [¿Cuándo viajará Sheinbaum a Barcelona y qué actividades tendrá? — milenio.com](https://www.milenio.com/politica/cuando-viajara-sheinbaum-a-barcelona-y-que-actividades-tendra)
      * [Sheinbaum anuncia su primer viaje a Europa: fecha, motivo y líderes que asistirán a reunión en Barcelona — ejecentral.com.mx](https://www.ejecentral.com.mx/nuestro-eje/sheinbaum-arranca-programa-vivienda-para-el-bienestar-en-puebla-con-nuevas-casas-y-apoyo-a-deudores-del-fovissste)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Mexico and US agree on border infrastructure modernization plan" type="April 11–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [México y Estados Unidos sellan una alianza para transformar la frontera en un motor de competitividad — mipuntodevista.com.mx](https://www.mipuntodevista.com.mx/mexico-y-estados-unidos-sellan-una-alianza-para-transformar-la-frontera-en-un-motor-de-competitividad/)
      * [México y Estados Unidos refuerzan seguridad en la frontera, destacan avances en comercialización y prevención de delitos — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/04/12/mexico-y-estados-unidos-refuerzan-seguridad-en-la-frontera-destacan-avances-en-comercializacion-y-prevencion-de-delitos/)
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    </Expandable>
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  <ResponseField name="Morena faces internal tensions and electoral challenges ahead of 2027 elections" type="April 7–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [PRI Y MC pelean y en Morena observan divertidos — eluniversal.com.mx](https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/opinion/bajo-reserva-expres/pri-y-mc-pelean-y-en-morena-observan-divertidos/)
      * [INE invalida 160,000 afiliaciones a Morena; el partido no acreditó su autenticidad — politica.expansion.mx](https://politica.expansion.mx/mexico/2026/04/07/ine-invalida-160-000-afiliaciones-a-morena-el-partido-no-acredito-su-autenticidad)
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  <ResponseField name="Universal Health Service credentialing begins for seniors aged 85 and over" type="April 8–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Calendario Registro Servicio Universal de Salud: ¿Quiénes se Inscriben para Credencial 13 al 18 de Abril 2026? — nmas.com.mx](https://nmas.com.mx/nacional/calendario-servicio-universal-salud-quienes-registran-credencial-13-a-18-abril-2026-letras)
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  <ResponseField name="13 soldiers linked to case for deaths of two girls in Sinaloa" type="April 8–9, 2026">
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      * [Al derecho y al revés — quadratin.com.mx](https://www.quadratin.com.mx/opinion/al-derecho-y-al-reves-57/)
      * [Procesan a 13 militares acusados del homicidio de dos niñas en 2025 en Badiraguato, Sinaloa — tribunadelabahia.com.mx](https://tribunadelabahia.com.mx/procesan-13-militares-homicidio-ninas-sinaloa/)
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  <ResponseField name="US-Mexico cooperation leads to arrest of Cuban national wanted in Florida" type="April 6–10, 2026">
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      * [García Harfuch da 'golpe' en Quintana Roo: Capturan a 'Milo', operador financiero buscado por EU — elfinanciero.com.mx](https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/2026/04/06/garcia-harfuch-da-golpe-en-quintana-roo-capturan-a-milo-operador-financiero-buscado-por-eu/)
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      * [CNDH issues recommendation for torture case involving Navy elements in Nuevo León — infobae.com](https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2026/04/12/cndh-exhibe-caso-de-tortura-en-nuevo-leon-y-responsabiliza-a-elementos-de-la-marina/)
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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

Flávio Bolsonaro leads Lula in runoff polling for the first time, leaving Brazil's president behind 46% to 45% in what could be the country's most competitive election since democracy returned.

Lula has responded swiftly on politics and economics. He reshuffled his team this week, naming José Guimarães as secretary of institutional relations and Paulo Pimenta as government leader in the Chamber to shore up congressional support before 2026. The moves come as Lula's approval rating sits at 29% positive against 40% negative, with rejection rates nearly equal between the two camps.

Lula's intervention in Petrobras was even more striking. After the state oil giant raised gas prices by up to 117% through an auction, Lula called the process "banditry" and "cretinism." The company immediately reversed course, returning the extra revenues and dismissing its logistics director. The episode shows how far presidents have expanded their control over state enterprises — public criticism now triggers immediate corporate compliance and personnel changes.

Lula is also expanding state control over critical minerals through a new presidential council designed to break with what he calls Brazil's historical role as a primary exporter. The move comes amid American pressure over strategic resources.

Meanwhile, tensions with the judiciary persist. Lula publicly advised Alexandre de Moraes, a Supreme Court justice, to recuse himself from a bank scandal case because his wife's law firm has connections to the bank. Other justices reacted poorly, calling the comments unfair to the Court. The exchange reflects the institutional friction that has marked Lula's third term as he navigates between coalition management and an increasingly competitive political landscape.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Flávio Bolsonaro intensifies presidential campaign with events across Brazil** — Flávio Bolsonaro, a senator, continued his presidential campaign with rallies in Rio Grande do Sul and other states, posting videos with politicians like Romeu Zema and meeting with business leaders. He defended amnesty for January 8th prisoners and promised to 'climb the ramp' with his father if elected. *([noticias.uol.com.br](https://noticias.uol.com.br/politica/ultimas-noticias/2026/04/11/flavio-bolsonaro-diz-que-se-vencer-subira-rampa-do-planalto-com-pai.ghtm))*
  * **PT abandons own gubernatorial candidates in multiple states for strategic alliances** — The Workers' Party (PT) decided not to field its own gubernatorial candidates in Rio Grande do Sul and other states, instead supporting the Democratic Labour Party's (PDT) Juliana Brizola and candidates from the Social Democratic Party (PSD), Progressives (PP), and Brazilian Democratic Movement (MDB) in various states. The strategy aims to build stronger platforms for Lula's 2026 reelection bid. *([poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-eleicoes/pt-nao-tera-candidato-proprio-ao-governo-do-rs-pela-1a-vez/))*
  * **Lula vetoes dosimetry bill amid congressional dispute over January 8th amnesty** — Lula fully vetoed the dosimetry bill that would have changed penalty calculation criteria for crimes including those related to January 8th events. The veto intensifies disputes in Congress over amnesty for those convicted in the January 8th cases. *([ocafezinho.com](https://www.ocafezinho.com/2026/04/12/lula-veta-pl-da-dosimetria-e-acirra-disputa-no-congresso-por-anistia-aos-condenados-do-8-de-janeiro/))*
  * **Arthur Lira purchases \$1 million private jet after leaving Chamber presidency** — Arthur Lira, the former Chamber president, bought a private jet for US\$1 million in partnership with an agribusiness equipment businessman after leaving office in 2025. The aircraft was purchased through a company created shortly after his departure from the Chamber leadership. *([iclnoticias.com.br](https://iclnoticias.com.br/lira-compra-jatinho-de-us-1-milhao/))*
  * **Central Bank faces criticism over interest rate policy and political pressure** — Gabriel Galípolo, the Central Bank president, is under pressure from Lula's circle over interest rate decisions and for allegedly defending Roberto Campos Neto, the former Central Bank president. Government allies criticise Mr Galípolo for not being more helpful to the reelection campaign. *([oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/lauro-jardim/post/2026/04/galipolo-enfrenta-forte-pressao-do-entorno-de-lula-saiba-os-motivos.ghtml))*
  * **Police find no evidence of Bolsonaro interference in investigations** — Federal Police submitted a new report concluding, for the second time, that Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, did not interfere in police investigations during his mandate. Alexandre de Moraes, a Supreme Court justice, maintains the inquiry open despite police findings. *([gazetadopovo.com.br](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/pf-contraria-moraes-e-gonet-e-repete-que-bolsonaro-nao-interferiu-em-investigacoes/))*
</Accordion>

<Accordion title="Notes">
  <ResponseField name="Lula's approval ratings decline as 2026 race tightens with Flávio Bolsonaro" type="April 10–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (18)">
      * [Lula tem cenário mais apertado desde eleição em 2002 — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/04/lula-enfrenta-cenario-de-1o-turno-mais-apertado-desde-eleicao-de-2002.shtml)
      * [Cientista político diz que reeleição de Lula é 'muito difícil' com aprovação abaixo de 45% — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/cientista-politico-diz-que-reeleicao-de-lula-e-muito-dificil-com-aprovacao-abaixo-de-45/)
      * [Datafolha: Lula mantém 40% de avaliação negativa; positiva cai para 29% — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/eleicoes/datafolha-lula-mantem-40-de-avaliacao-negativa-positiva-cai-para-29/)
      * [Datafolha: Flávio Bolsonaro tem 46% e Lula, 45% no 2º turno — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/eleicoes/datafolha-2o-turno-lula-perde-vantagem-e-empata-com-flavio-caiado-e-zema/)
      * [Rejeição de Lula chega a 48% e a de Flávio, 46%, diz Datafolha — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-eleicoes/rejeicao-de-lula-chega-a-48-e-a-de-flavio-46-diz-datafolha/)
      * [Pesquisas eleitorais: após novo Datafolha, como fica a disputa Lula x Flávio — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/pesquisas-eleitorais-apos-novo-datafolha-como-fica-a-disputa-lula-x-flavio/)
      * [Datafolha: Lula empata com Flávio, Caiado e Zema no 2º turno — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/pulso/post/2026/04/datafolha-lula-empata-com-flavio-caiado-e-zema-no-2o-turno.ghtml)
      * [Datafolha: Avaliação negativa de Lula supera a positiva — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/04/datafolha-lula-tem-40-de-avaliacao-negativa-e-29-de-positiva.shtml)
      * [Lula lidera rejeição entre pré-candidatos, aponta Datafolha — istoe.com.br](https://istoe.com.br/lula-lidera-rejeicao-pre-candidatos-datafolha)
      * [Flávio tende a estagnar? Lula pode reagir? Cientista político analisa tendências das pesquisas — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/flavio-tende-a-estagnar-lula-pode-reagir-cientista-politico-analiza-tendencias-das-pesquisas/)
      * [E se Lula não for candidato nas eleições de 2026? — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/e-se-lula-nao-for-candidato-nas-eleicoes-de-2026/)
      * [Encontrar uma liderança para substituir Lula 'não é simples', diz presidente do PT — jornaldebrasilia.com.br](https://jornaldebrasilia.com.br/noticias/politica-e-poder/encontrar-uma-lideranca-para-substituir-lula-nao-e-simples-diz-presidente-do-pt/)
      * [Como estava a popularidade de FHC, Dilma e Bolsonaro a esta altura de seus mandatos — cartacapital.com.br](https://www.cartacapital.com.br/politica/como-estava-a-popularidade-de-fhc-dilma-e-bolsonaro-a-esta-altura-de-seus-mandatos/)
      * [Lula só será eleito se forem construídas alianças nos Estados, diz presidente do PT — tnonline.uol.com.br](https://tnonline.uol.com.br/noticias/politica/lula-so-sera-eleito-se-forem-construidas-aliancas-nos-estados-diz-presidente-do-pt-1080830)
      * [Avaliação positiva do governo Lula piora em abril, mostra Datafolha — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/amp/politica/avaliacao-positiva-do-governo-lula-piora-em-abril-mostra-datafolha/)
      * [Novo Datafolha: como fica a disputa de rejeição entre Lula, Flávio, Caiado e Zema — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/novo-datafolha-como-fica-a-disputa-de-rejeicao-entre-lula-flavio-caiado-e-zema/)
      * [Lula paga o preço pelo desgaste que a política vive por causa da corrupção, diz presidente do PT — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/amp/politica/lula-paga-o-preco-pelo-desgaste-que-a-politica-vive-por-causa-da-corrupcao-diz-presidente-do-pt/)
      * [Lindbergh minimiza Datafolha e diz crer na reeleição de Lula — jovempan.com.br](https://jovempan.com.br/noticias/politica/lindbergh-minimiza-datafolha-e-diz-crer-na-reeleicao-de-lula.html)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Lula appoints José Guimarães to head government political coordination" type="April 10–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Quem é José Guimarães, novo secretário de Relações Institucionais de Lula — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/quem-e-jose-guimaraes-novo-secretario-de-relacoes-institucionais-de-lula/)
      * [Lula escolhe líder do governo na Câmara para o lugar de Gleisi — horadopovo.com.br](https://horadopovo.com.br/lula-escolhe-lider-do-governo-na-camara-para-o-lugar-de-gleisi/)
      * [Lula nomeia Paulo Pimenta líder do governo na Câmara — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/lula-troca-lideranca-na-camara-aposta-em-pimenta-visa-destravar-agenda/)
      * [Lula escolhe Guimarães para chefiar articulação política — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/poder/2026/04/lula-escolhe-lider-do-governo-na-camara-como-ministro-da-articulacao-politica.shtml)
      * [Deputado José Guimarães anuncia que será novo ministro de Lula — diariodonordeste.verdesmares.com.br](https://diariodonordeste.verdesmares.com.br/pontopoder/deputado-jose-guimaraes-anuncia-que-sera-novo-ministro-de-lula-1.3756654)
      * [Com Guimarães na SRI, Lula tenta resolver um problema em Brasília e outro no Ceará — platobr.com.br](https://platobr.com.br/com-guimaraes-na-sri-lula-tenta-resolver-um-problema-em-brasilia-e-outro-no-ceara)
      * [Lula nomeia José Guimarães para comandar a articulação política do governo — ocafezinho.com](https://www.ocafezinho.com/2026/04/12/lula-nomeia-jose-guimaraes-para-comandar-a-articulacao-politica-do-governo/)
      * [Encontrar uma liderança para substituir Lula 'não é simples', diz presidente do PT — dgabc.com.br](https://dgabc.com.br/Noticia/4294334/encontrar-uma-lideranca-para-substituir-lula-nao-e-simples-diz-presidente-do-pt)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Supreme Court faces controversy over Master Bank scandal and ministers' involvement" type="April 8–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Lula joga o STF aos leões — estadao.com.br](https://www.estadao.com.br/opiniao/lula-joga-o-stf-aos-leoes/)
      * [A reação nada amigável de ministros do STF a falas de Lula sobre Moraes e o Vorcaro — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/brasil/a-reacao-nada-amigavel-de-ministros-do-stf-a-falas-de-lula-sobre-moraes-e-o-vorcaro/)
      * [A sensação de Lula após conversa com Moraes sobre o caso Master — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/lauro-jardim/post/2026/04/a-sensacao-de-lula-apos-conversa-com-moraes-sobre-o-caso-master.ghtml)
      * [Temer confirma contrato com Master e diz que ministros do STF devem se declarar impedidos no caso — terra.com.br](https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/brasil/politica/temer-confirma-contrato-com-master-e-diz-que-ministros-do-stf-devem-se-declarar-impedidos-no-caso,75597e9419ac56158d1829fccd90b8803lb0a02c.html)
      * [Moraes libera julgamento de ação do PT que limita delação premiada — revistaoeste.com](https://revistaoeste.com/politica/moraes-libera-julgamento-de-acao-do-pt-que-limita-delacao-premiada/)
      * [No centro do caso Master, Alexandre de Moraes tira da gaveta ação do PT para limitar delação — oglobo.globo.com](https://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/malu-gaspar/post/2026/04/no-centro-do-caso-master-alexandre-de-moraes-tira-da-gaveta-acao-do-pt-para-limitar-delacao.ghtml)
      * [Gilmar Mendes sai em defesa de Messias para o STF — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/gilmar-mendes-defende-jorge-messias-e-rebate-criticas-vazias-a-indicacao-ao-stf/)
      * [STF: Gilmar vota para derrubar lei que proíbe cotas raciais em SC — migalhas.com.br](https://www.migalhas.com.br/quentes/453750/stf-gilmar-vota-para-derrubar-lei-que-proibe-cotas-raciais-em-sc)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Flávio Bolsonaro campaigns nationwide as presidential front-runner for opposition" type="April 8–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [Bolsonaro de sapatênis — gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br](https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/colunistas/humberto-trezzi/noticia/2026/04/bolsonaro-de-sapatenis-cmnulxrjg003f013jh1vc9kld.html)
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      * [Flávio volta a fazer dancinha no lançamento de Zucco no RS — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-eleicoes/flavio-volta-a-fazer-dancinha-no-lancamento-de-zucco-no-rs/)
      * [Zema posta com Flávio e aumenta rumor de chapa conjunta — poder360.com.br](https://www.poder360.com.br/poder-eleicoes/zema-posta-com-flavio-e-aumenta-rumor-chapa-conjunta/)
      * ['Vamos libertar o Brasil', diz Flávio Bolsonaro sobre resultado do Datafolha — jovempan.com.br](https://jovempan.com.br/noticias/politica/vamos-libertar-o-brasil-diz-flavio-bolsonaro-sobre-resultado-do-datafolha.html)
      * [Flávio critica Lula com vídeo sobre fome gravado no governo Bolsonaro — metropoles.com](https://www.metropoles.com/brasil/flavio-critica-lula-com-video-sobre-fome-gravado-no-governo-bolsonaro)
      * [Na Expogrande, Flávio vai ao camarim de Zezé e grava vídeo para Bolsonaro — campograndenews.com.br](https://www.campograndenews.com.br/politica/na-expogrande-flavio-vai-ao-camarim-de-zeze-e-grava-video-para-bolsonaro)
      * [PL amplia articulação e testa nome do Nordeste para vice de Flávio Bolsonaro — correiobraziliense.com.br](https://www.correiobraziliense.com.br/politica/2026/04/7394177-pl-amplia-articulacao-e-testa-nome-do-nordeste-para-vice-de-flavio-bolsonaro.html)
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  <ResponseField name="Majority of Brazilians support Bolsonaro's house arrest according to new polling" type="April 8–12, 2026">
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      * [Datafolha: 59% dos brasileiros defendem prisão domiciliar de Bolsonaro — cnnbrasil.com.br](https://www.cnnbrasil.com.br/politica/datafolha-maioria-dos-brasileiros-defende-prisao-domiciliar-de-bolsonaro/)
      * [59% defendem que Bolsonaro continue em prisão domiciliar, segundo Datafolha — gazetadopovo.com.br](https://www.gazetadopovo.com.br/republica/datafolha-apoio-prisao-domiciliar-jair-bolsonaro/)
      * [Maioria dos brasileiros defende prisão domiciliar de Bolsonaro, segundo Datafolha — veja.abril.com.br](https://veja.abril.com.br/politica/maioria-dos-brasileiros-defende-prisao-domiciliar-de-bolsonaro-segundo-datafolha/)
      * [Como os brasileiros avaliam a prisão domiciliar de Bolsonaro, segundo o Datafolha — cartacapital.com.br](https://www.cartacapital.com.br/cartaexpressa/como-os-brasileiros-avaliam-a-prisao-domiciliar-de-bolsonaro-segundo-o-datafolha/)
      * [Bolsonaro apresenta melhora clínica, diz relatório — tudooknoticias.com.br](https://tudooknoticias.com.br/mundo/politica-int/bolsonaro-apresenta-melhora-clinica-diz-relatorio/)
      * [Datafolha: Flávio Bolsonaro tem 46% contra 45% de Lula no 2º turno — metropoles.com](https://www.metropoles.com/brasil/datafolha-flavio-bolsonaro-tem-46-contra-45-de-lula-no-2o-turno)
      * [Alcolumbre marca votação que pode reduzir penas de Bolsonaro e réus do 8/1 — metropoles.com](https://www.metropoles.com/colunas/paulo-cappelli/davi-marca-votacao-que-pode-reduzir-penas-de-bolsonaro-e-reus-do-8-1)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="PT adjusts electoral strategy and forms alliances across multiple states" type="April 8–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (10)">
      * [Edegar Pretto desiste da disputa ao governo gaúcho e abre caminho para aliança entre PT e PDT — cartacapital.com.br](https://www.cartacapital.com.br/politica/edegar-pretto-desiste-da-disputa-ao-governo-gaucho-e-abre-caminho-para-alianca-entre-pt-e-pdt/)
      * [PT gaúcho vai aprovar na sexta-feira a aliança com o PDT — gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br](https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/colunistas/rosane-de-oliveira/noticia/2026/04/pt-gaucho-vai-aprovar-na-sexta-feira-a-alianca-com-o-pdt-cmnqb1lyl00li01jyazcmz0z6.html)
      * [PT não disputará o governo do RS pela primeira vez — jornaldebrasilia.com.br](https://jornaldebrasilia.com.br/noticias/politica-e-poder/pt-nao-disputara-o-governo-do-rs-pela-primeira-vez/)
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      * [PT abre mão de candidatos próprios para apoiar PSD,PP, MDB e União — diariodorn.com.br](https://diariodorn.com.br/pt-abre-mao-de-candidatos-proprios-para-apoiar-psdpp-mdb-e-uniao)
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  <ResponseField name="Petrobras reverses gas auction results after Lula criticism" type="April 6–10, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Trump orders naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran negotiations" type="April 12, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="Arthur Lira purchases million-dollar jet in partnership with agribusiness entrepreneur" type="April 5–10, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Lira compra jatinho de US\$ 1 milhão em sociedade com empresário do agro — iclnoticias.com.br](https://iclnoticias.com.br/lira-compra-jatinho-de-us-1-milhao/)
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  <ResponseField name="Central Bank officials received millions in bribes from Master Bank, investigation reveals" type="April 10–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Ex-diretores do Banco Central receberam R\$ 12 milhões em propina, aponta investigação — brasil247.com](https://www.brasil247.com/brasil/ex-diretores-do-banco-central-receberam-r-12-milhoes-em-propina-aponta-investigacao-531po13t)
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      * [Ex-diretor do BC recebeu R\$ 8 mi e ex-chefe levou R\$ 4 mi em propina do Master, diz investigação — folhavitoria.com.br](https://www.folhavitoria.com.br/economia/ex-diretor-do-bc-recebeu-r-8-mi-e-ex-chefe-levou-r-4-mi-em-propina-do-master-diz-investigacao/)
      * [Associações baianas ligadas a créditos falsos repassados ao BRB receberam R\$ 8,2 mi do Master — folha.uol.com.br](https://www1.folha.uol.com.br/mercado/2026/04/associacoes-baianas-ligadas-a-creditos-falsos-repassados-ao-brb-receberam-r-82-mi-do-master.shtml)
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  <ResponseField name="Fernando Haddad launches campaign strategy to challenge Tarcísio in São Paulo" type="April 10–11, 2026">
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      * [Kassab descarta aliança com Fernando Haddad, em São Paulo, e diz que apoio a Tarcísio está decidido — terra.com.br](https://www.terra.com.br/noticias/brasil/politica/kassab-descarta-alianca-com-fernando-haddad-em-sao-paulo-e-diz-que-apoio-a-tarcisio-esta-decidido,7fca0f074e711659866bcc860cfbcb9anqcf87my.html)
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  <ResponseField name="Brazil's Armed Forces receive various operational and personnel updates" type="April 11, 2026">
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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 dropped to 36% this week, the third straight fall since he took office a month ago. His government cannot hold together the coalition that elected him.

His alliance is fracturing. The Independent Democratic Union wants to dissolve Chile Vamos and build a broader coalition, while members of his Republican party reject what they call "campaign-style politics." The parties fight over how to negotiate, how to coordinate, and whether the Republicans back the government enough in public.

Politics has turned violent. Students at Universidad Austral threw water at Ximena Lincolao, the science minister, insulted her, and shoved her security team during an event in Valdivia. Mr Kast called it "ideological violence," but the attack shows how toxic things have become.

Markets tell a different story. Mining companies filed projects worth USD 19.6 billion for environmental review in Mr Kast's first month — 530% more than Gabriel Boric managed in his first month. BHP wants to spend USD 5.15 billion expanding Escondida; Freeport McMoRan has a USD 7.5 billion project at El Abra.

Crime figures contradict his promises. Organised crime homicides rose 36.8% in Mr Kast's first month compared to last year — 26 cases against 19. That undermines his tough-on-crime pledges, though a month may be too short to judge.

Even diplomatic wins bring complications. Mr Kast's first meeting with Javier Milei, Argentina's president, covered border cooperation and organised crime, but their joint statement mentioned Argentina's Malvinas claim that overlaps with Chilean territory. The foreign ministry had to repair the damage.

<Accordion title="Other Stories">
  * **Government audit reveals irregularities in final months of Boric administration** — First audit report by Kast government found over 2,500 late-term hires, transfers exceeding USD 140 million, and questionable contracts in Boric's final months. Frente Amplio demands explanations for audit methodology. *([latercera.com](https://www.pauta.cl/actualidad/2026/04/10/primer-informe-de-auditoria-arroja-2-500-contrataciones-al-cierre-de-la-administracion-boric.html))*
  * **Kast announces first national address to present reconstruction plan** — President Kast will deliver his first national television address on Wednesday at 9 PM to present the National Reconstruction Plan, featuring 43 measures focused on employment and economic recovery. The plan includes fiscal, institutional and growth dimensions. *([df.cl](https://www.df.cl/economia-y-politica/pais/jose-antonio-kast-anuncia-cadena-nacional-para-presentar-ley-de))*
  * **Protected Schools projects aim to enhance security in educational establishments** — President Kast signed two bills to improve school security including metal detectors, bag searches, and stricter penalties for school violence. Opposition criticises measures as punitive rather than educational. *([emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/04/07/1196508/proyectos-seguridad-educacion-kast.html))*
  * **President Kast takes drug test and proposes mandatory testing for officials** — President Kast voluntarily took a drug test and announced plans to require periodic drug testing for parliamentarians and public officials. The move fulfils a campaign promise and addresses criticism about delayed implementation. *([latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/presidente-kast-se-realiza-test-de-drogas-y-anuncia-proyecto-para-exigir-examen-periodico-a-parlamentarios-y-partidos))*
  * **Former President Boric plans international travel to European progressive summits** — Ex-President Gabriel Boric will make his first international trip as former president to participate in progressive democracy summits in Barcelona and literary festivals in Wales, requiring congressional permission for travel. *([emol.com](https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/04/10/1196792/foros-que-ira-boric-primerviaje.html))*
</Accordion>

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  <ResponseField name="Kast's approval rating falls to 36% in third consecutive monthly decline" type="April 10–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [Criteria: aprobación de Presidente Kast llega al 36% y desaprobación se ubica en un 49% — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/criteria-aprobacion-de-presidente-kast-llega-al-36-y-desaprobacion-se-ubica-en-un-49)
      * [Criteria: Aprobación del Presidente Kast baja de umbral del 40% en su primer mes de gobierno — t13.cl](https://t13.cl/amp/noticia/politica/aprobacion-del-presidente-kast-baja-umbral-del-40-su-primer-mes-gobierno-12-4-2026)
      * [ChatGPT, Gemini y Claude le pusieron nota a Kast: primer mes aprobado por los pelos con un 4,0 — miradasurtv.cl](https://miradasurtv.cl/cinco-ias-le-pusieron-nota-al-primer-mes-de-kast-aprobo-con-40-y-el-bencinazo-fue-su-peor-decision/)
      * [Javier Sajuria sobre el primer mes de Kast en el Gobierno: "Les jugó una mala pasada el extremismo ideológico pro mercado" — radio.uchile.cl](https://radio.uchile.cl/2026/04/12/javier-sajuria-sobre-el-primer-mes-de-kast-en-el-gobierno-les-jugo-una-mala-pasada-el-extremismo-ideologico-pro-mercado)
      * [Un mes del gobierno de Kast: oficialismo defiende gestión y oposición acusa errores — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/un-mes-del-gobierno-de-kast-oficialismo-defiende-gestion-y-oposicion-acusa-errores/)
      * [Criteria: aprobación del Presidente Kast sufre nueva caída y llega al 36% — 24horas.cl](https://www.24horas.cl/actualidad/politica/criteria-aprobacion-del-presidente-kast-sufre-nueva-caida-y-llega-al-36-por-ciento)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kast announces national broadcast to present 'National Reconstruction Plan' with 43 measures" type="April 8–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (7)">
      * [José Antonio Kast anuncia cadena nacional para presentar ley de reconstrucción con foco en empleo y reactivación económica — df.cl](https://www.df.cl/economia-y-politica/pais/jose-antonio-kast-anuncia-cadena-nacional-para-presentar-ley-de)
      * [Así será la primera cadena nacional del Presidente Kast por el "Plan de Reconstrucción Nacional" — 24horas.cl](https://www.24horas.cl/actualidad/politica/asi-sera-la-primera-cadena-nacional-del-presidente-kast)
      * [Kast anuncia su primera cadena nacional para presentar el Plan de Reconstrucción Nacional — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/kast-anuncia-su-primera-cadena-nacional-para-presentar-el-plan-de-reconstruccion-nacional)
      * [ — ](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/vamos-avanzando-paso-a-paso-kast-recalca-que-no-se-cambia-un-estado-completo-en-un-mes)
      * [Kast lidera cita con ministros para hacer ajustes finales a reforma de "Reconstrucción Nacional" — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/kast-lidera-cita-con-ministros-para-hacer-ajustes-finales-a-reforma-de-reconstruccion-nacional)
      * [Presidente Kast se pone el parche antes de la herida: "No se cambia el Estado completo en un mes" — elmostrador.cl](https://elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2026/04/10/presidente-kast-se-pone-el-parche-antes-de-la-herida-no-se-cambia-el-estado-completo-en-un-mes)
      * [Rebaja tributaria "irrenunciable" provoca choque entre oficialismo y oposición por "Reconstrucción Nacional" — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/rebaja-tributaria-irrenunciable-provoca-choque-entre-oficialismo-y-oposicion-por-reconstruccion-nacional/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kast and Milei strengthen bilateral alliance in historic Argentina meeting" type="April 5–6, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (6)">
      * [ — df.cl](https://www.df.cl/economia-y-politica/macro/kast-califica-reunion-con-argentina-como-momento-historico-en-integracion)
      * [Kast y Milei fortalecen alianza: Reconstrucción diplomática y el caso Apablaza como clave — cooperativa.cl](https://cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/presidente-kast/kast-y-milei-fortalecen-alianza-reconstruccion-diplomatica-y-el-caso/2026-04-06/080643.html)
      * [Kast tras encuentro con Milei en Argentina: "Fue una reunión muy productiva" — chicureohoy.cl](https://www.chicureohoy.cl/actualidad/kast-tras-encuentro-con-milei-en-argentina-fue-una-reunion-muy-productiva/)
      * [Las contradicciones y vacíos sobre quiénes son los responsables de la fuga de Apablaza — ex-ante.cl](https://www.ex-ante.cl/fuga-de-apablaza-la-ventana-que-tuvo-el-exfrentista-para-evadir-a-la-policia-argentina-y-los-responsables/)
      * [Cancillería hace control de daños por enredo de senador en declaración conjunta de Kast y Milei en Argentina — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/cancilleria-hace-control-de-danos-interno-por-enredo-de-declaracion-conjunta-de-kast-y-milei-en-argentina/)
      * [Apoyo al reclamo por Malvinas y cooperación en materia de Seguridad: Javier Milei recibió a Antonio Kast en Casa Rosada — infobae.com](https://infobae.com/politica/2026/04/06/javier-milei-recibe-a-antonio-kast-con-intencion-de-reforzar-la-sintonia-e-intensificar-la-coordinacion-del-gabinete)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Minister Ximena Lincolao attacked during university event in Valdivia" type="April 7–9, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (5)">
      * [Agreden a ministra de Kast durante una actividad en Chile — dw.com](https://dw.com/es/agreden-a-ministra-de-kast-durante-una-actividad-en-chile/a-76714466)
      * [ — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/kast-condena-agresion-contra-ministra-lincolao-nuestro-objetivo-es-y-sera-recuperar-el-orden-y-la-libertad-de-chile)
      * [Ministra de Kast es agredida durante actividad en universidad chilena — nacion.com](https://nacion.com/el-mundo/ministra-de-kast-es-agredida-durante-actividad-en/ZN7R35XGY5GLFCGG6K3Y5W3MAY/story)
      * [Kast enfrenta protestas por evaluar indultos a policías condenados por excesos durante el estallido social — larepublica.pe](https://larepublica.pe/mundo/2026/04/09/kast-enfrenta-protestas-por-evaluar-indultos-a-policias-condenados-por-excesos-durante-el-estallido-social-856710)
      * [ — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/no-puede-quedar-en-la-impunidad-y-estuvo-encerrada-dos-horas-en-un-aula-las-reacciones-que-condenan-la-agresion-a-la-ministra-lincolao/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kast proposes 'Protected Schools' legislation amid education security debate" type="April 6–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (8)">
      * [Oficialismo defiende y oposición lo tilda de "Kastigo": Proyecto de seguridad escolar enciende debate — emol.com](https://emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/04/07/1196508/proyectos-seguridad-educacion-kast.html)
      * [Presidente Kast firma dos proyectos para mejorar seguridad al interior de colegios — lanacion.cl](https://www.lanacion.cl/presidente-kast-firma-dos-proyectos-para-mejorar-seguridad-al-interior-de-colegios/)
      * [ — radio.uchile.cl](https://radio.uchile.cl/2026/04/07/escuelas-protegidas-kast-anuncia-dos-proyectos-de-ley-para-reforzar-seguridad-en-colegios)
      * [Presidente Kast por hechos violentos en establecimientos educacionales: — ](https://cnnchile.com/pais/presidente-kast-por-hechos-violentos-en-establecimientos-educacionales-si-alguien-destruye-tiene-que-perder-algunos-beneficios_20260410)
      * [Presidente Kast defiende proyecto "Escuelas Protegidas": — ](https://puranoticia.pnt.cl/nacional/presidente-kast-defiende-proyecto-escuelas-protegidas-si-alguien)
      * [PC cuestiona iniciativa de Presidente Kast para combatir la violencia escolar: "Lo que quiere es cortar beneficios sociales" — puranoticia.pnt.cl](https://puranoticia.pnt.cl/nacional/pc-cuestiona-iniciativa-de-presidente-kast-para-combatir-la-violencia)
      * [Bancada republicana pide al Gobierno discusión inmediata para "Escuelas Protegidas" en el Congreso — biobiochile.cl](https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/04/11/bancada-republicana-pide-al-gobierno-discusion-inmediata-de-escuelas-protegidas-en-el-congreso.shtml)
      * [UDI tacha a Schalper de "llanero solitario" por negociar con oposición agenda de seguridad escolar — biobiochile.cl](https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/nacional/chile/2026/04/10/udi-tacha-a-schalper-de-llanero-solitario-por-negociar-con-oposicion-agenda-de-seguridad-escolar.shtml)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Kast undergoes drug test and proposes mandatory testing for officials and congressmen" type="April 6–7, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (3)">
      * [Presidente Kast se realiza test de drogas y anuncia proyecto para exigir examen periódico a parlamentarios y partidos — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/presidente-kast-se-realiza-test-de-drogas-y-anuncia-proyecto-para-exigir-examen-periodico-a-parlamentarios-y-partidos)
      * [El presidente Kast se sometió a un test de drogas y anunció proyecto de ley para que se lo hagan funcionarios públicos y parlamentarios — clarin.com](https://clarin.com/mundo/presidente-kast-sometio-test-drogas-anuncio-proyecto-ley-hagan-funcionarios-publicos-parlamentarios_0_QD6iUcE3ab.html)
      * [Presidente Kast se realizará test de drogas este miércoles — latercera.com](https://latercera.com/politica/noticia/presidente-kast-se-realizara-test-de-droga-este-miercoles)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Government audit reveals alerts about Boric administration's final months" type="April 10–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (12)">
      * [Primer informe de auditoría del Gobierno arroja "alertas" sobre uso de recursos públicos — pauta.cl](https://www.pauta.cl/actualidad/2026/04/10/primer-informe-de-auditoria-arroja-2-500-contrataciones-al-cierre-de-la-administracion-boric.html)
      * [A un mes de asumir, Kast retoma auditoría y advierte sobre destituciones — cooperativa.cl](https://cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/presidente-kast/a-un-mes-de-asumir-kast-retoma-auditoria-y-advierte-sobre-destituciones/2026-04-10/142751.html)
      * [Primer informe de auditoría al Estado arroja incorporación de más de 2.500 funcionarios a plantas de servicios durante gobierno de Boric — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/primer-informe-de-auditoria-al-estado-arroja-incorporacion-de-mas-de-2500-funcionarios-a-plantas-de-servicios-durante-gobierno-de-boric/?outputType=base-amp-type)
      * [Presidente Kast destaca "Inspección Total — adnradio.cl](https://adnradio.cl/2026/04/10/presidente-kast-destaca-inspeccion-total-pero-adelanta-que-tomara-tiempo-uno-no-cambia-un-estado-completo-en-un-mes)
      * [Presidente Kast endurece el tono contra irregularidades: advierte destituciones y pide auditores "empoderados" en el Estado — puranoticia.pnt.cl](https://puranoticia.pnt.cl/nacional/presidente-kast-endurece-el-tono-contra-irregularidades-advierte)
      * [Bancada del Frente Amplio oficia al Ejecutivo por auditoría y exige claridad sobre su diseño y fundamentos — emol.com](https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/04/10/1196900/fa-anuncia-oficio-gobierno-auditoria.html)
      * [De convenios a contrataciones de última hora: Las ocho alertas levantadas en auditoría al Gobierno de Boric — emol.com](https://www.emol.com/noticias/Nacional/2026/04/11/1196926/alertas-gobierno-auditoria-fisco-boric.html)
      * [Aumento de contrataciones y convenios cuestionados: las "alertas de riesgo" que dejó el primer informe de auditoría a la administración Boric — theclinic.cl](https://www.theclinic.cl/2026/04/10/aumento-de-contrataciones-y-convenios-cuestionados-las-alertas-de-riesgo-que-dejo-el-primer-informe-de-auditoria-a-la-administracion-boric)
      * [Auditoría a gestión de Boric revela serias alertas y FA exige explicaciones al Gobierno — nuevopoder.cl](https://www.nuevopoder.cl/auditoria-a-gestion-de-boric-revela-serias-alertas-y-fa-exige-explicaciones-al-gobierno/)
      * [Auditoría revela millonarias transferencias y más de 2.500 funcionarios contratados en últimos meses de Gobierno de Boric — puranoticia.pnt.cl](https://puranoticia.pnt.cl/nacional/auditoria-revela-millonarias-transferencias-y-mas-de-2-500-funcionarios)
      * [Auditoría detecta 8 alertas de riesgo fiscal en el Gobierno de Boric, con contrataciones masivas — publimicro.cl](https://publimicro.cl/auditoria-detecta-8-alertas-de-riesgo-fiscal-en-el-gobierno-de-boric-con-contrataciones-masivas/)
      * [AUDITORÍA DETECTA TRASPASOS POR MÁS DE US\$140 MILLONES, 2.500 CONTRATACIONES Y PAGOS SIN RENDICIÓN EN GESTIÓN DEL GOBIERNO DE BORIC — vilasradio.cl](https://vilasradio.cl/auditoria-detecta-traspasos-por-mas-de-us140-millones-2-500-contrataciones-y-pagos-sin-rendicion-en-gestion-del-gobierno-de-boric/)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Political tensions emerge between Chile Vamos and Partido Republicano in governing coalition" type="April 6–12, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (14)">
      * [UDI pide "altura de miras" a Partido Republicano y salir de modo de campaña para no dañar a Gobierno — elmostrador.cl](https://www.elmostrador.cl/noticias/pais/2026/04/12/udi-pide-altura-de-miras-a-partido-republicano-y-salir-de-modo-de-campana-para-no-danar-a-gobierno/)
      * [Luciano Cruz-Coke (Evópoli): "El soporte político del gobierno está en Chile Vamos" — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/luciano-cruz-coke-evopoli-el-soporte-politico-del-gobierno-esta-en-chile-vamos/)
      * [Cruz-Coke: "El soporte político del Gobierno está en Chile Vamos" — cooperativa.cl](https://www.cooperativa.cl/noticias/pais/politica/chile-vamos/cruz-coke-el-soporte-politico-del-gobierno-esta-en-chile-vamos/2026-04-11/165539.html)
      * [Fisuras en el oficialismo chileno: Chile Vamos presiona a Republicanos por bajo perfil — publimicro.cl](https://publimicro.cl/fisuras-en-el-oficialismo-chileno-chile-vamos-presiona-a-republicanos-por-bajo-perfil/)
      * [Fundadores de Republicanos regresan a la primera línea y apuestan por giro a las raíces del partido — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/fundadores-de-republicanos-regresan-a-la-primera-linea-y-apuestan-por-giro-a-las-raices-del-partido/)
      * [Dejar Chile Vamos: la idea que se tomó la última comisión política de la UDI — biobiochile.cl](https://www.biobiochile.cl/especial/bbcl-investiga/noticias/de-pasillo/2026/04/07/comision-politica-de-la-udi-debatio-abandonar-chile-vamos-neumann-y-cretton-lideran-la-idea.shtml)
      * [Jorge Alessandri plantea fin de ciclo de Chile Vamos y apuesta por nueva coalición de derecha — nuevopoder.cl](https://www.nuevopoder.cl/jorge-alessandri-plantea-fin-de-ciclo-de-chile-vamos-y-apuesta-por-nueva-coalicion-de-derecha/)
      * [Mario Desbordes le pone la lápida a Chile Vamos y asegura que se puede "gobernar con dos coaliciones" — cnnchile.com](https://www.cnnchile.com/lodijeronencnn/cero-rencor-con-rn-mario-desbordes-dice-que-se-quedara-independiente-un-buen-rato-tras-dejar-su-militancia_20260406/)
      * [Idea de nueva coalición en la derecha tensiona al oficialismo y desata recriminaciones — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/idea-de-nueva-coalicion-en-la-derecha-tensiona-al-oficialismo-y-desata-recriminaciones/)
      * [Mario Desbordes asegura que Chile Vamos "ya no existe": — ](https://www.t13.cl/noticia/politica/mario-desbordes-asegura-chile-vamos-ya-no-existe-tiene-replantearse-refundarse-7-4-2026)
      * [Partido Republicano se reconfigura y potencia tras llegada de Kast a La Moneda — nuevopoder.cl](https://www.nuevopoder.cl/partido-republicano-se-reconfigura-y-potencia-tras-llegada-de-kast-a-la-moneda/)
      * [Jorge Alessandri: "Chile Vamos tiene que agrandarse y reformularse para dar sustento a Kast y proyección hacia adelante" — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/politica/noticia/jorge-alessandri-chile-vamos-tiene-que-agrandarse-y-reformularse-para-dar-sustento-a-kast-y-proyeccion-hacia-adelante/)
      * [Quiebre entre Chile Vamos y el Partido Republicano por fallido nombramiento de ex candidato a diputado como SEREMI de Gobierno en Atacama — elzorronortino.cl](https://www.elzorronortino.cl/actualidad/quiebre-entre-chile-vamos-y-el-partido-republicano-por-fallido-nombramiento-de-ex-candidato-a-diputado-como-seremi-de-gobierno-en-atacama/)
      * [Luciano Cruz-Coke (Evópoli): "El soporte político del gobierno está en Chile Vamos" — puranoticia.pnt.cl](https://puranoticia.pnt.cl/nacional/luciano-cruz-coke-evopoli-el-soporte-politico-del-gobierno-esta-en)
    </Expandable>
  </ResponseField>

  <ResponseField name="Government criticizes Codelco management amid cost overruns and production issues" type="April 8–11, 2026">
    <Expandable title="Sources (17)">
      * [Daniel Mas: "La situación de Codelco es bien compleja y la estamos monitoreando desde Minería y Hacienda" — df.cl](https://www.df.cl/empresas/mineria/daniel-mas-la-situacion-de-codelco-es-bien-compleja-y-la-estamos)
      * [Máximo Pacheco defiende su gestión en Codelco en medio de críticas del gobierno — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/maximo-pacheco-defiende-su-gestion-en-codelco-en-medio-de-criticas-del-gobierno/)
      * [Mas profundiza crítica a Codelco: "Es solo la punta del iceberg" por sobrecostos y problemas de producción — emol.com](https://www.emol.com/noticias/Economia/2026/04/09/1196722/biministro-mas-codelco.html)
      * [Mas plantea que Codelco debe tener "lineamientos distintos" y acusa problemas de gestión "durante los últimos años" — latercera.com](https://www.latercera.com/pulso/noticia/mas-plantea-que-codelco-debe-tener-lineamientos-distintos-y-acusa-problemas-de-gestion-durante-los-ultimos-anos/)
      * [Pacheco: "A mí no me corresponde polemizar con el ministro" Mas sobre la situación de Codelco — df.cl](https://www.df.cl/empresas/mineria/pacheco-a-mi-no-me-corresponde-polemizar-con-el-ministro-mas-sobre-la)
      * [Pacheco evita polemizar con Mas y defiende gestión en Codelco: "Detuvimos la caída de producción" — cnnchile.com](https://www.cnnchile.com/negocios/pacheco-codelco-responde-mas-situacion-produccion-edificio_20260410/)
      * [Codelco bajo la lupa, ad portas de una junta de accionistas clave — df.cl](https://www.df.cl/senal-df/factor-economico/codelco-bajo-la-lupa-ad-portas-de-una-junta-de-accionistas-clave)
      * [Pacheco sale al paso de las críticas del Gobierno a Codelco por polémica remodelación de casa matriz — biobiochile.cl](https://www.biobiochile.cl/noticias/economia/negocios-y-empresas/2026/04/10/pacheco-evita-polemizar-por-criticas-del-gobierno-a-codelco-ante-costosa-remodelacion-de-casa-matriz.shtml)
      * [Codelco gestión: Pacheco defiende aportes por sobre US\$ 7.000 millones y apuesta por el litio en medio de críticas — redimin.cl](https://www.redimin.cl/codelco-gestion-pacheco-defiende-aportes-por-sobre-us-7-000-millones-y-apuesta-por-el-litio-en-medio-de-criticas/)
      * [NovaAndino proyecta US\$ 2.100 millones: Codelco confirma operación con 2.500 trabajadores y acelera plan ambiental en 2026 — redimin.cl](https://www.redimin.cl/novaandino-proyecta-us-2-100-millones-codelco-confirma-operacion-con-2-500-trabajadores-y-acelera-plan-ambiental-en-2026/)
      * [Codelco y US\$57 millones: Pacheco defiende costos de remodelación y descarta sobreprecios en edificio corporativo — redimin.cl](https://www.redimin.cl/codelco-y-us57-millones-pacheco-defiende-costos-de-remodelacion-y-descarta-sobreprecios-en-edificio-corporativo/)
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  <ResponseField name="Central Bank and economic policy developments under new administration" type="April 7–11, 2026">
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  <ResponseField name="FIDAE 2026 air show showcases military modernization and international cooperation" type="April 6–12, 2026">
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