South America

- Colombia's Fondo Milagro earthquake rebuilding fund has received no money in seven weeks. - Brazil's presidential election sees Flávio Bolsonaro leading, raising concerns over environmental policies and authoritarian rule. - Brazilian security forces seize 400 kg of explosives bound for Cali, Colombia; President Espriella calls it a significant threat. - Bolivia’s $1.9 billion loan package from the IMF is expected to be approved, potentially unlocking additional financing from other institutions. - Brazil's right-wing coalition secures control over the Chamber of Deputies with 276 seats out of 513.

Recent headlines

• Colombia Truck Bomb Targets Army Base on 8 October — rio_times
• Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season — guardian_world
• Colombia Seizes 400 Kilos of Explosives Bound for Cali — rio_times
• Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners — guardian_world
• ‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil — guardian_world