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Lula Zeroed Gasoline Taxes. Economists Explain Who Pays the Bill on October 26

Brazil zeroed gas taxes and expanded diesel subsidies 16 days before its runoff election — but economists say the fiscal bill comes due immediately after the vote.

Latin Times · 53m ago

From K-Pop to the Ballot Box: Inside the Fandom Push Shaking Brazil's 2026 Presidential Race

BTS, Swifties and Beyoncé fans are organizing to mobilize Brazil's 33M absent voters for Lula's reelection in the tight Oct. 25 runoff.

Latin Times · 1h ago

Hetfield Tells Sphere Crowd: Metallica Won't Turn Concerts into Political Rallies

Metallica's James Hetfield pushed back against political concerts at the Las Vegas Sphere. Here's what he said and why it resonates now.

Latin Times · 2h ago

'Not to Help You With Points': Trump Calls WNBA's Sophie Cunningham 'Beautiful'

Trump praised Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham at an Ohio rally, calling her a "draw." Here's how she became the center of a national debate.

Latin Times · 4h ago

North America's Trade Future Hangs in the Balance as Sheinbaum Fights for a USMCA Deal

With Canada sidelined and the November 3 midterms looming, Mexico and the U.S. race to forge a USMCA deal that could reshape North American trade.

Latin Times · 4h ago

Inside the 12-Day MAGA Disinformation Push That May Have Backfired in the Texas Senate Race

James Talarico returned to the campaign trail after 12 days with flu as MAGA influencers pushed a debunked Ohio hospital conspiracy, raising possible HIPAA legal exposure.

Latin Times · 4h ago

The Letter That Moved Brazil's Film Royalty From the Oscars Stage to the International Press Corps

Wagner Moura leads 58 Brazilian Academy members in a Variety letter urging global scrutiny of the October 25 Lula–Bolsonaro runoff.

Latin Times · 5h ago

Mike Johnson Warns Livestreamed Execution Could Help Terrorist Recruitment, Plans to Raise Concerns With White House

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers warn that livestreaming Nidal Hasan's execution could aid terrorist recruitment and create a martyr.

Latin Times · 5h ago

US Defends Paraguay and Belize After China Imposes Sanctions Over Taiwan Ties: 'We Stand With Our Friends'

The U.S. accused China of coercion after Beijing sanctioned ministers from Paraguay and Belize over their ties with Taiwan, reaffirming Washington's support for its regional allies.

Latin Times · 5h ago

Peru's $844M Corio Port Eyes Investors from US, China & India. Could This Reshape Trade in South America?

Peru's Corio port project — a $844M terminal in Arequipa — draws investor interest from the US, China and India as it bids to connect South America with Asia.

Latin Times · 5h ago