The Latest Breaking News from National Congress

Chilean lawmakers approve Trans-Pacific Partnership

Chile's congress voted to approve the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) trade deal on Tuesday after four years of legislative debate.

Reuters · Oct 11, 2022

Latin American leaders back Argentine VP after prosecutor's request

Latin American leaders sent their support to Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner on Wednesday, after prosecutors asked for extensive prison time in her corruption proceedings.

Reuters · Aug 24, 2022

In Argentina, mass protests demand higher wages, lower inflation

Thousands of frustrated Argentines clogged downtown Buenos Aires on Wednesday in raucous street protests, demanding government action to boost salaries and unemployment benefits battered by surging consumer prices and a weakening peso currency.

Reuters · Aug 17, 2022

Sudan Islamists Struggle to Choose Turabi's Successor

Sudan's Islamist parties, the National Congress and the Popular Congress parties, will soon begin a new chapter in their conflict.

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022

Twentieth Party Congress | A pivotal moment for China’s next decade

The once-in-five-year congress, set for later this year, will shape China’s politics for years to come

The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022

Argentina anti-IMF protesters burn tires, hurl rocks as Congress debates deal

Argentine protesters burned tires, hurled stones and smashed windows outside the Congress building on Thursday, railing against a $45 billion agreement with the International Monetary Fund.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022