Ecuador's Kidney Patients Hold Protests Demanding Medications, Highlighting 4,000 Deaths Due to Health System Failures

On August 4, the Plaza Grande in Quito witnessed a poignant protest from kidney patients demanding urgent access to lifesaving medications, amidst claims of over 4,000 deaths attributed to inadequate healthcare provisions in Ecuador.

Mexico Demands US Hand Over Seized Assets from Drug Traffickers: "The Main Damage Occurred Here"

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced that her government will demand the United States return any assets seized from organized crime, particularly drug traffickers, emphasizing that the harm caused primarily occurred in Mexico.

Public Pressure Halts Milei's Government: Controversial Land Expropriation Clause Withdrawn

Public pressure has compelled Argentine President Javier Milei's government to withdraw a controversial clause facilitating foreign land ownership, in response to widespread discontent and opposition mobilization ahead of a parliamentary vote.

Venezuelan Algae Exports to Chile Resume as Consular Relations Reopen

The Interim President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodríguez, announced that the reopening of consular relations with Chile will enhance export opportunities, beginning with the shipment of algae from Caracas to Santiago.

Israel Approves 104 New Settlements in West Bank, Threatening Palestinian Statehood

The Israeli government has authorized the establishment of 104 new settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, a move that threatens the viability of a future Palestinian state.

Two Decades On: From Spokesperson of the Penguin Revolution to Poet, Artist, and Sinologist—An Interview with María Jesús Sanhueza

Former spokesperson of the "Penguin Revolution," María Jesús Sanhueza, now a sinologist and international analyst, provides a reinterpretation of 2006 as an epistemic movement that transcends Western political theory. She connects the revolution with territorial cosmologies and global multipolarity, challenging official narratives and advocating for an education and society enriched with ancestral characteristics.

A Generation Orphaned in Gaza: Israeli Genocide Leaves Over 60,000 Minors Without One or Both Parents

More than 60,000 children from Gaza have lost their father, mother, or both due to the genocide caused by the Israeli military aggression, according to the most recent official report presented by the Ministry of Health of the Palestinian enclave.

In France, Judicial Harassment Tactics Used to Silence Pro-Palestinian Lawmaker

On July 7, Rima Hassan, a French MEP, is set to appear in court amid ongoing judicial harassment from pro-Israel groups, the Macron government, and far-right factions, stemming from a controversial tweet defending Palestinian self-defense.

Original article: Agrupación El Pueblo Ayuda al Pueblo desde Hualpén: «Las personas organizadas tienen un rol fundamental frente a las emergencias y las necesidades sociales»

Santiago's ICTUS Theatre Presents Indie Pop and Cueca Brava Concerts This August

With 18 years of experience, Los Nogalinos will take the stage at Sala la Comedia to launch their new album "Patrimonial" on August 19, while Simón Campusano, founder of the legendary band Los Niños del Cerro, will revisit his debut solo album "Brillo" on August 26.

August Spotlight: Centro Arte Alameda Appoints Gus Van Sant as Director of the Month Ahead of 'Dead Man's Wire' Premiere in 2025

On August 20, the latest film by acclaimed American director Gus Van Sant, titled 'The Negotiation' (Dead Man's Wire), will make its debut. Van Sant is a pivotal figure in contemporary independent cinema and a vital voice in queer filmmaking in the United States.

Libertarian Senator Under Fire for Land Sale Interests Amid Legislative Vote in Argentina: Max Kaiser Represents Company in Chile

Libertarian legislator Joaquín Benegas Lynch is under severe scrutiny for owning a company that sells land to foreigners while simultaneously voting on related legislation currently before Parliament.

China Unveils Commercial Countermeasures Against the U.S., Blacklisting Six Companies and Potentially Expanding the List

The Ministry of Commerce of China has announced a series of commercial countermeasures against the United States, effective immediately, in response to unilateral sanctions imposed by Washington. This action marks a significant escalation in China's defense of its sovereignty and national security interests.

Two Decades On: From Spokesperson of the Penguin Revolution to Poet, Artist, and Sinologist—An Interview with María Jesús Sanhueza

Former spokesperson of the "Penguin Revolution," María Jesús Sanhueza, now a sinologist and international analyst, provides a reinterpretation of 2006 as an epistemic movement that transcends Western political theory. She connects the revolution with territorial cosmologies and global multipolarity, challenging official narratives and advocating for an education and society enriched with ancestral characteristics.

Ganfeng Lithium Reports Tenfold Profit Surge, Paving the Way for the Lithium Kingdom

Ganfeng Lithium showcases phenomenal growth, with profits projected to surge nearly tenfold, fueled by rising lithium prices and strategic resource projects.

China Reinforces Its Global Wind Power Dominance with Mega Orders and Cutting-Edge Technology

China is solidifying its position as a global leader in the wind energy sector, driven by massive orders and cutting-edge technology, as recent data from the first half of 2026 reveals an unprecedented surge in international demand.