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Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies is set to debate a reform of the central bank’s charter promoted by President Javier Milei’s government. The proposal would bar the monetary authority from financing the fiscal deficit through money creation and enshrine currency value preservation as its primary goal. The measure could tighten macroeconomic policy and reshape how the state manages liquidity and deficits—raising political stakes as lawmakers weigh economic stability against budget flexibility.

Source: MercoPress Argentina

Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies will take up ratification of the Mercosur-Singapore free trade agreement signed in December 2023. If approved, it would be the bloc’s first trade treaty with a Southeast Asian country, signaling a broadening of Mercosur’s external economic relationships. The debate is likely to reflect domestic concerns over competition, industrial adjustment, and political bargaining as countries seek growth while managing instability and uneven recovery.

Source: MercoPress Argentina

Two men detained in connection with the shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller provided statements to prosecutors in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. One suspect is accused of supplying the weapon used in the ambush, while another—described as a Colombian national and potential gunman—reportedly turned himself in after learning he was being sought. The case underscores how cross-border networks and armed violence continue to threaten legal and civic actors in the region.

Source: MercoPress LATAM

Human Rights Watch cites data indicating that 44% of children and adolescents recruited by armed groups in Colombia during 2025 were approached through social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook. The finding points to an adaptation in recruitment methods that leverages digital channels to target vulnerable minors and accelerate radicalization or coercion. For governments, this shifts the policy focus toward platform accountability, online child protection, and enforcement capacity.

Source: MercoPress LATAM

Iran has issued warnings that vessels accused of violating its Strait of Hormuz transit rules could face penalties including detention or confiscation. The development comes as multiple reports describe intensifying US pressure and expectations of new sanctions, while regional security consultations continue. Any escalation around the world’s most important chokepoint for energy flows would raise risks for global shipping insurance, oil prices, and broader diplomatic efforts.

Source: Egypt Independent News

Russian defense statements reported downing large numbers of Ukrainian UAVs and rotary drones while also describing battlefield tactics to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare systems. Moscow also claims high weekly personnel losses for Ukraine in intensified fighting across multiple directions. While figures should be treated cautiously, the broader trend—rapid adaptation in unmanned systems, jamming-resistant communications, and counter-drone operations—signals continued pressure with potentially escalating civilian and infrastructure exposure.

Source: TASS Diplomacy

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov argued that NATO and EU states cannot publicly “talk their way out” of assisting Ukraine. The statement frames European backing as inevitable regardless of public messaging, while Russia positions itself as preparing for the political and material consequences of continued support. The rhetoric is consistent with a broader strategy to harden positions, influence European domestic debates, and signal resolve as diplomacy competes with sustained military dynamics.

Source: TASS Diplomacy