Trump floats idea of US reclaiming Panama Canal: 'Foolishly gave it away'
President-elect Trump implied Saturday he may demand U.S. ownership of the Panama Canal, claiming the U.S. is being ripped off by unfair tolls.
Brazil v Musk: Judge overreach is first salvo in global battle on free speech, activist says
Elon Musk and his allies have argued that the order to block X is unconstitutional in Brazil, and the wider Brazilian Supreme Court will consider the issue to render final decision.
Tim Walz's AG appears to celebrate Brazil X ban, leading Musk to say Dems want to ‘destroy’ First Amendment
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison wrote, "Thank you Brazil!" on X just days after the country banned the Elon Musk-owned social media platform.
US led the world in liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports in 2023
The U.S. was the world's leading exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in 2023 after setting monthly and annual records in December, according to tanker tracking data
Exxon quits drilling in Brazil after failing to find oil
The company has shifted geologists and engineers who had worked on the years long drilling campaign from its offices in Rio de Janeiro to other countries, they said.
Brazil, China strike trade deal agreement to ditch US dollar
Brazil and China have reached an agreement to ditch the U.S. dollar in favor of using their own currencies for transactions, a move that officials say will save both sides costs.
New leftist Brazilian president, Lula, likely to keep orthodox economics, but shift to US foreign policy foes
Following Lula da Silva’s election victory over President Bolsonaro, analysts expect a moderate approach in the economic realm, but shifts to a more left-wing foreign policy.
Gold's Gym parent company gives update on CEO, family’s plane crash off Costa Rican coast
Gold's Gym's parent company, RSG Group, confirmed that its CEO Rainer Schaller and his family were on the plane that disappeared off Costa Rica’s coast.
Costa Rica authorities find wreckage believed to be from plane carrying German entrepreneur
German entrepreneur Rainer Schaller was one of the passengers on a plane that crashed in Costa Rica early Saturday, according to Costa Rican authorities.
Brazil’s economy minister warns world of stagflation and ‘very rough times ahead’
Brazil Economy Minister Paulo Guedes learned from Milton Friedman at the Chicago School and implemented his policies under President Jair Bolsonaro's administration.
Biden's Treasury Department renews Chevron's oil license to operate in Venezuela
Venezuelan oil could soon enter U.S. markets as the U.S. Treasury Department has renewed a license with Chevron to operate in the South American country.
Elon Musk, Brazilian president discuss connectivity, Amazon rainforest preservation efforts
Elon Musk met Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Friday to talk about connectivity in rural areas and monitoring in the Amazon rainforest.
The U.S. shifts focus to Venezuelan oil, but output is low
While the U.S. considers lifting sanctions in Venezuela, the country's oil infrastructure is no longer in place to resume the 3.2 million barrels a day production the country had in the 1990s.
Texas congressman looks to make 'Remain in Mexico' permanent
Rep. Roger Williams discusses his proposed legislation on the Trump-era 'Remain in Mexico' policy, which is slated to be reinstated.
Communism in Latin America a 'huge problem': Alex Gray
Former National Security Council chief of staff Alex Gray highlights the threat of communist Chinese growth in the Western Hemisphere.
Texas economy, job growth is ‘robust’: Gov. Greg Abbott
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on supply chain issues, immigration under President Biden and Americans moving from other states to Texas.
New Biden guidance ties hands of border agents: Rep. Comer
Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., on how the southern border crisis impacts his state.
Biden team finding ‘creative new ways’ to make immigration crisis worse: Rep. Zeldin
Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., on new limitations for ICE officers amid the immigration crisis.
New Biden immigration policy ‘defies logic’: Rep. Lee Zeldin
Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., weighs in on immigration, spending and education.
Rep. Zeldin: Biden team finding ‘creative new ways’ to make immigration crisis worse
Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., discusses new limitations on ICE officers amid the immigration crisis.