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Thursday, 26 March 2026
PERU: Congressional candidate assassinated
On 25 March Gilbert Infante, a congressional candidate in Peru’s 12 April general elections, was murdered.
Thursday, 26 March 2026
BRAZIL: Police launch new operation against financial crimes
On 25 March Brazil’s federal police (PF) launched a new operation, dubbed Fallax, aimed at dismantling a network of bankers and other staff in the financial sector who have allegedly committed financial crimes such as fraud and money laundering.
Thursday, 26 March 2026
MEXICO: Senate passes electoral reform with major omission
On 25 March Mexico’s senate voted to approve President Claudia Sheinbaum’s Plan B electoral reform, although without the proposed changes to the presidential recall vote.
Thursday, 26 March 2026
ARGENTINA: Cabinet chief outlines legislative agenda amid scandal
On 25 March Argentina’s cabinet chief, Manuel Adorni, laid out the legislative priorities of President Javier Milei’s government for the coming weeks, as he continues to face questions about his wealth.
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