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Paraguay’s President Peña Resigns Over Bank
Santiago Peña announced his resignation on 5 November after Ueno Bank's failure froze savings and sparked impeachment. Congress has not yet accepted it. The po…
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Macron Trust Falls to Record Low in Poll
Elabe's November barometer puts trust in President Macron at 13%, below Hollande's 2016 low, while Prime Minister Lecornu falls to 17%. The post Macron Trust F…
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France Calls Pay Talks After Strike Day
France's prime minister called unions and employers to Monday talks on wages after a nationwide strike day that drew nearly 600,000, per the ministry. The post…
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Jailed Maduro Hits 92% in Venezuela Market
Polymarket puts jailed Nicolás Maduro at about 92% to lead Venezuela on 31 December, up 17 points in a week, yet no trigger was reported. The post Jailed Madur…
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Ukraine Ceasefire Odds Fall to 44%
Polymarket now puts a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire by end-2027 at about 44%, down 9 points in a day, as US-brokered talks near in Abu Dhabi. The post Ukraine Cease…
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Traders Put Spain’s Opposition at 89%
Bettors put Spain's conservative leader at about 89% to be the next prime minister, but polls are closer. Debates on Nov. 16 and 26 and the Nov. 29 vote follow…
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Mexico Expects US$12.6B From Buen Fin Sale
Mexico's 16th Buen Fin runs Nov. 13-17. Retailers expect US$12.6 billion in sales, Profeco has a price tool, and the tax agency has a prize draw. The post Mexi…
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Trinity Rental Owner on Dubai Car Culture
Sponsored interview: Dubai car rental owner Aleksandr Matiashov on running a luxury fleet, electric cars versus V12s and advice for entrepreneurs. The post Tri…
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Puerto Rico Officer Faces Teen Death Charges
Puerto Rico’s Justice Department says charges will be filed against a police agent over the death of a 19-year-old in Bayamón. Charges are not yet set. The pos…
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French Strike Fills Lyon With Up to 55,000
Lyon’s strike march drew 30,500 by official count and 55,000 by the union’s, under a route ban, with clashes at its edges and 270,000 out nationwide. The post…
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Mexico Fiscal Balance Deficit Hits US$51.5B
Mexico’s public deficit hit US$51.5 billion in nine months, US$11.9 billion more than through August; Hacienda’s tables explain which measure is which. The pos…
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South Africa Results Wait on 106 Complaints
15.9 million South Africans voted in local elections. The IEC says 106 complaints remain open and results cannot come before Friday's deadline. The post South…
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New Zealand Votes Saturday After Tight Polls
New Zealand votes on Saturday, Nov. 7, and first results arrive about 1 a.m. ET; the final polls show National and Labour close and no clear majority. The post…
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São Paulo F1 Race Streams Sunday on Apple TV
The São Paulo Grand Prix starts Sunday at noon ET on Apple TV, with qualifying Saturday at 1 p.m. ET and second place in the standings still open. The post São…
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Brazil Approves Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill
Brazil's regulator Anvisa approved the Wegovy pill on 4 November 2026, its first oral GLP-1 obesity drug, opening a big market to Novo Nordisk. The post Brazil…
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Indonesia’s 5.47% Growth and Latin American Grain
Statistics Indonesia reported 5.47% growth for July to September, and soybean and grain exporters in Brazil and Argentina are weighing what it means. The post…
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Argentine Firm Sells US$70M in Green Bonds
Argentine renewable-power firm Genneia sold US$70 million of three-year green bonds at 6.25%, more than double its US$30 million target. The post Argentine Fir…
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Brazil Insurer’s Profit Falls 14% in Third Quarter
Porto, a Brazilian insurer with a bank arm, saw recurring profit fall 14% to US$131 million and raised its 2026 credit-loss forecast. Here is why. The post Bra…
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USA & Canada Intelligence Brief — Thursday, November 5, 2026
Rio Times · USA & Canada Intelligence Brief November 5, 2026 — Democrats hold both chambers but not the veto; the Iran ceasefire is priced at 42.5% to last thr…
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Europe Intelligence Brief — Thursday, November 5, 2026
Rio Times · Europe Intelligence Brief November 5, 2026 — French unions strike over the 2027 budget; Belgium's De Wever awaits the King's decision; Poland's Con…
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French Strike Draws 270,000 Outside Paris
France's Interior Ministry counted 270,000 marchers outside Paris at midday on Nov. 5, before the capital's own march had even started. The post French Strike…
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Asia Intelligence Brief — Thursday, November 5, 2026
Rio Times · Asia Intelligence Brief November 5, 2026 — Hong Kong sentences Joshua Wong to 10 years; North Korea fires missiles after rejecting talks; Taiwan op…
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Africa Intelligence Brief — Thursday, November 5, 2026
Rio Times · Africa Intelligence Brief November 5, 2026 — South Africa's ANC near 32% in early local-election count; DA leads Johannesburg; Atiku Abubakar and N…
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Havana Film Festival From 3 December 2026 for Americans
The Havana Film Festival runs 3 to 13 December 2026. What US citizens may do in Cuba under current Treasury rules, and how to attend. The post Havana Film Fest…