Criticism of Venezuelan and Brazilian Governments

Argentine President Javier Milei criticized Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro for bringing forward Christmas to cover up a crackdown on dissidents. Milei also criticized Brazil for banning the social media platform X. The Madrid Forum, a conservative group, expressed support for the Venezuelan people and denounced the international community's response to Maduro's regime.

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon Rainforest

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest has slowed by nearly half compared to the previous year, but there is still work to be done to end the destruction. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva aims for 'deforestation zero' by 2030.