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Carlos Mendoza Reyes

Carlos Mendoza Reyes

Politics Reporter

Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Specialist in business, finance, and economic reporting for Financial Journal across international markets.
15 ArticlesLatest publication: Jul 9, 2026

Carlos Mendoza Reyes

Brazil Warns of Risk After US Terrorist Designation

Brazil expressed concern over the United States' decision to designate the PCC and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organizations, warning that the move could affect its sovereignty and alter bilateral security cooperation.

Updated on: 4d agoPolitics

Brazil Warns of Risk After US Terrorist Designation

Colombia Prepares for Elections Marked by Political Violence

Colombia heads to the polls May 31, 2026, with a presidential campaign marked by political violence, a candidate's killing, and a tight race between Cepeda, Valencia, and De la Espriella.

Updated on: 04/25/2026Politics

Colombia Prepares for Elections Marked by Political Violence

Rodriguez Consolidates Role as Venezuela Interim President

Delcy Rodríguez consolidates her leadership as Venezuela's interim president in April 2026, backed by the IMF, World Bank, and the lifting of US sanctions.

Updated on: 04/19/2026Politics

Rodriguez Consolidates Role as Venezuela Interim President

Peru Holds Elections with Fujimori Leading, Runoff Expected

Peru held presidential elections on April 12-13, 2026, with 34 candidates and Keiko Fujimori leading the first round, amid logistical irregularities and a second round scheduled for June 7.

Updated on: 04/13/2026Politics

Peru Holds Elections with Fujimori Leading, Runoff Expected

Milei Reaffirms Alliance with US and Israel in Jerusalem

Argentine president Milei reaffirmed in Jerusalem the alliance with the US and Israel and signed technology and defense agreements, generating mixed reactions in the region.

Updated on: 04/05/2026Politics

Milei Reaffirms Alliance with US and Israel in Jerusalem

Nicaragua Holds Contested Elections Under Observer Watch

Nicaragua held municipal elections without EU or OAS observers, with opposition decimated by imprisonment and exile in a system the international community questions.

Updated on: 03/25/2026Politics

Nicaragua Holds Contested Elections Under Observer Watch

Chile Inaugurates Kast Government with Conservative Agenda

José Antonio Kast assumes the presidency of Chile with promises of deep changes in economy, security, and migration, backed by a legislative majority.

Updated on: 03/11/2026Politics

Chile Inaugurates Kast Government with Conservative Agenda

Colombia Elects New Congress Amid Tensions with the US

Colombia elected its new Congress and presidential candidates on March 8, 2026, in a session marked by border controversy with Venezuela and the emergence of Paloma Valencia in the right-wing primary.

Updated on: 03/08/2026Politics

Colombia Elects New Congress Amid Tensions with the US

Trump Launches Anti-Cartel Coalition, Warns Cuba Is Next

Trump announced the "Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition" in Miami on March 7, 2026, and warned that Cuba "is at the end of the line" of targets of his administration's maximum pressure policy in the region.

Updated on: 03/07/2026Politics

Trump Launches Anti-Cartel Coalition, Warns Cuba Is Next

Former FARC Commander Enters Electoral Campaign in Colombias

Ten years after the Peace Agreement, a former FARC commander is running an electoral campaign in Colombia, a symbol of the advances and contradictions of the reintegration process.

Updated on: 03/07/2026Politics

Former FARC Commander Enters Electoral Campaign in Colombias

Colombia Launches Presidential Campaign Ahead of May

Colombia launches its presidential campaign with elections scheduled for May, in a context of weak economy, insecurity, and the presence of 2 million Venezuelan migrants.

Updated on: 03/02/2026Politics

Colombia Launches Presidential Campaign Ahead of May

Mexico Eliminates CJNG Cartel Leader El Mencho

The Mexican army confirmed the death of CJNG leader Nemesio "El Mencho" in an operation in Jalisco, considered one of the most wanted drug traffickers in the world.

Updated on: 02/22/2026Politics

Mexico Eliminates CJNG Cartel Leader El Mencho

Venezuela Approves Amnesty Law Under Rodriguez

Acting president Delcy Rodríguez enacted an amnesty law that could free hundreds of Venezuelan political prisoners detained under the Maduro regime.

Updated on: 02/20/2026Politics

Venezuela Approves Amnesty Law Under Rodriguez

Peru Names New Interim President After Political Crisis

The Peruvian Congress removed interim president Jeri and designated José María Balcázar as new leader, in a political crisis that left the country with four presidents in less than a year.

Updated on: 02/19/2026Politics

Peru Names New Interim President After Political Crisis

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty at Federal Court in New York

Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on January 5, 2026, before a federal court in New York to narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking charges, two days after being captured by US special forces in Caracas.

Updated on: 01/05/2026Politics

Maduro Pleads Not Guilty at Federal Court in New York