Venezuela: Warns oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago could affect fishing and environment
On 12 June, Reuters reported that Venezuela warned that an oil spill near Trinidad and Tobago could harm marine life, fishing activities, and the environment. Venezuelan officials said the ocean currents could carry the oil into Venezuelan waters which could create risks for coastal communities. The Venezuelan government called for greater cooperation and information sharing to understand the impact of the spill and prevent further damage. Officials said they are concerned that the pollution could affect fish stocks and the livelihoods of people who depend on fishing for their income. The warning comes as authorities in Trinidad and Tobago continue their efforts to control and monitor the spill. Environmental experts stressed the need for a quicker response to reduce damage to marine ecosystems and coastal areas. Venezuela said it will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary steps to protect its environment and fishing industry.
(“Venezuela says oil spill in Trinidad and Tobago could hurt fishing, environment,” Reuters, 12 June 2026)
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/venezuela-says-oil-spill-trinidad-tobago-could-hurt-fishing-environment-2026-06-12/ 

Brazil and the EU: Talks to strengthen cooperation in digital technology and reduce dependence on US
On 11 June, Reuters reported that the European Union and Brazil agreed to strengthen cooperation in digital technology. This new partnership aims to improve collaboration in areas such as data sharing, internet connectivity, cybersecurity, and online safety for children. European Commission Vice-President Henna Virkkunen said the EU wants to work more closely with trusted partners like Brazil and create new opportunities for businesses. Brazil will become the fifth country to join the EU’s digital cooperation programme alongside Canada, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. The agreement follows the signing of a major free trade deal between the EU and the Mercosur bloc earlier this year. EU officials said they also want to develop their own technology industries, such as cloud computing and semiconductor production, and reduce dependence on large US technology companies. Both sides said that the partnership shows their commitment to open markets, secure technologies, and international cooperation based on shared rules.
(“EU deepens Brazil ties, seeks less reliance on US tech,” Reuters, 11 June 2026)
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/eu-deepens-brazil-ties-seeks-less-reliance-us-tech-2026-06-11/ 

Brazil: Nubank says false liquidation message was caused by a system error
On 12 June, Reuters reported that Brazilian digital bank Nubank said a message claiming that the bank was being liquidated was sent by mistake because of a system error. The message caused confusion among some customers and quickly spread on social media. Nubank explained that the bank is operating normally and that the message was accidentally sent during an internal process. The company apologised to its customers and said it has taken steps to prevent similar mistakes in the future. The bank also said that its financial position remains strong and that customer accounts, deposits, and banking services were not affected. Officials assured customers that their money was safe and that all banking operations continued as usual. Although the message briefly caused concern among customers, Nubank stated that it did not reflect the bank’s actual situation. The company said it remains committed to maintaining customer trust and improving its systems.
(“Brazil’s Nubank says false message about liquidation resulted from operational error,” Reuters, 12 June 2026)
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/brazils-nubank-says-false-message-liquidation-resulted-operational-error-2026-06-12/

Peru Elections: Keiko Fujimori regains narrow lead in closely contested race
On 11 June, Reuters reported that conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori regained a very small lead in Peru’s presidential election as more overseas votes were counted. With more than 98 per cent of the votes counted, Fujimori received 50.002 per cent of the vote, while left-wing candidate Roberto Sanchez received 49.998 per cent. The difference between the two candidates was only about 600 votes. Many of the remaining votes are from Peruvians living abroad or from polling stations where the results have been challenged. Around 1,600 polling stations, representing about 400,000 votes, are being reviewed by election authorities. Officials said the review process could take several weeks before a final winner is announced. Both candidates have asked their supporters to remain calm while the review continues. Although some concerns have been raised about the election process, officials and international observers have not reported any major problems. The extremely close result reflects the strong political divisions that continue to exist in Peru.
(“Fujimori edges back into lead in Peru’s knife-edge election,” Reuters, 11 June 2026)
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/fujimori-edges-back-into-lead-perus-knife-edge-election-2026-06-11/