Former Ecuadorian Vice President Jorge Glas's arrest at the Mexican embassy in Quito heightened Mexico-Ecuador tensions, cutting diplomatic ties.Convicted of corruption, Glas had actually sought asylum in the embassy, a demand Mexico had authorized hours before his arrest.The remarkable entry by authorities into the embassy was publicly shared by Mexican President

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Oil futures ended higher last Friday, moving Brent crude to a peak of $91 per barrel, sustained by mounting tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, which threaten supply lines.The positive demand projection in the United States, highlighted by a report revealing job growth exceeding expectations, likewise supported oil prices.WTI crude for May

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European stock markets experienced a significant recession, closing over 1% lower this Friday.Stronger US employment information set off the drop, hinting the Federal Reserve might keep higher rates of interest longer.The downturn in European indices contrasted with gains on Wall Street, ending a week of combined efficiencies throughout Europe after a buoyant

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Peru's legislature declined 2 impeachment bids against President Dina Boluarte amidst financial misbehavior accusations and falling popularity.The decision, made on Thursday, marked a crucial moment for the president, who is fighting allegations of profiting illicitly from Rolex watch transactions.Parties on the political left rallied for Boluarte's o

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The U.S. dollar got on Friday after the March payroll report significantly outshined expectations, showcasing a significant addition of 303,000 tasks, well above the forecasted 200,000. This surge, bolstered by an additional 22,000 tasks from prior months' revisions, recommends a buoyant U.S. task market.This strong employment information indicates the Federal

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Brazil's Ibovespa index saw slight gains, closing up just 0.09% at 127,427 points, regardless of early rises above 1%. This modest boost reflects the marketplace's response to potential management changes at state-owned Petrobras and cautious beliefs in New York's financial markets.Speculation about Jean-Paul Prates being replaced by BNDES administer

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