Colombia Supreme Court sentences far-right senator to 23 years in prison for corruptionAccording to the court, Ramirez led a criminal organization made up of government officials and State contractors that embezzled infrastructure funds and guaranteed no-show contracts for the Senator’s corporate sponsors. The court found that the senator secured multiple National Planning Department (DNP) contracts with construction firms, for which he received kickbacks worth 10% of the value of the contracts.
https://colombiareports.com/colombia-supreme-court-sentences-far-right-senator-to-23-years-in-prison-on-corruption-charges/Mexico will uphold Cuban doctor agreement as other countries take frightMEXICO will continue to have Cuban doctors work in the country, President Claudia Sheinbaum has said, as other nations across the Americas have ditched their agreements with Cuba’s government under US pressure. Ms Sheinbaum praised Cuban doctors who often work in underserved rural areas under a medical aid programme, saying: “It’s a bilateral agreement that helps Mexico a lot.”
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/mexico-will-uphold-cuban-doctor-agreement-other-countries-take-frightRight-wing candidates Fujimori, Lopez Aliaga top crowded Peru field ahead of presidential vote, poll shows=
Pollster Ipsos Peru put Fujimori and Lopez Aliaga in a technical tie, with 11% and 10% support, respectively, according to a survey conducted between March 21 and 22 and published by local outlet Peru21. Both candidates represent different strands of the populist right.
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/right-wing-candidates-fujimori-lopez-aliaga-top-crowded-peru-field-ahead-2026-03-25/El Salvador Approves Life Sentences for MinorsThe reforms to those laws were approved one week after lawmakers passed a constitutional amendment allowing “fast-track” changes to the Constitution, meaning reforms can be implemented within the same legislative period. The reform to the Juvenile Criminal Law establishes that minors may be subject to life imprisonment, which may be periodically reviewed or evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Criminal Code.
https://www.telesurenglish.net/el-salvador-approves-life-sentences-for-minors/Met Police slammed as it resumes arrests of Palestine Action sign holdersDeputy Assistant Commissioner James Harman said: “Having now considered our position in light of that decision, taking into account all the circumstances, we have determined that while Palestine Action remains proscribed and support for it remains unlawful under the Terrorism Act, we must continue to enforce the law and this is likely to involve the arrest of those committing offences.”
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/met-police-slammed-it-resumes-arrests-palestine-action-sign-holdersEx-Red Army Faction member Klette faces new chargesFormer Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette is facing new charges, with Germany's Federal Prosecutor's Office accusing her of multiple serious crimes linked to past attacks. The charges predate a series of robberies between 1999 and 2016, allegedly carried out to finance decades of life underground, for which Kette has already been indicted.
https://www.dw.com/en/ex-red-army-faction-member-klette-faces-new-charges/a-76570460https://archive.ph/bYvM9Guns in the streets as US, Israel intensify month-long attacks across IranWashington has also deployed thousands more soldiers to the region while signalling that an attempt to occupy one or more islands on Iran’s southern shores may be imminent. Iranian officials have promised to retaliate strongly if that happens, including by striking critical infrastructure across the region. Javad Mogoei, a prominent IRGC-linked media personality, released a video from the island of Qeshm earlier this week, suggesting that the IRGC could launch missiles and drones at Iranian islands if they were occupied by the US.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/27/guns-in-the-streets-as-us-israel-intensify-month-long-attacks-acrosshttps://archive.ph/Cw5MXPalestinian killed while Jewish settlers rampage through West Bank The violence comes as settlers rapidly expanded their presence on Palestinian land, including the establishment of four outposts in Area A, territory under Palestinian Authority control, where Israeli civilians are barred under Israeli law, as reported by Haaretz.
https://www.newarab.com/news/palestinian-killed-jewish-settlers-rampage-through-west-bankIn Thailand’s rice paddies, rising petrol prices spell chaos for farmersThe Thai government says it has enough energy for 100 days, but still, in many areas of the country, long queues and “out of stock” signs have appeared at the pumps. The shortages have prompted large taxis to reduce services from Bangkok’s main airport, caused tour boats to stop and even prompted some temples to halt cremations.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/thailand-petrol-price-rising-farmersMongolia’s prime minister resigns following tensions within the ruling partyIn a statement on social media, Zandanshatar, who had been prime minister since June, said the political infighting would end up harming the economy and lead to rising prices. Upon parliamentary approval, he is set to be replaced by party chairman Nyam-Osoryn Uchral, who is currently serving as parliament speaker.
https://apnews.com/article/mongolia-prime-minister-resign-zandanshatar-boycott-687a953be2131d06c2a459699fd23fe1