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Pope Leo XIV arrived in Montevideo, marking the first papal visit to Uruguay since 1988. The itinerary includes 12 flights and nine masses across Peru, where he served as a missionary for over 20 years. Vatican officials confirm he has passed the required convalescence period after lung cancer surgery.
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña resigned following the collapse of Ueno Bank, which has ties to the government. The presidency will pass to Vice President Pedro Alliana, while Peña's ruling party backed his removal as Congress debated impeachment requests citing conflicts of interest and misuse of pension funds.
Paraguayan prosecutors issued an arrest warrant for ousted President Santiago Peña on suspicion of breach of trust, following his removal by the Senate after a major bank collapse. The order was issued in Asunción on Friday.
Pope Leo XIV departed on Friday for his inaugural visit to the Americas, traveling to Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru. The Pontiff declined a White House invitation for the US July 4th anniversary, citing tensions with President Donald Trump, while emphasizing coexistence during visits to nations led by leaders aligned with Trump.
James Bosworth argues that Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's victory in Brazil and María Corina Machado's return to Venezuela signal a potential end to the regional 'orange wave' of right-wing populism. He contends these events may reshape Latin American politics, potentially realigning the region away from Trump administration interests by 2027.
The article argues that women in Latin America already perform clerical duties typically reserved for men, challenging Vatican restrictions. It suggests these communities demonstrate a potential future for the Catholic Church where female leadership is formally recognized amid Pope Leo XIV's regional visit.
James Bosworth argues that the anticipated rightward shift in Latin American politics is cresting, citing Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's victory in Brazil and opposition leader Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela as evidence of a potential reversal in regional alignment away from the Trump administration.