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Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira stated that diplomatic relations with Argentina will remain downgraded until President Javier Milei ceases insults against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. The downgrade was implemented after repeated attacks from Milei against Lula.

The upper stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket struck the Moon near the Einstein crater after 18 months in orbit. NASA confirmed the unplanned impact posed no risk to Earth or lunar missions.

Sixty Chilean deputies requested President José Antonio Kast to grant individual pardons to members of the Carabineros police force and the armed forces convicted over acts during the 2019 protests. The request focuses on those linked to duties performed during the October 18, 2019 unrest.

Argentina's governing bloc withdrew the rural land chapter of the Inviolability of Private Property bill from the Senate agenda due to insufficient votes to pass it, hours before the scheduled session.

The Commissioner of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has set visitor permit fees for the next three seasons, effective from July 1, 2026. An online portal for vessels visiting the region has also been introduced.

Brazil's government accused the United States of attempting to interfere in the October 4 presidential election, following the revocation of Brazil's ambassador's visa in Washington.

Brazil downgraded its diplomatic relations with Argentina to the chargé d'affaires level and indefinitely postponed the return of its ambassador in Buenos Aires due to remarks by Argentine President Javier Milei against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has initiated a major transfer of power from Westminster to communities, granting them greater control over local decisions affecting jobs, transport, housing, and public services. The move aims to improve lives across different postcodes.

President Donald Trump called on U.S. oil companies to immediately lower gasoline prices following a drop in crude futures after he canceled a planned military strike on Iran. He urged producers to reduce retail oil prices in a social media post.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham appointed John Healey as chancellor of the exchequer, a move seen as a calculated risk. Healey's ability to use his Treasury knowledge, pursue a pro-growth agenda, and balance defense spending could lead to a structural economic shake-up.

The government of Ceuta has informed authorities about messages on Moroccan social media urging a new attempt to enter the Spanish enclave irregularly on August 15. This follows a recent migration crisis that resulted in dozens of deaths.

The United States has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, due to the Brazilian government's delay in approving the US ambassador to Brasília and denying visas to American diplomats. Senior State Department officials confirmed the action as a response to these diplomatic delays.

Uruguay's construction workers' union, Sunca, and employer chambers reached a preliminary agreement to reduce the workweek from 44 to 40 hours. The deal follows over four months of negotiations and industrial action.

Around 140 vessels were stranded at Argentine ports as maritime pilots halted accepting new assignments to protest a government decree deregulating their profession. Some reports indicate the number of affected vessels exceeds 150.

Alejandro Toledo, 81, has requested President Keiko Fujimori to expedite a presidential pardon on humanitarian grounds, as stated in an interview from Barbadillo prison. He expressed his desire not to die in prison during the interview on Panamericana Televisión's program Sin Rodeos.

A group of Argentine investors who claim to be harmed by the launch of the $LIBRA cryptoasset will file a civil lawsuit for damages after mandatory mediation failed to reach an agreement. The investors are seeking compensation for their losses following unsuccessful negotiations.

Colombia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has completed his cabinet four days before taking office, combining traditional right-wing technocrats with Christian movement figures and Trumpism-aligned positions.

Argentine President Javier Milei repeated accusations against Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, stating his corruption convictions were annulled due to procedural flaws. Brazil's ambassador to Buenos Aires was recalled for consultations and was preparing to return.

Argentine President Javier Milei has selected a vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 elections but has not disclosed the name. The announcement comes amid an open conflict with his current vice president, Victoria Villarruel.

Spanish intelligence services concluded Morocco did not plan the mass entry into Ceuta but allowed it for political gain, while conflicting reports question whether the government was warned in advance. The situation involves international attention and political implications.