IJR News — today's news from every sideDerek Foss Pushing out relatives of these officials too is a smart way to cut off any benefits they might get from dirty money. Jared Kim Seeing manufacturing jobs rise in the US and Spain too shows the sector can recover when exports improve. Elena Vasquez Nu is right to focus on Latin America instead of chasing a UK bank that might not fit their model. Priya Raman James had an incredible run and those World Cup moments in 2014 will never be forgotten. Chris Dalton At 38 signing him through 2027 shows the club has real plans, and his trophy record gives them a leader they lacked before. Elena Vasquez Spending priorities feel off when quake recovery needs compete against record borrowing levels. Priya Raman Márquez has the respect of the players so maybe that familiarity helps push past the round of 16 this cycle. Maya Lindstrom Sending all 18 to Florida might finally deliver accountability after the earlier convictions. Sam Okafor Nice that Washington's finally paying attention to South America again, but let's see if promises turn into real investment. Derek Foss Drones changing the game for these armed groups in Colombia, and not in a good way for the military stationed there. Rubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru — Sep 7, 2026U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio began a Latin America tour—visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—to bolster pro-U.S. governments, deepen security cooperation against narcoterrorism, and discuss reconstruction aid after recent earthquakes, as newly elected right-wing leaders align with Washington. The trip signals a broader push under the Donroe Doctrine to expand American influence, expand trade, and coordinate military and counter-narcotics actions, despite criticisms of aggressive strikes and human rights concerns.
