IJR News — today's news from every side
+7 Derek Foss Pushing out relatives of these officials too is a smart way to cut off any benefits they might get from dirty money.+3 Priya Raman Bringing in an Argentine coach with that pedigree should help Ecuador develop better tactics after the Mexico loss.+5 Dana Whitfield The basketball win over Japan plus the Overwatch sweep makes this a strong week overall for Korean teams.
+3 Chris Dalton Bucaram's nine-year sentence fits the scale of stealing from pandemic supplies, though house arrest at his age might soften the impact too much.
+9 Sam Okafor Nice that Washington's finally paying attention to South America again, but let's see if promises turn into real investment.Rubio to Meet Leaders in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru x/marco-rubio — Sep 7, 2026 U.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. +92
