Libre News of The World. Friday the 6th of February 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on Libre News of The World we covered Canada as snowboarder Mark McMorris was injured during Olympic training (https://www.nbcolympics.com/news/canadian-snowboarder-mark-mcmorris-suffers-heavy-crash-olympic-training-session), the United States regaining its position as the top investor in Latin American mergers and acquisitions (https://ionanalytics.com/insights/mergermarket/us-regains-its-spot-as-main-investor-in-latin-americas-ma-market), and Guatemala facing democratic pressure amid political resistance and violence (https://elpais.com/america/2026-02-03/bernardo-arevalo-guatemala-se-juega-la-democracia-en-los-proximos-meses.html). We reported on Caribbean nations reacting to a United States immigrant visa freeze (https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/jamaica-bahamas-barbados-saint-lucia-and-other-caribbean-nations-face-major-travel-disruptions-as-us-suspends-immigrant-visa-processing), Brazil reopening the Bela Vista border post with Paraguay (https://www.visahq.com/news/2026-02-03/br/brazil-to-reopen-bela-vista-border-post-with-paraguay-after-decade-long-closure), and Colombia–Ecuador border protests over a trade dispute (https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/world/article/colombian-and-ecuadorian-merchants-and-truckers-21331519.php). In Chile, the death of surfer Lucas Encina shocked the sporting community (https://as.com/deportes_accion/surf/muere-el-joven-surfista-lucas-encina-f202602-n/), while Argentina pursued extradition efforts against Nicolás Maduro (https://apnews.com/article/f1c51e062ebe8a4973136120d32960c6), and China launched a lunar satellite targeting the Moon’s south pole (https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3215692/china-successfully-launches-new-lunar-orbiter-moon-south-pole-study). Australia charged a suspect over an alleged attempted bombing at a Perth Invasion Day rally (https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/05/terrorism-charge-laid-over-alleged-attempted-bombing-at-perth-invasion-day-rally-ntwnfb), New Zealand announced a minimum wage increase from April (https://m.economictimes.com/nri/work/new-zealand-to-raise-minimum-wage-for-workers-from-april-2026/articleshow/127900907.cms), and Japan warned of further danger after deadly snowfall (https://apnews.com/article/2fc942d248ce6eb5b4b9545f445b8c8a). South Korea moved to secure critical mineral supply chains (https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3300710), Vietnam imposed temporary anti-dumping duties on imported glass (https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1642467/viet-nam-imposes-temporary-anti-dumping-duty-on-imported-glass.html), and African nations faced rising debt pressures (https://allafrica.com/stories/202602040120.html). Turkey and Egypt deepened cooperation through new agreements (https://arab.news/8pzhs), Saudi Arabia launched a digital camel passport system (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-launches-camel-passport-digital-system-to-track-ownership-and-trade/articleshow/127923501.cms), and Italy recorded stronger-than-expected industrial output (https://www.ansa.it/english/news/business/2026/02/05/istats-january-industrial-output-higher-than-expected_3a48f1bf-2904-4c3e-97fc-867db83e52be.html). Spain saw mass protests over university funding (https://english.elpais.com/spain/2026-02-05/thousands-protest-in-madrid-against-university-funding-cuts.html), Portugal unveiled an ambitious renewable energy roadmap (https://www.portugal.gov.pt/en/gc23/communication/newsitem?i=portugal-launches-renewable-energy-roadmap-to-accelerate-clean-transition), Azerbaijan cut its central bank rate (https://caliber.az/en/post/azerbaijans-central-bank-cuts-key-rate), the United Kingdom prepared for interest rate stability amid inflation concerns (https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/feb/05/bank-of-england-interest-rates-european-central-bank-inflation-stock-markets-business-live-news-updates), and Scotland announced a special bank holiday for its World Cup return (https://uk.news.yahoo.com/king-charles-grants-extra-2026-070021537.html). Ireland issued weather warnings as flooding risk increased (https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/orange-rain-warning-for-wicklow-and-waterford-903247), Germany experienced nationwide public transport strikes (https://www.iamexpat.de/expat-info/germany-news/nationwide-strike-shutdown-german-public-transport-monday), Sweden strengthened wildfire preparedness (https://www.thelocal.se/20260204/sweden-expands-wildfire-preparedness-ahead-of-drier-season), Iceland faced renewed inflationary pressure (https://www.rttnews.com/3614924/iceland-inflation-rises-to-16-month-high.aspx), Uzbekistan expanded uranium production and WTO accession plans (https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/uzbekistan-sharply-increases-uranium-production-2026-02-03/), Russia prepared for new peace talks (https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/zelenskiy-says-new-trilateral-talks-set-feb-4-5-abu-dhabi-2026-02-01/), Ukraine scaled up domestic drone manufacturing (https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-scales-up-domestic-drone-production-amid-war-pressure/), and India’s Supreme Court reviewed the fallout from the electoral bonds scheme (https://indianexpress.com/article/india/electoral-bonds-supreme-court-hearing-transparency-9148732/). 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