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World Bank launches eight mineral compacts under $19 billion support target

The World Bank Group has launched metals-and-minerals compacts with eight countries, setting a FY2026-30 target of $19 billion in support while leaving funding, reforms and projects to national implementation.

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US applies regional visa restrictions to 27 people in four South American countries

The United States has revoked or restricted visas for 27 people and some immediate family members in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru under its Shield of the Americas-linked policy, with Bolivian judicial and prosecutorial figures forming the largest reported group.

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US restricts visas for 27 officials and relatives across four Latin American countries

The United States on September 28 imposed or announced visa restrictions affecting 27 current or former officials and relatives from Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, with the largest group reported to be Bolivian judicial figures.