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The Debrief: Uncertainty casts shadow over Latin America

Factal September 1, 2026

In the image, a team of rescuers is walking down a street scattered with debris, suggesting recent destruction, likely from an earthquake. The foreground includes two rescue workers dressed in dark uniforms and helmets, leading two dogs. They are walking alongside a white vehicle parked beside a pile of rubble. In the background, a series of collapsed buildings are visible, with the remnants of structures indicating severe damage. The sky overhead is cloudy, contributing to the somber atmosphere of the scene.

Major earthquakes, close elections, and a looming fuel crisis has put several countries across Latin America at greater risk of popular uprisings. Recent history suggests…

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Forecast: Earthquake hits Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, Colombia’s president inaugurated, and Venezuela interim government begins talks with opposition

Factal July 30, 2026

Israel, Lebanon and the United States sign a trilateral framework agreement in Washington, D.C., on June 26.

Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to help you get a jump-start on…

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Forecast: US-Iran hostilities heat up as other regional conflicts threaten to boil over, Colombia’s Congress inaugurated, and Maduro appears in court

Factal July 16, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro poses with DEA agents in New York following his capture by the United States. (Photo: U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration)

Week of July 17-24A Look Ahead Welcome to Factal Forecast, a look at the week’s biggest stories from the editors at Factal. We publish our forward-looking note each Thursday to…

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Forecast: Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, U.S. celebrates Independence Day, and funeral begins for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei

Factal July 2, 2026

The image captures a sky scene during what appears to be an airshow or public event. In the foreground, a diverse crowd of people is seen looking upwards, some with their hands raised in applause and others holding mobile phones to record the spectacle. Their faces are illuminated by the fading light of dusk. Above them, a B-2 stealth bomber is prominently featured, flying in formation with several fighter jets, which are positioned below and to the side of the bomber. The sky is a gradient of soft blues transitioning into light gray, with a crescent moon visible. The overall composition reflects a moment of awe and excitement, characterized by the contrast between the aircraft and the natural scenery.

Two powerful earthquakes just seconds apart rocked Venezuela last week, leaving thousands dead and tens of thousands more missing and injured. In this week’s Factal Forecast…

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The Debrief: Uncertainty casts shadow over Latin America

Forecast: Earthquake hits Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, Colombia’s president inaugurated, and Venezuela interim government begins talks with opposition

Forecast: US-Iran hostilities heat up as other regional conflicts threaten to boil over, Colombia’s Congress inaugurated, and Maduro appears in court

Forecast: Two powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, U.S. celebrates Independence Day, and funeral begins for Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei