Libre News of The World. Friday the 2nd of January 2026

Subscribe today so you never miss an episode! Today on **Libre News of The World** we followed severe winter disruptions grounding flights across **Canada** ([https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/thousands-of-passengers-grounded-in-canada-as-air-canada-porter-westjet-jazz-and-more-airlines-face-with-147-cancellations-and-618-delays-at-toronto-vancouver-montreal-winnipeg-inukjuak-and-mor/](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/thousands-of-passengers-grounded-in-canada-as-air-canada-porter-westjet-jazz-and-more-airlines-face-with-147-cancellations-and-618-delays-at-toronto-vancouver-montreal-winnipeg-inukjuak-and-mor/)), a worsening healthcare affordability crisis in the **United States** ([https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/31/healthcare-americans-poll-data-insurance](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/31/healthcare-americans-poll-data-insurance)), and electoral tensions in **Central America** after Honduras’ disputed presidential vote ([https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-backed-asfura-wins-honduras-presidency-after-weeks-delays-disputed-2025-12-24/](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-backed-asfura-wins-honduras-presidency-after-weeks-delays-disputed-2025-12-24/)). **Panama** faced diplomatic fallout over the demolition of a monument honouring the Chinese community ([https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/beijing-condemns-the-demolition-of-a-monument-honoring-the-chinese-community-in-panama/](https://www.hellenicshippingnews.com/beijing-condemns-the-demolition-of-a-monument-honoring-the-chinese-community-in-panama/)), while **Cuba** adjusted to new U.S. travel and visa scrutiny ([https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/dominican-republic-joins-jamaica-bahamas-antigua-and-barbuda-dominica-saint-lucia-cuba-and-others-in-facing-new-travel-changes-in-the-us-as-the-old-system-comes-under-scrutiny-everything-you-need-to-know/](https://www.travelandtourworld.com/news/article/dominican-republic-joins-jamaica-bahamas-antigua-and-barbuda-dominica-saint-lucia-cuba-and-others-in-facing-new-travel-changes-in-the-us-as-the-old-system-comes-under-scrutiny-everything-you-need-to-know/)). **Brazil** grappled with Jair Bolsonaro’s legal pressure and China’s beef tariffs ([https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/](https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/)), **Colombia** introduced electric tourist carriages in Cartagena ([https://apnews.com/article/b7b9f43cb7c0afb344aa626708afbfd6](https://apnews.com/article/b7b9f43cb7c0afb344aa626708afbfd6)), and **Chile** entered 2026 amid political shifts and conservation efforts in Patagonia ([https://www.theguardian.com/world/chile-patagonia-new-park-2025](https://www.theguardian.com/world/chile-patagonia-new-park-2025)). **Argentina** raised electricity, gas and water tariffs as export pressures grew ([https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/a-partir-del-1-de-enero-de-2026-asi-quedan-las-tarifas-de-luz-gas-y-agua-en-el-amba-nid31122025/](https://www.lanacion.com.ar/economia/a-partir-del-1-de-enero-de-2026-asi-quedan-las-tarifas-de-luz-gas-y-agua-en-el-amba-nid31122025/)). **China** outlined economic, military and trade priorities for the new year ([https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-imposes-curbs-beef-imports-protect-domestic-industry-2025-12-31/](https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-imposes-curbs-beef-imports-protect-domestic-industry-2025-12-31/)). **Australia** marked a sombre New Year with trade concerns tied to Chinese beef tariffs ([https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-01/sydney-sombre-new-year-celebrations-/106190882](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-01/sydney-sombre-new-year-celebrations-/106190882)), while **New Zealand** welcomed 2026 with policy changes and cybersecurity concerns ([https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/01/government-new-year-changes-how-theyll-affect-your-wallet/](https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/01/01/government-new-year-changes-how-theyll-affect-your-wallet/)). In **Japan**, business leaders warned over the weak yen ([https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-business-lobby-chiefs-urge-government-tackle-weak-yen-media-reports-2026-01-01/](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-business-lobby-chiefs-urge-government-tackle-weak-yen-media-reports-2026-01-01/)). **Singapore** managed record New Year crowds at Marina Bay ([https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/countdown-2026-marina-bay-kallang-police-crowds-5769616](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/countdown-2026-marina-bay-kallang-police-crowds-5769616)). **Vietnam** enacted sweeping data protection, wage and labour reforms ([https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-fight-against-cybercrime-enters-a-new-era-with-personal-data-law-2478062.html](https://vietnamnet.vn/en/vietnam-s-fight-against-cybercrime-enters-a-new-era-with-personal-data-law-2478062.html)). In **Africa**, Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya was declared election winner ([https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20251231-guinea-coup-leader-doumbouya-elected