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US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four
PoliticsThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox News+14yle-uutisetcbcaftonbladetberlingskele-figaroder-standardaktualne-czdelfi-lt+6 more17d ago17 sources

US Military Strikes Suspected Drug Vessel in Caribbean, Killing Four

The US military confirmed it carried out a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking vessel in the Caribbean Sea, killing four individuals, as part of ongoing efforts against traffickers in Latin America.

Drug Lord 'King of the South' Captured in Bolivia
Worlddigi2420d ago

Drug Lord 'King of the South' Captured in Bolivia

Sebastian Marset, known as 'King of the South' and one of Latin America's most wanted drug lords, has been apprehended by special forces in Bolivia after hiding by playing for football teams across the region.

Latin American Players Advance at Miami Open
Culturetico-times20d ago

Latin American Players Advance at Miami Open

Latin American players, including Alejandro Tabilo, Francisco Cerundolo, and Tomas Martin Etcheverry, delivered strong performances and advanced at the Miami Open on a busy Saturday.

El Salvador’s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

El Salvador’s mass arrest policy may have led to crimes against humanity, study shows

Experts documented murder, torture and disappearances under president Nayib Bukele’s policy targeting gangs The draconian mass incarceration policy of El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, may have led to crimes against humanity, according to a new study by legal experts. By locking up 1.4% of the population without due process, Bukele turned El Salvador from one of Latin America’s most violent countries into one of its least violent – but at the cost of human rights and the rule of law. Co...

Epstein documents with claims against Trump released
PoliticsAPReutersBBC+120bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+112 more1mo ago123 sources

Epstein documents with claims against Trump released

The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.

Worldchina-daily1mo ago

Latin American Summit Dubbed 'Neocolonial'

A recent Latin American summit has been criticized and dubbed 'neocolonial,' raising questions about its objectives and the nature of international relations in the region.

Argentine President Milei Travels to the United States
WorldEL PAIS1mo ago

Argentine President Milei Travels to the United States

Argentine President Javier Milei is traveling to the United States for the 16th time, where he will join a meeting with Donald Trump and other Latin American leaders, seek investments in New York, and then head to Kast’s inauguration in Chile.

Trump to gather 12 aligned Latin American leaders in Florida, with Mexico, Brazil and Colombia absent
Politicsmercopress1mo ago

Trump to gather 12 aligned Latin American leaders in Florida, with Mexico, Brazil and Colombia absent

U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries in Doral, Florida, on March 7 for the so-called Shield of the Americas Summit, a meeting the White House is framing as a forum on security, migration and hemispheric cooperation. The gathering comes amid a broader U.S. diplomatic and military push in the region and just weeks before Trump is expected to travel to China.

Italian Anti-Mafia Forum Concludes in Quito
PoliticsANSA1mo ago

Italian Anti-Mafia Forum Concludes in Quito

Giorgio Silli, Secretary General of the International Italo-Latin American Organization (IILA), participated in the closing day of the First International Italian Anti-Mafia Forum in Quito.

Pope Leo XIV Carries Cross at Colosseum Way of the Cross
CultureAPNYTThe Guardian+39Al JazeeraFox Newsyle-uutisetnostagesschaufazle-figaroSCMP+31 more8d ago42 sources

Pope Leo XIV Carries Cross at Colosseum Way of the Cross

Pope Leo XIV personally carried the wooden cross through all 14 stations of the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Good Friday, marking his first such act as pontiff and reviving a decades-old tradition.

Korean Culture Booms in Latin America
CultureThe Guardian9d ago

Korean Culture Booms in Latin America

Korean culture, encompassing K-pop, skincare, food, and clothing, is experiencing a surge in popularity across Latin American countries such as Chile, Mexico, and Brazil.

US Vice President JD Vance Reiterates UFO Obsession, Calls Them 'Demons'
WorldAPbloombergNYT+21NPRCNNFox Newsnzzcnbcberlingskele-figaroder-standard+13 more14d ago24 sources

US Vice President JD Vance Reiterates UFO Obsession, Calls Them 'Demons'

US Vice President JD Vance has reiterated his 'obsession' with UFOs, describing potential aliens as 'demons' and vowing to investigate government files on the subject during his tenure, echoing former President Trump's pledge to declassify related documents. Vance believes the truth about extraterrestrials will be revealed during a Trump administration.

BTS to Hold World Tour Shows in 5 Latin American Countries in October
CultureKorea Heraldyonhap-englishbillboard15d ago3 sources

BTS to Hold World Tour Shows in 5 Latin American Countries in October

K-pop sensation BTS has revealed the exact locations for their upcoming 'Arirang' world tour in October, including Colombia and Peru, with 11 performances across five major cities, and new reports confirming the tour will visit five Latin American countries.

Lawmaker Seeks to Prevent Trump Military Offensive in Cuba Amid Invasion Warnings
WorldEL PAIS18d ago

Lawmaker Seeks to Prevent Trump Military Offensive in Cuba Amid Invasion Warnings

Following the arrest of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, experts warn of a potential new US invasion in Latin America, with President Donald Trump reportedly stating Cuba is next, which could lead to significant bloodshed and drug cartel rule. Democratic lawmaker Nydia Velázquez is now attempting to prevent Trump from launching a military offensive in Cuba without congressional approval, citing previous unauthorized operations.

China to help Cuba with solar energy amid US oil blockade and total power outage
WorldSCMP24d ago

China to help Cuba with solar energy amid US oil blockade and total power outage

China is offering solar energy to Cuba, an old ally left without power amid the US oil embargo, in a show of strength for Chinese renewable-energy credentials and a sign of Beijing’s economic footprint in Latin America. Beijing’s ambassador to Cuba, Hua Xin, on Monday outlined joint energy projects in progress as part of an effort to ease a “complex power situation” in the Caribbean nation, the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. “China has always maintained that Latin America and the...

US military tracks 23 Chinese port projects in Latin America, general tells Congress
WorldSCMP25d ago

US military tracks 23 Chinese port projects in Latin America, general tells Congress

The US military is monitoring 23 Chinese port projects and 12 space-enabling facilities across Latin America and considers every one of them “a potential dual-use asset” that could support Chinese military operations, the top US commander for South America told Congress on Tuesday. General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), made the disclosure during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on US military posture in the western hemisphere. Asked by Lance Gooden, a...

Hybe’s Latin boy band Santos Bravos releases first EP ‘Dual’
CultureKorea Herald1mo ago

Hybe’s Latin boy band Santos Bravos releases first EP ‘Dual’

Latin boy band Santos Bravos released its first EP, “Dual,” on Friday, marking the group’s first new music in about two months, according to Hybe Latin America on the same day. According to the label, the six-track album highlights the group’s contrasting musical styles, blending genres such as reggaeton, Brazilian funk and club-inspired sounds. The lead track, “Mhm,” is a Latin pop song built on soft synths and percussion, paired with the group's warm vocals. The song captures the excitement of

Worldglobal-times1mo ago

China's BRI Vision and 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) vision, included in the Government Work Report, offers the Global South opportunities for diversified partnerships and autonomous development. Experts also note the 15th Five-Year Plan opens new pathways for China-Latin America BRI cooperation.

Trump's Geopolitical Strategy in Latin America
Worldnzz1mo ago

Trump's Geopolitical Strategy in Latin America

An expert suggests Donald Trump should use incentives over pressure to strengthen ties with Latin America, noting that US geopolitical commitments in the Middle East create opportunities for China in the region. The EU also has a chance to gain influence.

Worldbatimes1mo ago

Trump-LatAm Security Summit in Miami

Argentine President Milei is departing for a security summit hosted by Donald Trump in Miami, where discussions on 'democracy' are expected to take place with Latin American leaders.

Trump to Host 'Shield of the Americas Summit' for Latin American Leaders
PoliticsThe Independentmercopress1mo ago2 sources

Trump to Host 'Shield of the Americas Summit' for Latin American Leaders

U.S. President Donald Trump will host leaders from 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries in Doral, Florida, for the 'Shield of the Americas Summit,' a meeting framed by the White House as a forum on security, migration, and hemispheric issues, notably without Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia.

US Judge Blocks Pentagon's Attempt to Blacklist AI Firm Anthropic
TechnologyAPReutersBBC+39bloombergNYTwsjFTle-mondewapoThe GuardianNPR+31 more15d ago42 sources

US Judge Blocks Pentagon's Attempt to Blacklist AI Firm Anthropic

A federal judge has rejected the Pentagon's attempt to immediately enforce a ban on AI company Anthropic's tools, reinforcing an earlier temporary block and preventing the government from crippling Anthropic's operations.

Ghana and Colombia Seal Maritime Shipping Deal
Worldmyjoyonline19d ago

Ghana and Colombia Seal Maritime Shipping Deal

Ghana and Colombia have signed a landmark agreement to establish a direct maritime shipping route between the Port of Tema and the Port of Cartagena, aiming to boost trade between Africa and Latin America.

Is Latin America Abandoning Cuba?
WorldNYT25d ago

Is Latin America Abandoning Cuba?

President Trump is turning up the pressure on Cuba, but other Latin American countries, even those on the left, are staying quiet. We look at why.

Soda Stereo sparks frenzy with 30-date arena tour
Culturebuenos-aires-herald26d ago

Soda Stereo sparks frenzy with 30-date arena tour

Latin America’s favorite pop band lost frontman Gustavo Cerati more than a decade ago. Now his bandmates will bring him back, with a little help from video technology La entrada Soda Stereo sparks frenzy with 30-date arena tour se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

30% of Europe’s cocaine routed through West Africa region
WorldFrance 241mo ago

30% of Europe’s cocaine routed through West Africa region

In tonight's edition, a new report warns that trafficking routes from Latin America to Europe are increasingly passing through the West Africa region. Also, the new US ambassador to South Africa backtracks on his criticism of the 'Kill the Boer' chant. And over a month after Cyclone Gezani devastated eastern Madagascar, the storm’s survivors are facing a new crisis as the price of construction materials has surged by 50 percent.

Latin American Powerhouse Cimarrón Boards ‘Los Indecentes,’ From ‘Barrabrava’ Co-Director Jean Michel Cerf (EXCLUSIVE)
Culturevariety1mo ago

Latin American Powerhouse Cimarrón Boards ‘Los Indecentes,’ From ‘Barrabrava’ Co-Director Jean Michel Cerf (EXCLUSIVE)

Cimarrón, the Latin American production-services powerhouse, has boarded “Los Indecentes” (“The Indecent”), the feature debut of Uruguay’s Jean Michel Cerf, co-director of Amazon Prime Series “Barrabrava,” set up at Uruguay’s Sueño Cine.  Part of The Mediapro Studio, Cimarrón is set to co-produce “Los Indecentes,” Sueño Cine founder Valentina Gedanke will be presenting the project at […]

Inside the paradox of Mexico's never-ending war on drugs
WorldTimes of India1mo ago

Inside the paradox of Mexico's never-ending war on drugs

The decades-long war on drugs, initiated by Nixon, has devolved into a geopolitical quagmire. The recent death of cartel leader El Mencho, hailed as a victory, quickly led to widespread chaos, demonstrating how successes in combating drug trafficking often breed deeper crises and more violence across Latin America.

Italian and Ecuadorian Officials Meet on Security
PoliticsANSA1mo ago

Italian and Ecuadorian Officials Meet on Security

Giorgio Silli, Secretary General of the Italian-Latin American Institute, and Italian Ambassador Giovanni Davoli met with Ecuador's Deputy Minister of Public Security, Jorge Rivadeneira, in Rome to discuss security matters.