Colombia Launches New Security Task Force as Government Shifts Strategy Against Armed Groups
Colombia has launched a new joint security task force targeting the country’s most powerful armed groups, marking a significant change...
Latin America
Two Dead and Eight Injured After Truck Loses Control in Girón, Colombia
A serious road accident in Girón, Santander, left two people dead and eight others injured after a heavy truck reportedly...
Delivery Motorcyclist Dies After Crashing Into Surveillance Camera Pole in Providencia
A 34-year-old Venezuelan motorcyclist died after crashing into a surveillance-camera pole in Providencia, a municipality in Santiago's Metropolitan Region, Chile....
Colombia Electoral Authority Clarifies Status of 2026 Presidential Voter Registry
Colombia's electoral authority has issued a clarification concerning the electoral census for the country's 2026 presidential election, addressing information circulating...
Colombia Advances Water Project in Lebrija and Delivers Sanitation Facilities to Santander Families
Colombia has advanced a water infrastructure project in Lebrija while delivering sanitation facilities to families in Santander, as part of...
Mexico’s Biblioteca Vasconcelos Marks 20 Years With Cultural Celebration
Mexico’s Biblioteca Vasconcelos is marking two decades since its opening with a cultural programme designed to celebrate the institution’s role...
Argentina Poverty Rate Rises to 32.3 Percent as Economic Pressure Mounts
Buenos Aires: Argentina's poverty rate has climbed to 32.3 percent during the first half of 2026, marking a reversal after...
U.S.-Led Shield of the Americas Targets 24 Criminal Groups With Coordinated Sanctions
President Donald J. Trump, joined by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Physicist John M. Martinis, Science and Technology Policy Director...
Small Businesses Drive Jobs, Innovation and Growth Across Latin America and the Caribbean
September 20, 2026: Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) are playing a central role in the economic development of Latin...
Peru’s Interior Minister Faces Congressional Questioning Over Rising Crime
Lima, September Peru’s Interior Minister César Astudillo is scheduled to appear before Congress today to answer questions about the country's...
Chile’s Codelco Delays Major Restructuring Plan as Copper Giant Reviews Costs
Santiago, September 17, 2026: Chilean state-owned copper producer Codelco has indicated that its long-awaited restructuring strategy may not be ready...
Ecuador Court Upholds Three-Year Prison Sentence for Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez
Quito, September 17, 2026: An appeals court in Ecuador has upheld a three-year prison sentence against Guayaquil Mayor Aquiles Alvarez,...
U.S. Keeps Colombia on Drug-Control Failure List but Leaves Door Open for Review
Bogotá, September 17, 2026: The United States has retained Colombia on its list of countries that Washington says failed demonstrably...
Mexico Marks Independence Day as President Emphasizes National Sovereignty
Mexico City: Mexico is celebrating its Independence Day on September 16, with nationwide events taking place as the country marks...
Low-Carbon Investment Could Drive Green Jobs and Innovation Across Latin America and the Caribbean
Washington, September 12, 2026: The transition toward a low-carbon economy could create significant opportunities for countries across Latin America and...
Mexico Presents Second Government Report as Administration Reviews National Progress
Mexico has formally presented the second government report of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration, providing Congress with an overview of the...
Peru Keeps Interest Rate at 4.25% as Inflation Remains Above Target
Peru’s central bank has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25%, extending its pause for a 13th consecutive month...
Mexico: Government Intensifies Security Operations Against Sinaloa Cartel
Mexico has deployed thousands of troops to Sinaloa, a key stronghold of the powerful Sinaloa Cartel, following a series of...
Argentina: Inflation Eases to 1.7% in August as Milei Government Faces Economic Pressure
Argentina recorded a 1.7% monthly inflation rate in August, the lowest monthly figure in 14 months, according to data from...
Colombia: Former President Urges New Government to Fully Implement FARC Peace Accord
Colombia’s political debate over the country’s long-running internal conflict has intensified after former President Juan Manuel Santos urged newly elected...
Brazil: Presidential Race Tightens as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Enter Close Contest
Brazil’s presidential election is entering a highly competitive phase, with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio...
Peru Hosts Marco Rubio as U.S. Seeks Closer Security and Strategic Ties
LIMA — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Peru on September 10 for talks with President Keiko Fujimori...
OECD Examines Traceability to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released a new report examining how traceability can help strengthen the...
ILO Examines the Human Labour Behind Artificial Intelligence Data Systems
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is examining the often-overlooked human workforce that supports the development of modern artificial intelligence systems,...
Brazil Conducts Nationwide Crackdown on Organized Crime, Seizing Assets Worth Hundreds of Millions
BRASÍLIA — Brazilian authorities have completed a nationwide operation targeting organized criminal networks, resulting in hundreds of arrests and the...
Brazil: Government Raises Concern Over New European Restrictions on Brazilian Animal Products
Brazil has formally expressed concern over new European Union restrictions affecting Brazilian animal-protein products, with the government raising the issue...
Brazil: Government Continues Expanding Digital Public Services and Data Infrastructure
Brazil is continuing its efforts to strengthen the country's digital and statistical infrastructure as government institutions expand data collection and...
Critical Minerals Enter a New Era as Supply Risks Rise Across Global Markets
The global race for critical minerals is entering a more complicated phase as demand continues to climb while governments and...
Mexico Highlights Approval of 103 Reforms in Push to Strengthen Sovereignty
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has highlighted the approval of a major package of constitutional and legal changes, describing the reforms...
Brazil Advances Its First Fully Domestic mRNA Vaccine Toward Clinical Trials
Brazil is making progress in developing its own messenger RNA vaccine technology, with the country's first fully domestically developed mRNA...
Guyana Emerges as One of the World’s Fastest-Growing Economies, IDB Report Says
Georgetown, Guyana continues to stand out among the world’s fastest-growing economies as its expanding oil industry drives exceptionally strong economic...
US and Venezuela Announce Major Oil Deal Covering More Than 65 Billion Barrels
Washington, August 29, 2026: The United States and Venezuela have reached a major oil agreement that would give American interests...
US Military Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Boat in Caribbean Kills Four
Washington, August 26, 2026: The United States military has carried out another strike against a vessel it says was involved...
ASEAN Chief Makes Historic Brazil Visit to Deepen Cooperation and Global South Ties
Brasília, August 23, 2026: ASEAN Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn has completed a landmark working visit to Brazil, marking the...
Marco Rubio Says Cuba Could Be on the Path to Major Change by the End of Trump’s Term
Washington, August 12, 2026: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Cuba could be on a path toward...
Debate Intensifies Over Claims of Cuba’s Role in Supporting Far-Left Movements
A renewed political debate has emerged in the United States following claims that the Cuban government has played a central...
America Is More Than One Country: Why the Term “America” Continues to Spark Global Debate
The word "America" is one of the most widely recognized geographic terms in the world. Yet despite its popularity, it...
One Month After Venezuela’s Earthquakes: Children Continue to Face an Uncertain Future as Recovery Efforts Intensify
One month has passed since powerful earthquakes struck parts of Venezuela, leaving thousands of families struggling to rebuild their lives....
Marco Rubio Criticizes Cuban Government After New U.S. Report Renews Focus on Human Rights and Governance
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has renewed criticism of the Cuban government following the release of a new report...
Latin America’s Economic Struggles: A Century-Long Gap with Global Peers
Washington, D.C., 2023 — A new analysis based on the Maddison Project Database (2023) highlights that Latin America and the...
