Demian Bio

Demian Bio is the Latin Times' Managing Editor. He has worked in media companies such as Infobae and Bloomberg Línea, focusing his coverage on politics and economics in Latin America and the United States, as well as the relationship between them.

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Extratropical Cyclone Leaves 1 Million Without Power In São Paulo

Once free of climate extremes, Brazil faces a new weather reality

Trump Admin Sanctions Yet Another Cartel And Its Leader, Now For Oil Theft

The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the "Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima" (CSRL) after determining that the criminal organization was stealing fuel and crude oil from Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex.

Mexican President Sheinbaum Calls UN To Get Involved In U.S.-Venezuela Tensions To 'Avoid Any Bloodshed'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called on the UN to get involved in the conflict between the U.S. and Venezuela to "avoid any bloodshed" after President Donald Trump announced a blockade of "sanctioned" tankers off the South American country's coast.

Father And Son Indicted Of Conspiring To Deliver Dozens Of Pounds Of Cocaine

A father and his son were indicted by an Arizona grand jury for conspiring to deliver dozens of pounds of cocaine across the U.S.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Admits She Didn’t Read Trump Spending Bill:

Marjorie Taylor Greene Again Slams Trump, Says 'He's Got Real Problems With Republicans'

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene again criticized President Donald Trump as her exit from Congress gets closer.

Ruben Gallego Slams Trump Admin Over Campaign Against Venezuela: 'This is the Iraq War 2.0 With a South American Flavor'

Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the Trump administration over its military pressure campaign against the Venezuelan regime, saying "there are a couple of people" in it "who want a war and are doing everything they can to get us into a war."

Mexican President Sheinbaum Says Mexico Will Make Water Payments To U.S. But Warns 'We Will Not Give Water We Don't Have'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed that her administration will negotiate with the U.S. to make owed water payments, but clarified: "We will not give water we don't have."

AOC Tears Into 'Scam' Promise of 'No Tax on Tips' as Someone 'Who Has Lived Off of Tips': 'This Bill is a Deal With the Devil'

AOC Slams Rubio, Hegseth For Briefing On Strikes Against Alleged Drug Vessels: 'It Was a Joke'

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) slammed the briefing given by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the strikes against alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific.

Fetterman Slams Own Democratic Party for ‘Scolding’ Voters and Calling

John Fetterman Defends Trump's Blockade On Venezuelan Tankers: 'Funds That Support Regimes Like Iran'

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman defended President Donald Trump's naval blockade of sanctioned oil tankers off Venezuela's coast, saying the asset "will support Iran" and its proceeds will be used to fund "terrorism."

Rep. Joaquin Castro Calls Trump's Blockade On Venezuela's Tankers 'An Act Of War,' Says 'American People' Don't Want It

Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro said President Donald Trump's announcement of a naval blockade of Venezuela's sanctioned oil tankers is "unquestionably an act of war" and defended his initiative to end hostilities with the South American country.

Coast Guard Seizes Thousands Of Pounds Of Cocaine In Eastern pacific After Stopping Alleged Drug Boats

The coast guard has seized more than 5,000 pounds of cocaine from alleged drug boats in the Eastern Pacific, CBS News reported.

Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Says Trump Wants To 'Keep On Blowing Up Boats Until Maduro Cries Uncle'

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair that Donald Trump wants to strike alleged drug vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific until Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro leaves power.

Trump Chief of Staff Wiles Slams Vanity Fair Report, Says Context In Her Interviews Was 'Disregarded': 'Framed Hit Piece'

Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump's chief of staff, slammed Vanity Fair over a sprawling report revolving around 11 interviews with her throughout the administration, calling it a "disingenuously framed hit piece on me and the finest President, White House staff, and Cabinet in history."

Trump Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Slams AG Pam Bondi Over Handling Of Epstein Files: 'Completely Whiffed'

Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump's chief of staff, slammed Attorney General Pam Bondi over her handling of the Epstein Files, saying she "completely whiffed on appreciating that that was the very targeted group that cared about this."

Vance Kicks Off White House’s Tour to Promote Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill in Pennsylvania

Trump Chief Of Staff Susie Wiles Says JD Vance Has 'Been a Conspiracy Theorist For a Decade'

Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump's chief of staff, said Vice President JD Vance has been a "conspiracy theorist" for a decade and his embrace of the president has been "sort of political."

Musk Reportedly Funding GOP Campaigns Ahead Of 2026 Midterms, Staying Away From Initiative To Create Third Party

Elon Musk is funding campaigns for Republican congressional candidates after tensions with Donald Trump thawed in the past months, according to a new report.

Images of Venezuelan oil tanker seized by the U.S.

U.S. Could Move Into Venezuelan Waters To Seize More Tankers, Report Claims

U.S. forces could go into Venezuelan waters to seize more oil tankers, according to a new report.

Venezuelan vessel attacked by USA Navy Caribbean

U.S. Has Now Killed At Least 95 People Aboard Alleged Drug Boats After Latest Strikes

The U.S. has now killed at least 95 people aboard alleged drug vessels after a series of three strikes in the eastern Pacific.

Sewage water from the Tijuana River seeps into San Diego

U.S. And Mexico Sign Deal To Address Tijuana River Sewage Crisis After Trump Calls It a 'Threat'

The U.S. and Mexico have signed an agreement to address the pollution caused by sewage flowing into the Tijuana river.

GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin Defends Trump's Post Disparaging Rob Reiner: 'Don't Think They're Controversial'

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin defended President Donald Trump's publication disparaging prolific director Rob Reiner following his killing, claiming it wasn't "controversial."

Mexican Forces Reportedly Conducting Operation To Detain 'El Guano,' Brother Of 'El Chapo' Guzman

The Mexican Navy is conducting an operation to detain Aureliano Guzman Loera, a Sinaloa Cartel kingpin and brother of imprisoned drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, according to a new report.

Another GOP Rep. Slams Trump Over Post Disparaging Rob Reiner After His Killing: 'Disrespectful Discourse'

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie is the latest member of the GOP to criticize President Donald Trump over his message about the killing of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer.

DOGE Chair Greene Announces Hearing on USA Fencing Allowing Biological Men in Women's Events

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams Trump Over Post About Rob Reiner's Death: 'Not About Politics Or Political Enemies'

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene slammed President Donald Trump over his reaction to the death of prolific director Rob Reiner and his wife.

Venezuela's Oil Exports Plummet After U.S. Seizes Tanker Off Its Coast, Report Claims

Venezuela's oil exports have plummeted after the U.S. seized a tanker off the country's coast, according to a new report.

Marco Rubio, Other Latino Republicans Blasted in New Florida Campaign ‘Deporting Good Immigrants Back To Dictatorships Is Cruel'

Marco Rubio Is Reportedly Hoping That Toppling Venezuela's Maduro Will Lead To The Fall Of The Cuban Regime

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has discussed how toppling Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro could lead to the end of the Cuban regime, according to a new report.

Rand Paul Slams 'People Around' Trump Are Influencing Him To Topple Venezuelan Regime: 'You Don't Know What You Get'

Republican Sen. Rand Paul again rejected the Trump administration's military pressure against the Venezuelan regime, saying the president has "people around him influencing him."

Venezuelan Regime Accuses U.S. Of Conducting Cyber Attack Against Its State-Run Oil Company: 'Trying To Affect National Stability'

The Maduro regime is accusing the U.S. of conducting a cyber attack against its state-run oil company, PDVSA, claiming its part of a broader plan to take the country's oil.