Latin America's 'Terrorist' Cartels In Trump's Sights
From Mexico's most ruthless drug cartels to Central America's most notorious street gang, these are the eight drug trafficking groups being designated terrorist organizations by US President Donald Trump's administration.
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro One Step Closer To Arrest After Being Accused Of Coup Plot That Included Poisoning His Opponent
Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes, a foe of Bolsonaro's, will now decide whether to order his arrest
How Trump's Tariff Threats Could Impact Latin America
Analysts describe different scenarios based on potential outcomes, including disruptions to supply chains, acquiescence to Trump's policy demands and closer relationships with U.S. trade rivals
Trump's Latin America Envoy Anticipates Admin Will Get 'Very Creative' To Achieve Changes In Cuba
President Donald Trump's Latin America envoy said he anticipates that the administration will get "very creative" to achieve leadership changes in Cuba.
New Investigation Ties Venezuela's Maduro To The Assassination Of a Dissident In Chile
Venezuela and Maduro reject all accusations
Gangs In Ecuador Are Allegedly Performing Human Sacrifices To 'Saint Death' As They Look For Protection
Gang members are turning to Santa Muerte to shield them from law enforcement and ensure the success of their operations.
Guatemala Will Become a 'Safe Third Country' And Take U.S. Deportees From Other Nations
Deportees will then be returned to their home countries at the U.S's expense
Colombian President Says Cocaine Is Only Illegal Because It's Produced In Latin America, 'Not Because It's Worse Than Whisky'
Gustavo Petro added that legalizing the drug would prevent criminal organizations from profiting and resources from the industry could be destined to fight consumption among young people
Venezuela's Maduro Distributes Weapons To Public Employees In Bid To Tighten His Grip On Power
The policy is consistent with Maduro's broader strategy to deter potential uprisings and maintain political control amid an increasingly tense post-election climate
Colombia Launches Legal Defense Against U.S. Company That Claimed A Sunken Treasure Worth Billions
United States treasure hunting firm Sea Search Armada (SSA) is suing Colombia for a share of what may be the largest treasure trove in maritime history
Colombian Congressman Slams President's 'Battle Against The Empire' Over Trump Deportations: 'It Lasted Less Than Three Hours' (Exclusive)
"In an attempt to supposedly defend the dignity of undocumented migrants, he ended up damaging the dignity of all Colombians," Christian Garcés told The Latin Times
Zayn Malik Announces His First Solo Concert in Mexico 10 Years After His Departure from One Direction
The British singer will perform in the Mexican capital as Latin American fans beg for more dates in the region.
Everything We Know About the 110 US-Deported Immigrants Landing in Colombia
Even though the diplomatic standoff seems to have come to an end, analysts still anticipate challenges between both countries going forward
How Donald Trump Weaponized Tariffs
Tariffs, just as they were during his first term from 2017 to 2021, are Trump's weapon of choice on the global stage.
Brazilian Deportees Stage Protest Over Flight Conditions: 'I Spent Almost 50 Hours In Handcuffs'
Brazilian Justice Minister Ricardo Lewandowski also criticized the way the operation was handled, saying it showed a "lack of respect to the fundamental rights of Brazilian citizens."
Latin American Countries Call 'Emergency' Meeting After U.S.-Colombia Tariff Standoff
"Migration" and "Latin American and Caribbean unity" are two of the three topics included in the agenda
Trump Shutting Down Immigration Offices Across Latin America Set Up By Biden
Located in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Guatemala, the hubs were part of an initiative aimed at deterring migrants from crossing the southern border illegally
Trump Team Stonewalling Latin American Nations on Mass Deportation Talks: 'This is Not How It's Supposed to Work'
Trump's refusal to engage Latin American leaders on deportation plans is leaving governments anxious as he aims to reshape the U.S.'s immigration landscape on his first day in office
A Look At David Lynch's Extensive Legacy in Latin America
The acclaimed director behind works such as 'Twin Peaks' and 'Mulholland Drive' brought his love of transcendental meditation to Latin America.
Meet Taylor Swift's Grandmother Marjorie Findlay: A Fellow Singer with Plenty of Latino Connections
The American superstar's grandmother, Marjorie Finlay was a renowned opera singer and television presenter who was well-known in Latin America.
As AI Adoption Increases In LatAm, Regional Governments Seek More Investment In Training To Close The Skill Gap
A look at how governments are looking to adopt a technology set to dominate over the next years
Jimmy Carter's Legacy: Advocate for Latin America and Global Human Rights
The 39th President of the United States led a life marked by a deep commitment to human rights, international diplomacy, and humanitarian service, with significant ties to the region.
Mexico Negotiates With Other Latin American Countries So They Take Deportees From The U.S.
The intention was confirmed by President Claudia Sheinbaum
2024 Was The Deadliest Year For Journalism With At Least 165 Members of the Press Killed
In the last five years, only Gaza (159) and Ukraine (59) have reported more journalist deaths than Mexico (55)
Brazilian President Lula da Silva In The ICU After Brain Surgery Following a Fall
The 79-year-old president had fallen in mid October and suffered an injury serious enough to cancel his trip to the BRICS summit
Trump's Pick for Deputy State Secretary Shows Latin America Will Be a Priority During Second Term
Trump picked Christopher Landau, a lawyer and former ambassador to Mexico, to be his next deputy secretary of state
Mexican Entrepreneurs Are Developing a Nerve-Machine Interface For Amputees
Israel González and Alan Hernández are working on a new human-machine interface for bioprosthetics which they say could fully integrate with the patient's body
Colombia Finally Outlaws Law Allowing Marriages With Children As Young As 14
It is the first successful attempt to do so after 17 years of efforts
Innovative Approaches To Public Safety And Crime Prevention In Latin America
Instead of human operators watching a bank of monitors, panning-and-scanning for activity, AI-powered security systems watch every screen constantly, looking and listening for criminal or unruly behavior.
WATCH: Ecuadorean Soccer Star Rescued After Police Shootout With Captors Who Kidnapped Him For Days
His kidnappers had demanded $60,000 for his release along with that of a friend