Latin America
Panama begins evacuation plan for island residents as it becomes uninhabitable due to climate change
300 families are set to leave Gardi Sugdub as rising sea levels make it unsafe to live there
Colombia won't have an oversight mission in Venezuela's elections either
The news comes after the Maduro government withdrew an invitation to the EU to do so
Venezuelan opposition demands the government reinstates invitation to EU to oversee the elections
"This arbitrary decision only adds to the evidence of Maduro's fear to qualified and credible election oversight," said the office of candidate Edmundo González
Venezuela's economic decline has also impacted its gangs, leading to a drop in crime rates
A new report shows this to be one of the factors explaining current figures. Prominent gangs have taken their operations to the Venezuelan diaspora
Venezuela withdraws EU's invitation to oversee elections over 'neocolonialist practices'
"It would be immoral to allow their participation," said Elvis Amoroso, head of the country's government-friendly electoral council
Colombia drafts agreement to ensure peaceful transition after Venezuelan elections
The goal is for the government and the opposition to agree to its premise and specify that the losing faction won't face political persecution
Colombia disagrees with Panama, is unwilling to shut down Darien Gap migration route
Colombian Foreign Minister Luis Gilberto Murillo addressed a vow by Panamanian president-elect José Raúl Mulino
How Venezuela's opposition candidate is envisioning a transition of power with Maduro if he wins the elections
Edmundo González Urrutia revealed that there are already ongoing negotiations with the government and highlighted the role of the international community
Venezuelans need to earn 166 minimum wages to cover their basic monthly needs
That marks an increase of 11 minimum wages in April compared to March. The current figure stands at 130 bolivars, a little over $3.50
Colombia considers suspending ceasefire with armed group after new attacks
The group has been linked with two bombings in the southeastern province of Cauca, where four people were killed
Experts call for stronger environmental protections following historic flooding in Brazil
With rescue efforts still underway, discussion is shifting towards how to build back and what went wrong. Here are some assessments and recommendations
Mexican presidential candidates trade accusations of cartel ties as elections near
Claudia Sherinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez engaged in their last debate before the June 2 elections
U.S. aims to bolster credibility of upcoming Venezuelan elections despite facing obstacles
Opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia currently has a large lead over Maduro in different polls
Guyana increases level of alert following Venezuela's new troop deployment near its border
The country's vice president said authorities are "highly attentive" to the recent developments
Another front opens for Colombia's Petro as prison mutiny sees murder of warden
Local media reported that other prisons across the country are in turmoil as well, with criminal gangs operating within
Venezuelan hardliner labels Colombian FM a 'puppet of the empire' over discussions on power transition
"Speak about transition again, see what happens," said Diosdado Cabello, who also accused the minister of "working" for the United States
Venezuela's pro-government Congress opposes European Union oversight of elections
The decision comes after the bloc lifted sanctions on some members of the country's electoral body and not all of them like requested
Child migration through Darien Gap has increased by 40% so far this year, UN says
As many as 160,000 children could make the treacherous journey on their way up north, according to a new report
Venezuelan military buildup near Essequibo seen as Maduro's strategy to retain power
A CSIS assessment suggests Venezuelan President Maduro could 'manufacture a regional crisis' with Guyana
Peruvian government's controversial classification of transgender individuals sparks debate, rejections
The government said the decision allows the state to provide free psychological treatment
The Venezuelan opposition might win the elections, but a transition of power is far from guaranteed
For the first time in more than a decade, Venezuela will be holding competitive elections. Nevertheless, hesitation on a possible transition of power remains
Venezuela denies safe passage to opposition members in Argentine embassy
Six people with ties to opposition leader María Corina Machado are seeking to leave the country, but the Venezuelan foreign ministry has rejected all petitions
Report reveals surge in irregular Chinese migration to U.S. through Latin America
Border Patrol has seen a large increase in encounters with Chinese nationals, most of them coming from areas experiencing more significant political repression
Venezuelan army deploys armored vehicles at the Guyanese border following U.S. drills
An army general posted a video showing the building of a makeshift bridge used to take the vehicles closer to the border
Rhythm of revolution: Venezuela's Maduro calls for reality show to choose jingle for electoral campaign
The name of the singing contest is called "Factor M"
Venezuela calls U.S. military drill in Guyana a 'provocation' and says the country has become a 'colony'
The countries are embroiled in a territorial dispute over the Essequibo, a region that is under the control of Guyana but Venezuela claims as its own
Venezuela's ballot for the presidential elections has 13 pictures of Nicolás Maduro
10 candidates are distributed among 38 slots as they show the different parties and coalitions they represent
2023 'Year Of Record Climatic Hazards' In Latin America: UN
Latin America and the Caribbean had their warmest year on record in 2023 as a "double-whammy" of El Nino and climate change caused major weather calamities, the World Meteorological Organization said Wednesday.
Venezuelan opposition leaders describe presidential elections as 'existential fight'
María Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia continue campaigning as the time of going to the ballot box approaches
Colombian President Petro claims army missing 'millions' of ammo rounds —Report indicates fewer
A military report seen by Reuters contradicts statements made by Petro last week