Brazilian Army Chief Reveals Bolsonaro Presented Him a Plan for a Coup After Losing Elections
Marco Freire Gomes, then the Army Chief, described the encounter to authorities investigating Bolsonaro's plans to stay in power in late 2022
Argentina Tops List as World's 'Most Miserable' Country: Unveiling the Causes
The latest edition of Hanke's Annual Mistery Index concluded that the South American country overtook Zimbabwe at the top spot
U.S. Intelligence Expects Maduro to Remain in Power After Venezuela's Contentious Elections
An unclassified report says the leader is unlikely to lose given his "control of state institutions that influence the electoral process," among other reasons
60% of All Latin American Billionaires Hail From One Country; Where do the Others Come From?
A report by Latinometrics analyzing the Forbes Billionaires List lists the region's: Who they are and where do they live?
Haitian PM Announces Resignation, but Timeline is Unclear Amid the Country's Collapse
It is unclear how gangs who control large portions of the capital will be dealt with and what role will they play later
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is Convicted of Aiding Drug Traffickers
Hernández had been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes to enable cocaine trafficking into the United States
Venezuelan Security Forces Kill Notorious Gang Leader: Who Was 'Carlos Capa'?
According to InSight Crime, he was hunted down for "not submitting to the rules that the Maduro government imposed on Venezuela's criminal underworld"
How Latin American Startups Are Shifting Gears Amid a Sustained Decrease in VC Funding
The post pandemic period (2022 and 2023) has seen a sharp decrease in funding compared to the years prior. An outlook of the ecosystem's current state
Venezuelan Elections Set for July 28 But Many Questions Still Remain
The announcement fails to clarify if banned opposition candidates are allowed to take part or if international observers will be allowed to monitor election
Venezuelan President Maduro Calls German Outlet Deutsche Welle 'Nazi,' Expels it From the Country
DW published a report by Transparency International, deeming Venezuela the second-most corrupt country in the world
Migration Through Darien Gap Resumes Following Five-Day Pause due to Arrest of Boat Captains
Colombia arrested two captains driving boats full of migrants to the entrance of the perilous jungle migrants cross on their way north
Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023
Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most
Venezuelan Dissident Ronald Ojeda Moreno Found Dead in Chile Days After Kidnapping
The body was found in the metropolitan area of Santiago, the Chilean capital
Maduro Administration Proposes Multiple Dates for Presidential Elections in Venezuela Throughout the Year
Options range from mid-April to early December. An agreement reached with the opposition determined they should be held in the second half of the year
Haitian Prime Minister Commits to Holding Elections by Mid-2025, Caribbean Leaders Say
Ariel Henry's concession comes amid strong international and domestic pressure to his leadership
Freedom Around the World Continues to Decline, and The Americas Are No Exception, Says Report
The latest edition of Freedom House's index showed that nine countries in the region saw a decline in freedom. The global outlook
Analysis: How Are LatAm Presidents Milei, Bukele Aligning Their Views with U.S. Far-Right Leadership?
They utilized their CPAC participation to solidify their positions among the international far-right and to get closer to Trump
New Venezuela Drama: Study Reveals Migrants Outpacing Education Levels in Some LatAm Host Countries
Venezuelans living in Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil have, on average, higher levels of education than locals
Cuba Warns of Shortages for Subsidized Flour Amid Ailing Economy and Massive Exodus
The Food Industry ministry said the production of bread will be "severely affected"
Number of Migrants Crossing Darien Gap Increases by Almost Half so Far This Year
Close to 70,000 people have already made their way through the treacherous route in 2024, according to Panamanian authorities
Why the Kidnapping of a Venezuelan Dissident in Chile has Latin America on its Toes
Ronald Ojeda Moreno was declared a "traitor to the country" by the Maduro government. The Boric administration is "considering all hypotheses."
Venezuela-Guyana Tensions Subside With Gestures to Ease the Crisis From Both Sides
Guyana won't approve oil exploration in waters near Venezuela at least until a UN court ruling on the matter, while Maduro publicly praised his counterpart
Former Honduran President Starts Trial in the U.S., Accused of Running a 'Narco-State
Juan Orlando Hernández has also been accused of accepting millions in bribes from drug traffickers
These Are the Smartest Cities in Latin America, According to a New Index
The top-ranked city is located in South America, according to the IESE Cities in Motion Index 2024
Russia's Lavrov Lashes Out At US On Latin America Visit
Lavrov, who will also visit Venezuela and Brazil -- hosting a G20 foreign ministers meeting -- told Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez in Havana that both nations were victims of "illegal pressure" from the US and its allies.
Latinos in the Ukraine-Russia War: Cubans Join Moscow's Forces to Escape Economic Malaise
The overall figures vary, but events on the ground show that many Cubans have enlisted lured by the army's salaries
Venezuelan Government Expels UN Mission After it Voiced Concern Over Detained Advocate
The Maduro-led government gave the entity 72 hours to leave the country
Latin American Democracies Backslide for Eight Consecutive Years; El Salvador Witnesses Largest Decline
A report by The Economist delves into the reasons for the broad drop. Its analysis of different individual countries
Biden's Top Latin America Advisor, Juan Sebastián González, to Step Down from Administration
He is leaving for personal reasons, according to Bloomberg
Modern Slavery Continues to plague Brazil in the 21st Century With Rescues Rising in 2023
The country recorded the most complaints of slave labor-like conditions since it began tracking reports in 2011