Latin America

Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 22:00 UTC
Ecuador's native groups to up protests after leader was arrested

Ecuador's Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) Tuesday launched an appeal to up protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso by staging “a great indigenous and popular revolt.”
Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Another FARC dissident leader gunned down

Colombian President Iván Duque Monday reported a dangerous dissident FARC leader had been gunned down by national forces in Suárez, Cauca.
Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 08:39 UTC
Peru eliminated from Qatar football World Cup

Australia beat Peru 5-4 on penalties to advance to the football World Cup finals later this year after a goalless draw.
Monday, June 13th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
A group of Colombian Catholics wants Hernández excommunicated

Colombian Catholic groups have filed a petition before the Archdiocese of Bogotá for the ex-communication of presidential hopeful Rodolfo Hernández for his “deep offenses” against the Virgin Mary, it was reported.
Saturday, June 11th 2022 - 11:58 UTC
Lacalle calls for a more connected and open world

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou made a virtual appearance at the IX Summit of the Americas after canceling his trip following a positive COVID-19 test, during which he spoke about democracy and his commitment to preserving the environment, while stressing his support for a more open and connected world.
Saturday, June 11th 2022 - 10:50 UTC
Bolivian court hands down 10-year jail sentence to former ruler Áñez

Former Bolivian interim President Jeanine Áñez (2019-2020) has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crimes of breach of duties and resolutions contrary to the Constitution and laws in the so-called “Coup d'État II” case stemming from the November 2019 uprising which brought Evo Morales' rule to an end.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 21:28 UTC
Nicaragua opens the door for Russian troops to land in Central America

Nicaragua's regime has reportedly greenlighted the entry of Russian forces into the Central American country, according to a Russian state TV broadcast. “It is time for Russia to deploy something powerful closer to US cities,” host Olga Skabeeva was quoted as saying.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 21:23 UTC
Maduro thanks Fernández for his speech in Los Angeles

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Friday thanked Argentine President Alberto Fernández for his message at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, a gathering from which Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua have been excluded by the hosting country.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Not the Summit we would have wanted, Argentine President tells LA conference

Argentine President Alberto Fernandez Thursday delivered a controversial speech before the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, which was anything but pleasing and obliging to the hosting country.
Friday, June 10th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
Mexico would like to see OAS dissolved, FM says

In the absence of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), one of the regional leaders who chose not to attend the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles for having excluded Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela from the event, Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard took the stand on behalf of his country.