Latin America

Friday, May 16th 2025 - 10:33 UTC
Chile's Senate okays state of emergency extension to tackle Mapuche crisis

Chile's Senate approved Thursday a 30-day extension of the constitutional state of emergency in La Araucanía and the provinces of Arauco and Biobío, marking three years since President Gabriel Boric Font first implemented the measure in May 2022 to address escalating arson attacks. “Senate approves new extension of the state of emergency constitutional exception in the region of La Araucanía and the provinces of Arauco and Biobío”, informed a statement read.
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Friday, May 16th 2025 - 10:27 UTC
Fuel crisis in Bolivia calls for fast solutions

A severe fuel shortage was reported Thursday in La Paz, Bolivia, causing a reduction of at least 20% in public transport and long queues at petrol stations, with lorries facing waits of over 20 hours to refuel, particularly for diesel, leading to congestion in areas like Obrajes and San Pedro.
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Friday, May 16th 2025 - 09:03 UTC
Guyana reports attacks from Venezuelan side along Cuyuni River

The Guyanese Government has condemned multiple armed attacks along the Cuyuni River by armed men in civilian clothing firing from the Venezuelan side of the river between Eteringbang and Makapa, in which no injuries were reported. According to Georgetown, Guyana's Defense Force (GDF) responded appropriately and continues to protect the country's territorial integrity.
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Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 20:32 UTC
China lifts visa requirements for nationals of various South American countries

China will implement a visa-free policy for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, on a trial basis, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian confirmed Thursday.
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Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 17:41 UTC
World leaders pay tribute to José Mujica, remembering his legacy of humility

World leaders from across Latin America and beyond have paid tribute to former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at the age of 89, remembering him as a global symbol of humility, social justice, and unwavering principles.
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Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Boluarte allowed to attend Leo XIV's enthronement

Peru's one-house Congress approved President Dina Boluarte's request to travel to the Vatican from May 16-19, 2025, to attend the enthronement ceremony of Pope Leo XIV, with 68 votes in favor, 37 against, and 2 abstentions.
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Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 10:49 UTC
Peruvian Prime Minister Adrianzén resigns

Gustavo Adrianzén resigned Tuesday as Peru's Prime Minister, the day before facing a motion of censure in Congress due to his alleged failure to address the country’s crime wave.
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Wednesday, May 14th 2025 - 10:44 UTC
Arce announces he would not run for reelection

Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora announced Tuesday that he would not seek reelection on Aug. 17 to avoid further divisions among the country's populist left, and urged his Movement for Socialism (MAS) to unite around a single candidate to prevent the right from regaining power.
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Tuesday, May 13th 2025 - 10:09 UTC
Colombia to join China's Belt and Road Initiative

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced in Beijing Monday that his country would be joining China's Belt and Road Initiative, also known as the Silk Road.
Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Death of Bolivian national unveils xenophobic practices in Argentina

Last week's death in Ezpeleta on he southern outskirts of Buenos Aires of 36-year-old Bolivian builder Richard Flores Mercado has sparked a diplomatic controversy between the two countries as the circumstances of the case would indicate a hate crime by reason of nationality.