Latin America

Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:50 UTC
Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking

The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and Afghanistan to the infamous list.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:02 UTC
Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants

The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.
Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Peru: Chiclayo to hold festive weekend marking Leo XIV's birthday

The Peruvian city of Chiclayo is holding a massive two-day tribute this weekend to celebrate Sunday's 70th birthday of its former US-born Bishop Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV.
Friday, September 12th 2025 - 19:55 UTC
Peru's Congress shelves complaint against Boluarte

Peru's one-House Congress has voted to shelve a constitutional complaint against President Dina Boluarte regarding the deaths and injuries during protests following the ousting of former President Pedro Castillo in December 2022.
Friday, September 12th 2025 - 10:31 UTC
Argentine VP posts cryptic entry on social media after Bolsonaro's sentencing

Following the conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, Argentine Vice President Victoria Villarruel posted a message on social media stating, “It is disturbing that in America, democratically elected presidents end up in prison.”
Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro's sentence prompts mixed reactions

The conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup has drawn strong reactions from Latin American leaders, highlighting a regional divide over the verdict.
Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Bolivia: Arce signs bill protecting children from online abuse into law

Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday signed into law a new bill aimed at protecting children and adolescents from digital sexual violence. Known as Law 1636, the legislation introduces new criminal offenses to address online crimes like grooming and the distribution of child sexual abuse material.
Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 09:48 UTC
Bolivia beat Brazil to secure berth in football World Cup playoffs

Bolivia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup playoffs with a historic 1-0 victory over Brazil, who had already qualified. The win, which was Bolivia's first against Brazil in 31 years, came from a penalty kick scored by Miguel Terceros in the 46th minute.
Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 20:21 UTC
Ruto wants UN to manage orderly transition in Haiti as Kenyan forces pull out

Kenyan President William Ruto warned this week that the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) led by his country in Haiti would end next month and called on the UN to guide a “responsible transition.”
Tuesday, September 9th 2025 - 09:57 UTC
Bolivia: Arce faces paternity lawsuit

Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora is facing a paternity lawsuit from a former employee of his administration (a former director of the Mining Administrative Jurisdictional Authority - AJAM), who accused him of abandoning her and her child, born in 2024. The case was filed in Cochabamba for the crime of abandonment of a pregnant woman, which carries a penalty of up to three years in prison.