Latin America

Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Noboa declares curfew in five of Ecuador's provinces

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared a curfew in five provinces and extended the state of emergency to an eighth province. These measures were adopted in response to planned protests over the elimination of a diesel subsidy, resulting in a rise from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon, sparking outrage among transport workers and other social sectors.
Friday, September 19th 2025 - 09:26 UTC
Bolivian media reach arrangement with TSE

The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) have reached an agreement to address the issue of fines imposed on media outlets following the August 17 presidential elections.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 21:53 UTC
Bolivian broadcasters cry censorship from electoral authorities

The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Bolivian Association of Radio Broadcasters (ASBORA) have condemned the “disproportionate” fines that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) imposed on over 30 media outlets following the recent elections. They argue that these fines threaten the financial stability and continuity of the media, which could lead to closures and job losses.
Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:15 UTC
Chile creates Prosecutor's Office to tackle transnational crime

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font signed into law on Tuesday the bill creating the Supra-Territorial Prosecutor's Office, designed to tackle organized crime and complex, transnational illicit activities more effectively.
Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:13 UTC
El Salvador: Bill passed allowing for seven years of pretrial detention

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has passed a law by 57 votes to 3, allowing individuals arrested under President Nayib Bukele's “war on gangs” to be held in prison for up to seven years without a trial.
Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 00:08 UTC
Could Ethereum become the new Bitcoin for Latin America?

Cryptocurrency adoption is accelerating across Latin America. This is where inflation, currency instability and limited access to banking make digital assets a practical alternative. For a long time Bitcoin has been the leading coin especially after El Salvador made it legal tender. But now it has some competition. So let's explore whether or not Ethereum is becoming the new Bitcoin for Latin America.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 20:48 UTC
Colombia halts arms purchases from US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has halted all future arms purchases from the United States in response to Washington's decertification of his country as a counter-narcotics ally.
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.