Latin America

Wednesday, January 21st 2026 - 08:06 UTC
Uruguay to send 40 firefighters to Chile as Biobío and Ñuble wildfires leave at least 20 dead

Uruguay will deploy a contingent of around 40 firefighters to Chile to help battle the wildfires ravaging the country’s south-central regions—particularly Biobío and Ñuble—where Chilean authorities have reported at least 20 deaths and thousands of people affected.
Monday, January 19th 2026 - 10:57 UTC
EU-Mercosur trade deal could turn South America into a critical minerals powerhouse

The free trade agreement between the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur bloc (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay) could help turn South America into a major player in the global market for critical minerals and rare earths, EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič said in an interview with EFE from Asunción.
Friday, January 16th 2026 - 11:02 UTC
Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security

Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional security, Agência Brasil reported.
Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 15:41 UTC
US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”

Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In numerical terms it’s not very important, but as a signal it certainly worries us,” Orsi said after meeting US Ambassador Lou Rinaldi at the presidential residence in Montevideo.
Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:48 UTC
Peru: Case dropped against Keiko Fujimori heralds new presidential bid?

A Peruvian court has dismissed all charges in the “Cocktails” case against former Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, clearing the way for the Fuerza Popular leader to make another try this year.
Tuesday, January 13th 2026 - 10:19 UTC
No human corridor through Peru for Venezuelans exiting Chile

Peru's President José Jerí told Chile's President-elect José Antonio Kast that the human corridor through his country so that Venezuelan migrants could return home was not a feasible option.
Monday, January 12th 2026 - 10:15 UTC
Maduro down, Trump aims at Cuba

US President Donald Trump has issued a total oil embargo and a diplomatic ultimatum to Cuba, signaling a Venezuela-style transition coming up. It was even rumored that US Secretary of State could be Cuba's next President.
Monday, January 12th 2026 - 10:10 UTC
Managua releases political prisoners as Trump's democratization drive has far left rulers on their toes

Nicaragua's Sandinista regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo announced on Saturday that Managua would be releasing a series of political prisoners in a gesture marking the 19th anniversary of the far left administration, never admitting it could also play out as a concession to Washington, as the Donald Trump government embarked on a crusade to rid the hemisphere from governments carrying out these crimes against humanity.
Saturday, January 10th 2026 - 10:53 UTC
Bolivian Gasolinazo conflict advancing to “National Revolution” phase

Negotiations between the Bolivian Government of President Rodrigo Paz Pereira and the Bolivian Workers' Union (COB) collapsed on Friday, leaving the country's instability on the brink of further escalation.
Friday, January 9th 2026 - 10:46 UTC
Copa announces resumption of Caracas route

Panamanian carrier Copa Airlines announced on Thursday its resumption of the Caracas route following a long suspension amid US warnings that Venezuela's airspace was unsafe.