Latin America

Monday, October 7th 2024 - 08:53 UTC
Bolivia unloads fuel in Arica where classes are suspended after hydrocarbons smelled in water

The Chilean port of Arica saw 236,000 barrels of fuel unloaded for Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB) while the city prepares for two days with no on-site classes as the local drinking water has been deemed unfit for human consumption given its hydrocarbon odor.
Saturday, October 5th 2024 - 10:54 UTC
China-funded port in Peru poses threat to Chilean foreign trade operations

A China-sponsored mega-port north of Lima is expected to revolutionize trade between Asia and South America. It would also jeopardize the future of seashore facilities in northern Chile which might lose some of their traffic share once the Chancay Megaport is opened. Works are 93% completed and are due to be finished in November.
Friday, October 4th 2024 - 09:41 UTC
Arrest warrant against Evo Morales issued and repealed

Bolivia's Judiciary issued an arrest warrant against former President Evo Morales in connection with a human trafficking case involving a minor but the measure was halted later, despite which the indigenous leader claimed he felt persecuted and threatened.
Thursday, October 3rd 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Peru's Air Force contemplating ambitious purchase program

Peruvian authorities will move on with the project to purchase 24 new fighter jets for the South American country's Air Force (FAP), Defense Minister Walter Enrique Astudillo Chávez confirmed.
Thursday, October 3rd 2024 - 09:58 UTC
Evo's refugee status revoked in Argentina

The Argentine Government of Javier Milei announced Wednesday that it was terminating former Bolivian President Evo Morales' refugee status, according to a posting by Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni on X: “Juan Evo Morales Ayma's refugee status has been terminated,” Adorni wrote in his @madorni account.
Thursday, October 3rd 2024 - 02:21 UTC
What new Latin American movies are available to stream?

The arrival of streaming services has allowed Latin American movies to reach a wider audience than ever before. With a variety of films from across the region making waves recently, what are some of the best new movies you might want to stream?
Tuesday, October 1st 2024 - 22:45 UTC
Leftist Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president

The 62-year-old Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico's first-ever woman president Tuesday after being sworn in on Tuesday. The former Mexico City Mayor thus succeeds her leftwing MoReNa (Movimiento de Regeneración Nacional) mentor Andrés Manuel López Obrador, who has announced he would be retiring from politics.
Tuesday, October 1st 2024 - 09:16 UTC
Milei welcomes Bukele at Casa Rosada

Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele met Monday in Casa Rosada with his Argentine counterpart Javier Milei to discuss bilateral cooperation on issues such as “energy, trade, and security,” it was reported in Buenos Aires. During his stay in the Argentine capital, Bukele also held an encounter with Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and participated in other protocol engagements.
Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:47 UTC
Bolivia stops gas sales to Argentina, shifts toward Brazil

After terminating the supply to Argentina, Bolivia will up its gas pumping towards Brazil according to an agreement between YPFB and Petrobras. Buenos Aires announced it would no longer be needing Bolivian gas since Vaca Muerta, the second-largest reserve in the world and the fourth-largest oil reserve, guarantees the supply for its domestic market.
Thursday, September 26th 2024 - 10:32 UTC
Quito fires lead Noboa to cancel UN engagements and return to Ecuador

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa Wednesday halted his agenda in New York and returned to his country after a suspect was arrested in connecting with arson maneuvers in Quito that have the country's capital under fire. The head of state also explained that terrorism charges would be filed against the perpetrator, who would thus face between 10 to 13 years in prison.