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Montevideo, April 27th 2026 - 19:42 UTC

Latin America

  • Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:48 UTC

    Bolivia is a sanctuary for wanted criminals, Interpol chief says

    Suspects cannot be arrested on sight, giving them enough time to escape until a warrant is obtained, Bazoalto explained

    Bolivia's national director of Interpol, Colonel Juan Carlos Bazoalto, is proposing a legal reform to the country's Code of Criminal Procedure, since the one currently in force makes the country an “attractive territory” for international fugitives.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:46 UTC

    Noboa declares curfew in five of Ecuador's provinces

    “Democracy cannot be replaced by threats, blockades, or impositions that disregard the will of the people,” the Ecuadorean government of President Noboa contended

    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 TSE has now granted outlets the right to defend themselves in light of the heavy fines imposed

    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

    In some cases, the fines exceed the commercial value of the stations themselves

    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

    The reform “recognizes the complexity of contemporary criminal phenomena,” Valencia explained

    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

    Bukele upped his so-called “war on gangs”

    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?

    Photo: Freepik

    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

    “No more handouts or gifts” for the United States, Petro promised

    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

    In the list released on Monday, Trump included Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela

    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

    “No one is losing rights, but Ecuador is regaining control of its borders and protecting the lives of its citizens,” Congresswoman Lucía Jaramillo explained

    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.