Latin America

Friday, September 26th 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Second massacre in 3 days leaves another 17 inmates dead at Ecuadorean jail

A mass riot in the Men's Social Rehabilitation Center in Esmeraldas, Ecuador, on Thursday, resulted in the deaths of at least 17 inmates, marking the country's second deadly prison massacre in a week.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Progressive leaders gather to defend democracy and shared values

Progressive South American leaders joined Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday at a United Nations roundtable on “In Defense of Democracy,” an event held in the framework of the 80th General Assembly in New York.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Paraguayan President warns UN about global rise in intolerance

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña briefed the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, warning about the global rise of evil, radical ideologization, and intolerance. He also positioned Paraguay as a “medium power” willing to play a central role in strengthening multilateralism and finding global solutions.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine outlet denounces Chilean and Uruguayan help to Royal Air Force

Argentine outlet criticized a Royal Air Force (RAF) transport Airbus A400M Atlas aircraft stopping in Chile and Uruguay on its way to the Falkland Islands, questioning the role of the two South American countries in the British strategy to maintain a permanent military presence in the South Atlantic, despite UN resolutions urging a resolution to the sovereignty dispute with Argentina.
Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:48 UTC
Bolivia is a sanctuary for wanted criminals, Interpol chief says

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

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.