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World

Cheap Synthetic Drugs Flood Cuba Amid Youth Crisis

Cuba is facing a growing youth drug crisis as cheap synthetic drugs spread across the island, pushing young people to seek treatment through state health programs and church-led re...

By Julian Brooks ·
Medical staff, left, and people in rehabilitation, right, sit at a psychiatric hospital in Havana, Cuba
Politics

Petro's Historic Pact Wins Colombia Senate Plurality

Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s Historical Pact won the most Senate seats in congressional elections but lacks a majority, forcing the party to seek alliances to advance key re...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Colombian political leaders and lawmakers reacting to congressional election results in Bogotá.
World

China to Host APEC 2026 with Latin America Focus

China is preparing to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, with discussions expected to strengthen economic cooperation across the Asia-Pacific region and Lati...

By Julian Brooks ·
Leaders and delegates attending the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen discussing Asia-Pacific economic cooperation.
Economy

The Americas: Trade Tensions and Latin America's Role

The Americas maintain their share of the global economy amid Asia’s rise, but future growth will depend on U.S. economic strength, Latin America’s productivity reforms, and evolvin...

By Isabella Romero ·
Economic map of the Americas highlighting trade routes and global economic connections
World

Brazil Women's Day Protests Demand Justice in Rape Case

International Women’s Day protests across Brazil called for stronger action against gender-based violence following the alleged gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Copacabana.

By Julian Brooks ·
Women’s Day protest in Brazil demanding justice and action against gender-based violence
Economy

Brazil and Argentina Lead Latin America Crypto Boom

Latin America’s cryptocurrency market is expanding rapidly, surpassing $730 billion in transactions as users increasingly rely on crypto for payments, remittances, and cross-border...

By Isabella Romero ·
Digital cryptocurrency symbols representing Bitcoin and stablecoins with a map of Latin America highlighting crypto adoption growth
Politics

Trump Launches Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition

At the “Shield of the Americas” summit, US President Donald Trump announced a new regional coalition to combat drug cartels, emphasizing military action over traditional law enforc...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Donald Trump speaking at the Shield of the Americas summit announcing the Americas Counter-Cartel Coalition
World

Brazil Showcases Green Industry at Hannover Messe 2026

Brazil will present its strengths in advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital technology as the official Partner Country at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.

By Julian Brooks ·
Brazil industrial technology showcase at Hannover Messe highlighting renewable energy, manufacturing and innovation
Economy

Latin America Emerges as Global Economic Powerhouse

Latin America is gaining strategic importance in the global economy in 2026 due to its natural resources, food production capacity, and growing role in energy and supply chain dive...

By Isabella Romero ·
Economic map of Latin America highlighting energy resources, agriculture, and trade routes