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Politics

280 Parties Register for Haiti's First Vote in a Decade

A record 280 political parties have registered for Haiti’s first general election in a decade, though security concerns and gang violence continue to cast doubt on whether the vote...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Supporters of Haitian political parties gather outside the Provisional Electoral Council headquarters during election registration
Economy

US Invests $1B in Latin America's Critical Minerals

The United States has invested more than $1 billion in Latin America’s lithium, copper, and rare earth projects since 2025, highlighting the growing strategic importance of critica...

By Isabella Romero ·
Lithium mining operations in Latin America as the United States invests in critical mineral supply chains
Politics

Sheinbaum Plans 'Plan B' After Electoral Reform Defeat

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum pledged a “Plan B” to reform the electoral system after Congress rejected her constitutional proposal amid opposition from smaller allied parti...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum addressing electoral reform after congressional defeat
World

Ecuador Launches US-Backed Crackdown on Criminal Groups

Ecuador is preparing a large-scale military offensive against criminal organizations in three violent provinces with logistical support from the United States, while strengthening...

By Julian Brooks ·
President Donald Trump greets President of Ecuador Daniel Noboa at the Shield of the Americas Summit, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla.
Politics

Kast Sworn in as Chile's President After Hard-Right Win

Far-right leader José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile’s president, marking the country’s strongest shift to the right since democracy returned in 1990, as protests, political te...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Chile’s President Jose Antonio Kast and his wife Maria Pia Adriasola wave to supporters from the balcony of La Moneda presidential palace after his inauguration in Santiago, Chile, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
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

Haiti Drone Strikes Killed Over 1,200 People: HRW

Human Rights Watch reports that drone attacks carried out by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed more than 1,200 people and injured hundreds amid escalating...

By Julian Brooks ·
Drone surveillance over Port-au-Prince amid reports of deadly drone strikes linked to Haiti security operations.
Politics

US Prepares Indictment Against Venezuela's Rodríguez

Reports indicate the U.S. Justice Department is preparing a potential criminal indictment against Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, amid tensions and negotiations betwee...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Venezuela interim leader Delcy Rodríguez addressing officials amid reports of a U.S. criminal investigation.
Politics

Colombia Race Tightens as Candidates Name Running Mates

Colombian presidential candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella announced their vice-presidential running mates following legislative elections, while Paloma Valencia fa...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Colombian presidential candidates announcing their vice-presidential running mates during the election campaign in Bogotá.
Politics

Petro Slams Trump Alliance for Excluding Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” anti-drug coalition for excluding Colombia, arguing the alliance would be weaker without his coun...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaking about drug trafficking policy and criticizing the Shield of the Americas alliance.
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.
World

Venezuela Debates Mining Reforms for Foreign Investment

Venezuelan lawmakers have begun debating a mining reform bill proposed by acting President Delcy Rodríguez that aims to attract foreign investment and regulate the country’s minera...

By Julian Brooks ·
Venezuelan lawmakers debating mining reform legislation in Caracas aimed at attracting foreign investment in critical minerals.