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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...