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World

Miami Trial Begins Over Assassination of Haiti's Moïse

A Miami federal court has begun the trial of four men accused of plotting the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, a killing that triggered major political instab...

By Julian Brooks ·
Trial Begins in Miami Over Assassination of Haiti President Jovenel Moïse
World

Giant Baby Jesus Statue Brings Peace to Tepito

A 16-foot Baby Jesus statue visited Mexico City’s Tepito neighborhood, bringing residents together for prayers, traditions, and a shared message of peace despite the area's long-st...

By Julian Brooks ·
Giant 16-foot Baby Jesus statue surrounded by residents during prayers in Tepito neighborhood, Mexico City.
Politics

Trump Defends Venezuela Raid and Warns Cuba

At the Latin American summit, Donald Trump defended the U.S. military operation in Venezuela and warned Cuba that political change could be coming as Washington expands its regiona...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Donald Trump speaking at a Latin American summit discussing the Venezuela operation and warning Cuba about regime change
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
Politics

Omar García Harfuch: The Chief Who Took Down El Mencho

Mexico’s security chief Omar García Harfuch played a central role in the operation that killed cartel leader El Mencho, marking a major moment in the country’s intensified war agai...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Mexican security chief Omar García Harfuch involved in the operation against Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader El Mencho
Politics

Historic Pact Leads Colombia Senate Race Ahead of Vote

Colombia’s Historic Pact and Democratic Center emerged as the leading forces in the Senate race, setting the stage for a competitive presidential election and a potentially fragmen...

By Ethan Calloway ·
Colombian voters participating in the Senate election as political parties compete for seats ahead of the 2026 presidential race
Politics

US and Venezuela Explore Critical Minerals Partnership

Venezuela and the United States are exploring cooperation in mining development, aiming to attract foreign investment and unlock the country’s vast reserves of critical minerals.

By Ethan Calloway ·
Delcy Rodríguez meeting US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum at the presidential palace in Caracas to discuss mining and energy cooperation
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
World

US and Ecuador Launch Joint Anti-Cartel Operations

The United States and Ecuador have launched joint military operations targeting narcoterrorism and drug cartels, marking a major escalation in regional anti-drug efforts.

By Julian Brooks ·
U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces preparing helicopter operations during joint anti-narcoterrorism mission in Ecuador
Sports

Messi and Inter Miami Honored at White House

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were honored by President Donald Trump at the White House after winning the MLS Cup, highlighting the club’s growing influence in American soccer.

By Ramon T. Maris ·
Lionel Messi presenting a pink soccer ball to President Donald Trump during Inter Miami MLS Cup White House ceremony
World

Chile Launches Latam-GPT: First AI Model in LatAm

Chile has launched Latam-GPT, the first open-source AI language model designed around Latin American cultures and languages to strengthen the region’s role in the global artificial...

By Julian Brooks ·
Chile introduces Latam-GPT AI model aimed at representing Latin American languages and culture in artificial intelligence development
Politics

Hegseth Urges Latin America to Intensify Cartel Fight

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American nations to intensify military action against drug cartels, warning the US may act alone if threats to American security conti...

By Ethan Calloway ·
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking at the Americas Counter Cartel Conference in Miami about tackling drug cartels in Latin America