The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2024

In Bolivia, "cholitas", or indigenous women, were long marginalised and discriminated against. Forty years ago, these women, recognisable by their traditional large skirts, bowler hats, and long braids, were barred from entering cinemas and certain restaurants. Since 2010, however, indigenous women have made unprecedented social strides, achieving genuine national recognition…

The United States, European Union and nine Latin American countries on Tuesday rejected an arrest warrant issued in Venezuela against opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who claims to have rightfully won the July presidential election.

Aug. 2 -29, 2024

The program should not have been suspended to begin with. The restart, unfortunately, includes some dubious security measures that will make applications more difficult and time-consuming.

Chile faces a rising tide of violence as Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua establishes a foothold in the country

Chilean truck driver Claudio Perez was dubious about his first purchase of a Chinese-made family car two years ago.

The United States along with countries in Europe and Latin America on Friday rejected the certification by Venezuela's Supreme Court of strongman Nicolas Maduro's widely questioned presidential reelection.

‘I have no doubt this election has been stolen,’ says Chile’s leftwing president after Venezuelan supreme court ruling

Aug. 16 - Aug. 22, 2024

Nestle chief executive Mark Schneider is leaving the Swiss food group after eight years in charge and will be replaced by Latin America boss Laurent Freixe, the company said Thursday.