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Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has launched military strikes against more than a dozen boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing more than 60 people.

The Conversation

Richard Gott, former Guardian journalist and historian, dies aged 87

Charismatic figure of the left is remembered as one of the most informed commentators on Latin American affairs

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented

A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in Latin America.

The Conversation

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Criminal Group Accused Of Killing Mexican Journalist for 'Spreading False Accusations'

According to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Mexico ranks 121 out of 180 countries, making it the most dangerous country for journalists in Latin America.

Latin Times

Trump’s military pressure on Maduro evokes Latin America’s coup-ridden past

US forces and CIA actions target Venezuela’s leader, recalling coups and assassinations across the region

The Guardian - US

Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement

A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil’s security forces confronted one of the country’s biggest crime gangs. It was one of the deadliest security operations in modern Brazilian history.

The Conversation

MercadoLibre Q3 Earnings Highlights: 30% Revenue Growth For 27th Straight Quarter — 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday after market close.

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Only in Miami: $100 Tickets to See Trump, Messi, Nadal, Tony Robbins, María Corina Machado and more Legends Together - INTERVIEW

What do Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, Donald Trump, Will Smith, María Corina Machado, and JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have in common? They'll all be under the same roof in Miami for the America Business Forum, a one-of-a-kind event with a lineup worthy of Davos or the Oscars but with a…

Latin Times

Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s midterm elections is also a win for Trump

Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president, has secured a resounding victory in legislative midterm elections. Following a year marked by radical austerity, economic upheaval and political scandals, this outcome is nothing short of extraordinary.

The Conversation

Interpol-led crackdown on environmental crime leads to 225 arrests in Latin America

An Interpol-led operation spanning nine Latin American countries has led to 225 arrests and hundreds of new investigations into illegal logging, wildlife trafficking and gold mining

The Independent UK

The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis

Sixty-three years ago, President John F. Kennedy single-handedly brought the world back from the brink of nuclear war by staring down Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev over the Cuban missile crisis. At least, so goes a standard U.S.-centric interpretation of events.

The Conversation

Cubans rally for Venezuela, Bolivia's new president and more top photos this week from Latin America

Oct. 17-23, 2025

The Independent UK

Chinese Cars Are Dominating in Asia, Africa, and South America

The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers isn’t happening in Europe or the United States, but in developing and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious contender for consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.

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Are US Strikes Hurting Latin America's Drug Trade?

US military strikes that Washington claims have targeted "narco-terrorists" ferrying drugs to American soil are having little to no impact on Latin America's bustling narcotics trade, experts say.

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Years After of Attacking Trump in Public, Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Supports His Military Campaign Against Venezuela

Alicia Machado, Miss Universe 1996 and one of the most well-known Venezuelan figures in Latin American entertainment, once again made headlines when she spoke out about the military operation that President Donald Trump has been conducting in the Caribbean Sea for several weeks.

Latin Times

Former Top U.S. Official Warns of Hezbollah's Growing Influence in Latin America: 'Venezuela Is a Willing Safe Haven'

Hezbollah's presence in Latin America has expanded significantly under the protection of Venezuela's authoritarian government, according to former U.S. Treasury official Marshall Billingslea

Latin Times

GOP Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Maduro Regime 'Meets the Legal Standards' for State Sponsor of Terrorism Over Hezbollah Ties

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) said Venezuela's authoritarian government under Nicolás Maduro "meets the legal standard" to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism, citing its cooperation with Iran and alleged ties to Hezbollah's criminal networks in Latin America.

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Brazilian President Lula Warns Against U.S. 'Intervention' In Venezuela: 'They Can Cause More Damage Than They Seek To Prevent'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva warned against a "foreign intervention" in Latin America, a veiled reference to ramped up pressure by the Trump administration on Venezuela, claiming that his government "prioritizes" keeping the region as a "zone of peace."

Latin Times

H-1B Visa Costs Push U.S. Companies to Nearshore Talent in Latin America

Instead of navigating red tape and unpredictable lotteries, companies are looking south to Latin America for tech specialists. With Mexico now the U.S.' largest trading partner, and nearshoring spreading from manufacturing to digital services, LatAm is becoming a strategic extension of the North American labor market.

Latin Times

Canada Confirms Tren de Aragua, Sinaloa Cartel Among Criminal Organizations Active Within Its Borders

Canadian authorities have confirmed that Tren de Aragua, the infamous Venezuelan criminal organization with operations across Latin America and the United States, is among seven international cartels currently active in the country.

Latin Times

U.S. Creates Military Task Force to Fight Cartels as Conflict With Venezuela Deepens

The United States announced it is intensifying military operations in Latin America, particularly near Venezuelan waters, with the creation of a new joint counter-narcotics task force.

Latin Times

The Cali Cartel Paid $220,000 to Hire El Chavo del 8 Cast for a Child's Birthday Party

One of Latin America's strangest crossovers between pop culture and organized crime has resurfaced. The members of the El Chavo del 8 cast were reportedly hired by the Cali Cartel in 1986 to perform at a private children's party for the daughter of drug trafficker José "Chepe" Santa Cruz in…

The Guardian - UK

US anti-vax stance to blame for continent-wide surge in measles, say experts

The disease was eliminated across the Americas in 2024, but urgent vaccination drives are now under way as cases rise from Mexico to Bolivia after outbreaks farther north

Euronews

Uruguay becomes first country in Latin America to decriminalise euthanasia

Officials hailed the law's passage as reinforcing Uruguay's reputation as among the most socially liberal nations in the region.

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