POLITICSLive Updates: Flávio Bolsonaro and Lula Advance to High-Stakes Presidential Runoff After Tight October 4 First Round
Brazil's presidential election heads to an October 25 runoff after Flávio Bolsonaro captured 47% and President Lula secu…
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POLITICSBrazil Campaign Enters Final Frenzy as TSE Deploys Unprecedented Security Ahead of October 4 General Election
Brazil's electoral court deployed over 500,000 security personnel on September 30, 2026, to safeguard the October 4 pres…
POLITICSBrazil Presidential Race Deadlocked as Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro Debate Clashes Heighten Tensions Ahead of October Vote
Brazil's presidential race between President Lula and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro remains deadlocked at 41% ahead of the Oc…
POLITICSArgentine Unions and Civil Coalitions Stage Massive 'March of Anger' Against Milei Austerity Mandates
Tens of thousands marched across Buenos Aires on September 20, 2026, in the 'March of Anger' organized by Argentine labo…
POLITICSEl Salvador Legislative Assembly Rejects Bill on Searching for the Disappeared Amid Gang Crackdown
El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has rejected a bill establishing an independent search mechanism for the disappeared,…
POLITICSLive Updates: Peru Joins US Shield of the Americas Security Alliance as Marco Rubio Concludes Andean Tour
Peru has formally joined the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas security alliance following bilateral talks in Lima between…
POLITICSUS Pledges $45 Million in Security Aid to Ecuador as Rubio Meets President Daniel Noboa
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced $45 million in security aid and patrol vessels for Ecuador following bilat…
POLITICSLula and Flavio Bolsonaro Tied in Brazil Presidential Runoff Poll
Brazilian President Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are tied at 41% in a new poll ahead of Brazil's October p…
POLITICSArgentina's vice-president says she is “extremely worried” about those who cannot make ends meet
Argentina's Vice-President Victoria Villarruel has publicly expressed extreme worry over the rising unemployment and fin…
POLITICSBrazil Election Heats Up: Lula, Bolsonaro Start Campaigns
Brazil's highly anticipated presidential election campaign officially commenced on Sunday, with leading candidates Luiz …
POLITICSLive Updates: Colombia Quake Response Highlights Venezuela's Crisis
Recent powerful earthquakes in Colombia have brought into sharp relief the divergent paths of disaster preparedness and …
POLITICSBolsonaro Unity: Michelle, Flávio End Rift in Brasília
Brazil's former first lady Michelle Bolsonaro and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro have publicly reconciled, appearing together …
POLITICSColombia Quake: Aid In, Rescuers Out
Following a devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake, Colombia has appealed for international humanitarian supplies but nota…
POLITICSUruguay's National Party Eyes 2030 Electoral Victory
Álvaro Delgado, president of Uruguay's ruling Partido Nacional board, has set a strategic goal for the party to return t…
POLITICSArgentina Senate Passes Property Bill After Key Chapters Cut
Argentina's Senate narrowly approved the 'Inviolability of Private Property' bill, a cornerstone of President Javier Mil…
POLITICSLive Updates: Bachelet's UN Bid: LatAm Hopes Rise After Straw Poll
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has placed fourth in the initial Security Council straw poll for the next UN …
POLITICSOrsi's Uruguay: Half See Government Falling Short
A recent Factum poll reveals that nearly half of Uruguayans believe President Yamandú Orsi's government is performing be…
POLITICSGuatemala Races to Protect War Testimonies from…
Guatemala is in a critical race against time to safeguard an estimated 60,000 victim testimonies from its brutal 36-year…
POLITICSVenezuela: Transition Talks Aim for August Start
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that talks for a democratic transition in Venezuela, involving the U.S.-re…
POLITICSVenezuela: Rival Parliaments Begin US-Backed Unity Talks
Six months after the capture of former President Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela's two legislative bodies, vying for legitimac…
POLITICSLive Updates: NYT Subpoenas: A Shadow Over LatAm Press Freedom
Subpoenas issued to New York Times journalists in the United States, described by media advocates as an 'unprecedented' …
POLITICSMexico Demands Answers Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Mexico has demanded accountability after a Mexican national was fatally shot during an ICE operation in Houston, escalat…
POLITICSColombia Transition Crisis Deepens After Election Dispute
Colombia’s presidential transition has been thrown into uncertainty after president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella suspe…
POLITICSFujimori Edges Ahead in Tense Peru Presidential Runoff
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori has retaken a narrow lead over progressive challenger Roberto Sánchez in Peru's pr…
POLITICSPeru Election Cliffhanger: Sánchez Narrows Gap on Fujimori
Peru is gripped by a fiercely contested presidential runoff as progressive candidate Roberto Sánchez and conservative Ke…
POLITICSLive Updates: Peru Election: Sánchez Takes Lead, Overseas Vote Decisive
Leftist Roberto Sánchez has edged ahead of conservative Keiko Fujimori in Peru's presidential runoff, with 95% of votes …
POLITICSBrazil's Cerrado: Indigenous Fire Management, New Hope
Brazilian environmental officials are dramatically reshaping their wildfire strategy in the Cerrado savanna, moving away…
POLITICSTrump's 'Crazy' Diplomacy: Echoes in Latin America
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's characteristic diplomatic style, marked by candid and often expletive-laden rhetori…
POLITICSUruguay Eyes Royal Navy Vessels in EUR 60M Modernization Bid
Uruguay is poised to submit a formal EUR 60 million offer to the United Kingdom for the acquisition of three used Royal …
POLITICSNational Celebrations: Latin America's Partisan Battleground
Across Latin America, significant national anniversaries and patriotic celebrations, instead of fostering unity, frequen…
POLITICSLive Updates: Venezuela's PSUV Cracks: Delcy Rodríguez Realigns Policies
Venezuela's ruling United Socialist Party (PSUV), a bedrock of the Bolivarian Revolution for 27 years, is reportedly fac…
POLITICSColombia Vote Shakes Nation, Far-Right Leads Runoff
Colombia's presidential election first round delivered a stunning upset, with far-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella …
POLITICSFlávio Bolsonaro Meets Trump Amid Scandal
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro met Donald Trump in Washington while attempting to recover from a growing campaign sc…
POLITICSNoboa Defends Ecuador Anti-Crime Crackdown
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa defended his aggressive anti-crime strategy and growing security cooperation with the …
POLITICSUS, Mexico Reaffirm Security Cooperation
Mexico and the United States pledged to continue bilateral cooperation on security and migration during Homeland Securit…
POLITICSLive Updates: US-Cuba Tensions Escalate Under Trump’s Second Term
The indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro marks the latest escalation in tensions between the United States and …
POLITICSPeru Confirms Fujimori-Sánchez Runoff Vote
Peru’s electoral authorities officially confirmed that Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez will compete in the June 7 pre…
POLITICSFlávio Bolsonaro Faces Film Funding Controversy
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro denied allegations that he improperly sought funding from jailed banker Daniel Vorcar…
POLITICSVenezuela Rejects Trump’s 51st State Remarks Amid Essequibo Dispute
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez rejected Donald Trump’s remarks about making Venezuela the 51st U.S. state …
POLITICSIran and US Reach Deadlock as Ceasefire Tensions Escalate
Iran and the United States remain deadlocked over sanctions and nuclear negotiations as ceasefire tensions escalate and …
POLITICSLive Updates: Javier Milei Defends Manuel Adorni Amid Transparency Controversy
Manuel Adorni faces scrutiny in Argentina after opposition figures and media reports questioned aspects of his financial…
POLITICSUS Revokes Visas of Costa Rican Media Executives
Visa move sparks press concerns.
POLITICSMilei Restores Press Access After Backlash
Press access restored in Argentina.
POLITICSSupreme Court to Review TPS for Haitians, Syrians
Court weighs ending TPS protections.
POLITICSUN Chief Race 2026: Only 4 Candidates Compete
Four candidates vie for top UN post.
POLITICSLive Updates: Lula, Sánchez Lead Democracy Talks in Barcelona
Leaders meet in Spain to defend democracy.
POLITICSPeru Election: Fujimori, Sánchez Lead Vote
Fujimori and Sánchez lead Peru’s presidential race.
POLITICSEx-Brazil Spy Chief Detained by ICE in US
Alexandre Ramagem detained in US after coup conviction.
POLITICSMartínez Named Housing Secretary Nominee
Luis Martínez nominated to lead Puerto Rico Housing.
POLITICSDelcy Rodríguez Stays Acting President Past Limit
Rodríguez remains Venezuela’s acting president beyond 90-day limit.
POLITICSLive Updates: US Lawmakers Slam Cuba Energy Blockade
US lawmakers criticize Cuba energy blockade as “economic bombing.”
POLITICSTrump Iran Threat Raises War Crime Concerns
Experts warn Trump’s Iran threats could violate international law.
POLITICSCuba Leadership Shift as U.S. Pressure Mounts
Speculation grows over Cuba’s next leader as U.S. pressure mounts and Castro family members emerge as potential successo…
POLITICSMarco Rubio to Testify in Venezuela Lobbying Trial
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to testify in a trial involving alleged covert lobbying for Venezuela by form…
POLITICSMachado Sees Trump as Ally Despite US Backing Rodríguez
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado calls Donald Trump a vital ally despite U.S. support for interim Presi…
POLITICSLive Updates: Bolsonaro Remains in ICU as Kidney Function Improves
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro remains in intensive care for pneumonia while his kidney function shows improv…
POLITICSBolsonaro Hospitalized With Pneumonia While in Prison
Brazil’s former president Jair Bolsonaro is receiving intensive care treatment for pneumonia in a Brasília hospital whil…
POLITICS280 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 …
POLITICSSheinbaum 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 const…
POLITICSKast 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…
POLITICSLive Updates: 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 maj…
POLITICSUS Prepares Indictment Against Venezuela's Rodríguez
Reports indicate the U.S. Justice Department is preparing a potential criminal indictment against Venezuela’s interim le…
POLITICSColombia Race Tightens as Candidates Name Running Mates
Colombian presidential candidates Iván Cepeda and Abelardo de la Espriella announced their vice-presidential running mat…
POLITICSPetro Slams Trump Alliance for Excluding Colombia
Colombian President Gustavo Petro criticized the U.S.-led “Shield of the Americas” anti-drug coalition for excluding Col…
POLITICSTrump 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 politi…
POLITICSLive Updates: 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 cart…
POLITICSOmar 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, …
POLITICSHistoric 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…
POLITICSUS and Venezuela Explore Critical Minerals Partnership
Venezuela and the United States are exploring cooperation in mining development, aiming to attract foreign investment an…
POLITICSHegseth Urges Latin America to Intensify Cartel Fight
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Latin American nations to intensify military action against drug cartels, warnin…
POLITICSLive Updates: Congress Challenges Trump War Powers in Iran Debate
Congress is debating limits on Donald Trump’s military authority during the Iran conflict, highlighting the long-running…
POLITICSHonduras May Shift From China Back to Taiwan
Honduras is reviewing its diplomatic ties with China after economic losses in the shrimp industry and growing US pressur…
POLITICSMachado Vows Electoral Victory on Return to Venezuela
María Corina Machado announces her return to Venezuela, vowing a gigantic electoral victory as political tensions rise f…