News of latin america

Milton Friedman’s last Chicago Boy has warning for Javier Milei

Today 13:46 Rolf Lüders, one of the last of the original Chicago Boys, has a warning for President Javier Milei.

Trump’s move on Venezuela splinters region over possible strike

Today 13:29 President Nicolás Maduro’s calls for Latin American solidarity have largely fallen on deaf ears; New poll shows significant number of people in region see US military intervention as best shot at restoring Venezuelan democracy.

KILLING IN RIO DE JANEIRO

Over 100 killed in Rio police crackdown on powerful narco gang

30-10-2025 08:46 At least 119 people – 115 alleged gang members and four police officers – were killed Tuesday in the largest police operation Rio de Janeiro has seen in its recent past.

GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS

'Non-interventionist' Trump flexes muscles in Latin America

30-10-2025 01:08 US president has intervened directly to weaken leftists in Colombia and Brazil, while supporting Argentina. He has also put Washington on a war footing in the Caribbean, raising speculation he will forcefully depose Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

CRIME & SECURITY

Argentina reinforces border controls after killings in Rio de Janeiro

29-10-2025 21:03 Rio de Janeiro police on Tuesday carried out their deadliest-ever raid against a major criminal faction, Comando Vermelho, or the Red Command, leaving at least 121 dead.

CRIME IN BRAZIL

At least 64 killed in war-like Rio de Janeiro drug raids

28-10-2025 21:20 Police in Rio de Janeiro launch their biggest ever raids on the city's drug-traffickers, leaving at least 64 dead in war-like scenes.

Kast Migrant Policy

Chile’s far-right candidate says migrants must pay for their own deportation

28-10-2025 15:50 Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast pledges migrants will cover their own deportation costs as Chile’s election campaign intensifies.

NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA

Bolivia’s next president Paz targets pragmatic path out of crisis

22-10-2025 11:04 Heading into his November 8 inauguration, Rodrigo Paz’s first test will be to replenish fuel supply that the outgoing administration of Luis Arce ran out of money to pay for.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

US and Latin American nations back Bolivia’s new president-elect

21-10-2025 13:50 Washington and eight governments from the region – including Argentina – hail Rodrigo Paz’s victory as a break from two decades of “economic mismanagement.”

GEOPOLITICS IN AMERICAS

Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz

20-10-2025 17:46 President-elect Rodrigo Paz says Bolivia's relationship with the United States "will be resumed" nearly two decades years after Evo Morales kicked out Washington's ambassador.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025

Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right

19-10-2025 21:45 Pro-business Senator Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential run-off with 55% of vote, defeating rival Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga; Two decades of socialist rule, propelled by Evo Morales, comes to an end.

CRISIS IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro

17-10-2025 08:57 US President Trump indicated Wednesday he had authorised covert CIA operations against Venezuela and was considering attacks on land against alleged drug-cartels in the country.

Political crisis in Peru

Peru's new president names ex-general to oversee 'war' on gangs

15-10-2025 11:31 President José Jerí assumed the Presidency last week after Congress voted to impeach unpopular leader Dina Boluarte amid a surge in gang-related violence.

Run-off in Bolivia

After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing run-off

15-10-2025 11:08 Ex-president Jorge "Tuto" Quiroga and Senator Rodrigo Paz will go head-to-head in Bolivia's presidential run-off Sunday, with either hopeful likely to shift the nation's politics significantly to the right.

GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY

Trump says he’d be ‘very upset’ by Chinese military in Argentina

14-10-2025 21:58 Trump’s comments about Chinese activity in Argentina come as President Javier Milei visits the White House.

NOBEL PRIZE

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

10-10-2025 13:36 Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado awarded Nobel Peace Prize for her "tireless work promoting democratic rights" and "struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy."

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND

IMF chief: Public support is crucial for Milei’s reform push

08-10-2025 18:07 With a US$20-billion swap with the United States reportedly under discussion, IMF reinforces that Milei government's reforms will falter without popular support.

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

World Bank trims Argentina’s growth forecast to 4.6%

07-10-2025 13:37 Argentina’s economy will grow by 4.6 percent in 2025, predicts World Bank economists – above domestic projections; World Bank slightly raises growth forecast for wider Latin America region.

TRUMP’S TRADE WAR

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call

06-10-2025 19:05 Two leaders share "friendly" 30-minute call in first talks since trade war row in part spurred by conviction of ex-president Bolsonaro.

ECONOMY – ANALYSIS

Milei defends peso while billions spent outside Argentina

05-10-2025 23:32 Argentines are going on cross-border shopping sprees, costing Milei's government billions as it tries to prop up the peso

CRIME & INSECURITY

Sexual abuse in Catholic Church unpunished more in Latin America

29-09-2025 19:12 While countries in the Global North are progressing with more transparency over historical child sex abuse in the Church, Latin America remains the epicentre of silence.

UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions

23-09-2025 12:07 "Anti-democratic forces are trying to subjugate institutions and stifle freedoms," warns Brazilian president at UN General Assembly.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

Farmers call Paris protest against EU-Mercosur deal

23-09-2025 11:50 French farmers union to stage massive protest next month in rejection of the EU-Mercosur trade deal.

Human rights

UN-backed mission reports rising political persecution in Venezuela

22-09-2025 16:59 UN-backed fact-finding mission condemns clampdown in Venezuela; Maduro invites Trump to “preserve peace through dialogue” – but US president rejects approach.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Milei rejects ‘moderate option’ as he hails Charlie Kirk at CPAC Paraguay

16-09-2025 23:29 At CPAC in Asunción, Argentina’s President warns against ‘third way’ politics, praises Paraguay’s economic model and meets his counterpart and ally Santiago Peña.

MERCOSUR-EFTA AGREEMENT

Mercosur and EFTA sign free-trade deal in Rio de Janeiro

16-09-2025 18:42 Deal creates a market of 300 million people and covers some US$4 trillion in GDP; Brazil brands it a “clear signal” against US protectionism led by Trump.

BUSINESS & ACQUISITIONS

Race for Carrefour’s business in Argentina heats up

16-09-2025 17:14 Carrefour is leaving Argentina and the biggest players in the national supermarket industry are interested in the French retailer’s business, which includes almost 700 stores nationwide. A look at who is in the running.

BONDS & MARKETS

Foreign investors with Argentina FOMO pile into Brazil stocks

16-09-2025 11:35 Afraid of missing out on an Argentina-like rally, investors are piling into Brazil on bets that a business-friendly candidate will win next year’s election.

TRUMP’S TRADE WAR

Bolsonaro conviction 'not a witch hunt,' Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed

15-09-2025 12:56 Brazil President Lula writes in ‘New York Times’ op-ed addressed to Donald Trump that he is "proud" of Supreme Court decision to convict far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro on coup charges.

BUSINESS & FINANCE

Meet the man who wants to run Latin America's most valuable company like a start-up

15-09-2025 10:29 Who is MercadoLibre's new CEO, the man who wants to run Latin America's most valuable company like a start-up? Ariel Szarfsztejn is inheriting the mantle of the e-commerce and fintech giant from Marcos Galperin at a time of mounting competition and talent constraints.

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

In divided Brasília, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fume

12-09-2025 11:17 Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison after being convicted of plotting to claw back power from his elected successor Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva through force in 2022.

BRAZILIAN EX-PRESIDENT

Bolsonaro found guilty of coup plot, given 27 years in jail

11-09-2025 16:08 Historic Supreme Court conviction in Brazil; Far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro found guilty of plotting a military coup in bid to overturn 2022 election loss by three justices.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires

11-09-2025 08:43 First Trump-era deportation flight to Buenos Aires brings 17 Argentines back; Milei government tried to keep operation quiet and will not complain to Washington, but nation has been grouped alongside Brazil and Venezuela by the US administration.

Foreign policy & diplomacy

Milei plans visit to Paraguay for Peña meeting and CPAC event

10-09-2025 17:38 President to meet Paraguayan counterpart, address conservative summit after scrapping Spain trip for far-right rally.

Uruguayan politics

Uruguay’s finance minister shuns chainsaw for modest tax hikes

10-09-2025 15:50 Orsi government lays out plans to lower budget deficit through tax increases early in its term to avoid politically contentious spending cuts or additional levies later down the line.

BRAZILIAN EX-PRESIDENT

Jair Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial

10-09-2025 10:04 Forme president risks a prison term of over 40 years if found guilty of seeking to stay in power after his defeat in 2022 elections.

Football violence

Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl

04-09-2025 21:43 Argentine side must also play its next 14 matches in CONMEBOL tournaments without its fans and pay a US$250,000 fine.

REGIONAL TENSIONS

Latin American nations concerned by US-Venezuela tension

04-09-2025 16:04 Washington ramps up regional crime fight; Trump confirms Washington killed 11 “terrorists” when it took down a boat allegedly carrying drugs into international waters.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU pushes ahead with bid to ratify Mercosur free-trade deal

03-09-2025 14:50 Agreement needs approval of the European Parliament and a qualified majority of its 27 member states.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU presents Mercosur deal for member states' approval

03-09-2025 11:23 Agreement would form a 700-million-customer free-trade area – the world's biggest – but it still faces opposition in Europe over agricultural concerns.

EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL

EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval

01-09-2025 13:40 Deal is backed by a wide majority of EU countries keen to diversify trade away from the United States, but France remains staunchly opposed.

EXPLAINER

United States targets Venezuela over 'Soles' cartel – but does it exist?

29-08-2025 07:36 While some of US President Donald Trump's right-wing led allies in South America have echoed his designation of the 'Cártel de los Soles' as a terrorist organisation, many have doubts such a group even exists.

Lithium in Latin America

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

28-08-2025 15:08 Jorge 'Tuto' Quiroga’s approach to lithium is much more dramatic than his centrist opponent Rodrigo Paz, who has vowed to seek consensus with local communities and regions.

CRIME & SECURITY

Argentina adds ‘Cártel de los Soles’ to terrorism crime registry

26-08-2025 18:47 Argentina further aligns with Washington’s security agenda by adding alleged Venezuelan-linked network to terrorism register.

TRADE & COMMERCE

Mercosur and Canada to resume talks over free-trade agreement

26-08-2025 10:26 Amid trade tensions sparked by Donald Trump's tariff war, Mercosur and Canada are set to resume negotiations on a free-trade agreement.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025

Bolivia candidate Jorge Quiroga vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals

26-08-2025 09:44 Bolivian right-wing presidential hopeful Jorge 'Tuyo' Quiroga vows to scrap billion-dollar lithium extraction deals struck by the outgoing government with Russia and China, if elected in October 19 run-off.

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

Bolsonaro’s family dynasty creaks under pressure of Brazil coup trial

25-08-2025 13:55 The once-united Bolsonaro clan is creaking under the pressure, leaving the coalition of centre-right parties in their orbit in disarray.

POLITICS IN BRAZIL

Police in Brazil say Bolsonaro drafted asylum plea to Milei in 2024

20-08-2025 22:37 Brazilian police claim that ex-president Jair Bolsonaro drafted request asylum from Javier Milei in Argentina in February 2024 as coup probe against him gathered pace.

BOLIVIAN ELECTION 2025

From TikTok to frontrunner: Rodrigo Paz's presidential campaign in Bolivia

20-08-2025 09:15 Rodrigo Paz is hardly an outsider. His experience in politics runs two decades deep, having served as mayor, councillor, deputy and senator. His popularity has only grown since adding Edman Lara – nicknamed "Captain Lara" – to the ticket as vice-president.

RECORD-BREAKER

Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio claims world record for most football matches

20-08-2025 08:51 Brazilian goalie Fábio Deivson Lopes Maciel claims to have made his 1,391st competitive appearance in men's football – a world record.

News of latin america

Milton Friedman’s last Chicago Boy has warning for Javier Milei

Trump’s move on Venezuela splinters region over possible strike

Over 100 killed in Rio police crackdown on powerful narco gang

'Non-interventionist' Trump flexes muscles in Latin America

Argentina reinforces border controls after killings in Rio de Janeiro

At least 64 killed in war-like Rio de Janeiro drug raids

Chile’s far-right candidate says migrants must pay for their own deportation

Bolivia’s next president Paz targets pragmatic path out of crisis

US and Latin American nations back Bolivia’s new president-elect

Bolivia to restore US ties cut nearly two decades ago, says Paz

Rodrigo Paz wins run-off as Bolivia formalises shift to right

Venezuela VP denies alleged talks with United States on removing Maduro

Peru's new president names ex-general to oversee 'war' on gangs

After 20 years of socialism, Bolivia set for change with right-wing run-off

Trump says he’d be ‘very upset’ by Chinese military in Argentina

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

IMF chief: Public support is crucial for Milei’s reform push

World Bank trims Argentina’s growth forecast to 4.6%

Brazil's Lula asks Trump to remove tariffs in 'friendly' phone call

Milei defends peso while billions spent outside Argentina

Sexual abuse in Catholic Church unpunished more in Latin America

Brazil's Lula warns 'anti-democratic forces' targeting institutions

Farmers call Paris protest against EU-Mercosur deal

UN-backed mission reports rising political persecution in Venezuela

Milei rejects ‘moderate option’ as he hails Charlie Kirk at CPAC Paraguay

Mercosur and EFTA sign free-trade deal in Rio de Janeiro

Race for Carrefour’s business in Argentina heats up

Foreign investors with Argentina FOMO pile into Brazil stocks

Bolsonaro conviction 'not a witch hunt,' Lula tells Trump in NYT op-ed

Meet the man who wants to run Latin America's most valuable company like a start-up

In divided Brasília, some celebrate Bolsonaro conviction, others fume

Bolsonaro found guilty of coup plot, given 27 years in jail

Flight carrying Argentines deported from US lands in Buenos Aires

Milei plans visit to Paraguay for Peña meeting and CPAC event

Uruguay’s finance minister shuns chainsaw for modest tax hikes

Jair Bolsonaro on brink of conviction in Brazil coup trial

Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana over stadium brawl

Latin American nations concerned by US-Venezuela tension

EU pushes ahead with bid to ratify Mercosur free-trade deal

EU presents Mercosur deal for member states' approval

EU to present Mercosur trade deal for member state approval

United States targets Venezuela over 'Soles' cartel – but does it exist?

Untapped lithium riches are in crosshairs of Bolivian candidate

Argentina adds ‘Cártel de los Soles’ to terrorism crime registry

Mercosur and Canada to resume talks over free-trade agreement

Bolivia candidate Jorge Quiroga vows to scrap China, Russia lithium deals

Bolsonaro’s family dynasty creaks under pressure of Brazil coup trial

Police in Brazil say Bolsonaro drafted asylum plea to Milei in 2024

From TikTok to frontrunner: Rodrigo Paz's presidential campaign in Bolivia

Brazilian goalkeeper Fábio claims world record for most football matches

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner lets rip at Axel Kicillof after election defeat

Milei meets governors as he looks to rally support for reform push

Peter Lamelas, new US ambassador to Argentina, arrives in Buenos Aires

Milei names Manuel Adorni as new Cabinet chief, Guillermo Francos resigns

UK ambassador welcomes new ABCC authorities

¿Jornada laboral de 12 horas?: qué países trabajan más y cómo les va

Linkin Park sacudió Buenos Aires: Emily Armstrong y Mike Shinoda marcaron su renacer con un guiño a Maradona

Las propuestas de Carlos Rodríguez a Milei: "Termine con el carry trade que desangra al país"

Enojado con Javier Milei, Mauricio Macri encabeza una cumbre en Buenos Aires, rodeado de expresidentes de centro-derecha

Estados Unidos reacondiciona una vieja base militar en Puerto Rico, de cara a Venezuela