CELEBRITIES IN LATIN AMERICA Samba, football and tacos: Dua Lipa seduces Latin America with eye on local culture Yesterday 12:10 British singer Dua Lipa captivated Latin America by embracing the passions and melodies of the countries she visited during her regional tour.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Key European Union vote on Mercosur trade deal expected mid-December 01-12-2025 10:05 Vote by European Union member states on trade agreement with South American bloc expected to take place between December 16 and 19, according to reports, just ahead of Mercosur summit in Brazil.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL French Parliament reasserts opposition to EU-Mercosur deal 27-11-2025 12:08 Agreement proposes a transatlantic integration spanning more than 700 million people. Brazil’s Lula remains convinced that a final deal can be reached at the upcoming summit in December.
GEOPOLITICS & DIPLOMACY Adapt or die: Latin America's response to Trump 26-11-2025 15:23 No country has been left untouched by what many view as a return to US interventionism in what the Trump administration has taken to calling "our hemisphere."
INVESTMENT & GEOPOLITICS Chinese investment in Argentina tops US$23 billion, defying Milei’s alignment with Trump 26-11-2025 15:04 An X-ray of the Asian country’s investments in Argentina. Beijing not only financed but also constructed and purchased assets in the sectors which today are the motor of Argentina’s recovery, from Vaca Muerta shale to lithium in the north. by Eugenia Muzio
SUPPORT FOR MILEI US banks shift from US$20-billion Argentina rescue, WSJ says 21-11-2025 17:23 US banks are putting a plan for a US$20-billion bailout for Argentina on the back burner and pivoting to a smaller US$5-billion short-term financing facility.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei's new challenge: Becoming Trump's delegate in Latin America 20-11-2025 00:39 Argentina’s government cheered last Sunday's election result in Chile and is already imagining a right-wing regional bloc led by President Javier Milei. by Alejandro Gomel
Foreign policy & diplomacy US warns South Africa not to issue G20 statement at summit 19-11-2025 16:47 Argentina, a close ally of the US, has pushed back on references to both climate finance and global climate accords, according to government sources.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 ‘America’s freedom advances’ – Argentina’s Milei and Chile’s Kast speak 18-11-2025 15:50 Pinochet admirer holds discussion with Argentina's libertarian leader after first round of Chilean election.
ANALYSIS Crime, economic woes push South American voters to right 18-11-2025 15:36 Reasons why South Americans are electing right-wing candidates this year differ in each country, but they’re all driving the region in the same political direction.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 A pragmatic communist and a far-right leader: Chile's presidential finalists 17-11-2025 12:22 Leftist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right leader José Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in Chile's presidential run-off next month.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 Three takeaways from Chile's election 17-11-2025 12:16 With the sum of the votes cast on the right more than doubling those on the left, José Antonio Kast can expect to dramatically expand his vote in the second round.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 Leftist, far-right candidates advance to Chilean presidential run-off 17-11-2025 12:13 Chile's leftist former labour minister Jeannette Jara and far-right leader José Antonio Kast will go head-to-head in a presidential run-off after topping Sunday's first round of voting in an election dominated by violent crime.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 Chile assets soar as election paves way for right-wing president 17-11-2025 12:01 José Antonio Kast emerged victorious among a field of right-wing candidates whose supporters he’s now likely to pick up, positioning him as the favourite in the December 14 run-off. Jeannette Jara moved on to the second round but with fewer votes than expected.
TRADE & COMMERCE UK, Mercosur prepare to launch trade talks amid tariff chaos 13-11-2025 00:07 United Kingdom and Mercosur preparing to launch trade talks; UK Trade Minister keen on deal.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 A Communist, YouTuber or Pinochet fan? Chile's presidential candidates 11-11-2025 22:46 Eight candidates are competing in Sunday's first round of voting for one of two spots in December's run-off – here's a look at the four leading the polls.
CHILE ELECTION 2025 Calls for 'mano dura' as crime-rattled Chile votes for president 11-11-2025 21:11 Illegal migration is a central issue in Chile's election campaign, with a majority of citizens linking a rise in crime to the migration wave; Left-winger Jeannette Jara is leading the polls, but would likely be defeated in a potential run-off against Pinochet cheerleader José Antonio Kast.
NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA Milei in attendance as Bolivia's new president takes charge 10-11-2025 12:56 President Javier Milei among those in attendance as Bolivia's new president Rodrigo Paz is sworn-in as head of state, marking the beginning of a new era.
MILEI IN AMERICA Milei: ‘We’re going to make Argentina and America great again’ 06-11-2025 21:22 President shows his loyalty to Trump at business event in Miami; La Libertad Avanza leader compares New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to Kircherism, tells investors to seize “moment of opportunity” in Argentina.
ELECTION IN CHILE Presidential hopeful Kaiser vows to withdraw Chile from IACHR rights court 06-11-2025 20:31 Chilean libertarian Johannes Kaiser is promising to withdraw Chile from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, in his latest bid for presidency.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU finalises farmer protections, advancing Mercosur trade deal 06-11-2025 19:00 European Union takes step toward approving its massive trade agreement with South American nations.
BUSINESS MercadoLibre calls for tighter rules on Asian e-commerce rivals 05-11-2025 09:12 Head of MercadoLibre calls for tougher regulations on fast-growing Chinese e-commerce platforms in Latin America, given growing presence of platforms like Temu and Shein in region.
NEW ERA IN BOLIVIA President Milei to attend new Bolivia leader Paz’s inauguration 05-11-2025 09:07 Presidency confirms Javier Milei will attend the inauguration of Bolivia's new leader, Rodrigo Paz, on Saturday.
FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY Milei plans Miami trip for global summit with Trump, Messi 03-11-2025 14:57 President Javier Milei will make his 14th trip to the United States since taking office midweek; He will attend America Business Forum, where he will meet Trump, Messi and other global figures.
ECONOMY Milton Friedman’s last Chicago Boy has warning for Javier Milei 03-11-2025 13:46 Rolf Lüders, one of the last of the original Chicago Boys, has a warning for President Javier Milei.
CRISIS IN VENEZUELA Trump’s move on Venezuela splinters region over possible strike 03-11-2025 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.
Editorial Tomorrow never knows 25-10-2025 05:55 While the markets vote every day, the ordinary citizen should make the most of their one moment when they are sovereigns with everybody awaiting their decision.
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.
Editorial Washington does not believe in tears 18-10-2025 06:39 If the next crop of deputies and senators is to be chosen according to the slogan “libertad o kirchnerismo,” this will guarantee a further impoverishment of debate.
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.