BUSINESS IN VENEZUELA Argentina’s Impsa in talks to resume turbine work in Venezuela Yesterday 21:34 Impsa SA is in talks with the Venezuelan government to restart manufacturing and repairs on turbines for Guri dam complex.
Unrest in Bolivia Bolivian President Paz says 'narco-terrorists' behind crippling protests 09-06-2026 09:21 Protestors are demanding that US-backed President Rodrigo Paz's fledgling government tackle a deep economic crisis, others are demanding he step down.
Brazil election 2026 Trump looms large over Brazil's presidential election 09-06-2026 09:13 Given Trump's track record of throwing his weight behind his Latin American allies, a similar intervention in Brazil appears likely.
Economy & Agriculture Argentina pre-awards concession for strategic Paraná-Paraguay waterway 05-06-2026 10:34 Government awards concession for dredging and buoy maintenance on the Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay waterway to consortium comprising Belgian company Jan De Nul and local firm Servimagnus.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Jan de Nul wins contract to dig Argentina’s US$10-billion waterway 05-06-2026 10:25 Belgian dredger Jan de Nul NV and local partner Servimagnus SA win 25-year contract to upgrade Argentina's chief trade route in a concession overshadowed by accusations of Chinese influence.
Colombia election 2026 Pro-Trump lawyer, leftist senator launch Colombia run-off campaigns 01-06-2026 15:15 A right-wing millionaire lawyer who vows an iron fist on narco gangs and a leftist philosopher-turned-senator have made it through to a June 21 run-off to see who will be Colombia's next president.
CRIME & SECURITY Argentina joins regional alliance in bid to curb spread of organised crime 29-05-2026 11:46 New group comprises five South American countries, who will work together on intelligence, immigration control, crime-fighting ; Working group will meet in six months’ time.
POLITICS & ECONOMY ‘Lower inflation, stronger growth’ on way, Milei tells investors 28-05-2026 21:55 President again lashes out at opposition and media in speech to investors; La Libertad Avanza leader calls on nation to “embrace the ideas of freedom and finally bury the ideas of populism.”
INVESTMENT DROUGHT? OECD data shows Argentina ranks last in regional FDI rankings 28-05-2026 16:42 Report reveals that Argentina was Latin American economy that received the least foreign direct investment in 2025.
Colombian election 2026 Colombia vote tests leftist rule as violence surges 26-05-2026 16:15 A leftist figure allied with President Gustavo Petro, a right-wing millionaire lawyer who champions the tough-on-crime approach and a conservative opposition senator are the frontrunners in Colombia's presidential elections on Sunday.
POLITICS IN BOLIVIA Embattled Bolivia leader Paz promises 'to listen' to protesters 21-05-2026 12:00 Bolivians began demonstrating and erecting roadblocks three weeks ago to demand salary increases, stable fuel supplies and measures to mitigate the worst economic crisis in 40 years.
Trump eyeing Havana? US indicts former Cuban president Raúl Castro as pressure builds 20-05-2026 17:45 US Justice Department charges influential former president Raúl Castro over deadly 1996 downing of two civilian planes; Move reignites speculation that Trump will move for regime change in Cuba.
Peru election 2026 Fujimori and Sánchez advance to Peru presidential run-off 18-05-2026 13:41 Left versus right as Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez progress to face off in Peru's presidential run-off on June 7.
Unrest in Bolivia Latin American nations amp up their concerns over Bolivia unrest 18-05-2026 07:43 Latin American nations express growing concerns over shortages of crucial goods in Bolivia as unrest grips the country.
AMERICAS Trump posts graphic of Venezuela as 51st US state 13-05-2026 11:01 Interim leader Delcy Rodríguez says Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump.
BEYOND THE HEADLINES Europa and the bullies 09-05-2026 06:00 This month finally sees a massive free-trade agreement covering some 700 million people come provisionally into being – deserving that description because it eliminates tariffs on 91 percent of EU goods while opening European markets to South American farm produce. by Michael Soltys
Conviction upheld Brazil court upholds actor Darthés conviction in Fardín rape case 06-05-2026 09:58 Ruling says sexual violence proven, case cannot be reopened; Semi-open regime confirmed as appeals dismissed.
PRESS FREEDOM WORLDWIDE Reporters Without Borders: Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years 30-04-2026 14:39 Argentina falls 11 places in annual ranking, now in 98th place; Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years, says media watchdog RSF; More than half of countries facing “difficult” or “very serious” situation.
INTERNATIONAL CRIME RING CLAMPDOWN Child sex abuse crackdown in 16 countries, including Argentina, leads to 84 arrests 29-04-2026 11:10 Major international operation against sexual exploitation of children and teenagers; 84 arrests across 17 provinces, including the Buenos Aires City;
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK UN body trims Latin America growth outlook on Middle East conflict 28-04-2026 10:40 United Nations body CEPAL/ECLAC warns of weaker expansion, rising inflation pressures as oil shock ripples through regional economies.
TRADE & COMMERCE Mercosur to reconsider Venezuela’s membership, Brazil says 23-04-2026 11:36 Mercosur is set to discuss Venezuela’s possible return to the South American trade bloc as countries warm to Caracas following Nicolás Maduro's ouster.
DIPLOMATIC ROW US and Chinese envoys in Argentina clash over influence in region 22-04-2026 15:33 Chinese Embassy in Argentina accuses US Ambassador Peter Lamelas of “ideological prejudices” and defamation after Washington’s envoy warned about advance of Asian giant.
WEALTH & SOCIETY Is taxing the super rich really viable in Latin America? 22-04-2026 12:05 New report proposing minimal levy on individuals with huge asset wealth in Latin America proposes a way to tax extreme wealth, but the idea also faces resistance.
LATIN AMERICA Daniel Noboa’s ‘new Ecuador’ has some fearing loss of civil freedoms 22-04-2026 10:40 Ecuador's Daniel Noboa appears to be consolidating power in ways that are causing growing unease in civil society. One week it’s political parties, the next it’s the courts. Now it’s the media.
MINING & INDUSTRY Antofagasta signals interest in joining Argentina’s copper rush 14-04-2026 09:19 Chilean miner would consider entering through standalone exploration or a partnership with existing projects.
MARKETS & INVESTMENT Oil-rich Latin America lures traders navigating war jitters 13-04-2026 14:45 Latin American assets have emerged as a haven for emerging-market investors trying to navigate an increasingly volatile global backdrop.
Interview: Keiko Fujimori Peru frontrunner vows to expel migrants, further Latin America's rightward tilt 11-04-2026 08:52 Keiko Fujimori, 50-year-old daughter of late ex-president Alberto Fujimori, is one of 35 candidates running to be Peru's next leader in Sunday's election.
FOREIGN POLICY Milei meets Kast after failed arrest of Chilean ex-guerrilla 06-04-2026 13:36 Argentina’s President hosts Chilean counterpart in Buenos Aires as ties deepen; Visit overshadowed by failed arrest of ex-guerrilla wanted by Santiago as leaders seek closer political and economic alignment.
SPORT & LEISURE 'Sport of the future'? Padel's Miami boom augurs US expansion 04-04-2026 09:19 Padel originated in the late 1960s in Mexico and was exported to Argentina and Spain. As its popularity explodes in Miami, its fans say it will conquer the rest of the United States – and the world.
MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE Argentina backs Bolivia, rebukes UK ambassador in La Paz in diplomatic clash 04-04-2026 08:52 Milei government sparks diplomatic clash by criticising UK Ambassador in Laz Richard Porter, who had previously described Bolivia’s support for Argentina’s Malvinas sovereignty claim as unacceptable.
ANALYSIS Vaca Muerta turns global oil shock into opportunity for Argentina 03-04-2026 06:38 Argentina’s shale boom is reshaping its economy. Rising global energy prices were once a historic vulnerability, now they’re into a growing source of external strength. by Santiago del Carril
NEW ERA IN CHILE Kast's Chile axes plans to give papers to almost 200,000 migrants 30-03-2026 11:55 President José Antonio Kast's government also announces it will reverse expropriation of Pinochet-era torture centre.
GLOBAL ENERGY MARKET Oil surge elicits tough love from Trump’s Latin American allies 29-03-2026 10:23 The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is rippling beyond Asia. Though Latin America is far from the key oil and gas artery that’s been mostly choked off by Iran, it’s still heavily exposed to oil price volatility.
VENEZUELAN LEADER IN COURT Maduro appears in US court as legal team fights narco-terrorism case 26-03-2026 15:48 Ousted Venezuelan leader pleads not guilty, declares himself a "prisoner of war," as legal team calls for dismissal of case.
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Flavio Bolsonaro inches ahead of President Lula in Brazil election poll 25-03-2026 12:18 Son of of imprisoned former president Jair Bolsonaro, would take 47.6% of the vote compared to Lula’s 46.6% in a run-off, according to new AtlasIntel survey.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL EU-Mercosur trade deal to apply provisionally from May 1 23-03-2026 13:34 EU authorities say sweeping free-trade agreement with South America's Mercosur bloc will provisionally enter into force on May 1; Pending court ruling could still throw spanner in the works.
ECONOMY / LATIN AMERICA Paraguay, underdog Trump ally in Latin America, becomes an investor magnet 20-03-2026 10:19 Entrepreneurs flock to Paraguay from across the region as sleek towers rise above the once-sleepy capital and its conservative president cozies up to the US.
COMMEMORATIVE EVENT Milei slams Iran on anniversary of Israeli Embassy bombing 17-03-2026 18:05 Milei says “there can be no truce with terrorism” at event marking the 34th anniversary of the 1992 bombing of the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires; President says Argentina is drawing closer to Israel because it “shares the same values.”
CRISIS IN CUBA Trump vows to 'take' Cuba as island reels from oil embargo 16-03-2026 19:23 "I do believe I'll be...having the honor of taking Cuba," Trump tells reporters at the White House.
VENEZUELAN ECONOMY Venezuela’s 600% inflation undercuts Trump’s boasts of revival 16-03-2026 10:17 Life has only gotten harder for Venezuelans in the two months since Trump removed Maduro from power.
US IN LATIN AMERICA Ecuador launches two weeks of US-backed anti-drug operations 16-03-2026 10:07 Two-week crackdown deploys 75,000 troops as Washington deepens security partnership;
BRAZILIAN POLITICS Insta-savvy churches are propelling Brazil’s Gen Z to the right 13-03-2026 09:33 From Instagram to TikTok, young Brazilians are posting Bible verses, attending religious services and proudly identifying as evangelical or Catholic. And with that is emerging a growing alignment with right-wing politics, imbuing a cohort that represents a third of the electorate.
FEATURE Oil expats desperately needed in Venezuela don't want to go home 12-03-2026 11:20 Expats are torn between a desire to rebuild their homeland and preserving the hard-won prosperity they’ve achieved abroad, for themselves and their families.
NEW ERA IN CHILE Chile’s new President Kast to signal swift alignment with Trump 11-03-2026 14:21 Kast’s new administration plans to sign broad agreements with the United States to boost cooperation on critical minerals and security matters.
NEW ERA IN CHILE José Antonio Kast, Chile's most right-wing president since Pinochet, takes office 11-03-2026 12:02 José Antonio Kast's rise comes amid a conservative wave sweeping Latin America and after Trump's re-election in the United States.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei reaffirms alliance with Trump at ‘Shield of Americas’ summit 08-03-2026 11:01 Milei in attendance at international meeting in Florida; Trump offers Latin America’s leaders US missile strikes to hit drug cartels, calls for tougher action on organised crime, hints at Cuba action.
SECURITY IN AMERICAS Trump urges Latin America to use military against cartels 08-03-2026 10:23 Trump tells a group of Latin American leaders at security summit in Miami that Washington "will not tolerate the lawlessness in our hemisphere any longer."
TRUMP & THE AMERICAS Trump convenes Latin American leaders to curb crime, immigration 07-03-2026 08:21 Summit at Trump's golf club in Doral, Florida, marks the latest instance of the president moving ahead with his so-called "Donroe Doctrine" of asserting expanded US authority in the Western Hemisphere.
GEOPOLITICS Trump’s Latin American allies face a dilemma over China, Iran war 06-03-2026 13:11 Donald Trump is gathering his top allies from Latin America at a moment when a new US military conflict is putting even his best friends in the region under newfound pressure.
Foreign policy & diplomacy Milei departs for Trump-hosted security summit in Miami 06-03-2026 07:20 Several Latin American leaders aligned with Washington’s agenda invited; Milei to travel to Miami, before travelling on to New York for Argentina Week.