News of latin america

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frontrunners in Chile's presidential race offer contrasting futures

19-08-2025 10:12 Eight candidates are running to be Chile's next president, with right winger José Antonio Kast – who has run for the top office twice before – and leftist Jeannette Jara leading the polls. 

Paz or 'Tuto'? Meet the two candidates who will duel for Bolivian Presidency

18-08-2025 16:59 Jorge Quiroga and Rodrigo Paz, two right-wing candidates, head into a run-off for president of Bolivia.

UNICEF: Girls in Latin America doing double domestic work of boys

12-08-2025 17:18 Amount of time dedicated to domestic work by adolescent girls in Latin America is almost double the time spent by boys, according to UNICEF study.

Julio Bitelli: ‘I don’t rule out a Milei-Lula bilateral meeting’

12-08-2025 14:19 Brazil's Ambassador in Argentina Julio Bitelli discusses bilateral relations, commercial ties and whether the leaders of the two presidents will ever meet.

by Pablo Varela

Bolivian right extends its polling lead in race for president

11-08-2025 16:42 Business magnate Samuel Doria Medina and ex-president Jorge Quiroga lead the polls heading into Sunday's election in Bolivia, which is likely to see the left ejected from power.

Bolivia right-wing presidential hopeful vows 'radical change'

08-08-2025 11:33 One of the front-runners in Bolivia's upcoming presidential election, right-winger Jorge Quiroga, is a declared supporter of Argentina's Javier Milei. He predicts the country was poised for "radical change" after two decades of socialist rule.

Trump unveils 50% Brazil levy in response to Bolsonaro trial

09-07-2025 21:22 US President Donald Trump announces 50% tariff targeting Brazil as he blasted the trial of the country's ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.

Trump, Lula clash over politically charged coup trial

07-07-2025 15:27 US-Brazil relations slide into crisis after Trump criticised the high-profile coup trial of right-wing ally, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, and Lula snaps back.