News of latin america

Milei vindicates 1973 overthrow of Chile’s Allende in Santiago

Yesterday 18:08 Argentina’s president calls for left-wing ideas to be “banished” as he addresses right-wing summit in Santiago.

Politics

President: Not re-electing me would be 'social suicide'

Yesterday 00:27 President closes out right-wing Vientos de Cambio forum in Buenos Aires by ruling out any softening of his austerity drive ahead of next year's vote; While defending his economic programme and sharp attacks on the opposition, he declares: "If we don't win, it's because as a society we're choosing to commit suicide.”

ANALYSIS

Uruguay’s push to de-dollarise boosted by new money market funds

01-09-2026 12:08 Investors in Uruguay are parking more of their wealth in peso-denominated money market funds and government bonds, adding momentum to the nation's push to reduce its dependence on the dollar.

DRUG-TRAFFICKING

Football hooligan gang chief arrested over ecstasy ring from Spain

28-08-2026 23:14 Pablo 'Bebote' Álvarez, leader of Independiente's 'barra brava' hooligan gang, was detained in Buenos Aires on Friday as part of a probe into an international gang accused of smuggling ecstasy into Argentina from Spain.

MASSIVE OIL DEAL

Trump announces deal for huge US stake in Venezuelan oil reserves

28-08-2026 21:57 Venezuela agrees major oil deal with the United States, giving Washington majority control of 65 billion barrels of proven petroleum reserves; Trump and Rodríguez hail "historic" agreement, saying it will benefit both nations.

CERIMEDO CASE

Cerimedo’s corporate ties to inner circle of SIDE spy agency

28-08-2026 07:42 Shared addresses and interlocking companies. Corporate records reveal a web of businesses linking Fernando Cerimedo, President Milei’s former adviser, to figures historically associated with Argentina’s intelligence agency, as well as a host of businessmen.

Cerimedo scandal

Two new probes opened into political adviser detained in Bolivia

27-08-2026 00:48 Bolivian President Paz distances himself from Fernando Cerimedo, his former adviser facing multiple accusations, including attempted femicide, money-laundering and drug-trafficking.

Bilateral spat

Chile angered by Argentine Air Force chief's Magellan remarks

25-08-2026 13:00 Santiago says it will lodge a formal complaint after Brigadier General Gustavo Javier Valverde called the Strait of Magellan and the Drake Passage a matter of “Argentine sovereignty”; Foreign Minister in Buenos Aires forced distanced itself from the remarks, acknowledging 1881 and 1984 treaties that define their southern borders.

Brazil election 2026

Lula’s poll lead over Bolsonaro shrinks as Brazil campaign opens

25-08-2026 09:35 President Lula’s advantage over Flávio Bolsonaro narrows to one point in key poll as official campaigning begins.

economy

Trump fails to loosen China’s economic grip on Latin America

24-08-2026 14:40 For all Washington's political pressure, the economic dimension of Trump’s so-called Donroe Doctrine remains unfulfilled. Economic ties with China, have in general, not been affected.

SOCIAL MEDIA TREND

'Aura' battles leap from social media to Latin America streets

22-08-2026 10:38 "Aura Battles" – a new viral trend among young people in which two individuals face off in public spaces, with charisma and style the deciding factor.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

The ‘uncanny valley’ theory meets Milei and Cerimedo

22-08-2026 06:28 The reality of the Milei administration’s near three years in office is even more bizarre than expected.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Brazil election 2026

Lula wages his final campaign as Brazil’s presidential frontrunner

20-08-2026 12:31 Incumbent is broadly considered the favourite to beat right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro, whose campaign has been marred by feuds with his stepmother and links to a banker at the centre of a massive financial fraud probe.

Foreign Ministry

Argentina sends two planes with aid to earthquake-hit Colombia

19-08-2026 10:02 Milei goverment sends humanitarian aid to Colombia to help emergency efforts following last week's devastating earthquake.

CHINA & LATIN AMERICA

China's Xi says supports Latin America in 'upholding independence'

18-08-2026 14:35 "China supports Latin American countries in upholding independence and self-reliance," says Chinese leader as he hosts Ecuador's Daniel Noboa.

INTERVIEW WITH EX-BRAZIL PRESIDENT

José Sarney: ‘President Milei is hostile to Brazil’

15-08-2026 13:28 Former Brazil president criticises disparaging remarks delivered by Argentina’s Javier Milei towards Lula and Brazil, describing them as inappropriate and a breach of diplomatic dignity. Calling on both nations to prioritise regional unity and resist external pressures, he declares that the bond between the Brazilian and Argentine people remains strong.

by Jorge Fontevecchia

US PRESSURE ON CUBA

Indicted Raúl Castro reappears after months out of public view

13-08-2026 18:39 Brother of Fidel Castro, facing indictment in United States, last appeared in public at a May 1 event in front of the US Embassy in Havana, where he appeared frail, and was shown on state television at events in June.

EARTHQUAKE TRAGEDY

Colombia enters 'final phase' of quake search as toll clears 265

13-08-2026 12:04 Magnitude 7.4 quake, the strongest to hit Colombia this century, has killed 265 people and injured more than 3,500, with almost 500 still missing, according to local authorities.

TRAGEDY IN COLOMBIA

Pereira, the 'zombie city' devastated by Colombia's earthquake

12-08-2026 14:25 Volunteers and rescuers search for survivors in Pereira, one of the cities hardest hit by the powerful earthquake in Colombia that has left at least 240 dead.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei’s weeks of fury

08-08-2026 19:16 Milei is following Trump’s lead, trying to erode Lula’s position ahead of the consequential vote scheduled for October 4.

THE RIGHT IN LATIN AMERICA

Colombia’s new president joins a right-wing wave facing tough reality

08-08-2026 04:59 Conservative lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella joins Javier Milei, Chile’s José Antonio Kast and Peru’s Keiko Fujimori in a broad regional shift to the right.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Argentina ties reduced as long as Milei 'attacks' persist – Brazil FM source

06-08-2026 04:50 Brazil has downgraded its mission to Buenos Aires to the level of charge d'affaires after repeated insults from Milei against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

Lula battles Trump, Milei over perceived election meddling

06-08-2026 04:44 President Lula's government accuses Trump’s administration of improperly intervening in Brazil’s affairs.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with United States and Argentina

05-08-2026 18:50 Two months before Brazil's election, diplomatic tensions are flaring between President Lula's administration and Argentina and the United States.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei doubles down on calling Brazil's Lula a 'thief'

03-08-2026 19:12 President Javier Milei renews his attacks on Brazilian counterpart Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

EDITORIAL

Blame it on Sao Paulo

01-08-2026 12:17 It might well also be asked whether meddling in the domestic politics of other countries belongs in any presidential work list.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Milei meets Peru's new president Fujimori during Lima inauguration

29-07-2026 13:14 The President also held a bilateral meeting with the Peruvian president-elect hours before she was sworn in during a trip seeking to consolidate the Latin American right.

REGOINAL TENSIONS

Milei's spokesperson plays down diplomatic spat with Brazil

29-07-2026 10:54 Argentina's government admits to "ideological and political differences" with neighbouring Brazil but says they won't affect bilateral trade.

FOREIGN RELATIONS

Brazil recalls ambassador after Milei attacks Lula, judge

27-07-2026 03:34 Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira summons Argentina’s ambassador to express Brazil’s “revulsion” over Milei’s actions in São Paulo.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Brazil recalls ambassador to Argentina over Milei's 'insults'

26-07-2026 14:19 Lula government recalls ambassador in Buenos Aires for talks after Milei backs Flávio Bolsonaro, attacks Brazilian leader during visit to see right-wing ally in São Paulo.

BRAZILIAN POLITICS

Brazil's right-wing party nominates Bolsonaro's son to battle Lula

26-07-2026 04:46 Firebrand ex-president Jair Bolsonaro anointed his eldest son Flavio as his political heir after being sentenced to 27 years in prison; President Javier Milei travels to rally to denounce Lula, back right-winger.

LATIN AMERICA

Milei tests his right-wing magic on Flavio Bolsonaro’s shaky campaign in Brazil

25-07-2026 13:05 Javier Milei is flying straight into an uproar in Brazil, seeking to help topple his arch-rival and Latin America’s most prominent leftist.

WORLD CUP 2026

Latin America's unlikely football unity: cheering against Argentina

18-07-2026 09:44 While Latin Americans have traditionally rallied behind football teams from the region who advance deep into the World Cup tournament, a flood of memes, jokes and criticism has made it clear there is one exception: Argentina.

BUSINESS & INVESTMENT

Tether invests US$20 million in Argentina’s Ualá, expanding Latin America push

16-07-2026 10:32 Tether, issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin, invests US$20 million in Argentine digital bank Ualá.

Trial in Paraguay

Former senator Edgardo Kueider convicted in Paraguay over cash smuggling

14-07-2026 06:37 Edgardo Kueider's arrest in Paraguay in December 2024 led to his expulsion from the Senate, where he represented Entre Ríos Province.

Foreign relations & diplomacy

US, Latin American partners urge 'peaceful' transition in Colombia

11-07-2026 09:01 In addition to Washington, signatories included Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guyana, Honduras, Panama, Paraguay, and Trinidad and Tobago.

REGIONAL ALLIES

Milei plans to attend inaugurations of new Peru and Colombia presidents

05-07-2026 10:38 President will travel to Lima and Bogotá for inauguration ceremonies; Milei welcomes election victories of Keiko Fujimori and Abelardo de la Espriella as signs of a broader right-ward shift in Latin America.

Tragedy in Venezuela

Venezuela quake death toll rises to nearly 3,000

05-07-2026 10:27 Eleven days after the devastating twin earthquakes, rescue teams are starting to wrap up searches for survivors while families still try to recover bodies of loved ones from the rubble.

MERCOSUR SUMMIT

Mercosur summit exposes divisions over EU trade agreement

01-07-2026 13:22 Mercosur bloc expresses solidarity with Venezuela after devastating twin quakes; Group's disagreements over EU trade deal aired.

FOREIGN POLICY

Milei calls on Latin America to align with Israel in speech

30-06-2026 10:33 President addresses Israel Allies Foundation's Latin America conference in Beunos Aires, calls on region to choose a side as "there is no possible neutrality."

Miraculous rescue in Venezuela

Newborn baby rescued from rubble of Venezuela quake

27-06-2026 12:27 Video shared on social media shows rescuers bringing the infant out to applause in the hardest-hit city of La Guaira, north of the capital Caracas.

Tragedy in Venezuela

Venezuela earthquakes death toll nears 600 amid desperate rescue effort

26-06-2026 13:39 Interim president Delcy Rodríguez said the death toll was now at 589, with almost 3,000 injured; Over 50,000 people missing after Venezuela quakes, UN aid chief says.

TRAGEDY IN VENEZUELA

Death toll from double earthquake strike in Venezuela rises to 188

25-06-2026 18:18 Venezuela mounts desperate search for survivors after twin quakes kill at least 188 and injure hundreds; Offers of rescue support, aid and condolences pour in.

BILATERAL RELATIONS

Milei puts 'differences' aside, sends help to Venezuela after quakes

25-06-2026 17:59 Despite longstanding tensions between Buenos Aires and Caracas, Argentina’s government swiftly expressed solidarity with Venezuelans in the aftermath of the tragedy.

EARTHQUAKES IN VENEZUELA

Venezuela declares state of emergency after powerful twin quakes

25-06-2026 00:21 Two massive earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening; It remains unknown whether the incident caused fatalities, but some buildings collapsed and residents were driven into the streets in panic.

CATHOLIC CHURCH

Pope Leo expected to visit Argentina in November on three-day stop

24-06-2026 12:21 Argentine military bishop who met with pontiff at the Vatican this week says the itinerary is "practically defined" – though the Holy See has yet to issue an official announcement.

ANALYSIS

Despite problems, Trump keeps gaining allies in Latin America

23-06-2026 12:23 Since Trump returned to the White House a year and a half ago, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Honduras have either shifted to the right or confirmed an existing conservative turn.

REGIONAL POLITICS

Right sweeps Latin America with new victory in Colombia

23-06-2026 12:20 The right has won elections from Argentina to Honduras. But experts see little evidence of a structural ideological shift. Instead, they point to a political landscape that favours anti-establishment outsider candidates.

Colombia election 2026

Trump ally wins Colombia election, heralding pro-market turn

22-06-2026 18:40 Election of conservative lawyer heralds swing back to business-friendly and pro-US policies after four years of leftist rule under Gustavo Petro.