The Latest Breaking News from Americas

19th-century plan for a slaving empire based in US deep south and Caribbean resonates with Trump’s foreign policy today

One year into his second term of office, Donald Trump’s foreign policy aspirations have led him to variously lay claim to Canada, the Panama Canal and, most contentiously at present, Greenland. He has kidnapped the head of state of Venezuela, saying that the US can run the country and exploit…

The Conversation · Jan 20

VCT Americas 2026 Kickoff schedule, teams, format, and more

With the new format, every team has three chances to secure a spot at Masters Santiago.

Dot Esports · Jan 12

Millions of Venezuelans scattered across Latin America cautiously watch what comes next

Many of the 8 million Venezuelans scattered across the Americas received the news of their president's capture with caution

The Independent UK · Jan 11

Asia will get steady growth next year, defying global headwinds, says Mastercard’s chief APAC economist

Asia is contributing more to global growth than the Americas or Europe, says Mastercard's David Mann.

Fortune · Dec 12, 2025

“Woke” Social Media User Hilariously Trolled Over Her “Decolonized Christmas”

Christmas dates back to the 4th-century Roman Empire and has since evolved into a multicultural holiday.

Bored Panda · Dec 11, 2025

A Deeper Look At Latin America's Transgender Violence Problem

November 20 was International Transgender Remembrance Day, which commemorates the lives of transgender people who have fallen victims to hate crimes. The day is especially poignant in Latin America, where the vast majority of the world's trans murders take place.

Latin Times · Nov 25, 2025

New UN Femicide Report Shows Which Places Are The Most Dangerous For Women

UN Women study exposes global femicide trends, highlighting urgent need for legal reforms to prevent future killings.

International Business Times UK · Nov 25, 2025

Nobel Laureate Machado Says 'Iran Has Turned Venezuela Into Its Satellite, Operating in the Heart of the Americas'

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado warned on Wednesday that Iran has transformed Venezuela into its "satellite" in the hemisphere

Latin Times · Nov 5, 2025

Johnson Controls Sees Record Orders From Soaring Data Centers

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) shares rose on Wednesday after the company delivered a solid fourth quarter with strong demand in the Americas, helping offset softness in China.

Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025

Sun unleashes 2 colossal X-class solar flares, knocking out radio signals across the Americas and Pacific

The back-to-back eruptions caused radio blackouts across two hemispheres as the active sunspots turn to face Earth.

Space · Nov 5, 2025