US backs autocrats, calls it democracy Trump regime is supporting a range of ruling-class right-wing leaders who will do as America orders Salon · Sep 1
Trump suggests he is reviewing US support for UK over Falkland Islands Comments signal president prepared to use dispute to push UK to raise defence spending and Nato contributions The Guardian - UK · Aug 31
Milei's Economic Story Hits Turbulence as Argentina Looks Toward a 2027 Reckoning Argentina's 2026 growth forecast was cut to 2.7% and inflation reaccelerated in July, complicating Milei's story ahead of his 2027 re-election bid. Latin Times · Aug 27
Bolivia's Vice President Breaks With Paz as a Fourth Case Opens Against Cerimedo Over the Beller Shooting New evidence ties Cerimedo to a fourth Bolivia probe as VP Lara breaks with Paz over the Beller shooting case. Latin Times · Aug 27
Crypto traders turn Dolly Parton’s death into a memecoin frenzy Tokens commemorating Parton appeared on popular memecoin platforms like Pump.fun, only to crash hours later. Fortune · Aug 26
Argentina's Peso Breaks 1,500 as Milei's Government Escalates Its War on Journalists Peso hits 1,500 for the first time. Caputo's response? A law to punish the reporters covering it. Latin Times · Aug 26
US billionaires are piling millions into Argentina's Shale boom, here’s what is driving it American billionaires are increasing investments in Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale basin. Harold Hamm's Continental Resources plans a $4 billion joint venture with Mercuria Energy Group. Peter Thiel's hedge fund acquired a significant stake in Vista Energy, a leading producer. These investments follow President Javier Milei's economic reforms and deregulation. Vaca… The Economic Times · Aug 24
The Cerimedo Investigation: How an Attack on Nadia Beller Entangles the Argentine and Bolivian Governments Prosecutors charged Fernando Cerimedo with attempted femicide after Nadia Beller was shot in Bolivia. A second probe and Argentina ties complicate it. Latin Times · Aug 20
Exclusive: Venezuela, sick with hyperinflation, engages the ‘money doctor’ Steve Hanke for a dose of dollarization medicine The Johns Hopkins professor has spent five decades traveling the world, fighting for the cause of sound money. He's taking on his biggest dragon yet. Fortune · Aug 20
Billionaire Peter Thiel Bought a 1% Stake in Vista Energy. What This Means for VIST Stock. Billionaire Peter Thiel disclosed a roughly 1% stake in Vista Energy, spending about $76 million to acquire 1.2 million American depositary shares through Thiel Macro LLC. Barchart · Aug 19
Argentina Has Lost More Than 30,600 Businesses Under Milei. Economist Blames "Unrestricted Market Opening" More than 30,600 Argentine businesses have closed since Javier Milei took office, per new Fundar data, as country risk climbs and investors grow wary. Latin Times · Aug 19
Nadia Beller Took 3 Bullets. Now Her Hospital Testimony Rattles Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz's Government A shooting outside a Bolivian hotel exposes ties between President Rodrigo Paz's closest adviser and the victim, fueling a femicide and corruption probe. Latin Times · Aug 19
Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller The Guardian - UK · Aug 19
Argentina’s government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation Social media video shows 60-year-old woman being led away in handcuffs, but she was released minutes later The Guardian - US · Aug 7
The Times of India · Aug 7 Argentina property bill protest: Police fire tear gas, water cannons at demonstrators — watch Police in Argentina used tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannons as thousands of protesters demonstrated against a controversial private property bill outside the Argentine Senate on Thursday, with clashes erupting as the protest drew to a close.
The Conversation · Aug 6 Reconciliation or recolonization? What Canada can learn by looking abroad There has been a surge in anti-Indigenous sentiments and politics in Canada, seen most recently in a rancorous race to lead the British Columbia Conservative Party, as well as in provincial protests denying the harms of the residential school system.
The Economic Times · Aug 5 Brazil hits new diplomatic lows with US and Argentina Brazil faces diplomatic friction with the United States and Argentina ahead of its elections. President Lula criticized the US visa revocation for Brazil's ambassador as irresponsible. Argentina's President Milei's insults led Brazil to recall its ambassador and downgrade ties. Brazil demands respect and rejects foreign interference in its electoral process.…
The Times of India · Aug 5 MAGA level score against samba as US and Brazil play diplomatic football The TOI correspondent from Washington : If you think ties between the US and India are shaky, the diplomatic world is shuddering at developments between Washington and Brasília. In a profession where glad-handling and bear hugs, pomp and ceremony, communiques and agreements are the routine between friendly countries, the United…
Euronews · Aug 5 Brazil - Argentina diplomatic relations downgrade to 'Chargé d'Affaires' Brasilia has requested the recall of Argentina’s ambassador and reduced diplomatic representation to Charge d'Affaires level as Argentine President Javier Milei called President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva a thief.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 3 Why has Trump stepped in to prop up Japan’s currency? The US has bought up yen to strengthen the currency for the first time in almost 30 years, with the moves raising questions about America’s motives
France 24 · Aug 2 Brazil's Lula says he is 'in great shape' as he launches fourth term bid Brazil's Workers' Party on Sunday formally endorsed President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, setting up his candidacy for the October elections as the 80-year-old faces increasing pressure from foreign leaders.
The Economic Times · Aug 2 America is exporting bewilderment to the rest of the world President Donald Trump's foreign policy is reshaping global alliances as allies question US reliability and rivals exploit uncertainty. From the Middle East to Asia, Europe and Latin America, countries are recalibrating security and economic ties amid growing doubts over Washington's consistency and long-term commitments.
The Independent UK · Jul 31 Peru swears in new president and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean July 24-30, 2026
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Argentina president signs emergency order allowing foreigners to be banned for hate speech IN FULL
The Independent UK · Jul 30 Argentina’s Milei empowers government to ban foreigners for hate speech Milei’s administration framed the decree as a direct response to weeks of criticism from celebrities, rival fans, and social media users