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Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition

Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.

Latin Times

Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400 million at $13.3 billion valuation

Menlo Ventures and the EQT-managed Scaleup Europe Fund co-led the round. Tencent, Balderton Capital ‌and other ⁠new ⁠investors from Europe, Latin America and Asia also participated.

The Economic Times

India Commerce Secy Rajesh Agrawal to visit Chile this month to review CEPA talks: Official

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal will visit Chile this month for trade talks. India and Chile are negotiating to expand their existing trade agreement. This new pact aims to cover digital services and critical minerals. Chile is India's fifth-largest trading partner in the Latin American region. India also pursues trade agreements…

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Criminal gangs have diversified across Latin America, making them more resilient – but not untouchable

Latin America’s most powerful criminal groups have expanded beyond the drug trade – and have become more resilient as a result. That’s what my colleagues and I discovered while researching for a new study on the structural transformation of organized crime across Latin America and the Caribbean.

The Conversation

Colombia declares national emergency as quake toll hits 111

Colombia declared a national emergency on Monday after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake in the west of the country killed at least 111 people and injured 87 others as rescue teams searched for survivors trapped under debris. The quake prompted evacuations in the capital, Bogota, and was felt across other parts of…

France 24

‘Reaching 50 is a success story’: how one trans woman survived HIV and stigma in Latin America

Erika Castellanos has beaten the life expectancy of 35 for a transgender woman in the region, but warns aid cuts and a rollback in human rights risk reversing efforts to end Aids

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo XIV Will Tour South America in November — Mexico Isn't on the Map

Sheinbaum confirmed Pope Leo XIV's first Latin America tour will run Nov. 6–17 through Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, skipping Mexico despite a 15-month invitation campaign.

Latin Times

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'We're in a hole': Why has Colombia stopped producing Grand Tour winners?

Once cycling's great mountain fliers, Colombia's top riders now appear to have had their wings clipped. CW's Latin American correspondent asks why

Cycling Weekly

First Thing: Democrats look forward after progressive El-Sayed victory in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed is latest leftwing candidate to capture nomination for November’s midterm elections. Plus: gender parity in Latin America’s city of cycling

The Guardian - UK

‘They were told bikes were for men’: how Latin America’s city of cycling is breaking gender barriers

With less than a third of cycling journeys taken by women, Colombia’s capital, Bogotá, is installing bike lanes, teaching cycling and making sure ‘stereotypes are left behind’

The Guardian - UK

Coach-Led Brain Health Program Outperformed a Self-Guided Version Across 11 Latin American Countries

A two-year trial in 11 Latin American countries found structured, coached lifestyle programs improved cognition more than self-guided ones.

Medical Daily

Pope Leo XIV will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in his first Latin American trip as pontiff

Pope Leo XIV will make his first trip to Latin America as pontiff in November, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru

The Independent UK

Why targeting guerrilla groups and cartels doesn’t stop violence in Latin America – but focusing on geography might

Environmental features and geography may be a better predictor of homicides in Latin America than the prevalence of organized crime gangs.

The Conversation

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.

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Why generations swear by hot caldo – ‘a Mexican Gatorade’ – in summer

Across Latin American households in the US, the steaming broth nourishes while keeping family traditions alive

Latin Times

Trump Restores $600 Million In Global Vaccine Funding Benefiting Several Latin American Countries

Several Latin American countries are expected to benefit after the Trump administration agreed to release $600 million in previously withheld funding for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, ending months of uncertainty over U.S. support for childhood immunization programs in some of the world's poorest nations.

The Conversation

How Latin America’s right use humour – and why it has deep historical roots

Humour plays a key role in the political communication of rightwing populist leaders in Latin America. Politicians including Javier Milei in Argentina, Nayib Bukele in El Salvador and Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil have all used humour to engage with and solidify their support base, normalise extreme ideologies and deflect criticism.

The Guardian - US

‘Proxy for Trump’ Milei tours Latin America to meet far-right leaders

Tour comes amid Argentinian president’s declining popularity and far-right victories across Latin America

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Soccer and faith: Did evangelicalism really cost Brazil the World Cup?

After Brazil was knocked out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, many fans were quick to blame the team’s poor performance on the evangelical beliefs of some players. On social media, some complained that Brazil’s team was much better when its players were “behaving like Catholics” and that “evangelical Protestant…

The Economic Times

India, Spain to fast-track UPI-Bizum interoperability talks

The two countries have also discussed ways to strengthen investment facilitation, improving mobility of professionals and promoting joint investments in Latin America, leveraging Spain's strategic position as India's gateway to Europe and Latin America.

The Guardian - US

‘Rifts began to appear’: Why many Latin Americans want Spain to beat Argentina in the World Cup final

A history of racism and ongoing footballing rivalries have made the choice of which team to get behind in Sunday’s final a charged topic

The Economic Times

Less Gulf, more Russia: RIL diversifies crude sourcing amid market turmoil due to Iran war

Reliance Industries increased crude oil sourcing from Russia and Latin America. This strategic move reduced dependence on Arabian Gulf crudes during volatile markets. The company also completed planned turnarounds of key refining units. Global crude markets faced disruptions and supply chain issues. Brent crude prices averaged over one hundred dollars…

The Independent UK

Latin American governments prepare for El Nino as drought, floods and heat loom

Governments across Latin America are stepping up preparations as El Nino strengthens across the Pacific, raising concerns about drought, extreme heat, flooding and wildfire risk

The Times of India

US designates 2 Mexican cartels as foreign terror groups, expands crackdown on drug networks

The United States has designated Mexico's Juarez Cartel and Los Viagras as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), expanding terrorism-related sanctions and legal penalties against the two criminal groups as part of President Donald Trump's intensified campaign against Latin American cartels.

France 24

Does Marco Rubio control Venezuela?

Does Marco Rubio covertly control Venezuela? A report from The New York Times suggests that the US Secretary of State now effectively controls the Latin American country's finances, the distribution of its natural resources and its government since the capture of Nicolas Maduro in January. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis speaks…

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