The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Mexican soldiers, Bolivian Carnival and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Feb. 20-26, 2026

The Independent UK · Feb 27

F1 and ESPN renew partnership for full live coverage in 18 Latin American markets

Formula 1 has extended its broadcast deal with ESPN to keep airing every session across Latin America and the Caribbean through the end of the 2028 season

Motorsport · Feb 24

Spanish-speaking Bad Bunny stirs lost Latin identity among Brazil’s music fans

Puerto Rican singer sells out concerts in Portuguese-speaking Brazil with breakthrough ‘anti-American agenda of emancipation’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

Ecuadorian leafs, Argentine protests and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Feb. 6-12, 2026

The Independent UK · Feb 13

What is Latam-GPT: Latin America's Spanish and Portuguese AI model?

Latam-GPT is a Chilean-driven artificial intelligence model to train applications with Latin American data, reduce bias and provide a more accurate representation of the region in a sector dominated by US developments.

Euronews · Feb 12

China is losing ground in Latin America

Panama’s supreme court invalidated a contract in late January that had allowed Panama Ports Company, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based firm CK Hutchison, to operate two ports on the Panama canal since 1997.

The Conversation · Feb 10

This country in South America sits quietly as the world’s most freshwater-rich country

If you ask people in dry regions what they value most, water usually comes first. It is basic and expensive at the same time. Yet scarcity is no longer limited to deserts. Population growth, old pipes and uneven access are reshaping how water is experienced in cities across the world.…

The Times of India · Feb 9

Cuba's power outages and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026

The Independent UK · Feb 6

Paraguay President tells Euronews ‘Mercosur must be applied without delay’

In an interview with Euronews, Santiago Peña warned that delaying the implementation of the hard-won trade deal would be a "mistake".

Euronews · Feb 3

Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl show is part of long play drawn up by NFL to score with Latin America

Donald Trump, it is fair to assume, will be switching channels during this year’s Super Bowl halftime show.

The Conversation · Feb 2