The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Trump pushes rebrand of failed drug war

Using old, failed tactics, Trump puts U.S. influence over legitimate solutions

Salon · Mar 31

Trump Is Getting His Way in Latin America. But Bully Tactics Have a Cost—and the Bill Is Coming Due.

A brash bid to reassert U.S. dominance is delivering short-term wins. But a region tired of being pushed around may not stay compliant for long.

Reason · Mar 30

The EU's recipe for trade deals : easy on beef, tough on wine

Within weeks, the European Commission has wrapped up deals with Mercosur, India and Australia. Yet despite the backlash over the Latin America agreement, Brussels is sticking to a familiar playbook: offensive on wine and cars, defensive on beef.

Euronews · Mar 28

Mexican Mezcal, Venezuelan baseball joy and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

March 13 - 19, 2026

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Top Pentagon Official Doesn't Rule Out Using Ground Forces To Take On Cartels

A top Pentagon official didn't rule out the possibility of using ground troops to take on cartels in Latin America.

Latin Times · Mar 18

Meet Kevis & Maykyy, the Mexican Breakout Group That Broke Out at Vive Latino 2026 as Amazon Music's ROMPE Artists

The Mexican group Kevis & Maykyy didn't arrive at Vive Latino 2026 as just another name on the lineup. The Monterrey-based group performed at one of Latin America's most important festivals as Amazon Music's ROMPE MX artists, a distinction that made their performance one of the weekend's most memorable moments…

Latin Times · Mar 17

A Look At What's in Store for Latin America's Venture Capital Landscape in 2026

According to some investors and analysts, the market is wary of whether early gains by regional AI startups are sustainable, and other persistent barriers, both structural and cultural, continue to bedevil VC activity in the region.

Latin Times · Mar 16

How to Watch the Mexico City 'Vive Latino' 2026 Festival from Anywhere in the World

Vive Latino 2026 is going global again, which means fans do not have to be inside Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros to catch one of Latin America's biggest music festivals. The 2026 edition is scheduled for March 14 and 15, and Amazon's official partnership with the festival is once again…

Latin Times · Mar 13

Chile's new president and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

March 6 - 12, 2026

The Independent UK · Mar 13

U.S. Vows More Military Action in Latin America While Bombing Iran

The Trump administration’s plan to end drug cartels in Latin America is another interventionist boondoggle.

Reason · Mar 12