The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Trump's Pick for Deputy State Secretary Shows Latin America Will Be a Priority During Second Term

Trump picked Christopher Landau, a lawyer and former ambassador to Mexico, to be his next deputy secretary of state

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2024

One Hundred Years of Solitude: Netflix adaptation is faithful, ambitious and beautifully realised

First published in 1967, One Hundred Years of Solitude, marked out Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez as a leading figure among the notable Latin American writers of his generation. Now, the long-anticipated Netflix adaptation of this epic saga comes to our screens after first being announced in 2019. It does…

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024

Colombia Finally Outlaws Law Allowing Marriages With Children As Young As 14

It is the first successful attempt to do so after 17 years of efforts

Latin Times · Dec 7, 2024

Beatriz v El Salvador: the abortion case that could set a precedent across Latin America

Activists targeted as US-linked hard-right campaigns sow disinformation ahead of inter-American court of human rights ruling on case of woman who was denied abortion in 2013

The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2024

Nearly Half of Latin American Migrants Report Suffering Gun Violence Before Reaching the U.S.

University of Michigan survey links firearm threats to post-traumatic stress disorder among migrants.

Latin Times · Dec 2, 2024

Ecuador Has Turned From One of Latin America's Safest Countries Into a Narco-State In Just Five Years

Ecuador's homicide rate increased from 6.7 per 100,000 in 2019 to 45 per 100,000 in 2023; only Jamaica (49) has a higher rate in the Americas

Latin Times · Dec 1, 2024

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But will it get to everyone who needs it?

A twice-yearly shot that prevents HIV infections will be available at low cost in 120 poor countries

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Concert celebrates Latin American links with Scotland at Celtic Connections

A VISIONARY music project is to showcase a night of intercultural collaboration between Scotland and Latin America.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 1, 2024

'We're Messing Up:' Uruguay Icon Mujica On Strongman Rule In Latin America

Uruguay's cult ex-president Jose Mujica -- a leftist icon for his humble lifestyle and progressive policies -- warned in an AFP interview against growing authoritarianism in Latin America and the "madness" of Javier Milei's rise to power in neighboring Argentina.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024

Iconic Uruguayan Ex-leader Hails Country's Swing Left As 'Farewell Gift'

Uruguay's ex-president Jose Mujica, who at 89 is an icon for leftists across Latin America, hailed the return of the left to power in his country's weekend elections as a "farewell gift."

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2024