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Unchecked Criminal Organizations Are 'Strangling' Latin America as Extortion and Violence Surge

Activities such as illegal mining, human trafficking and extortion have allowed organized crime to extend its reach over institutions, territory and entire communities, experts say.

Latin Times

China Expands Commercial Focus in Latin America With New Cooperation Blueprint

he new policy framework signals Beijing's intention to expand that role, saying it aims to "promote stable industrial and supply chains" and support Latin American countries

Latin Times

Latin America's Unemployment Falls to 15-Year Low, but Structural Gaps Persist, International Labour Organization Reports

Informality continues to dominate labor markets in the region, affecting 46.7 percent of all workers—nearly one in two people employed

Latin Times

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Admiral in Charge of U.S. Troops in Latin America Retires Early Amid Reports of Rifts With Defense Secretary Hegseth

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of U.S. Southern Command, retired Friday roughly two years earlier than expected, handing over authority as U.S. military operations in Latin America draw increased scrutiny and tensions with Venezuela intensify.

Latin Times

Admiral hands over leadership of command overseeing the Trump administration's boat strikes

A U.S. Navy admiral who oversees military operations in Latin America has handed off command responsibilities as scrutiny increases over the Trump administration’s deadly strikes on alleged drug boats in the region

The Independent UK

Golden retrievers, Bad Bunny and more top photos from the week in Latin America and the Caribbean

Dec. 5 - 11, 2025

The Independent UK

Israel responsible for half of journalist deaths in 2025, RSF report finds

A new Reporters Without Borders report warns of escalating danger for journalists globally, and highlights that deaths in Gaza at the hands of the Israeli military accounted for nearly half of all reporter deaths this year. The NGO's chief Thibaud Bruttin told RFI that Palestinian journalists were deliberately targeted, and…

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Why is Trump so obsessed with Venezuela? His new security strategy provides some clues

Two centuries ago, US President James Monroe declared the Western Hemisphere off-limits to European powers in what would became known in history books as the “Monroe Doctrine”.

The Conversation

Latin American Currencies Gain Favor in Bank of America's 2026 Outlook as Dollar Expected to Slide

Bank of America expects the U.S. dollar to weaken in 2026 and is recommending investment strategies tied to Latin American currencies, particularly the Brazilian real.

Latin Times

AI and Data Drives nearly 40% of New Business Ventures in Latin America, McKinsey Finds

Another report by McKinsey showed companies in the region adopting AI early in the business-building process see "substantially higher" returns and faster development cycles

Latin Times

Latin America Strong at Attracting Talent, Weak in Developing and Retaining It, Report Finds

Chile leads regional rankings, followed by Costa Rica and Uruguay, but even those top performers face persistent gaps in productivity and innovation ecosystems

Latin Times

Supporters of María Corina Machado march across Latin America ahead of Nobel ceremony

Demonstrators in several Latin American cities marched in support of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado as she prepares to receive the Nobel Peace Prize.

Euronews

TikTok Chooses Brazil for First Latin America Data Hub, Operational in 2027

The project aligns with Brazilian president Lula's strategy to attract major technology investments and promote Brazil as a regional center for data hosting

Latin Times

Latin America's Billionaires Lose $33 Billion, But 146 Still Control Vast Wealth: Report

Latin America's billionaire population and wealth declined over the past year, even as the number of billionaires worldwide continued to rise, according to new figures from Altrata's Billionaire Census 2025.

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The Conversation

Why China is watching Trump’s Venezuela campaign closely

Donald Trump’s campaign against Venezuela escalated recently with the US president announcing that the country’s airspace should be considered “closed”. This is a move that has preceded US military interventions in the past, perhaps most notably in Iraq in 2003.

The Conversation

‘Yes’ to God, but ‘no’ to church – what religious change looks like for many Latin Americans

In a region known for its tumultuous change, one idea remained remarkably consistent for centuries: Latin America is Catholic.

The Independent UK

Soccer cup, elections, Shakira and more top photos this week from Latin America and the Caribbean

Nov. 28-Dec. 4, 2025

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Why Are More Latin Americans Choosing Mobile Data Plans Over Fixed Broadband Amid Shifting Connectivity Trends

You’ve likely noticed how mobile data plans have become the main way people in Latin America go online. The shift isn’t just about convenience—it’s about accessibility and flexibility in a region where fixed broadband can be expensive or unavailable in many areas. More Latin Americans choose mobile data because it…

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JPMorgan Forecasts a Global Reordering in 2026 With Latin America as a Critical Supplier

Countries across the region have maintained strong commercial ties with both the United States and China, an alignment that has become central as supply chains reconfigure

Benzinga

Airbus Orders Emergency Recall Of 6,000 A320 Jets After JetBlue Incident, Triggering Global Flight Delays And Holiday Travel Chaos

Airbus SE (OTC:EADSF) ordered immediate repairs to A320-family aircraft on Friday, a move that affects a significant number of the global fleet and threatens major disruptions across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

The Independent UK

Bolsonaro's sentence and more top photos this week from Latin America and the Caribbean

Nov. 21-27, 2025

The Independent UK

Mexico plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer

Mexico has announced plans to build Latin America's most powerful supercomputer, named "Coatlicue."

Latin Times

A Deeper Look At Latin America's Transgender Violence Problem

November 20 was International Transgender Remembrance Day, which commemorates the lives of transgender people who have fallen victims to hate crimes. The day is especially poignant in Latin America, where the vast majority of the world's trans murders take place.

International Business Times

When Local Currencies Decay, Stablecoins Become a Global Lifeline

The International Monetary Fund has documented that many emerging‑market currencies have weakened persistently as interest‑rate divergence and a strong U.S. dollar reshaped global capital flows.

Latin Times

Prime Video Goes After the Oscar For Best International Feature With Argentinian Masterpiece 'Belén' - INTERVIEW

Amazon MGM Studios is in the pursuit of the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, an effort that is as much about cultural representation as it is about cinematic excellence. This year, the focus of the foreign film Oscar campaign is squarely on Argentina's submission, Belén, a searing historical…

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