The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

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.

Latin Times · Jul 30

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 Conversation · Jul 29

‘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

The Guardian - US · Jul 25

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 Independent UK · Jul 17

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.

The Times of India · Jul 16

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…

France 24 · Jul 15

Elsa Aguirre, One of the Last Icons of Mexico's Golden Age of Cinema, Dies at 95

Mexican actress Elsa Aguirre, whose elegance, beauty and talent made her one of the defining stars of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, has died at the age of 95, leaving behind a legacy that spanned more than eight decades and helped shape one of Latin America's most celebrated eras…

Latin Times · Jul 15

For nearly 250 years, the US has had eyes on Latin America – but interventions then looked rather different

Since the beginning of the second Trump administration, the United States has ramped up military, economic and political interventions in Latin America.

The Conversation · Jul 13

AML/KYC compliance for unregulated crypto companies in Latin America

Latin America represents a vibrant landscape for digital assets, but local regulators are tightening their grip on operations. You might operate without strict mandates today, yet the long-term sustainability of your project depends on your ability to adapt before the rules force your hand. Look into a crypto license in…

inkl · Jul 13

Ransomware attacks against education sector rise 16% in one year becoming the new favorite target — and reckless GenAI use could be to blame

Most of the attacks took place in Latin America, while Africa experienced a decrease.

TechRadar · Jul 10