The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Far from Russian invasion, Ukrainian Brazilians pray for peace

More than 12,000 kilometers (7,450 miles) away from the violence of the Russian invasion, some 200 Brazilians of Ukrainian descent gathered on Thursday to pray for peace in a country they still consider their homeland.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Some Latin American nations call for Russian withdrawal from Ukraine

Colombia, Argentina and Chile on Thursday called for swift withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukraine, as other Latin American countries rejected the use of force but stopped short of calling for a Russian exit.

Reuters · Feb 25, 2022

Latin American leaders are divided in reactions to Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Latin American and Caribbean leaders reacted to the news Thursday of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a flurry of statements, videos and tweets that ranged from open condemnation to avoiding direct criticism to even backing the aggression, highlighting the increased polarization of the Western Hemisphere.

Miami Herald · Feb 25, 2022

"Historic decision": Colombia's high court decriminalizes abortion

It's the latest sign that views about abortion are shifting in favor of women's rights in Latin American countries.

Axios · Feb 21, 2022

Colombia's highest court rules to decriminalize abortion

Colombia’s Constitutional Court has issued an order decriminalizing abortion, making the country fourth in Latin America to do so

The Independent UK · Feb 21, 2022

Japanese from Latin America, forced into US wartime incarceration camps, fight for full reparations

LOS ANGELES — At age 7, Libby Yamamoto came home from a sleepover to find that her father had been taken away by the village police in their Peruvian town.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2022

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The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2022

In Latin America's new Cold War, will China lift up autocrats?

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador — El Salvador's president and the Chinese ambassador traded flatteries this month as they broke ground on a new national library, one of a slew of gifts China has promised this small mountainous nation as part of its vigorous quest to gain influence across Central America.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2022

Venezuela a key Russian ally in Latin America - Borisov

Venezuela is a key ally for Russia in Latin America, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Yuri Borisov said while visiting the South American country on Wednesday, adding that the two countries will look to deepen bilateral ties.

Reuters · Feb 17, 2022

The US urges Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro to defend democracy in meeting with Putin

After Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro disregarded a U.S. request to call off his upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, the Biden administration still hopes the right-wing South American leader takes the opportunity to defend “democratic principles” in Moscow.

Miami Herald · Feb 16, 2022