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The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Resurgent political risk derails rallies across emerging markets

Emerging markets are experiencing a fresh wave of political turmoil, impacting Latin America and Eastern Europe. Upcoming presidential elections in Colombia and Peru are causing market sell-offs as left-wing candidates gain traction. Political instability, coupled with rising inflation and interest rates, is leading investors to reduce exposure and express caution.

The Economic Times · May 25

EU clinches new trade deal with Mexico to bolster its foothold in Latin America

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa signed an updated trade deal with Mexico on Friday, two decades after the original agreement, as both parties seek to reduce their dependence on the US and China amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Euronews · May 22

US indicts Castro and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

May 15-21, 2026

The Independent UK · May 22

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Venezuela Frees Three Political Prisoners After 23 Years, But Hundreds Remain Behind Bars

Venezuela released three former Caracas Metropolitan Police officers after 23 years in prison, ending one of the longest political detention cases in Latin America while reopening a painful national question: how many more Venezuelans remain trapped in a justice system built for punishment, silence and fear.

Latin Times · May 20

Arcos Dorados Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) reported a stronger first quarter of 2026, with management saying revenue, adjusted EBITDA and cash flow improved despite a challenging consumer environment in parts of Latin America. Chief Executive Officer Luis Raganato said total revenue rose about 13% and exceeded $1.2

MarketBeat · May 20

HR Path Strengthens its Presence in Latin America with the Acquisition of TEC360 People

PARIS, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HR Path, a global leader in HR consulting and HRIS solutions, announces its strategic acquisition of TEC360 People, a Mexican company specializing in HR technology and talent solutions. With operations in 29 countries and a team of over 2,600 professionals, HR Path supports organizations…

AAP · May 19

Checker Raises $8M from Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures and Framework Ventures to Unify Fragmented Digital Asset Markets for Institutions

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Checker, a global network that enables financial institutions to plug into stablecoins and digital asset liquidity, cross-border payments, treasury, and credit via a single API, announced today that it has raised $8M in funding from Galaxy Ventures, Al Mada Ventures, and Framework Ventures.…

AAP · May 19

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Aon Announces Regional Leadership Appointments to Advance Aon United Strategy

DUBLIN, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon plc (NYSE: AON), a leading global professional services firm, today announced that Kai-Frank Buechter and Tracy-Lee Kus will serve as co-CEOs of EMEA, effective June 1, with Buechter overseeing Continental Europe and North Africa and Kus responsible for the UK, Ireland, South Africa…

AAP · May 19

North America, NE Asia, Latin America account for over 35 pc of India's exports in FY26

India's exports reached USD 441.78 billion in 2025-26. North America, North-East Asia, and Latin America together accounted for over 35 percent. Exports grew significantly in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. North-East Asia saw a surge of 21.6 percent. Indian exporters penetrated 1,821 new principal commodity products. Advanced engineering and industrial…

The Economic Times · May 17

The US turns to Guyana’s bauxite in its latest push for Latin America's resources

The U.S. is turning its attention to Guyana's bauxite for business opportunities

The Independent UK · May 15

Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

Euronews · May 15

Cuba's national energy grid collapses and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

May 8-14, 2026

The Independent UK · May 15

Cibus Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Cibus (NASDAQ:CBUS) reported first-quarter 2026 results and said it is advancing toward commercialization across its rice and sustainable ingredients programs, while also reducing expenses and extending its cash runway into late in the first quarter of 2027. Peter Beetham, Cibus’ co-founder, interi

MarketBeat · May 14

Karnataka to strengthen collaboration with Chile across digital services, startups, talent exchange

Karnataka is set to enhance its digital services, startup ecosystem, and talent exchange with Chile. A high-level meeting explored partnerships in innovation-led growth, talent mobility, and market access, building on a previous letter of intent. The collaboration aims to leverage Karnataka's deeptech expertise and Chile's role as a Latin American…

The Economic Times · May 14

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Latin Times · May 13

The United Nations Raises the Alarm About the 'Erosion' of the Democracy in Latin America

The United Nations is warning that democracies across Latin America and the Caribbean are facing a "gradual erosion," citing growing political polarization, distrust in institutions, corruption and violence as some of the biggest threats confronting the region.

MarketBeat · May 12

Vinci Compass Investments Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Vinci Compass Investments (NASDAQ:VINP) reported record fee-related earnings for the first quarter of 2026, with management highlighting growth in assets under management, contributions from the Verde consolidation and continued expansion across Latin America. Investor Relations Manager Anna Castro

BANG Premier · May 11

Selena Gomez embraces Mexican heritage with 'meaningful' Rare Beauty campaign

Selena Gomez has expressed pride in her Mexican heritage through a "meaningful" new campaign for her Rare Beauty brand featuring individuals from Latin American backgrounds.

International Business Times · May 11

Trump's Friendship Isn't Enough For Investors: His Closest Allies Run Some Of Latin America's Riskiest Countries

Some of Latin America's most Trump-friendly governments are still being treated by investors as risky bets, according to J.P. Morgan country-risk data, a reminder that access to Washington does not automatically translate into confidence on Wall Street.

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The Independent UK · May 8

May Day rallies and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

May 1-7, 2026

International Business Times · May 6

Vikram Sodhi: The Mining Investor Behind IIT Kharagpur's New AI Centre

From controlling one of Latin America's largest gold miners to launching a research centre at his father's alma mater, Vikram Sodhi's career traces an arc from operational mining to institutional design.

RideApart · May 6

Harley's Profits Are Way Down Over Last Year's

North American sales are up for Harley-Davidson, and Latin American sales are slightly up. But EMEA and Asia Pacific sales were down year on year. And profits are worse.

The Guardian - UK · May 6

How Cuban doctors vital to Latin America are being squeezed out by the US

The US is blocking the employment of Cuban doctors around the world – and the poorest will suffer the costs

Latin Times · May 4

Colombia's Petro Argues Lifting Cuba Embargo Would Trigger Political Change, Although 'Perhaps Not as Miami Cubans Want'

His comments follow a message he posted on Friday saying he did "not agree with a military aggression against Cuba because that is an aggression against Latin America"

Euronews · May 4

Spain seizes record 40-tonne cocaine haul in Atlantic Ocean, Civil Guard union says

Spain's close ties with Latin America and proximity to Morocco, a top cannabis producer, make it a key entry point for drugs into Europe.

The Independent UK · May 1

US-Venezuela nonstop flights resume, and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

April 24–30, 2026

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