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Datacenters meet resistance over environmental concerns as AI boom spreads in Latin America

An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment

The Guardian - US

Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Donald Trump's shadow

Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit participation.

Euronews

The groping of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum was more than just a personal assault

When Claudia Sheinbaum — Mexico’s first woman president — was publicly groped during a walkabout recently, her response was striking in its restraint: “If this happens to the president, where does that leave all the young women in our country?”

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Iran plotted to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, U.S. officials say

U.S. officials claim this is further evidence that Iran has an extensive overseas network plotting against American and Israeli targets, including in Latin America.

Axios

US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70

US strikes have destroyed at least 18 vessels, but Washington has yet to make public any concrete evidence that its targets posed a threat to America

The Guardian - AU

"Of course, you must be on Steam. But Steam isn't the entire world": CEO of game distribution company says yes, some PC gamers prefer "local" stores to Valve's mega-shop, and China is a huge factor

"There are very big markets – China, Eastern Europe, Latin America – where local platforms are simply stronger in trust, in loyalty, in payment behaviour"

GamesRadar

Osmel Sousa Confirms Departure from Miss Universe Organization with a Touching Open Letter

After more than four decades shaping the world of beauty pageants, Osmel Sousa, known across Latin America as "El Zar de la Belleza," has officially announced his departure from the Miss Universe Organization. The Cuban-Venezuelan missologyst confirmed his exit in a heartfelt letter shared with fans and industry peers, explaining…

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The State of Women's Leadership in Latin America After The Removal Of Peru's Dina Boluarte

Dina Boluarte's removal from the presidency marked another turn toward political volatility in Latin America. It was also the sixth time that a female head of state's time in power was unexpectedly cut short in the region's history.

Latin Times

Deployment of USS Gerald Ford to Caribbean Is 'A Sign They May Be Closer to Airstrikes', Says Panama-Invasion Historian

The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean could signal that U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela are nearer, according to a Latin America specialist

Latin Times

Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal

Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process

The Guardian - UK

Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America

In recent weeks, the Trump administration has launched military strikes against more than a dozen boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing more than 60 people.

The Conversation

Richard Gott, former Guardian journalist and historian, dies aged 87

Charismatic figure of the left is remembered as one of the most informed commentators on Latin American affairs

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented

A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in Latin America.

The Conversation

Criminal Group Accused Of Killing Mexican Journalist for 'Spreading False Accusations'

According to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Mexico ranks 121 out of 180 countries, making it the most dangerous country for journalists in Latin America.

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s military pressure on Maduro evokes Latin America’s coup-ridden past

US forces and CIA actions target Venezuela’s leader, recalling coups and assassinations across the region

The Conversation

Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement

A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil’s security forces confronted one of the country’s biggest crime gangs. It was one of the deadliest security operations in modern Brazilian history.

Benzinga

MercadoLibre Q3 Earnings Highlights: 30% Revenue Growth For 27th Straight Quarter — 'The Best Is Yet To Come'

Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday after market close.

Latin Times

Only in Miami: $100 Tickets to See Trump, Messi, Nadal, Tony Robbins, María Corina Machado and more Legends Together - INTERVIEW

What do Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, Donald Trump, Will Smith, María Corina Machado, and JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have in common? They'll all be under the same roof in Miami for the America Business Forum, a one-of-a-kind event with a lineup worthy of Davos or the Oscars but with a…

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Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s midterm elections is also a win for Trump

Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president, has secured a resounding victory in legislative midterm elections. Following a year marked by radical austerity, economic upheaval and political scandals, this outcome is nothing short of extraordinary.

The Independent UK

Interpol-led crackdown on environmental crime leads to 225 arrests in Latin America

An Interpol-led operation spanning nine Latin American countries has led to 225 arrests and hundreds of new investigations into illegal logging, wildlife trafficking and gold mining

The Conversation

The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis

Sixty-three years ago, President John F. Kennedy single-handedly brought the world back from the brink of nuclear war by staring down Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev over the Cuban missile crisis. At least, so goes a standard U.S.-centric interpretation of events.

The Independent UK

Cubans rally for Venezuela, Bolivia's new president and more top photos this week from Latin America

Oct. 17-23, 2025

Motor1

Chinese Cars Are Dominating in Asia, Africa, and South America

The real battle between traditional automakers and Chinese manufacturers isn’t happening in Europe or the United States, but in developing and low-income economies. China is steadily becoming a serious contender for consumers across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia.

International Business Times

Are US Strikes Hurting Latin America's Drug Trade?

US military strikes that Washington claims have targeted "narco-terrorists" ferrying drugs to American soil are having little to no impact on Latin America's bustling narcotics trade, experts say.

Latin Times

Years After of Attacking Trump in Public, Former Miss Universe Alicia Machado Supports His Military Campaign Against Venezuela

Alicia Machado, Miss Universe 1996 and one of the most well-known Venezuelan figures in Latin American entertainment, once again made headlines when she spoke out about the military operation that President Donald Trump has been conducting in the Caribbean Sea for several weeks.

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