Latin America
Argentina Cracks Down on Ecuadorian Drug Gang's Relatives
The wife and three children of "Fito" Macías were in a gated community in the province of Córdoba
The Panama Canal is Enduring One of its Worst Droughts and it Could Cost it up to $700 million
Severe drought has led to a significant decline in Panama Canal traffic, causing disruption to a vital global trade route
Crisis in Ecuador: Prosecutor Investigating Takeover of TV Station by Armed Group is Murdered
César Suárez also investigated drug-trafficking cases. He was shot while in a car in Guayaquil
Crisis in Ecuador: Security Forces Regain Control of Prisons After a Week of Chaos
Nearly 180 officials were being held hostage inside the prisons following a security crisis catalyzed by the escape of a powerful drug lord
Guatemalan President Arévalo Swears In After Ten Hours of Delays and Chaos in Congress
The country was on the verge of a full-on crisis as Congress refused to swear in lawmakers of Arévalo's party for the new period
Archeologists Find Lost Cities in the Amazon Dating Back 2,000 Years and Housing 10,000 Farmers
Recent mapping technology showed that a series of mounds and buried roads found in Ecuador were part of a network of settlements that lasted about 1,000 years
Crisis in Ecuador: Three Keys to Understanding the Political Unrest and Surge in Violence
President Noboa declared an "internal armed conflict" on Tuesday, but the country has been on a slippery slope for years; this is how we got here
Half of Latin America's Homicides Can be Linked to Organized Crime, UN Study Says
The document concluded the region had the highest proportion of homicides related to organized crime worldwide
Festive Moods: 11 U.S. Holidays in 2024 Versus Latin America, A Cultural Calendar Contrast
The U.S. is among the countries with the least amount of public holidays in the region
AOC, Fellow Lawmakers Introduce Resolution to end 'Monroe Doctrine,' Lift Cuba Embargo
The document, drafted 200 years after the landmark speech by then-President Monroe, also seeks the declassification of secret CIA files
Migration Keeps Breaking Records in the Americas: Key Trends and Challenges to Watch Next Year
Maritime migration, the crisis in Haiti, climate change, elections and integration efforts are the areas highlighted by the Americas Migration Brief
Singer Pedro Henrique Suddenly Dies on Stage and Gospel Music World Suffers Tragic Loss
In a tragic event that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique died on stage during a performance on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
Lele Pons, Camila Coelho among The Latin Times List of Top Latino Influencers of 2023
Lele Pons, Camila Coelho and other social media personalities made the Latin Times List of Top Latino Influencers of 2023
La Reina del Sur is Netflix Most Watched Show in Spanish This Year
Netflix released new data revealing its most streamed content between January and June 2023. These are the highlights concerning Spanish-speaking content
Political, Economic and Social: Latin America's Main Opportunities and Challenges in 2024
A report by Canning House details the region's standing at a global level, as well as areas of opportunity going into the next year
Real Estate in LatAm Vs. U.S.: How Much do Properties Cost in Their Main Cities and States?
Montevideo and Mexico City, the most expensive cities in Latin America to buy a square meter, would be in the U.S.'s top 10 most expensive states
Zelensky Hails 'New Dawn' in Argentina as Milei Takes Reins
Zelensky had warmly welcomed Milei's victory end-November, thanking him for his "clear support for Ukraine."
Orban, Bolsonaro, Zelenskiy: Unlikely Mix of Global Figures to Attend Javier Milei's Inauguration
Milei's alignment with the global right, as well as the "U.S. and Israel's" foreign policy, explain the list of attendees
Latin American Countries Rank Low In Employee Retention, Study Finds
A new study revealed that Latin American countries are struggling to retain talented workers.
Isabel Allende, Yung Pueblo in The Latin Times List of Top 5 Latin Books of 2023
From memoirs to novels, these are the Latin Times' top 5 Latin Books of 2023
Tigres vs. Rayados: Liga MX's Teams Top List of Most Expensive Soccer Tickets in Latin America
A regional ranking shows how the cost of watching soccer live varies among countries. Uruguayan side Peñarol has the cheapest tickets
Daddy Yankee Embraces Faith, Dedicates Life to God in Retirement Concert
In a transformative final concert, Daddy Yankee embraced Christianity and dedicated his future to Christ, as other stars of urban Latin music have done before
Former US Ambassador to Bolivia, Manuel Rocha, Arrested on Suspicion of Being a Cuban Agent
Rocha's diplomatic career spanned 25 years, mainly in Latin America during the Cold War era
Inflation Woes in Argentina Force Shopkeepers to Make Difficult Decisions
The imminent end of the agreement on price controls is fanning inflation even more, says economist Hernan Letcher
Fed-up Voters Put Latin American Leaders On Thin Ice
Latin American governments are learning not to get too comfortable in office, as disgruntled voters repeatedly topple incumbents, often in favor of outsiders or inexperienced politicians.
Daniel Noboa Sworn In as Ecuador's President, Vowing to Restore Peace
The banana-empire heir will serve only 18 months, the rest of Lasso's term.
Why The U.S. Is Increasingly Concerned With China's Space Operations in Latin America
Washington does not rule out the possibility that the civilian space and satellite programs has defense capabilities too
Joe Biden Is Now 81: How Does He Compare in Age With Other Latin American Leaders?
Joe Biden is the oldest president in U.S. History and is currently older than any leader in Latin America
These Will Be Latin America's Main Challenges And Opportunities Next Year
A new report by The Economist Intelligence Unit concluded that political risks persist, but there are also surging investment opportunities
Argentina Swings Right, Elects Javier Milei as President
The so-called Libertarian outsider won Sunday runoff against Sergio Massa with a landslide vote