Latin America

Israel González and Alan Hernández are working on a new human-machine interface for bioprosthetics which they say could fully integrate with the patient's body

It is the first successful attempt to do so after 17 years of efforts

Instead of human operators watching a bank of monitors, panning-and-scanning for activity, AI-powered security systems watch every screen constantly, looking and listening for criminal or unruly behavior.

His kidnappers had demanded $60,000 for his release along with that of a friend

They are proposing a more pragmatic approach involving allowing more oil exports in exchange for Venezuela reducing outward migration and taking in deportees

The country's antitrust and telecom regulators are set to be absorbed by the state

Bolsonaro was formally accused of attempting a coup last Thursday

Only Brazil (1,463) reported more feminicide cases in 2023 than Mexico (852); Mexico averaged one feminicide every 10 hours

People close to the Trump administration say many of his policies in Latin America will be a continuation from those enacted in his first term.

As thousands of migrants turn away from the US in light of Trump's victory, Donald Trump Jr. celebrated, claiming, "They're already self-pre-deporting!"

In Latin America, migration desire stays high at 28%, with nearly half of adults in Ecuador, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic hoping to leave.

The country is expected to invest $4 billion over the next four years to bolster its local AI industry and become less dependent on other countries' technology

The country's efforts to become a leader in the area are being undermined by armed groups operating in the country

Google's plans for two new data centers in Chile and Uruguay have thrust the issue of water consumption into the spotlight. The company is planning to build its biggest data center in Latin America in the Santiago suburb of Cerrillos.

The leaders of Venezuela and Cuba have close ties with Teheran and have focused on criticizing Israel's actions. Colombia , Bolivia and Nicaragua have taken similar positions

Payments demanded by security agents reportedly ranged from $10,000 to as low as $1,000, depending on the victim's ability to pay

Top official Diosdado Cabello said the person was "taking pictures of electricity, oil and military facilities"

The move was questioned by local analysts, but Justice Alexandre de Moraes said they are part of a "de facto economic group"

These companies provide criminals with legal cover to carry out their activities, such as laundering money and importing weapons

Lula da Silva has accused his predecessor, Jair Bolsonaro, of committing "genocide"

Since late August, the ELN has carried out at least 14 attacks on pipelines, spilling crude oil into rivers and igniting fires that have disrupted operations

Mauricio Arriaza Chicas died near the country's border with Honduras. President Bukele said the crash could not be investigated a mere "accident"

A new wave of people migrating out of China has found in Mexico a place to build their lives

Argentina is part of a group of nations who formally accused the Venezuelan government of crimes against humanity

A new, affordable, pocket-size paperback edition sold 290,000 copies in eight weeks and ranks #2 in the publisher's "bunko" top sellers

Tarek William Saab said the person in question has two nationalities, Mexican and American. "We're attentive so there is due process and a fair trial," he added

"They are bringing Christmas forward to coved up the largest fraud in history," said Milei during a speech at an international forum

The person in question is an American citizen and a Navy sailor. He was detained on August 30

It is widely believed that the primary function of the equipment in the base is to monitor communications across Nicaragua

The Central American strongman said forces could help Maduro in case of an "armed counterrevolution"