Latin America
Most Venezuelan polling centers at risk of manipulation at the elections, study shows
A report by sociologist Héctor Briceño says that 86% of all centers are at some sort of risk
Violence in Colombia continues to increase as armed groups brush aside government talks, keep fighting
Between January and May 2024, the United Nations reported a 36% inter-annual increase in the number of people displaced
Texas and Florida have seen the biggest growth of immigrant population over the past decade
California, Florida, New Jersey and Texas had the largest increases, with Florida and Texas each gaining more than 850,000 foreign-born people.
Bolivian general suggests president staged a self-coup to increase his popularity
The government rejected the statement. Juan José Zúñiga has been arrested
Military Coup fails in Bolivia as rebel leader is arrested; What's next?
Military Coup fails in Bolivia as rebel leader is arrested; What's next?
The different tactics Venezuela's Maduro could use to remain in power despite losing the elections
An analysis piece has cast doubt on the possibility that Maduro, a seasoned political strategist, will graciously allow a clean contest and leave office should he lose
Two thirds of Venezuelans want the country to go in a new direction, poll shows
A similar amount said they are very likely to go to the polls in the July 28 presidential elections
U.S. seeking to resume deportation flights to Venezuela, increase pace of Cuba's
ICE authorities said they are negotiating with both countries with that purpose
Florida lawmakers introduce resolution condemning Maduro "attempts to steal elections in Venezuela"
Joined by Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina, the lawmakers denounce that "Maduro is trying to lie, cheat and steal his way to staying in power"
These are the most expensive cities in Latin America, study shows
The appreciation of the Mexican peso has influenced to increase the cost of living.
Venezuelan gangs are still operative despite government claims to the contrary: report
Even though their activities decreased after a crackdown, they have resumed again
Venezuelan opposition rejects government-proposed plan to recognize results of presidential election
Maduro signed the agreement with seven little-known candidates on Thursday
Security situation in Colombia deteriorates as family members of Vice President narrowly survive attack
An analysis by InSight Crime describes how the attack illustrates the sharp rise in violence in Cauca and Valle de Cauca
Ecuador left in the dark following nationwide power outage
The incident also affected the capital's subway system
Carter Center to send an oversight mission to Venezuela's upcoming elections
The Atlanta-based organization accepted an invitation by the government-friendly electoral body. It comes after the exclusion of such a mission by the EU
Climate Change Made Deadly Heat 35x More Likely In US, Mexico, C. America
The World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of scientists also said that extreme highs witnessed over that region in May and June were four times as likely to occur today as a quarter of a century ago.
Ecuador suspends visa waiver deal with China following surge on irregular migration
The decision is set to go into effect on July 1. Authorities have seen an increase in people who get to Ecuador and don't leave through "regular routes"
Brazilian Congress approves discussing bill that equates abortion with homicide
The measure would restrict legal abortion to 22 weeks of gestation, including in cases of rape
Three Venezuelan opposition activists detained after presidential candidate campaign rally
Edmundo González Urrutia called the detentions "unjust and arbitrary." Opposition leader María Corina Machado said they were "criminal" actions
How Nicolás Maduro is seeking to launder his tyrannic image ahead of Venezuela's elections
He is focusing on engaging the youth through social media
Some Venezuelan government allies are starting to drift to the opposition as elections near
Reports have documented different instances in which supposed allies have shown public support of president Maduro's challengers
U.S. company found liable of financing Colombian paramilitary death squad to advance its interests
The decision regarding Chiquita Brands International took place last week. It came after 17 years of legal proceedings and a previous conviction in 2007
Venezuela's Maduro says that opposition 'has group of hitmen looking to harm us'
The president didn't show any proof to support the allegation. He also said he can't call political rallies in advance for "security reasons"
Trump claims crime rates in Venezuela have decreased because the country sends gang members to the U.S.
"Crime rates have dropped by 72% in Venezuela. They are bussing gang members to our country," the former president said in a rally
Venezuelan inmates begin hunger strike protesting dire conditions
Inmates also say there are unjustified delays in their cases
Latin American smugglers are increasingly using commercial flights for their operations
Alerts for crime and corruption in Latin American airports surged by 147% between 2021 and 2023
Maduro government reportedly sending undercover propagandists with U.S. flags to opposition rallies
The government repeatedly claims the opposition has been coopted by American interests
Nicaragua is profiting from facilitating large-scale migratory flows to the U.S.
Thousands are flown to Managua or reach the country from the south before making their way further up north
Mexico City's extreme drought is causing it to sink even faster in the ground
Mexico City has experienced some of the fastest rates of subsidence globally, with some areas sinking as much as 20 inches per year in recent decades
Venezuela deploys navy ship near the Essequibo amid continued territorial tensions with Guyana
Caracas forces are also seemingly continuing to build a bridge close to the vast area controlled by Guyana but that the country claims as its own