Latin America
Venezuela says it will keep armed forces near the coast as long as the dispute with Guyana continues
The Maduro government said it won't be "intimidated" by the international community's calls for restraint
Venezuelan opposition in turmoil: lone candidate, branded government crony, sparks outcry
Most of the opposition, including main figure Maria Corina Machado, distrust Manuel Rosales given its willingness to negotiate with Maduro
U.S. to reimpose sanctions on Venezuela due to 'lack of progress' on free and fair elections
The measures are set to be reimposed on April 18
Argentina Boosts Alert Status Following Iran Attack on Israel Amid Concerns for Jewish Community's Safety
Security forces increased the vigilance on the Israeli Embassy and several Jewish organizations
As Tensions Between Venezuela and Chile Rise, A Damning News Report Against Maduro Goes Viral
In the report, prosecutor Héctor Barrios insinuated that Maduro's government is behind the murder of one of its critics in Santiago
Marco Rubio Requests Designation of Venezuelan Gang 'Tren de Aragua' as Transnational Criminal Organization
The senator claimed the criminal organization reached American cities during a Senate Foreign Relations committee hearing
Argentine Judiciary Concludes Iran Ordered 90s Terrorist Attacks Against Jewish Community
The ruling added that the attacks against the AMIA community center and the Israeli embassy in Argentina were carried out by Hezbollah
Argentine President Milei Named 'Ambassador of Light' by Orthodox Jewish Community in Miami
Not formally Jewish, Milei has vowed to convert; he has expressed strong support for Israel and seeks to move his embassy to Jerusalem
Why Has Elon Musk Suddenly Become Entangled in a Battle Over Fake News with Brazil's Supreme Court
Justice Alexandre de Moraes has said that Musk began waging a "disinformation campaign" over a separate investigation
Venezuela's Maduro Claims the U.S. Has Secret Bases in Disputed Territory with Guyana
The president added that "aggressions" are being prepared against the people of "Tumeremo," the Venezuelan city designated as capital of the territtory
Venezuela Introduces Law Against 'Fascism'; Critics Say It's Aimed at Crushing Dissent
The law, introduced by the government party, seeks to establish "means to preserve the public calm and the democratic exercise of the popular will"
Guatemalan President Urges Increased U.S. Investment to Curb Migration
Bernardo Arévalo said that such an approach would grant people their 'right to stay' in their countries
Cuba Receives Oil from Russia for the First Time in a Year as Crisis Deepens
The island is facing persistent blackouts and food shortages amid its worst economic crisis in decades
Venezuela's Main Opposition Party Blocked from Submitting Presidential Candidate
Corina Yoris, chosen by opposition primary winner María Corina Machado, was prevented from running as well. More marginal candidates were allowed to sign up
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro Indicted for Forging Covid Vaccination Records
Police found that a former aide of the then-President fraudulently obtained the records for Bolsonaro and his daughter
Most Brazilian Women Unaware of Gender Violence Law; Experts Worry About Missed Chances for Prevention
Just two in 10 women are aware of their rights under the Maria da Penha Law, a 2006 which increased punishments for convicted domestic violence offenders
Brazilian Army Chief Reveals Bolsonaro Presented Him a Plan for a Coup After Losing Elections
Marco Freire Gomes, then the Army Chief, described the encounter to authorities investigating Bolsonaro's plans to stay in power in late 2022
Argentina Tops List as World's 'Most Miserable' Country: Unveiling the Causes
The latest edition of Hanke's Annual Mistery Index concluded that the South American country overtook Zimbabwe at the top spot
U.S. Intelligence Expects Maduro to Remain in Power After Venezuela's Contentious Elections
An unclassified report says the leader is unlikely to lose given his "control of state institutions that influence the electoral process," among other reasons
60% of All Latin American Billionaires Hail From One Country; Where do the Others Come From?
A report by Latinometrics analyzing the Forbes Billionaires List lists the region's: Who they are and where do they live?
Haitian PM Announces Resignation, but Timeline is Unclear Amid the Country's Collapse
It is unclear how gangs who control large portions of the capital will be dealt with and what role will they play later
Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández is Convicted of Aiding Drug Traffickers
Hernández had been accused of taking millions of dollars in bribes to enable cocaine trafficking into the United States
Venezuelan Security Forces Kill Notorious Gang Leader: Who Was 'Carlos Capa'?
According to InSight Crime, he was hunted down for "not submitting to the rules that the Maduro government imposed on Venezuela's criminal underworld"
How Latin American Startups Are Shifting Gears Amid a Sustained Decrease in VC Funding
The post pandemic period (2022 and 2023) has seen a sharp decrease in funding compared to the years prior. An outlook of the ecosystem's current state
Venezuelan Elections Set for July 28 But Many Questions Still Remain
The announcement fails to clarify if banned opposition candidates are allowed to take part or if international observers will be allowed to monitor election
Venezuelan President Maduro Calls German Outlet Deutsche Welle 'Nazi,' Expels it From the Country
DW published a report by Transparency International, deeming Venezuela the second-most corrupt country in the world
Migration Through Darien Gap Resumes Following Five-Day Pause due to Arrest of Boat Captains
Colombia arrested two captains driving boats full of migrants to the entrance of the perilous jungle migrants cross on their way north
Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023
Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most
Venezuelan Dissident Ronald Ojeda Moreno Found Dead in Chile Days After Kidnapping
The body was found in the metropolitan area of Santiago, the Chilean capital
Maduro Administration Proposes Multiple Dates for Presidential Elections in Venezuela Throughout the Year
Options range from mid-April to early December. An agreement reached with the opposition determined they should be held in the second half of the year