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EU eyes “strategic autonomy” partnership with Latin America amid deepening rift with US
The European Union is seeking to deepen its relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean, framing the partnership as one built on "strategic autonomy" rather than as a counterbalance to China's growing influence in the region.
Carter Center's final report backs claims of opposition win in Venezuelan disputed election
The Carter Center has released its final assessment regarding Venezuela’s disputed presidential election held on July 28, 2024, concluding that the process failed to meet international electoral standards.
Telefónica seeks buyers across Latin America eyeing near-complete market exit
Telefónica is pulling out of most of Latin America in a move that marks the end of an era for the Spanish telecommunications giant.
Uruguay leads Americas in anti-corruption rankings as regional standards slip
Uruguay has emerged as a beacon of transparency in the Americas, securing the top position in Transparency International's latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) with a score of 76 points – its highest since 2012.
Trump’s USAID retreat from Latin America opens door to Chinese influence
The Trump administration's sweeping plans to axe USAID are poised to deliver a significant blow to humanitarian and development programmes across Latin America, paving the way for Beijing's increased activity.
Oil-rich Venezuela begins deportee flights from US hoping to see sanctions eased
The Venezuelan government has launched state-operated flights to repatriate citizens deported from the United States, ushering in a new era in relations between the two nations.
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COMMENT: Trump's Latin America gambit pays off, but at what cost?
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has reignited tensions between the United States and Latin America. However, recent events have allowed Trump to secure his first wins through an aggressive, transactional foreign policy.
Venezuelan foreign minister brands US Secretary Rubio "obsessed" over leftist regimes
Venezuela lashed out at US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, branding him a “pathetic obsessed man” after he labelled Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela as “enemies of humanity” and blamed them for the ongoing migration crisis in the region.
“Latin American Davos” kicks off in Panama as region battles growth slump
Panama is hosting what organisers touted as the region's answer to Davos, as political and business leaders gather to tackle Latin America's persistent economic challenges amid growing concerns over rising poverty and middle-class stagnation.
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Climate crisis threatens Latin America's fight against hunger, UN report says
Latin America and the Caribbean face mounting risks to food security as climate change intensifies, with the region now second only to Asia in its exposure to extreme weather events, according to a joint report by UN agencies.
Mexico and Central America face pressure over US deportation push
Donald Trump's administration has launched what it calls "the largest massive deportation operation in history", dismantling key migration programmes and triggering diplomatic tensions across Latin America.
COMMENT: Is Latin America prepared for Trump 2.0?
Donald Trump’s return to the White House, heralded by his inaugural address and subsequent executive orders, has sent shockwaves across the world and Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Panama.
US poised to cut Venezuelan oil ties as supply glut looms
Venezuela, once a significant supplier of crude oil to the United States, may be on the brink of losing its position as a key energy partner as Trump floats plans to end export licences.
Trump's return to White House draws polarised Latin American response
Latin America has split over Donald Trump's White House return, with a handful of leaders rushing to embrace the new president while others eye his protectionist agenda with alarm.
Italian aid worker held without charge in Venezuela for two months
An Italian aid worker detained in Venezuela since November has had no contact with officials or family for two months, prompting his family to appeal to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for intervention.
Iranian influx to Venezuela via Colombia triggers regional security fears
Iranian nationals bearing falsified passports, allegedly linked to Venezuela, have begun appearing in Colombia in significant numbers in recent weeks, triggering alarm among Latin American security officials over Tehran's influence in the region.
Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third term as international criticism mounts
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a controversial third six-year term as Venezuela's president on January 10, amid widespread international condemnation and fresh sanctions from Western nations over claims of electoral fraud.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado released after brief detention
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was detained by government forces on January 9 after being "violently intercepted" while leaving an opposition rally in Caracas's Chacao municipality, her campaign manager Magalli Meda confirmed.
Venezuela detains US citizens and foreign "mercenaries" ahead of Maduro inauguration
Venezuela's government detained seven foreign nationals, including two Americans, in the latest escalation of tensions before President Nicolas Maduro's contested swearing-in ceremony later this week.
Venezuelan opposition leader's son-in-law kidnapped in Caracas ahead of Maduro inauguration
Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González, who asserts victory in last year's presidential election against President Nicolás Maduro, reported on January 7 that his son-in-law was kidnapped in the capital.