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Protests, festivals and independence in top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Bolivian teachers protested. Chile remembered the 1973 coup that toppled President Salvador Allende. Mexico and Guatemala celebrated independence. This gallery was curated by photojournalist Moises Castillo, based in Guatemala City.

The Independent UK

From Peru to the Philippines, defending the land comes at a deadly cost

People defending their land, forests and communities continue to face killings, arrests and intimidation around the world – with Latin America by far the most dangerous region, the environmental campaign group Global Witness has found. In the Philippines, one community resisting a mining project has told RFI of arrests, injuries…

Radio France Internationale

What Latin America Would Lose in a World Without Cows: The Numbers Behind the Documentary Opening in New York

World Without Cows hits New York on Sept. 18. Here's what Latin America stands to lose if the world's cattle herd disappears.

Latin Times

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PAHO and Gilead Partner to Bring Biannual HIV Prevention Shots to 14 Latin American Countries

PAHO and Gilead partner to bring twice-yearly lenacapavir HIV PrEP shots to 14 Latin American countries facing rising regional infection rates.

Latin Times

People protecting nature and land set up self-defence units amid threat of murder

Defenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America

The Guardian - UK

Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says

At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America accounting for 85% of the deaths

The Independent UK

US redirects $52 million military aid from Europe, Middle East to conversative Latin American nations

In a strategic repositioning of funds, the Trump administration is reallocating fifty-two million dollars in military aid, redirecting it from Europe and the Middle East to Latin America. The State Department has informed Congress about this pivotal funding shift. The objective is to strengthen efforts against drug trafficking and illegal…

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Which Latin American President Outranks Bukele Now? September Country-By-Country Approval Numbers, Explained

Bukele still tops Central America at 66.2%, but Abinader posted the region's biggest monthly gain and Arévalo dropped to last place, CB Global Data shows.

Latin Times

Oversight Board asks Meta not to replace fact-checking with Community Notes

Meta's Oversight Board asked the company not to replace fact-overnight Friday, after it said it was testing the crowdsourcing system in Latin America. However, Meta's Oversight Board, the quasi-independent body the company funds to review its moderation decisions, said Community Notes was not an adequate replacement for fact-checking and that…

The Economic Times

State Secretary Rubio Courts Trump-Friendly Latin American Governments as Critics Warn of U.S. 'Subordination'

The tensions were most visible in Peru, where hundreds protested Rubio's visit and the country's decision to join the U.S.-led Shield of the Americas security coalition

Latin Times

Six Global Scorecards, One Answer: Why Chile Keeps Leading Latin America

Six 2025-2026 global rankings put Chile atop Latin America in competitiveness, wealth, health and AI — plus a fresh diplomatic wrinkle in Washington ties.

Latin Times

Trump list of US-designated 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Latin America grows to 21

The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Trump fans in Brazil, Rubio honored, and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

Bolsonaro backers paraded a Trump effigy ahead of Brazil’s general election. Ecuador honored Marco Rubio, while Argentines remembered the late singer Gilda. This gallery was curated by photo editor Leslie Mazoch, based in Mexico City.

The Independent UK

Meta tests out putting fact-checking in users’ hands across Latin America

Meta is expanding its shift away from professional fact-checking. The tech giant announced it's trialling it's crowdsourced "Community Notes" system across 16 countries in Latin America. Meta says the system will only fully roll out once it is confident it works, but critics warn that with misinformation, manipulated images and…

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Meta tests fact-check replacement in Latin America

Meta said Wednesday it had begun testing Community Notes in 16 Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America, a step toward replacing the professional fact-checking program it runs with partner organizations across the region.is among the fact-checking organizations that participate in Meta's program in Latin America and elsewhere.

The Economic Times

Beyond Los Angeles and Rotterdam: Can Durban, Rio de Janeiro drive India’s next export boom?

The South-South trade has crossed $7 trillion, opening new opportunities for Indian exporters across Africa, ASEAN, the Gulf, and Latin America. However, India will need deeper value-chain links, stronger logistics, and a greater presence in these markets to capture a larger share, say experts.

The Guardian - UK

Notorious Ecuadorian crime gang designated a terrorist group by US

Trump administration to seek extra funding from Congress to ‘dismantle’ Los Tiguerones over narcotics trafficking

France 24

Rubio hails Colombia's new pro-Trump leader De la Espriella on first stop of Latin American tour

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged closer security cooperation with Bogota on the first stop of his three-nation tour of pro-Washington Latin American nations. Rubio hailed the election of Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella as part of a growing alignment with US interests across the Western Hemisphere.

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Global Education Rankings: U.S. Hits Record Low in Reading While Multiple Latin American Nations Stumble

PISA 2025 posted record-low reading scores worldwide. See Latin America's ranking, Argentina's math collapse, and the literacy paradox behind it.

Medical Daily

Structured Coaching Improved Cognition 55 Percent More Than General Advice in a Latin American Dementia Trial

A Lancet trial of 1,065 older adults across 11 Latin American countries found that structured lifestyle coaching improved cognition by 55%.

The Economic Times

US seeks more access to Venezuela's mineral wealth after tapping its oil, sources say

The Trump administration seeks increased access to Venezuela's mineral wealth. This effort aims to secure critical minerals for national security interests. US companies are being consulted about potential investments in the mining sector. Previous authorizations have already opened pathways for Venezuelan mineral transactions. This strategy aligns with broader US goals…

France 24

Rubio kicks off tour in Latin America as US vies for regional influence

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday arrived in Colombia following the recent election of hard-right lawyer and US ally President Abelardo de la Espriella, and a string of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America. Colombia is the first stop on a tour designed to bolster pro-US leaders…

Latin Times

What BigBang's Oakland Comeback Reveals About K-pop's Growing Hold on the U.S. and Latin America

BigBang sold out two Oakland shows after nine years away, as Stray Kids, BTS and NTX turn Latin America into K-pop's fastest-growing market.

Latin Times

Zero-Fee Money Apps Are Booming in Latin America — Here's What They Don't Advertise

Félix Pago raised $200M and Kravata went zero-fee this week. Here's what "zero fee" leaves out about exchange rates, taxes and security.

Latin Times

El Niño Just Hit a Record Threshold — Here's Every Country in Latin America Already Paying for It

NOAA gives 2026's El Niño 90%+ odds of hitting historic strength. Ecuador is now on red alert, Colombia risks blackouts, crops fail.

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