COP30 starts in Brazil and more top photos this week from the Caribbean and Latin America Nov. 7-13, 2025 The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025
A Look At The Fintechs Looking To Bring Financial Inclusion To Rural Mexico Different fintechs and neo banks have managed to financially include communities far from major urban centers across Latin America over the past years. Here's a look at some of the cases taking place in Mexico Latin Times · Nov 13, 2025
Is US preparing to attack Venezuela and how has Maduro regime responded? Donald Trump claims military buildup is necessary to stem flow of drugs to US but some believe goal is regime change The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2025
Pentagon’s largest warship enters Latin American waters as US tensions with Venezuela rise USS Gerald R Ford’s arrival marks the largest US military presence in the region since the invasion of Panama in 1989 The Guardian - US · Nov 11, 2025
Datacenters meet resistance over environmental concerns as AI boom spreads in Latin America An expert describes how communities in some of the world’s driest areas are demanding transparency as secretive governments court billions in foreign investment The Guardian - US · Nov 10, 2025
Europeans largely skip Latin American summit under Donald Trump's shadow Top European leadership is set to skip the EU-CELAC summit on Sunday marked by tensions between the United States and Colombia. Donald Trump is also pursuing an aggressive policy on Venezuela, with Nicolás Maduro in focus. Europeans cite low attendance to cancel summit participation. Euronews · Nov 8, 2025
The groping of Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum was more than just a personal assault When Claudia Sheinbaum — Mexico’s first woman president — was publicly groped during a walkabout recently, her response was striking in its restraint: “If this happens to the president, where does that leave all the young women in our country?” The Conversation · Nov 7, 2025
Iran plotted to assassinate Israel's ambassador to Mexico, U.S. officials say U.S. officials claim this is further evidence that Iran has an extensive overseas network plotting against American and Israeli targets, including in Latin America. Axios · Nov 7, 2025
US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70 US strikes have destroyed at least 18 vessels, but Washington has yet to make public any concrete evidence that its targets posed a threat to America The Guardian - AU · Nov 7, 2025
"Of course, you must be on Steam. But Steam isn't the entire world": CEO of game distribution company says yes, some PC gamers prefer "local" stores to Valve's mega-shop, and China is a huge factor "There are very big markets – China, Eastern Europe, Latin America – where local platforms are simply stronger in trust, in loyalty, in payment behaviour" GamesRadar · Nov 6, 2025
Osmel Sousa Confirms Departure from Miss Universe Organization with a Touching Open Letter After more than four decades shaping the world of beauty pageants, Osmel Sousa, known across Latin America as "El Zar de la Belleza," has officially announced his departure from the Miss Universe Organization. The Cuban-Venezuelan missologyst confirmed his exit in a heartfelt letter shared with fans and industry peers, explaining… Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025
The State of Women's Leadership in Latin America After The Removal Of Peru's Dina Boluarte Dina Boluarte's removal from the presidency marked another turn toward political volatility in Latin America. It was also the sixth time that a female head of state's time in power was unexpectedly cut short in the region's history. Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025
Deployment of USS Gerald Ford to Caribbean Is 'A Sign They May Be Closer to Airstrikes', Says Panama-Invasion Historian The recent deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean could signal that U.S. airstrikes on Venezuela are nearer, according to a Latin America specialist Latin Times · Nov 4, 2025
Exxon funded thinktanks to spread climate denial in Latin America, documents reveal Texas-based fossil fuel company financed Atlas Network in attempt to derail UN-led climate treaty process The Guardian - UK · Nov 3, 2025
The Conversation · Nov 2, 2025 Trump is repeating the long, painful history of US ‘policing’ of Latin America In recent weeks, the Trump administration has launched military strikes against more than a dozen boats off the coasts of Venezuela and Colombia, killing more than 60 people.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025 Richard Gott, former Guardian journalist and historian, dies aged 87 Charismatic figure of the left is remembered as one of the most informed commentators on Latin American affairs
The Conversation · Nov 2, 2025 Trump’s squeeze of Venezuela goes beyond ‘Monroe doctrine’ – in ideology, intent and scale, it’s unprecedented A massive military buildup in the Caribbean has sparked speculation that the U.S. is now engaged in its latest chapter of direct intervention in Latin America.
Latin Times · Nov 1, 2025 Criminal Group Accused Of Killing Mexican Journalist for 'Spreading False Accusations' According to the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, Mexico ranks 121 out of 180 countries, making it the most dangerous country for journalists in Latin America.
The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025 Trump’s military pressure on Maduro evokes Latin America’s coup-ridden past US forces and CIA actions target Venezuela’s leader, recalling coups and assassinations across the region
The Conversation · Oct 30, 2025 Latin America is reviving the ‘iron fist’ approach to law enforcement A massive anti-drug raid in Rio de Janeiro left 132 people dead in the early hours of October 28 as Brazil’s security forces confronted one of the country’s biggest crime gangs. It was one of the deadliest security operations in modern Brazilian history.
Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025 MercadoLibre Q3 Earnings Highlights: 30% Revenue Growth For 27th Straight Quarter — 'The Best Is Yet To Come' Latin American e-commerce company MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday after market close.
Latin Times · Oct 28, 2025 Only in Miami: $100 Tickets to See Trump, Messi, Nadal, Tony Robbins, María Corina Machado and more Legends Together - INTERVIEW What do Lionel Messi, Rafael Nadal, Donald Trump, Will Smith, María Corina Machado, and JP Morgan's Jamie Dimon have in common? They'll all be under the same roof in Miami for the America Business Forum, a one-of-a-kind event with a lineup worthy of Davos or the Oscars but with a…
The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025 Javier Milei’s victory in Argentina’s midterm elections is also a win for Trump Javier Milei, Argentina’s self-styled anarcho-capitalist president, has secured a resounding victory in legislative midterm elections. Following a year marked by radical austerity, economic upheaval and political scandals, this outcome is nothing short of extraordinary.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Interpol-led crackdown on environmental crime leads to 225 arrests in Latin America An Interpol-led operation spanning nine Latin American countries has led to 225 arrests and hundreds of new investigations into illegal logging, wildlife trafficking and gold mining
The Conversation · Oct 24, 2025 The lost history of Latin America’s role in averting catastrophe during the Cuban missile crisis Sixty-three years ago, President John F. Kennedy single-handedly brought the world back from the brink of nuclear war by staring down Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev over the Cuban missile crisis. At least, so goes a standard U.S.-centric interpretation of events.