DARK SECRETS: Latin america - The Real Truth

‘Defend our men!’: fears for women’s rights in Latin America over plans to counter gender violence laws

Women ‘set back by 50 years’ as Bolivia, Chile, Argentina and Peru debate tougher penalties for false reports of sexual assaults, despite such cases being rare

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

Brazil Election 2026 results: Flavio Bolsonaro, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva fail to win Presidential polls, Brazil heads for runoff. Check date, procedure, what will happen now

Brazil Election results: Both Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro will have three weeks to reach moderate voters who did not support them in the first round. Ronaldo Caiado and Renan Santos, two candidates who found moderate support in Sunday’s election, have previously said they will not endorse…

The Economic Times · 12h ago

What NOAA's 75% El Niño Probability Means for Coffee, Food, and Remittances Across Latin America

NOAA puts a 75% chance on a record-breaking El Niño as its Oct. 8 update arrives. Here's what that means for Colombia, Peru, Argentina, and Brazil.

Latin Times · 15h ago

Beyond hacking: How foreign governments can exploit vulnerabilities to manipulate elections

A recent report by the Brazilian Intelligence Agency (ABIN) pointed to the possibility of direct interference by the United States in the upcoming Brazilian elections, the first round of which will take place on Oct 4, 2026. According to the document the U.S. government, in an effort to curb China’s…

The Conversation · Oct 2

Trump Administration Diverting Money From Europe, Middle East To Latin America Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Congress approved the funds other purposes.

International Business Times · Oct 2

Trump diverts Ukraine aid to authoritarian countries in Latin America

Trump has repeatedly acted to boost like-minded and authoritarian leaders across Latin America using funds allocated for the European defense against Putin

The Independent UK · Oct 2

'I know JD Vance, his eyeliner...': Angie Nixon fires back after VP says she doesn't belong in America

Florida Senate race got heated after Vice President JD Vance exchanged barbs with Angie Nixon, the Democratic candidate for the November 3, 2026 election. Vance headlined a high-octane campaign rally for Senator Ashley Moody, who was appointed as the senator in January 2025 to succeed Marco Rubio. "It's almost too…

The Times of India · Oct 2

As Brazil prepares to vote for a new leader, can Latin American democracies withstand US pressure?

On Sunday, Brazilians will head to the polls for the first round of the 2026 general elections. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces a major challenge from a right-wing candidate, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro.

The Conversation · Oct 2

BTS Takes Latin America by Storm: 14 Shows, Five Countries and a Historic October

BTS opens 14 stadium shows across Latin America on Oct. 2 in Bogotá — marking historic firsts for Colombia, Peru and Argentina. What to know.

Latin Times · Oct 2

Hurricane Polo brushed Mexico's coast and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean

People evacuated as Hurricane Polo approached Mexico’s Baja California Sur state, Brazil prepared for a general election, and flowers bloomed across Chile’s Atacama Desert. This photo gallery was curated by AP photojournalist Ramón Espinosa in Havana.

The Independent UK · Oct 1