US backs autocrats, calls it democracy Trump regime is supporting a range of ruling-class right-wing leaders who will do as America orders Salon · Sep 1
Reported Documents Reveal An Expanding Deportation Campaign. ICE Is Sending Afghans and Latin Americans to Africa. The deportees were transported aboard three Immigration and Customs Enforcement flights to Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Liberia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. International Business Times · Aug 31
India seeks easier pharma access in Brazil, pushes to expand Mercosur trade pact India seeks predictable regulations and easier market access for its pharmaceutical products. Discussions occurred at the India-Brazil Trade Monitoring Mechanism meeting in Brasilia. Both nations aim to expand the existing India-Mercosur trade agreement soon. Bilateral trade between India and Brazil is targeted to reach thirty billion dollars. This move aims… The Economic Times · Aug 31
AI Deepfake Scams Are Draining the Remittances Latino Families Send Home — Here's How to Fight Back Deepfake voice scams are draining remittances Latino families send home. Digital ID theft is up 84% in Latin America. Here's how to protect your transfers. Latin Times · Aug 29
Didi plans to invest over $200 million in Argentina, manager says The company is seeking to expand its business in Latin America, where it has a strong presence in Brazil and Mexico, but sees significant growth potential in Argentina, the region's third-largest economy. The Economic Times · Aug 28
Bridge founder Zach Abrams sees an opportunity for 'tokenized local currencies' across Asia The Stripe-owned company sees potential in Asia, where trade-heavy economies need faster cross-border payment rails. Fortune · Aug 28
Hot-air balloons soar over Ecuador’s “Middle of the World,” and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean Aug. 21 - 27, 2026 Hot-air balloons rise over Ecuador’s “Middle of the World,” while archaeologists uncover the remains of a 16th-century hospital in Lima. The Independent UK · Aug 27
New study reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health and dementia risk A new study recently presented in London to an audience of more than 1,000 global experts on dementia during the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC 2026) and simultaneously published in the journal The Lancet reinforce the positive impacts of lifestyle changes on cognitive health. Dubbed LatAm-FINGERS, the study’s findings caused… The Conversation · Aug 27
How Ecuador became a global cocaine hub For decades, discussions about Latin America’s cocaine trade have tended to focus on the same places. Colombia and Peru produce much of the world’s coca, while Mexico’s cartels dominate trafficking into the US. But between these known parts of the supply chain, another country has quietly become important: Ecuador. The Conversation · Aug 26
Trump’s Cuba report borrowed heavily from my book on an anti-imperialist movement – but twisted the arguments For decades after the Cuban Revolution’s victory in 1959, influential anticommunist circles in the United States claimed that Cuba’s communist government sowed social division and allied with left-wing groups to help defeat Washington during the Cold War. The Conversation · Aug 25
Maestro Gustavo Dudamel Turned His Los Angeles Farewell Into a Love Letter to Venezuela and Latin America with Chris Martin, Natalia Lafourcade, Lasso and More- VIDEO Gustavo Dudamel ended his 17-year LA Philharmonic tenure with a star-filled Hollywood Bowl benefit for Venezuela's earthquake victims. Latin Times · Aug 24
Mahindra bets on 'Scorpio Lifestyler' to drive global export push Mahindra & Mahindra plans to expand its export operations with a new pickup truck. This vehicle will target markets in South Africa, Australia, and Latin America. The Lifestyler pickup will also be introduced to the Indian market in 2027. Company officials expressed confidence in maintaining electric vehicle sales growth. Mahindra's… The Economic Times · Aug 23
Uruguay Hosts the Americas' Left as the Panamerican Congress Enters Its Third Year Progressive lawmakers from 15+ nations meet in Montevideo for the third Panamerican Congress, as US-Latin America tensions escalate. Latin Times · Aug 21
Amazon to invest $2 billion in Latin American Prime Video through 2030 Amazon will invest two billion dollars in Latin American productions through 2030. This significant investment aims to harness the region's extraordinary talent and audiences. The company plans to double original productions from key Latin American countries. Twenty-five new titles will premiere in 2027 and another twenty-five in 2028. This move… The Economic Times · Aug 21
The Independent UK · Aug 20 Quake aftermath, Brazil election campaigns and other top photos from Latin America and the Caribbean Venezuelans buried quake victims as Colombians surveyed damage. Lula and Flavio Bolsonaro campaigned ahead of Brazil’s October elections. The U.S. will resume some cattle imports from Mexico in August. Bolivians celebrated the patron saint of dogs.
The Economic Times · Aug 20 India reworks oil map with Venezuela as Hormuz battlefield keeps Gulf flows in doubt India is increasing crude oil imports from Venezuela and Latin America. This diversification aims to secure supplies amid Middle East disruptions. Russian oil remains India's dominant supplier, providing a crucial hedge. The nation is also accelerating alternatives like gas and electric vehicles. This strategy enhances energy security through broader supplier…
Latin Times · Aug 19 US Sends First Wave of a 1,200-Person Deportation Deal to Liberia Liberia will take in up to 1,200 US deportees within a year, including Latin American and Caribbean nationals, under a deal set months ago.
Latin Times · Aug 19 A 10-Year-Old Was Trafficked From Peru to Ecuador as a Bride. Her Case Exposes a Regional Pattern Ecuador rescued a trafficked 10-year-old bride; her captor was freed, then a prosecutor faced review. See what the data says.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 19 Adviser to far-right Latin American leaders arrested for allegedly plotting to kill girlfriend Fernando Cerimedo, 42, arrested on suspicion of ordering shooting of Bolivian lawyer Nadia Beller
Euronews · Aug 18 Brazilian restaurant adapts menus to climate challenges One of the first restaurants in Latin America to earn three Michelin stars adapts its menus to seasonal produce, using practical, inventive solutions to cope with the growing climate volatility.
International Business Times UK · Aug 17 US Military Quietly Expands Land Strikes in Latin America After Slaughtering Hundreds on High-Seas Boats US maritime strikes have killed 200+ alleged traffickers and are now moving onto land in Latin America, raising legal, sovereignty and oversight concerns.
The Independent UK · Aug 17 After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America The Trump administration says it is seeking to expand its lethal campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean and Pacific coasts onto land
The Economic Times · Aug 16 Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1 In early 2026-27, Indian electric vehicle exports surged, with Europe becoming the leading market. Spain topped the list in shipments, followed closely by the United Kingdom, which also started importing substantial numbers of Indian electric vehicles. This rise underscores India's growing influence in global electric mobility, also extending its reach…
Latin Times · Aug 14 Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.
The Economic Times · Aug 12 Vibe-coding startup Lovable raises $400 million at $13.3 billion valuation Menlo Ventures and the EQT-managed Scaleup Europe Fund co-led the round. Tencent, Balderton Capital and other new investors from Europe, Latin America and Asia also participated.