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Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

June 21, 2026

Trump-backed 'El Tigre' looks to crush cartels, end Colombia's socialist era in pivotal election

Abelardo de la Espriella, known as El Tigre, rides voter frustration over crime and cartels in Colombia's high-stakes presidential runoff election.

Pro-US conservative faces leftist in Peru's high-stakes presidential runoff

June 7, 2026

Pro-US conservative faces leftist in Peru's high-stakes presidential runoff

Keiko Fujimori and Roberto Sánchez face off in Peru's pivotal presidential runoff, a race that could determine the country's alignment with Washington or a leftward shift.

US, Shield of the Americas condemn 'ongoing efforts' to overthrow Bolivia's elected president amid unrest

June 5, 2026

US, Shield of the Americas condemn 'ongoing efforts' to overthrow Bolivia's elected president amid unrest

The U.S. and the Shield of the Americas countries condemned ongoing efforts to overthrow Bolivia's elected President Rodrigo Paz amid weeks of mass protests.

Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league

June 1, 2026

Medical cart carrying injured soccer player runs into teammate in insane scene in Ecuadorian league

An Ecuadorian league soccer player was hit by a medical cart on the field after stepping in front of it, and the driver attempted to casually drive off.

US issues travel warning for breathtaking vacation destination as crime, unrest surge

May 6, 2026

US issues travel warning for breathtaking vacation destination as crime, unrest surge

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Bolivia, urging visitors to use caution due to petty crime, demonstrations and narcotrafficking dangers.

Death toll from Colombia bus bombing rises to 20 during wave of violence

April 27, 2026

Death toll from Colombia bus bombing rises to 20 during wave of violence

Officials say 20 people died after an explosive device detonated on a bus in southwestern Colombia's Cauca region, injuring 36 others Saturday.

Archaeologists pinpoint site of doomed 'Spanish Roanoke' colony after unearthing single clue

April 27, 2026

Archaeologists pinpoint site of doomed 'Spanish Roanoke' colony after unearthing single clue

After uncovering a centuries-old coin at the doomed Port Famine colony site, archaeologists pinpointed the exact location of the "Spanish Roanoke" colony.

South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds

April 23, 2026

South American crime tourism crew stole $24M in nationwide luxury heists operating from bogus car rental: feds

California man admits to leading a crime tourism ring that provided fake vehicle rentals to thieves who stole nearly $24 million in luxury goods.

US military launches first autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America

April 21, 2026

US military launches first autonomous warfare command to deploy unmanned systems across Latin America

U.S. military launches new autonomous warfare command under SOUTHCOM to deploy unmanned systems in Latin America targeting narcoterrorist networks.

Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66, head of armed forces says

March 24, 2026

Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66, head of armed forces says

A Colombian military transport plane crashed near Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia, shortly after takeoff, killing at least 66 people and injuring dozens.