Latin America

Cuba 57 mins ago

No opposition candidates running in Cuban elections

Cuba's National Assembly elections are set to take place Sunday, though opposition candidates and campaigning have been a sight unseen in the communist country this year.

Mexico 2 days ago

Mexico reports 22% drop in Monarch butterfly winter migration

Mexican environmental authorities reported a 22% drop in monarch butterflies wintering in the country, a former hotspot for the species.

Venezuelan Political Crisis 3 days ago

Venezuelan oil czar resigns amid agency corruption investigation

Venezuelan oil czar Tareck El Aissami has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), the nation's state-run oil agency.

Latin America 3 days ago

Guatemalan prosecutor eyes stripping presidential candidate of legal immunity

A Guatemalan prosecutor has called for courts to strip Edmond Mulet of legal immunity after the presidential hopeful called for a judge's investigation.

Latin America March 16

'Never return': El Salvador locks up gang-bangers in new mega-prison with promise of no release

El Salvador's government has heavily publicized the new prison, providing video of each prison transfer so far, along with pictures extensively showing the inside of the facility.

China March 15

Honduras seeks diplomatic relations with China, switching allegiance from Taiwan

Honduras is seeking diplomatic relations with China, in turn, switching allegiance from Taiwan, which Beijing rejects as its own diplomatic nation under the "One-China" policy.

Central America March 13

5 dead, 3 injured in attack on indigenous tribe in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan authorities reported at least five deaths after an apparent arson attack on indigenous Mayangna tribe members in the community of Wilu.

China March 13

China flexes muscles in Latin America in latest security challenge to US

China's growing presence in Latin America has defense officals and lawmakers concerned over its increased influence and push to expand military ties in the region.

World March 9

Chile airport shooting: Delta says its plane near $32M attempted heist unscathed, flew back to US on schedule

A LATAM flight carrying $32.5 million in cash was targeted during an attempted heist at Chile's Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, but a nearby Delta plane was not struck.

World March 9

Dozens of Colombian girls hospitalized with ‘anxiety’ after playing with Ouija board

Galeras Educational Institution officials are apparently waiting for medical diagnoses for nearly 30 girls before releasing any additional information about usage of Ouija boards.