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April 13, 2025

Ecuador re-elects President Daniel Noboa amid nationwide unease over crime

Conservative Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a wealthy anti-crime crusader, was re-elected on Sunday, defeating left-wing lawyer Luisa González.

April 13, 2025

Fears of another narco-state rise as Latin American country readies for pivotal vote

Ecuador is headed to a second round of a presidential election in which incumbent President Daniel Noboa faces leftist challenger Luisa González as the nation faces gang violence.

April 10, 2025

State Dept upgrades travel advisory for El Salvador, considered safer than France, other European countries

Secretary of State Marco Rubio credited Nayib Bukele's leadership as the U.S. travel advisory for El Salvador was upgraded to the safest designation.

April 9, 2025

​​Hegseth says Panama agreed to allow US warships to travel 'first and free' through canal

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced U.S. warships will travel through the Panama Canal "first and free" after meeting with Panamanian officials.

April 9, 2025

Venezuelan opposition promises reparations to Laken Riley’s family, other victims of Tren de Aragua violence

In a letter to Laken Riley's family, Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia promised to offer "reparations" to victims of Tren de Aragua crimes.

April 1, 2025

Vance doubles down after Trump admin admits 'error' sending man to Salvadoran prison

Vice President JD Vance said a man the Trump administration sent to a Salvadoran prison in error had "no legal right to be here" when questioned about the alleged mistake.

March 26, 2025

Brazilian ex-President Bolsonaro ordered to stand trial over alleged coup plan

Brazil’s Supreme Court accepted charges against ex-President Jair Bolsonaro over an alleged attempt to stay in office after his 2022 election defeat, ordering him to stand trial.

March 26, 2025

Investigation focus in death of ex-Yankees star's son shifts to possible food poisoning

Costa Rican investigators have shifted their focus in their investigation into the death of Miller Gardner to possible food poisoning. Miller was 14.

March 24, 2025

Sanctuary policies fuel Latin American gangs smuggling drugs, endangering Americans: former DEA agent

A retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent revealed how Mexican cartels, U.S. gangs and sanctuary cities are fueling America's drug crisis.

March 19, 2025

US spies urged to refocus efforts on America's backyard, new House Intel chair says

House’s new Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford plans to drive intelligence community to focus on building partnerships with Latin American allies for intelligence gathering.