Latin America - Page 13

March 18, 2025

Small plane crashes after take off from Caribbean island along Honduras' coast, killing at least 12

At least 12 were killed when a small plane crashed into the sea off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday. Five were rescued, and one is missing.

March 18, 2025

China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to America's BlackRock

Chinese and Hong Kong authorities are scrutinizing a deal for BlackRock to acquire two ports on the Panama Canal, as the United States seeks to reclaim the Panama Canal.

March 13, 2025

US' foreign-born, immigrant populations reach record highs: report

The number and share of the U.S. population that is foreign-born or are immigrants reached record highs in January 2025, according to a report.

March 7, 2025

22 dead amid gang clashes in Ecuador's largest city

Gang infighting has left nearly two dozen people dead in Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. 14 people were arrested in the aftermath of the Thursday skirmish.

February 11, 2025

Venezuelan planes sent to US for deportation flights return to country with nearly 200 deportees

Two planes sent by Venezuela returned to the country from El Paso, Texas, on Monday with nearly 200 Venezuelans who were in the U.S. illegally.

February 10, 2025

Ecuador's presidential election goes to runoff between conservative incumbent, leftist lawyer

Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Crime is a major issue for voters.

February 8, 2025

Rubio scores key wins for Trump immigration agenda with blitz through Latin America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a tour through Latin America with a series of wins on immigration, advancing a top priority for President Donald Trump.

February 4, 2025

El Salvador agrees to accept US deportees of any nationality following meeting with Rubio

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has offered to accept convicted criminals of any nationality the U.S. wants to deport and house them in his country's prison system.

February 1, 2025

Trump announces Venezuela will take criminal illegal immigrants back

Venezuela has apparently agreed to take back illegal immigrants deported from the United States, including members of the violent gang Tren de Aragua.

February 1, 2025

Rubio heads to Panama, Latin America to pursue Trump's 'Golden Age' agenda

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Panama in his first official visit abroad as part of what the State Department said is to underscore President Donald Trump's vision of re-establishing a "Golden Era."