Latin America - Page 2

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.

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.

May 31, 2026

Anti-cartel hardliner channels Trump in bid to end Colombia's leftist era in pivotal election

Colombia's next president could reshape U.S. counternarcotics cooperation as voters choose between security-first and dialogue-based approaches.

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.

April 25, 2026

Latin American leftists met in Spain, signaling push against US influence on continent

Analysts say the Barcelona summit led by Spain's Pedro Sánchez signals a progressive bloc forming to challenge U.S. influence in Latin America and beyond.

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.

April 4, 2026

One dead and dozens injured during pregame event at Peru soccer stadium

During a pregame fan event at Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, Friday, there seemed to be a crush of fans that killed at least one person and injured 60 others.

March 23, 2026

If Cuba falls, who steps in? Castro dynasty shadows island’s future

As President Donald Trump signals possible action, experts say Cuba has no clear successor while Raúl Castro, 94, remains a significant influence on the communist country.

March 20, 2026

Cuban exiles in Miami say 'this is the end' for communism as island teeters on collapse

Cuban exiles in Miami's Little Havana say they feel hope as Cuba faces island-wide blackouts, protests and Trump's remarks about "taking Cuba."

March 18, 2026

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez replaces sanctioned loyalist defense minister with military intel head

Acting president Delcy Rodriguez has appointed Gustavo Gonzalez Lopez to lead the defense ministry, a move to consolidate military control.