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$Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation$

June 30, 2026

Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation

Bolivia's pro-U.S. government declares a state of emergency after 50 days of blockades led by former socialist President Evo Morales and his supporters.

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

June 24, 2026

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

After initially challenging the results, Colombia's leftist candidate conceded a razor-thin loss to conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

June 22, 2026

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

Trump congratulated de la Espriella on his apparent Colombia election win. With 99.9% counted, he leads 49.7% to 48.7%, but rival Cepeda has launched a challenge over voting irregularities.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.