Latin America - Page 34

December 14, 2023

Guyana says it refuses to bow to Venezuela in dispute over territory rich in oil and minerals

Venezuela claims that an improperly drawn border and arbitration agreement negates Guyana's claim to the Essequibo region, which is rich in oil and minerals.

December 13, 2023

NFL owners approve boost to international game schedule; Brazil slated to host 2024 regular-season game

The NFL's international plan continues to expand after team owners voted in favor of São Paulo, Brazil, hosting a regular-season game as early as next year.

December 13, 2023

World Series of Poker officials believe game's health 'tremendously strong' despite large sporting landscape

Poker has a handful of challenges to stay relevant in an ever-growing sports landscape. World Series of Poker officials believe the sport is just fine.

December 12, 2023

102 African migrants, 3 suspected smugglers detained in southern Mexico

Mexican authorities reportedly detained two buses carrying 102 African migrants in the country's Oaxaca state Tuesday, alongside three suspected people smugglers.

December 12, 2023

World Series of Poker Paradise part of growing sports scene in Bahamas

World Series of Poker Paradise made its debut at Atlantis Bahamas, increasing a growing trend of sporting events taking place on the island nation.

December 8, 2023

Mexico detains 2 Iranians being monitored by FBI

Mexican immigration authorities have reportedly detained five Iranian nationals, two of whom they claim were under observation by the FBI.

December 7, 2023

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake shakes Mexico City, surrounding rural areas

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake reported Thursday afternoon in a rural area near Chiautla de Tapia, Mexico, was reportedly felt as far north as Mexico City.

December 6, 2023

Juanita Castro, anti-communist younger sister of Cuba's Fidel and Raúl, dead at 90

Juanita Castro, a Cuban expatriate and prominent anticommunist operative who worked to combat the government led by her brothers, Fidel and Raúl, has died. She was 90.

December 5, 2023

Latin superstar Daddy Yankee tells fans he is leaving music to evangelize the world for Jesus

Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee recently announced that he was retiring from music so that he could completely dedicate his life to Jesus Christ.

December 5, 2023

Ex-DEA informant pleads guilty in Haitian president's 2021 assassination

Haitian-American dual citizen Joseph Vincent has pleaded guilty to his role in the successful 2021 plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse.