Latin America - Page 47

July 10, 2023

More Chinese ditching Xi’s 'Chinese Dream' for an American one

Chinese migrants are making long and dangerous journeys through Latin America to reach the U.S.-Mexico border. For them, the American dream is worth risking everything they have.

July 3, 2023

US pushes workers' rights in Mexico amid labor market boom

U.S. officials are pushing for Mexico to adopt tighter labor regulations as its job market expands due to corporate "nearshoring" to ensure supply chain integrity.

June 30, 2023

Bolsonaro banned from running for office for 8 years

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is banned from seeking public office for eight years, preventing him from launching a political campaign until 2030.

June 27, 2023

What China is doing in Cuba is a big threat to all of us

China has reactivated an old Soviet Union base in Cuba, and currently is in talks to stand up a military training facility within 100 miles of Florida.

June 23, 2023

Mexico investigating video showing cartels threatening bar hostesses at gunpoint

A video allegedly depicting members of Mexico's Jalisco New Generation cartel holding bar hostesses at gunpoint is being investigated by the nation's government.

June 21, 2023

Massive prison riot erupts as MS-13 gang clash leaves dozens dead: 'Monstrous murder'

A fight between rival gangs at a women’s prison in Honduras on Tuesday quickly escalated into a riot that killed dozens of inmates.

June 15, 2023

Iran expanding influence 'with impunity' in America's backyard, congresswoman says

Iran has increasingly cooperated with Latin American countries by developing closer ties and deals, particularly Venezuela on oil shipments, in order to expand influence in the region.

June 13, 2023

Woman starts knocking inside coffin during her wake: 'Gave us all a fright'

Bella Montoya's family had a wake four hours after she was declared dead and returned her to a hospital for treatment as soon as they confirmed she was still alive.

June 13, 2023

Sinaloa Cartel exports fentanyl ‘kitchens’ from Mexico to Colombia amid international crackdown

The sons of "El Chapo" are said to be moving their drug production from Sinaloa, Mexico, to Colombia, according to sources inside the Colombian government and cartel operators.

June 9, 2023

Colombian government establishes 6-month ceasefire with largest remaining guerrilla group

The Colombian government has agreed to a six-month ceasefire with the National Liberation Army, its largest remaining guerilla group, in a conflict dating back six decades.