Latin America - Page 52

March 26, 2023

Taiwan president decries China's 'dollar diplomacy' as Honduras opens ties with Beijing

The president of Taiwan said that her country refuses to "engage in a meaningless contest of dollar diplomacy with China" after Honduras opened ties with Beijing on Sunday.

March 24, 2023

In Suriname, protestors demand president's resignation

Protestors gathered in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Friday to protest President Chan Santokhi's alleged attempt to postpone the South American nation's 2025 general election.

March 24, 2023

No opposition candidates running in Cuban elections

Cuba's National Assembly elections are set to take place Sunday, though opposition candidates and campaigning have been a sight unseen in the communist country this year.

March 21, 2023

Mexico reports 22% drop in Monarch butterfly winter migration

Mexican environmental authorities reported a 22% drop in monarch butterflies wintering in the country, a former hotspot for the species.

March 20, 2023

Venezuelan oil czar resigns amid agency corruption investigation

Venezuelan oil czar Tareck El Aissami has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), the nation's state-run oil agency.

March 20, 2023

Guatemalan prosecutor eyes stripping presidential candidate of legal immunity

A Guatemalan prosecutor has called for courts to strip Edmond Mulet of legal immunity after the presidential hopeful called for a judge's investigation.

March 16, 2023

'Never return': El Salvador locks up gang-bangers in new mega-prison with promise of no release

El Salvador's government has heavily publicized the new prison, providing video of each prison transfer so far, along with pictures extensively showing the inside of the facility.

March 15, 2023

Honduras seeks diplomatic relations with China, switching allegiance from Taiwan

Honduras is seeking diplomatic relations with China, in turn, switching allegiance from Taiwan, which Beijing rejects as its own diplomatic nation under the "One-China" policy.

March 13, 2023

5 dead, 3 injured in attack on indigenous tribe in Nicaragua

Nicaraguan authorities reported at least five deaths after an apparent arson attack on indigenous Mayangna tribe members in the community of Wilu.

March 13, 2023

China flexes muscles in Latin America in latest security challenge to US

China's growing presence in Latin America has defense officals and lawmakers concerned over its increased influence and push to expand military ties in the region.