Latin America - Page 8

September 29

Wealthy Americans ditch US for 'golden' visas in increasingly unexpected regions

Wealthy Americans shift their focus from European "golden" visas to Latin America, Asia and Africa for secondary citizenship and residency programs amid growing demand.

September 27

Trump admin revokes Colombian president’s visa over alleged ‘reckless and incendiary actions’

Colombian President Gustavo Petro's visa was revoked by the Trump administration over what officials allege were "reckless and incendiary actions" in New York City.

September 22

Drug-smuggling boat struck by US was carrying more than a ton of suspected cocaine, Dominican Republic says

The Dominican Republic announced a significant drug seizure of suspected cocaine after an American air strike against the drug trafficking vessel.

September 17

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa mobilized armed forces and declared a state of emergency as Ecuadorians clashed with police over diesel subsidy removal in Quito.

August 19

U.S. warships to patrol international waters around Venezuela as Trump vows to stop cartels

U.S. warships head to Venezuela as Trump targets drug trafficking.

August 13

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.

August 12

Venezuela human rights hit new low as US puts $50M bounty on Maduro's head: State Department

State Department documents escalating killings, torture and repression in Venezuela following disputed 2024 election as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government targets opposition.

August 8

Trump approves military action against Latin American cartels classified as terrorist organizations

Trump administration secretly approves military action targeting drug cartels classified as terrorist groups that traffic fentanyl across the US-Mexico border.

August 4

House Dem declares she is a 'proud Guatemalan' before American at Progressive International conference

Rep. Delia Ramirez declared she's prouder to be Guatemalan than American at leftist Panamerican Congress attended by progressive lawmakers.

July 29

China may gain greater control of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal misses deadline

CK Hutchison signals openness to include a Chinese investor in Panama Canal ports after negotiations with BlackRock expired, raising concerns about Beijing's influence.