Armando Velasco

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.

Abelardo de la Espriella, known as El Tigre, rides voter frustration over crime and cartels in Colombia's high-stakes presidential runoff election.

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.

Colombia's next president could reshape U.S. counternarcotics cooperation as voters choose between security-first and dialogue-based approaches.

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.

Joseph M. Humire, acting assistant secretary of War for Homeland Defense and Americas Security Affairs, explains the Trump administration's strategy for the Western Hemisphere.

Mexican drug cartels reportedly avoid targeting American tourists due to fear of U.S. retaliation, especially under Trump's terrorist designation.

Many American citizens were caught in the middle of Mexico cartel violence earlier this week following the death of cartel boss “El Mencho" and are now sharing harrowing accounts.

Brazil's supreme court has prevented Jair Bolsonaro from running again in the 2026 presidential election, yet the former president and his team are hoping the incoming Trump administration might help.

In Latin America, leaders are reacting in different ways to Trump's victory. Right-wing governments are optimistic about the future policies while socialists fear measures that would affect their authoritarian projects

Following Trump’s victory, the Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, is considering reassessing some of its policies to navigate the anticipated challenges.

Nayib Bukele’s economic success and his policies to restore security have made him one of the most popular presidents in Latin America.

As Mexicans go to the polls Sunday to vote for a new president, the country is facing its most violent election campaign in its history with more than 225 candidates and officials killed.

During her recent visit to New York and Washington, D.C., Xóchitl Gálvez warned the U.S. about the risks facing the bilateral relationship and proposes a new route if she wins the presidency.

Mexican Senator Xóchitl Gálvez could be the opposition's presidential candidate in the upcoming election, an intriguing prospect due to her potential benefit for U.S.-Mexico relations.

A high-ranking law enforcement official in Peru is dismissing claims that Dutch authorities tried to hamper attempts to bring Natalee Holloway suspect and Dutch national Joran van der Sloot to the U.S. to face charges.

Joran van der Sloot is seen smiling in pictures obtained by Fox News Digital just before being transferred from Lima, Peru, to the U.S. where he'll face federal charges.

Joran van der Sloot's lawyer filed an appeal as the clock runs out for Peruvian courts to intervene in his client's transfer to the U.S., where he'll face extortion charges connected to the May 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway in Aruba.

An FBI plane has landed in Peru to facilitate the temporary transfer of Joran van der Sloot to the U.S., where he'll face extortion charges related to Natalee Holloway's disappearance.

Joran van der Sloot's lawyer says he will file a habeas corpus petition against the Peruvian government in an attempt to stop the transfer of his client to the USA.

A Peruvian Interpol official tells Fox News Digital he believes Joran van der Sloot will still be transferred to the U.S. despite a recent attempt to keep him in Peru.

Officials from the Dutch Embassy in Peru are advising that Joran Van der Sloot fight the scheduled transfer to the United States, according to his lawyer.

Officials in Peru will begin the transfer of Joran van der Sloot from the Challapalca Prison to a max security prison in Lima, Peru, where he'll then be made available to be taken to the United States.

Joran van der Sloot, the prime suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway, was allegedly beaten in prison and his lawyer is requesting better security for his client.

Cuba spreads socialism by sending "doctors" to its allied countries, many of whom are reportedly members of the military and intelligence service of the dictatorship.

Joran van der Sloot has "fans" from around the world who send him letters and money to the tune of $400 per month, according to his lawyer.

An official with Interpol says that Joran van der Sloot will be extradited in the first week of June by agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Officials with Interpol will begin coordinating with the FBI and Peruvian prison system Friday on details for Joran van der Sloot's extradition, according to a Peruvian Interpol chief.

As President Biden prepares to meet with his Mexican counterpart and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, analysts discuss the most important issues facing the three nations.

A massive hack of Mexico's Defense department has highlighted some unsavory relationships between criminal gangs, cartels and a small group in the military. Mexico's president has downplayed the hack.