Articles about Latin America
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Keiko Fujimori Leads Peru's Presidential Polls a Week Before Election
Keiko Fujimori, a prominent figure in Peruvian politics, has been making waves in the country's presidential polls, with the latest Reuters survey revealing that she has taken the lead ahead of the election. The poll, which was conducted among 1,200 respondents, shows Fujimori with a significant adv...
Aid Vessel Arrives in Havana as Cuba’s Economic and Energy Crises Deepen
As the economic and energy crises in Cuba continue to worsen, a vital lifeline has arrived in the form of an international aid vessel carrying much-needed medical supplies and humanitarian aid. The vessel's arrival is a significant development in the country's ongoing struggle to cope with the after...
Conservative Euphoria Hits Chile as Right Surges in Latin America
Chile, a country known for its progressive politics and social welfare policies, has seen a significant shift towards conservatism in recent months. The right-wing parties, led by figures such as José Antonio Kast, have been gaining momentum in the country's presidential election, much to the surpri...
José Antonio Kast, the Pinochet Fan About to Swerve Chile to the Far Right
Chilean voters have delivered a stunning upset with the election of José Antonio Kast as the country's new president. On December 19, 2021, Kast, a far-right candidate and admirer of the late dictator Augusto Pinochet, secured a narrow victory in the presidential runoff, winning 54% of the vote agai...
The Bloody Rise and Fall of Mexico’s Top Crime Boss
The trial of Juan Pablo Ledezma, a 35-year-old Mexican national, began on March 20th in the city of Culiacán, Sinaloa. Ledezma is accused of being the successor to Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, the notorious leader of the Sinaloa cartel. Guzmán was convicted in 2019 and is currently serving a life sent...
‘what the Hell Do We Do with This Issue’: Mexico Confronts Trump’s Cuba Pressure
The announcement by US President Donald Trump to tighten restrictions on Cuba has left Mexico's government scrambling to navigate the complex implications of the policy shift. Mexico's Foreign Minister, Marcelo Ebrard, has expressed concerns that the new policy will have a negative impact on the cou...
Mexican Authorities Arrest Alleged Crime Figure ‘el Botox’ in Killing of Lime Growers’ Leader
According to reports, the arrest of El Botox was carried out by a special task force of federal and state police in the state of Michoacán, where the lime growers' leader was murdered. The task force had been tracking El Botox for months, gathering intelligence and building a case against him. The l...
Exclusive: Us Talks with Hardline Venezuelan Minister Cabello Began Months Before Raid
Background on US-Venezuela Relations The strained relationship between the US and Venezuela has been a topic of concern for years. The two nations have had a tumultuous history, marked by periods of cooperation and confrontation. The current situation is no exception, with the US imposing sanctions ...
U.s. Races to Sell Venezuelan Oil, Transforming Ties with Former Foe
The U.S. government's decision to sell Venezuelan oil is a major departure from its previous stance on the country. In recent years, the U.S. had imposed strict sanctions on Venezuela in an effort to pressure the government to address its human rights abuses and economic woes. However, with the rise...