Articles about Latin America
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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...
Venezuela's Opposition Party Wins Historic Victory in Regional Elections
The Venezuelan opposition party, led by Juan Guaidó, has secured a historic victory in the country's regional elections, marking a significant milestone in the country's fragile democracy. The results of the election, which took place on November 21, 2022, saw the opposition win a majority of seats ...
Map: 6.5-magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mexico
The Mexican government has activated its emergency response system in response to the earthquake, which struck at approximately 8:53 pm local time. The quake's epicenter was located in the state of Guerrero, about 200 miles southwest of Mexico City. Initial Assessments and Damage Reports According t...