Articles about Latin America
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‘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...

Trump-backed Candidate Nasry Asfura Wins Honduras Presidential Election
Nasry Asfura, a Honduras politician, has secured a significant victory in the country's presidential election, with the backing of former US President Donald Trump. Asfura's win marks a major shift in Honduras' politics, with many analysts speculating about the implications of Trump's endorsement. T...

Venezuelan Navy Increases Escort Operations Amid Tensions with the Us
The Venezuelan Navy has significantly increased its escort operations in the Caribbean Sea, a move seen as a response to the threat of a US blockade by former President Donald Trump. The escalation of tensions has sparked concerns among Venezuelan officials about the country's maritime trade routes ...
Chile’s Conservative Landslide Gives Trump New Latin America Ally
The conservative landslide in Chile's parliamentary elections has sent shockwaves across the region, with many analysts predicting a significant shift in the country's politics. The conservative coalition, led by the National Renewal party, secured a majority in both the Chamber of Deputies and the ...