Latin America
Latin America
Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:41:00 GMTUS to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”
Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In n...
Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:48:00 GMTPeru: Case dropped against Keiko Fujimori heralds new presidential bid?
A Peruvian court has dismissed all charges in the "Cocktails" case against former Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, clearing the way for the Fuerza Popular leader to make another try this year.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:19:00 GMTNo human corridor through Peru for Venezuelans exiting Chile
Peru's President José Jerí told Chile's President-elect José Antonio Kast that the human corridor through his country so that Venezuelan migrants could return home was not a feasible option.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:15:00 GMTMaduro down, Trump aims at Cuba
US President Donald Trump has issued a total oil embargo and a diplomatic ultimatum to Cuba, signaling a Venezuela-style transition coming up. It was even rumored that US Secretary of State could be Cuba's next President.
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:10:00 GMTManagua releases political prisoners as Trump's democratization drive has far left rulers on their toes
Nicaragua's Sandinista regime of Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo announced on Saturday that Managua would be releasing a series of political prisoners in a gesture marking the 19th anniversary of the far left administration, ...