Latin America
Latin America
Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:37:00 GMTBolivia: probe into ring that stole and adulterated fuel imported through Chilean ports
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz on Tuesday denounced the existence of an international ring dedicated to stealing and adulterating gasoline and diesel imported into the country, with operations detected in Chile, Argentina, and ...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:01:00 GMTBrazil hit hardest as Latin America adjusts to Trump tariffs after one year
One year after the Trump administration launched its tariff offensive against more than 180 countries, Latin America presents a mixed picture: some economies lost competitiveness in the U.S. market, while others redirected expo...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 01:16:00 GMTUS allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba in easing of energy blockade
The United States authorized the passage of a Russian oil tanker loaded with crude bound for Cuba, in the first easing of the de facto energy blockade Washington has imposed on the island since the start of the year, The New Yo...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:27:00 GMTUN warns: over 10,000 Colombians recruited as mercenaries in the past decade
A UN expert group on mercenaries warned on Friday of a significant increase in the recruitment of Colombian mercenaries, driven by the proliferation of armed conflicts worldwide. After an 11-day visit to Colombia, the body esti...
Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:21:00 GMTBrazil unveils first supersonic fighter jet manufactured on its soil, a milestone for Latin America
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer unveiled on Wednesday the first F-39E Gripen fighter jet manufactured in Brazil, a milestone the country's presidency called "unprecedented in Latin America." It is the first of 15 supers...