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Mexico
Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.
23 Apr 2026 - 1:48PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Top Peru ministers quit in protest over stalled US F-16 jet deal
23 Apr 2026 - 1:53PM
Mexico
World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting
22 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
Mexico
Shooting at famed Mexico site kills foreign tourist, leaves several wounded
A gunman opened fire from a major pyramid, in a rare case of violence at one of Mexico’s top tourist sites.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:25PM
The gunman who opened fire on tourists. Photo: Barak Hardley via Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba confirms rare Havana talks with US officials
A senior diplomat describes ‘professional’ meetings as Havana seeks an end to the US oil blockade.
21 Apr 2026 - 12:14PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela’s Machado says ‘no regrets’ about giving her Nobel Prize to Trump
The opposition leader called the US president a leader who ‘risked the lives of his country’s citizens’ for her nation’s freedom.
19 Apr 2026 - 4:10AM
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Mexico
Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in 8 years
Relations deteriorated after Mexico’s former president in 2019 demanded an apology for abuses committed during Spain’s colonial rule in Mexico.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum (left) greets Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the “Meeting in Defence of Democracy” in Barcelona on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Cuba
Cuba’s president says island does not wish for US aggression, but ready to fight
Cuba has been bracing for a possible attack following repeated warnings from Trump after he toppled Venezuela’s leader.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:35AM
US-Venezuela conflict
IMF, World Bank say they are resuming dealings with Venezuela
The move follows the January ouster of Nicolas Maduro and could unlock billions in frozen assets for the Rodriguez administration.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:37AM
China-Latin America relations
US will help Peru ‘take back’ Chancay port from China, Congress chair says
Maria Elvira Salazar warns port’s ‘dual usage’ potential could enable Chinese submarines, carriers and warships to operate from Peru.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:01AM
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United States
Lula blasts Trump’s fear-based rule, calls for ‘great maturity’
‘Trump has no right to wake up in the morning and threaten a country,’ Brazil’s president says.
16 Apr 2026 - 6:38PM
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A woman walks next to an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Photo: WANA via Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean
US military says 4 killed in fourth ‘drug boat’ strike in a week
Death toll from controversial campaign reaches 174 as the US military increases kinetic operations in the eastern Pacific.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:13AM
China-Latin America relations
China and the US want rare earths. Brazil will share – on one condition
Move comes as Washington locks US$565 million deal with Brazil’s only operating rare earth mine.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:48AM
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China-Latin America relations
BYD made Brazil’s slave labour list. The man behind the decision lost his job
Union said sacking is part of pattern of political meddling in slavery cases.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:25AM
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United States
Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida
The fugitive ex-intelligence head, convicted of plotting a coup with Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested for a minor traffic violation and then referred to ICE.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:48PM
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and Alexandre Ramagem in 2024. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean
Peru presidential run-off looms as Fujimori leads troubled vote
Daughter of former strongman is ahead in the race, but logistical issues have forced a one-day voting extension for tens of thousands.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Stampede at historic fortress in Haiti kills 25 and injures dozens
Authorities in Haiti probe ‘severe overcrowding’ at Citadelle Laferriere following mountaintop crush.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:43PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Miguel Diaz-Canel said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:11AM
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel. Photo: EPA
China-Latin America relations
China, Russia rally behind Cuba as US squeezes Havana in deepening crisis
‘China is willing to work with the international community to firmly support Cuba,’ said a Beijing spokesperson.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:30AM
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China-Latin America relations
Cattle prices rocket as Brazil set to exhaust Chinese beef quota by May
As Beijing tariff nears, Brazil’s exporters are rapidly reaching their quota for China, forcing South American industry to seek new buyers.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:13AM
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China-Latin America relations
Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to China
Chilean investigators dismantled cross-border networks after one of largest organised crime operations in South American country’s history.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:04AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru’s presidential election.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations
Brazil blacklists China EV giant BYD for its slave labour conditions
Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation.
8 Apr 2026 - 4:49AM
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Cuba
A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway
Younger Castros emerge as key figures on the communist-run island - including a bar-owning influencer.
7 Apr 2026 - 1:44PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela’s government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets
Lawyers for both sides have requested a 45-day pause in the US asset seizure case as Venezuela seeks to protect holdings from creditors.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:08PM
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