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Firefighters and rescuers carry survivor Daniela Largo out of the rubble of a collapsed building after an earthquake in Cali, Colombia, on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Colombia

Colombian woman pulled alive from rubble as quake death toll tops 200

The quake also strained parts of the healthcare system, turning the rescue effort into one of Colombia’s largest disaster responses in years.

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Crime

Doctors ignored ‘warning signs’ before Maradona’s death, court hears

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Israel

Israel and Venezuela renew consular ties after 17 years of no diplomacy

China-Latin America relations

China moves to join Brazil’s WTO fight over Trump’s forced labour tariffs

Beijing said it held a substantial commercial interest in consultations Brasilia opened over duties of up to 37.5 per cent.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing in May 2025. China has asked to join Brazil’s WTO consultations over US tariffs. Photo: AP
Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Beijing in May 2025. China has asked to join Brazil’s WTO consultations over US tariffs. Photo: AP
Americas and the Caribbean

Colombia hunts for survivors after powerful earthquake kills at least 181

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people ‌trapped under the rubble is the priority.

US-China trade war

China hits US, Mexican pecans with preliminary anti-dumping curbs

The investigation follows Mexico’s maximum 50% tariff hike on about 1,400 product categories, imposed under pressure from Washington.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

The football used by the Argentinian legend to score his infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch US$10 million.

The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday. Photo: AFP
The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean

Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president

The right-wing ex-lawyer who calls himself ‘The Tiger’ vowed to bomb cocaine labs, build mega prisons and usher in closer ties with the US.

China-Latin America relations

UnionPay to link Chinese payment apps to Brazil’s Pix after US tariffs

Central banks stay silent on pilot that would let tourists scan and pay weeks after Washington taxed the system.

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China-Latin America relations

Argentina extends US$19 billion China currency swap despite US pressure

Buenos Aires locks in the yuan line until 2031, months after the US Treasury Department offered a rival facility.

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Argentine President Javier Milei campaigned on a pledge never to do business with communist governments, but later sought Beijing’s help to extend the currency swap. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

US sanctions Cuba’s military representative in Beijing over China procurement

Measures target officials and firms accused of obtaining military equipment from China and Russia for Cuba’s armed forces.

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Left to right: Cuban Ambassador to China Alberto Blanco Silva, Chinese Major General Ye Jiang and Cuban First Colonel Waldo Perez Cortes pose during a 65th anniversary celebration in Beijing in September 2025. Photo: Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX)
Left to right: Cuban Ambassador to China Alberto Blanco Silva, Chinese Major General Ye Jiang and Cuban First Colonel Waldo Perez Cortes pose during a 65th anniversary celebration in Beijing in September 2025. Photo: Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MINREX)
Americas and the Caribbean

Mexican social media influencer killed during live stream

Authorities implied the killing linked to cartel violence but did not blame any particular group.

Americas and the Caribbean

Guatemala on volcano alert after Fuego erupts

Authorities evacuate communities as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ spews lava and ash plumes.

Americas and the Caribbean

US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row

State Department retaliates against Brasilia over delayed envoy approval as fractious relationship is again tested.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a recent visit to Washington. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

Bachelet-led panel urges Latin America not to choose sides in US-China rivalry

ECLAC commission says the region should leverage critical minerals but recognises limits imposed by US security dominance.

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From left, former Colombian president Ivan Duque, former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and ECLAC executive secretary Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs present the commission’s report in Santiago. Photo: ECLAC
From left, former Colombian president Ivan Duque, former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet and ECLAC executive secretary Jose Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs present the commission’s report in Santiago. Photo: ECLAC
China-Latin America relations

Cuban spy-base allegations, new Trump tariffs: 7 Latin America relations reads

From global soybean market updates to China’s best trade partners, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in July 2026.

China-Latin America relations

Chinese executive filmed taking cash on Colombia metro project

Subcontractor accuses China Harbour managers of demanding cash to release payments on Bogota metro project.

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Cuba

Cuba plunged into darkness again as power grid collapses

Total failure leaves millions without electricity amid severe fuel shortages, ageing infrastructure and US sanctions.

Havana during a nationwide power outage on July 10. Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, following three other nationwide blackouts in July. Photo: AFP
Havana during a nationwide power outage on July 10. Cuba's electricity grid collapsed late on Sunday, following three other nationwide blackouts in July. Photo: AFP
Venezuela

In message from US jail, Maduro weighs in on Venezuela transition talks

Ex-president calls for ‘reconciliation’ ahead of US-backed meetings between the interim government and opposition.

Americas and the Caribbean

At 80, Brazil’s Lula launches campaign for fourth term

Leftist icon vows to protect critical minerals from foreign control as election battle against far-right rival looms.

Aviation accidents

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on sightseeing flight

Local media ‌said ‌the plane ⁠was carrying 11 ⁠passengers and 2 pilots when it crashed near the Nazca Lines archaeological site on Saturday.

One of the geoglyphs etched into a slope at the Unesco Nazca Lines world heritage site in the Peruvian desert. On Saturday, a tourist plane visiting the archaeological site crashed, killing all 13 passengers and crew, police said. Photo: Peruvian Ministry of Culture / AFP
Crime

Colombia bombing near police station wounds 14 ahead of president’s inauguration

Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez blamed the National Liberation Army rebel group for the attack and offered a US$64,000 reward for information.

Police officers stand outside a building damaged after a truck packed with explosives detonated next to a police station in Cucuta, Colombia on Saturday. Photo: Photo: Reuters
Police officers stand outside a building damaged after a truck packed with explosives detonated next to a police station in Cucuta, Colombia on Saturday. Photo: Photo: Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

Argentina’s president decrees expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against nation

Move follows backlash over World Cup defeat as legal experts and opposition politicians denounce emergency measure as unconstitutional.

US-Cuba relations

Cuba says nearly three-quarters of hotels have shut as travel plunges

Havana details scale of industry collapse for the first time amid severe economic crisis and energy blockade.

Natural disasters

5 killed in Brazil, as fierce winds bring chaos to Rio, Sao Paulo region

Gusts of up to 100km/h cut power, fell dozens of trees and brought public transport to a halt, stranding thousands of people.

A fallen tree and collapsed utility poles block a residential street after strong wind gusts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
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