Latin America
Chinese regime deepens its influence in Latin America trying to replace US leadership
After a series of agreements with Latin American leaders, the Chinese communist regime deepened its ties in the continent with promises of "cheap credits", nuclear technology, construction of 5G and communications networks. The regime has managed to strategically seduce local authorities, endangering sovereign freedoms and threatening U.S. leadership. The Chinese regime ...
Colombia: George Soros relies on violent riots to advance his globalist agenda
Behind the violent national demonstrations in Colombia during the last eight days, there is the influence of the financier George Soros on leftist movements in many countries. Soros has influenced activities to destabilize the country's legal institutions for nearly 30 years and there are signs pointing in the direction of his ...
Chinese economic outreach in Latin America draws US concerns
Beijing's influence in Latin America is accelerating, and according to some experts, the US isn't even trying to counter it
China’s construction binge spreads to Americas, rattles US
China's expansion in Latin America of its Belt and Road initiative to build ports and other trade-related facilities is stirring alarm in Washington over Beijing's ambitions in a region that American leaders since the 19th century have seen as off-limits to other powers. China is hardly a newcomer to the region, ...
Latin America is world’s deadliest route for migrants
Latin America has displaced the Mediterranean Sea as the deadliest route
UN chief: Days of foreign military intervention in Latin America over
Antonio Guterres tells VOA that the UN is ready to help in Venezuela, but that violence serves no purpose
Canada, Latin America rule out force in Venezuela
16 European countries recognize self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido as Venezuelan leader
Before Venezuela, US has long involvement in Latin America
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro accuses the United States of trying to orchestrate a coup against him. While the U.S. says it's trying to rescue Venezuela's democracy, Washington has a long history of interventions — military and otherwise — in Latin American politics. Since the advent of the Monroe Doctrine in the ...
Poll: Desire to migrate climbs worldwide
Gallup representative notes that reasons and desired destinations remain same
U.S. navy hospital ship brings care to Venezuela migrants in Colombia
Thousands set to receive treatment this week from doctors and dentists from the USNS Comfort
Prosecutor: Peru nearing plea deal with Odebrecht on corruption probe
Construction company has admitted to paying about $30 million in bribes to win contracts in the South American country and has agreed to provide prosecutors with details on the payments
Latin America in flux as G20 leaders descend on the region
Argentina had hoped to show off its newly market-friendly economy to the world when the G-20 group of the world's top economies begins its first South American summit this week. Instead it's looking for help to avoid an all-out crisis. The two-day meeting that starts Friday is meant to focus on ...
3 Million Venezuelans Have Fled the Country
The number of refugees and migrants fleeing Venezuela amid the country’s severe economic downfall has now reached 3 million, the United Nations refugee agency announced Thursday, the most since 2015. Data from national immigration authorities revealed surrounding countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have taken in nearly 2.4 million Venezuelans as ...
Peru president faces standoff with congress over referendum
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Peru's president is facing a standoff with lawmakers over his call for a referendum on anti-corruption measures.
Guatemala court backs UN ant-graft chief against president
GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — In a blunt rebuke to President Jimmy Morales, Guatemala's Constitutional Court ordered that the head of a U.N.-backed anti-corruption commission be let back in the country two weeks after Morales barred him as he moved to defang the investigative body.
$2.5M bond for Border Patrol agent in killings of 4 in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) — A U.S. Border Patrol supervisor was jailed Sunday on $2.5 million bond in Texas, accused of killing at least four women and injuring a fifth who managed to escape.
Mexican president elect introduces civilian head of security
TEPIC, Mexico (AP) — Mexico's president-elect kicked off a nationwide tour Sunday with his new head of security in tow: a restaurant owner named Daniel Asaf who will coordinate a civilian brigade in lieu of the Mexican equivalent of the U.S. Secret Service.
Mexican president elect introduces civilian head of security
TEPIC, Mexico (AP) — Mexico's president-elect kicked off a nationwide tour Sunday with his new head of security in tow: a restaurant owner named Daniel Asaf who will coordinate a civilian brigade in lieu of the Mexican equivalent of the U.S. Secret Service.
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