A U.S. senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America’s conservatives
MIAMI — When Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno visits Colombia this week as part of a three-nation tour of Latin America, it will be something of a homecoming.The…
Treasury & Cash Management Providers 2025: Latin America
Digitalization has accelerated a move toward real-time payments for Latin American banks, along with a host of new capabilities and offerings. The global pandemic accelerated…
Eddie Palmieri, a champion of Latin jazz, dies at 88
Eddie Palmieri, the Grammy-winning Nuyorican pianist, bandleader and composer who helped innovate Afro-Caribbean music in the States and transform the New York salsa scene, died…
Index: 3 Latin American nations offer nicer lifestyles for U.S. retirees
A man rests on Jaco beach, in San Jose, Costa Rica, in July 2024. The country attracts retirees with its biodiversity, peaceful environment and high-quality…
Here are our early predictions for the 2025 Latin Grammys
This year promises to be one of the most exciting editions of the Latin Grammys.As the Latin Recording Academy prepares to unveil the nominations for…
Chinese investment reshapes Latin America’s economic integration
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C), Colombia Foreign Minister Laura Sarabia (L) and Honduras Foreign Minister Eduardo Enrique Reina attend the plenary session of the…
Latin American currencies strengthen amid global instability
July 18 (UPI) -- Latin America's major currencies gained an average of 6% against the U.S. dollar in the first half of the year. Countries…
Foreign Investment in Latin America, Caribbean rises in 2024
The town of Sierra Grande in, southern Argentina was home to Latin America's largest iron ore mine, but its closure in 1991 turned it into…
Latin makeup labels put allergy sufferers at risk, say campaigners
BBCAmy Loring, a makeup artist and influencer, says a lack of "clear" labelling on products can have "severe" consequencesMakeup and skincare ingredients should be listed…
Colombia arrests alleged leader of Italian mafia in Latin America | Crime News
Giuseppe Palermo has been wanted under an Interpol red notice, which has called for his arrest in 196 countries.Colombian authorities have captured an alleged leader…
Youth voter turnout falls across Latin America
A voter casts his ballot during the presidential primaries in Santiago, Chile, on June 29. Photo by Elvis Gonzalez/EPA July 10 (UPI) -- A far…
Brazil, Peru show biggest gaps in student outcomes in Latin America, report says
July 7 (UPI) -- A new regional report highlights sharp disparities in student achievement across Latin America, driven by socioeconomic status and gender. Brazil and…
NPR’s Felix Contreras opened minds to Latin alternative music. He’s finally getting his due
National Public Radio journalist Felix Contreras, best known for chronicling Latino music in his podcast “Alt.Latino,” will be honored this year at the 38th annual…
Organized crime stifles Latin America’s economic development
Organizd crime, including drug smuggling is stifling Latin America's economy, according to a recent report by the World Bank. Photo by Carrasco Ragel/EPA-EFE June 27…
Electronic waste surges in Latin America amid lack of recycling laws
SANTIAGO, Chile, June 20 (UPI) -- Growing demand for technology in Latin America has made the region a major importer of electronic devices, but it…
School dropout rate reaches 27% across Latin America
June 4 (UPI) -- Latin America is facing an escalating education crisis as school dropout rates continue to climb, affecting not only the region's poorest…
Bukele-inspired security movement seeks foothold in Latin America
May 27 (UPI) -- A sharp drop in crime in El Salvador has made President Nayib Bukele one of Latin America's most prominent leaders. As…
Protestant churches gain ground in Latin America in 21st century
SANTIAGO, Chile, May 25 (UPI) -- Once viewed as peripheral players, Protestant churches have risen over the past two decades to become influential actors in…
Chilean city first in Latin America to rely entirely on desalinated seawater
A $130 million investment expanded an existing desalination plant, originally built in 2003, to supply potable water to the 500,000 residents of Antofagasta in northern…
China allows visa-free entry for 5 Latin American nations to boost ties
BEIJING — China will allow visa-free entry for nationals of five Latin American countries for one year to boost closer connections with the region.Starting June 1, citizens…