Category: Latin America

Brazil’s Supreme Court has dealt a major blow to the future of the Amazon soy moratorium, upholding state laws that deny tax incentives to farmers and companies that comply with the agreement. _x000D_ At the same time, the court affirmed that the voluntary environmental pact itself is constitutional. _x000D_ The ruling could make it harder… Continue reading Amazon Soy Moratorium: Brazil Court Upholds State Laws

A Colombia earthquake kills 169 people after a powerful 7.4-magnitude quake struck the country’s western region on Monday morning. More than 600 people suffered injuries, while rescuers and volunteers searched collapsed buildings for survivors. _x000D_ The earthquake struck shortly after 7:30 a.m. local time. Strong tremors sent frightened residents into the streets across several Colombian… Continue reading Colombia Earthquake Kills 169 as Rescuers Search for Survivors

_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Pope Leo Argentina Visit Comes at Difficult Time _x000D_ The Pope Leo Argentina visit has given many struggling Argentines a new reason for hope. _x000D_ Pope Leo XIV plans to visit Argentina in November. Meanwhile, the country continues to face serious economic pressure. _x000D_ Rising food prices,… Continue reading Pope Leo Argentina Visit Brings Hope Amid Economic Hardship

Car Bomb Attack Hits Southwest Colombia _x000D_ A Colombia car bomb attack struck a toll plaza in the country’s southwest on Saturday, just one day after conservative President Abelardo de la Espriella took office. _x000D_ The Colombian army said the blast happened along the Pan-American Highway, a major route linking the southwestern departments of Cauca… Continue reading Colombia Car Bomb Attack Hits Southwest

Colombia’s new president, Abelardo De La Espriella, has taken office after narrowly winning the June presidential runoff. _x000D_ The right-wing politician has made security a central issue. He has promised tougher action against drug trafficking and organized crime. _x000D_ _x000D_ Colombia’s New President Targets Narco-Terrorism _x000D_ De La Espriella has vowed to crush narco-terrorism and… Continue reading Colombia’s New President Vows to Crush Narco-Terrorism

Brazil police accuse 16 over Voepass crash after completing a two-year investigation into the deadly 2024 plane disaster that claimed 62 lives. Federal investigators allege negligence, maintenance failures, and repeated safety violations contributed to the crash, marking a major development in one of Brazil’s worst aviation tragedies. _x000D_ The case now moves to federal prosecutors,… Continue reading Brazil Police Accuse 16 Over Voepass Crash

The 43 Missing Students Case has entered a new chapter after Mexican authorities arrested former Guerrero Governor Ángel Aguirre. Prosecutors accuse him of hiding evidence linked to the disappearance of 43 Ayotzinapa teacher-training students in 2014. The arrest marks one of the biggest developments in a case that still haunts Mexico. _x000D_ Federal prosecutors confirmed… Continue reading Ex-Guerrero Governor Arrested in 43 Missing Students Case

Right-wing lawyer Abelardo De La Espriella is set to take office as Colombia’s new president on Friday. He has promised tougher action on security, drug trafficking and the economy. _x000D_ De La Espriella, 48, won June’s presidential runoff after campaigning on a hard-line security platform. He also promised to reduce the size of the state… Continue reading De La Espriella Takes Office as Colombia President

Mexico inflation likely eased to its lowest level in more than six years during July as lower food prices helped offset seasonal increases in tourism-related costs. Economists expect the slowdown to bring inflation closer to the central bank’s official target while strengthening expectations that policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged. _x000D_ The latest inflation figures… Continue reading Mexico Inflation Nears Six-Year Low

Mexican avocado exports to the United States have once again been disrupted after the US suspended agricultural inspections in the state of Michoacan because of security concerns. _x000D_ The move has prompted Mexico to deploy additional security forces in an effort to restore exports and protect one of the country’s most valuable agricultural industries. _x000D_… Continue reading Mexican Avocado Exports to US Suspended Again