Americas
LATEST NEWS FROM AMERICAS
Americas
Dominican Republic expels 9 Cuban officials
The Dominican Republic has formally asked Cuba to withdraw nine members of its diplomatic mission and their relatives, the foreign ministry said on Thursday, without explain...
Americas
US fully restarts activities in Mexico's avocado hub after security scare
The U.S. government said on Thursday it would fully resume activities throughout Mexico's western state of Michoacan, after earlier security concerns disrupted U.S. inspections n...
Americas
Cuba marks centenary of Fidel Castro's birth amid deepening economic crisis
Cuba on Thursday marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of revolutionary leader Fidel Castro amid one of the most severe economic and political crises in its history, exacerba...
Americas
Venezuela inflation surges to near 20% in July, central bank says
Venezuela's inflation reached 19.9% in July from the previous month's 13.8%, the central bank said on Wednesday.
Americas
Hegseth welcomes Colombia to counter-drug alliance after its election
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Colombia on Wednesday into a military-led counter-narcotics coalition of like-minded Western Hemisphere nations following the inaugurat...
Americas
Brazil Congress approves spending curbs as debt concerns mount
The Brazilian Congress approved on Wednesday spending-control mechanisms proposed by the government in an effort to rein in the country's debt.
Americas
Uber invests in Latin American motorcycle lender Galgo to finance gig workers
Uber will invest in Galgo, a Latin American lender focused on motorcycle purchases, as the ride-hailing giant looks to expand access to vehicles for drivers and couriers, the com...
Americas
Colombia woman's earthquake survival story gives son a birthday to remember
When Julio Cesar Largo's daughter failed to show up for her son's birthday celebration, his worst fears took hold. On the same day, a powerful earthquake had ripped through a larg...
Americas
Bolsonaro campaign drafts debt-linked fiscal rule to replace Brazil framework, sources say
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro's presidential campaign is preparing a new fiscal framework to replace Brazil's current budget rules, imposing tighter spending caps as debt rises that co...
Americas
Venezuela agrees with Israel to establish consular services after 17-year diplomatic break
Venezuela's government said on Tuesday it has agreed with Israel to establish a coordination mechanism to enable consular services, a dramatic shift in Venezuela's geopolitic...
Americas
Lula's lead over Flavio Bolsonaro narrows in Brazilian election second-round, CNT/MDA poll shows
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's advantage over Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a potential runoff ahead of October's general election narrowed, a CNT/MDA poll showed o...
Americas
Brazil inflation slows in July, returns to central bank target range
Brazil's annual inflation eased in July, broadly in line with market expectations, data from statistics agency IBGE showed on Tuesday, returning to the central bank's tolerance r...
Americas
US fired on Panama-flagged ship that tried to break blockade of Iranian ports, WSJ reports citing US official
A U.S. military helicopter fired at the rudder of a Panama-flagged ship after its crew ignored warnings from personnel working to enforce a naval blockade on Iranian ports, the...
Americas
Brazil central bank says inflation remains demand-driven despite growing impact of rate hikes
Brazil's central bank said on Tuesday that tight monetary policy is increasingly weighing on economic activity, but inflation remains fueled by demand, underscoring the need to ke...
Americas
Bolivia's Paz tests fragile coalition with reform push, IMF deal
Just nine months after taking office as Bolivia's president amid a broader rightward shift in Latin America, Rodrigo Paz faces an uphill battle in winning backing for a package of ...
Americas
LatAm assets mixed ahead of US inflation; Middle East in focus
Latin American assets were mixed on Monday as investors looked ahead to U.S. inflation data for clues on Federal Reserve's monetary policy outlook, while persistent uncertainty i...
Americas
At least 20 dead after Colombia earthquake
The death toll after a strong earthquake that rocked western Colombia on Monday has risen to at least 20, authorities said.
Americas
Brazil central bank eyes expansion for Pix payment system as US trade scrutiny intensifies
Brazil's central bank said on Monday it is assessing links between its popular instant payment system Pix and similar platforms abroad, in a more concrete push toward cross-borde...
Americas