Laura Fernandez was sworn in as Costa Rica's new president at a ceremony in San Jose, vowing a "war" on the country's record homicide rates. The new government also signalled a balanced foreign policy amid US-China tensions. Security and the cost of living top her in-tray.
Brazil's Congress has approved a bill that would substantially reduce the prison sentence former president Jair Bolsonaro is facing in his coup-attempt case. The vote reignites tensions between the Lula government and the right-wing opposition. The Supreme Court is expected to have the final say.
A monster truck crashed into a crowd at a show in Colombia, killing at least three people and injuring 38. The incident raises fresh concerns about public safety at large events.
Colombia's government announced a record $1.4 million bounty for a rebel commander known as "Marlon," blamed for orchestrating a bomb attack that killed 20 people. The extraordinary reward underscores the government's intensified campaign against armed groups destabilizing the nation.
The death toll from a bomb attack on a highway bus in Colombia has risen to 20. The attack signals escalating political violence ahead of next month's presidential election.
A federal jury convicted a former Florida Republican congressman of acting as an unregistered foreign agent on behalf of the Venezuelan government. The verdict marks a notable milestone in US sanctions-related prosecutions targeting the Maduro administration.
Brazil's Congress approved a plan to drastically reduce the 27-year prison sentence given to former President Jair Bolsonaro for plotting a coup after losing the election. This decision represents a significant turning point in Brazil's political and legal system.
The US has charged Sinaloa governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other Mexican leaders with aiding drug cartels. The governor belongs to the same party as Mexico's president, complicating the political implications of the investigation.
Mexico has stated that two American operatives (reportedly CIA employees) who died in a car crash during a drug lab operation were not officially authorized to work in the country. The statement raises questions about US-Mexico security cooperation and jurisdiction during sensitive operations.
US justice department charged an Army soldier with using classified information to make cryptocurrency bets on Polymarket regarding Venezuela's political future, winning approximately $400,000.
A shooting at Mexico's iconic Teotihuacan pyramid tourist site killed a Canadian visitor weeks before the World Cup. Authorities say cartels were not involved, but the incident raises fresh concerns about violence in tourist areas. Mexico's security challenges are highlighted ahead of the global tournament.
Two Americans reportedly working for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab. The incident raises questions about US-Mexico intelligence cooperation, operational risks, and the effectiveness of operations against drug cartels.
The Andean Community's general secretariat ruled that the trade restrictions Colombia and Ecuador have imposed on each other are inconsistent with bloc law and must be lifted. The decision could clear shipments that have been piling up at customs in recent weeks.
Mexican authorities report that the gunman who attacked the Teotihuacan archaeological site carried materials referencing U.S. mass shooting incidents, raising questions about motive and potential online radicalization. Officials are investigating whether the attack was inspired by global extremist narratives.
A Canadian visitor was killed and several others wounded in a shooting at Mexico's iconic Teotihuacan pyramid site. The incident, which occurred weeks before the country hosts the FIFA World Cup, has raised fresh concerns about tourist safety.
The Havana government has hit back at the Trump administration's new sanctions targeting Cuba's energy and logistics sectors. The 10-month-old US oil blockade has pushed daily blackouts to as long as 18 hours on the island.
US oil company Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela. The move signals renewed rapprochement between the two countries and raises hopes for economic relief among Venezuelan workers. However, employment challenges in the oil sector persist.
The US and Brazilian presidents met at the White House but avoided a joint press appearance. The encounter signalled an effort to manage rather than mask tensions over coffee and ethanol tariffs and Amazon deforestation.
El Salvador has begun a mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 gang members collectively accused of over 47,000 crimes. The case is part of President Bukele's broader security crackdown on organized crime.
Argentina's industrial output grew 5% year-on-year in March, snapping an eight-month run of declines. The data offer the clearest sign yet that activity is heating up after President Milei's painful fiscal squeeze. Investors are betting on a firmer peso and tighter sovereign spreads.
Brazil kept Selic at 14.75% citing persistent inflation.
A massive fire erupted during a concert at a fairground in Villahermosa, Mexico, with some 135,000 people in attendance. At least five people were killed and many injured in the blaze.
Mexican peso gained 1.2% on record remittance inflows.
Nine coal miners died in a gas explosion at a mine in Sutatausa, Colombia. The incident is the latest in a series of deadly mining accidents in the region, with a similar disaster at the same location claiming lives in 2023. The explosion highlights ongoing safety concerns in Colombia's mining sector.
Argentina and UK signed trade deal covering agriculture and fintech.
Largest carbon credit deal in LatAm history.