Latin America

US tariffs shake up Brazil's presidential race as candidates trade blame

FILE PHOTO: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks to reporters following his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, at the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo

Driver in Chile runs over and kills six people at street festival in coastal city

Police officers and firefighters working next to a vehicle that struck several people at a street market in Vina del Mar, Chile. At least six people were killed.

US, Latin American allies urge against casting doubt on Colombia’s electoral process

An election voter list posted outside a polling station as people wait to cast their votes during the first round of the presidential election in Colombia on May 31.

Pentagon seeks to rally Latin America behind new Monroe Doctrine

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby

‘Agony’ in Cuba amid third nationwide blackout in six months

Retired nursing assistant Ana Amelia Gracias, 70, pours herself water at home as Cuba’s national electric grid collapsed at midday on July 6, in Havana, Cuba.

Brazilians are going gaga for Chinese brands

Chinese brands have become ubiquitous in Brazil.

Mercosur launches economic partnership talks with Japan, eyes China

Uruguay's President Yamandu Orsi (R) speaks after passing the pro-tempore presidency to Paraguay's President Santiago Pena during the 68th Mercosur Heads of State summit at the Conmebol headquarters, in Luque, Paraguay on June 30, 2026. (Photo by DANIEL DUARTE / AFP)

Latin America’s 10 deadliest earthquakes

People searching for casualties amid the rubble of a collapsed building, in the aftermath of earthquakes in Caracas, Venezuela, on June 25.

World Cup shows Latin American rivalries, solidarity on the US West Coast

Haiti fans at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, for the World Cup match between Morocco and Haiti on June 24.

Colombia national registrar says final count in presidential runoff is nearly identical to initial count

Colombian leftist leader Senator Ivan Cepeda addresses the media to announce that he accepts the results of the presidential runoff election, in which he was beaten by right-wing candidate Abelardo De La Espriella, in Bogota, Colombia, June 24, 2026. REUTERS/Sergio Acero

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.