Latin America

In run for Brazil's presidency, Flavio Bolsonaro tests staying power of his father's legacy

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) holds up a portrait of his father, Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro, during a campaign rally in Goiania, Brazil, September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

Brazil President Lula bans online betting, unveils debt relief plan as re-election race tightens

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva also unveiled a new debt relief program aimed at households, the latest in a series of measures introduced ahead of October’s election.

Trump vows ‘unmatched military might’ as he rallies regional anti-cartel allies

US President Donald Trump addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Sept 22.

As gangs gain influence, Brazil seeks to shield election from candidates with criminal ties

Clebio \"Jacare,\" whose candidacy for Brazil's lower house of Congress has been challenged by prosecutors, speaks during an interview with Reuters at his campaign headquarters in Duque de Caxias, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, August 26, 2026. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

IDB drafts two-year Venezuela plan, says electricity and social needs are key

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez meets with Inter-American Development Bank President Ilan Goldfajn ahead of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, US, September 21, 2026. Miraflores Palace/Handout via REUTERS

Chile weighs ethanol-gasoline blend as government seeks cheaper fuels amid fiscal strains

FILE PHOTO: A man walks with a canister of paraffin at a gas station as fuel prices in the country are expected to rise in Santiago, Chile, March 24, 2026. REUTERS/Pablo Sanhueza/File Photo

New Colombian president should implement FARC peace accord, says predecessor Santos

Fireworks blast in Mexico kills at least 10

A drone view showing the damage after a fireworks explosion that left at least 10 people dead at a village festival in central Mexico.

Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador and Peru next week

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on stage at the launch of the Foundry School, a workforce training initiative, at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 3, 2026. REUTERS/Aaron Schwartz

Venezuelans and Cubans among deportees to Liberia under Trump deal, official says

A plane carrying deportees from the United States arrives at Roberts International Airport, Harbel, near Monrovia, Liberia, August 20, 2026. REUTERS/Carielle Doe

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