Violent weather exacerbated by climate change fueled hunger and food insecurity across Latin America and the Caribbean in 2023, according to a new United Nations report.

A simmering diplomatic stand-off over deportation flights spilled onto social media Sunday, threatening the once close relationship between the US and Colombia and further exposing the anxiety many feel in Latin America towards a second Trump presidency.

Latin America and the Caribbean face mounting risks to food security as climate change intensifies, with the region now second only to Asia in its exposure to extreme weather events, according to a joint report by UN agencies.

Trump’s uncharitable rhetoric and less-than-civilised treatment of illegal immigrants are, at the very least, likely to fuel more anti-American sentiment in the region. This resentment towards the US may well manifest in building bridges with governments and ideologies that are inimical to US interests.

had warned Russia would intend to export the Ukraine conflict to Latin America through military cooperation with Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba. Russia's space agency Roscosmos already has a ...

The UN Human Rights Committee condemned Ecuador and Nicaragua for forcing three girl survivors of sexual violence to become mothers, marking a global milestone in reproductive rights.

Marco Rubio, Trump's secretary of state, spoke about China’s influence in the region and zeroed in on Mexico, Venezuela, and Cuba.

While Rubio’s anti-China rhetoric aligns with Washington’s broader geopolitical goals, the tools at his disposal are insufficient to match Beijing’s economic engagement.

US president's remarks indicate his forthright approach to future policy; Trump insists he will regain control of Panama Canal, sends troops to Mexican border, but Marco Rubio’s eye will remain on wider region.

Nicaragua is ready to contribute with this ... be interested in the canal“, said Ortega during the XVII China-Latin America and the Caribbean Business Summit in Managua, which was attended ...