Latin America

New York Yankees 5 hours ago

Investigation focus in death of ex-Yankees star's son shifts to possible food poisoning

Costa Rican investigators have shifted their focus in their investigation into the death of Miller Gardner to possible food poisoning. Miller was 14.

Crime 2 days ago

Sanctuary policies fuel Latin American gangs smuggling drugs, endangering Americans: former DEA agent

A retired Drug Enforcement Administration agent revealed how Mexican cartels, U.S. gangs and sanctuary cities are fueling America's drug crisis.

House Of Representatives March 19

US spies urged to refocus efforts on America's backyard, new House Intel chair says

House’s new Intelligence Chair Rick Crawford plans to drive intelligence community to focus on building partnerships with Latin American allies for intelligence gathering.

Caribbean March 18

Small plane crashes after take off from Caribbean island along Honduras' coast, killing at least 12

At least 12 were killed when a small plane crashed into the sea off the Caribbean coast of Honduras on Monday. Five were rescued, and one is missing.

China March 18

China, Hong Kong threaten to thwart sale of Panama Canal ports to America's BlackRock

Chinese and Hong Kong authorities are scrutinizing a deal for BlackRock to acquire two ports on the Panama Canal, as the United States seeks to reclaim the Panama Canal.

Immigration March 13

US' foreign-born, immigrant populations reach record highs: report

The number and share of the U.S. population that is foreign-born or are immigrants reached record highs in January 2025, according to a report.

Latin America March 7

22 dead amid gang clashes in Ecuador's largest city

Gang infighting has left nearly two dozen people dead in Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city. 14 people were arrested in the aftermath of the Thursday skirmish.

Immigration February 11

Venezuelan planes sent to US for deportation flights return to country with nearly 200 deportees

Two planes sent by Venezuela returned to the country from El Paso, Texas, on Monday with nearly 200 Venezuelans who were in the U.S. illegally.

Latin America February 10

Ecuador's presidential election goes to runoff between conservative incumbent, leftist lawyer

Ecuador will choose its next president in a runoff election in April between conservative incumbent Daniel Noboa and leftist lawyer Luisa González. Crime is a major issue for voters.

Marco Rubio February 8

Rubio scores key wins for Trump immigration agenda with blitz through Latin America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded a tour through Latin America with a series of wins on immigration, advancing a top priority for President Donald Trump.