Ecuador releases survivor of US strike on 'drug sub' in Caribbean
Ecuadorian officials say they found no evidence the man had committed a crime, and so had freed him.
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Belize agrees to host migrants seeking asylum in US
Belize's prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country.
Lula replaces Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced that Federal Congressman Guilherme Boulos will be the new Minister of the General Secretariat of the Presidency, replacing Márcio Macêdo. The appointment is expected to be published in the Diário Oficial da União (Official
Former Presidents Abdo and Uribe review Latin American issues
Like-minded former Presidents Mario Abdo Benítez of Paraguay (2013-2018) and Álvaro Uribe of Colombia (2002-2010) met Monday at the latter's home in the department of Antioquia to exchange views on the situation in their respective countries and in Latin America.
Argentina signs cooperation deals with FBI
Argentina's Security Ministry announced Monday the signing of two strategic cooperation agreements with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat organized crime and terrorism.
Amazon: Petrobras cleared to start drilling on Equatorial Margin
Brazil's state-owned oil company, Petrobras, has received a license from the Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) to begin exploratory oil drilling on the Equatorial Margin of the Amazon, an area with high hydrocarbon potential, it was
Construction of White House's ballroom underway
The White House has begun the demolition of a portion of the East Wing to make way for President Donald Trump's planned US$250 million ballroom. First built in 1902, the East Wing has been renovated multiple times, with a second floor added in 1942.
Oil heading below US$ 50 per barrel anticipates Energy Agency
When oil prices in the international market are sliding faster than expected, already in the range of US$ 50 the barrel, the International Energy Agency, IEA in its latest report anticipated that because of soaring “supply and subdued demand”, oil oversupply will be larger than
Mexico shipping oil to energy starved Cuba
So far this year, Mexico has shipped more than US$ 3 billion worth of subsidized fuel to Cuba through Gasolinas Bienestar, a subsidiary of Pemex, according to an investigation by Mexicanos Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad (MCCI), as reported by OilPrice.
Falklands, visit from Shetland salmon expert
Shetlands’ author and former fish farmer John Goodlad visited the Falklands this week to give a public talk, at the invitation of Unity Marine (*). The expert advisor for two seafood investment funds and three times author, spoke about his latest publication, ‘Food from the
Salmon Free Falklands fact-finding trip to the Faroe Islands
Salmon farming was once again a topic of conversation last week, both in Stanley and further afield in the Faroe Islands. A small delegation from Salmon Free Falklands recently spent a week in the Faroes, intent on gathering facts and figures, and listening to local expert
Bolivia's future president to resume diplomatic ties with Washington
Bolivia's president-elect, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, announced on Monday his intention to reestablish diplomatic relations with the United States after a 17-year hiatus under the Movement Toward Socialism (MAS) governments.
Argentina and US finalize currency swap deal
The United States and Argentina formalized a US$20 billion currency swap agreement just days before Argentina's national legislative elections next Sunday.
Concacaf members join USA's 2031 World Cup bid
Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica join the United States' bid to stage the Women's World Cup in 2031 and are set to host matches at the tournament.
Trump says Argentines are “fighting for their life”
US President Donald Trump replied to farmers from his country by defending his support for Argentina's Javier Milei through substantial financial aid. Argentina is “fighting for its life,” people are “dying,” and the South American nation needs help “to survive in a free
Colombia recalls ambassador to U.S. amid deadly boat strikes and diplomatic clash
Colombia recalls its ambassador to Washington amid fallout from U.S. boat strikes — and a war of words between Presidents Petro and Trump.
Brazil grants oil exploration licence in Amazon region
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
