Jamaican PM Andrew Holness wins rare third term in office
The incumbent, who has been in office since 2016, campaigned on the strength of his economic record.
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What is Trump's goal as US bombs 'Venezuela drugs boat' and deploys warships?
Washington's aims in the region are not entirely clear after fatally striking a drug-carrying vessel earlier this week, analysts say.
Moore Dixon to open Falkland Islands office, appoints new international head
Moore Dixon, the Isle of Man-based accounting and advisory firm and a member of the Moore Global Network, has announced the opening of a new office in the Falkland Islands and the appointment of Tracey Prior FCA as its International Head of Office.
Argentine authorities given painting stolen during WWII
Argentina's Federal Police on Wednesday took delivery of the painting "Portrait of a Lady" by Giuseppe Ghislandi, which had been stolen by the Nazis in the Netherlands during World War II. The work of art, dating back to 1710, was voluntarily handed over by the family in
Peru: Vizcarra released from prison
Former Peruvian President Martín Vizcarra was released on Wednesday from his preventive detention as he was deemed to pose a flight risk regarding the charges against him of accepting bribes while he was governor of the Moquegua region (2011-2014).
Uruguay's inflation within target range
Uruguay's inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), registered a monthly variation of -0.03% in August, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) announced on Wednesday in Montevideo.
Irfaan Ali reelected as President of Guyana
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) released on Wednesday the results of Monday's polls, confirming the re-election of incumbent President Irfaan Ali of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). with 242,498 votes after winning eight of the country's ten regions.
Washington halts adding Argentina to visa waiver program
The United States administration of President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused the treatment of a visa waiver agreement with Argentina. This decision was made just as an Argentine delegation was on its way to Washington to sign the pact.
Bachi Núñez's term as Paraguayan Senate Speaker extended
Senator Basilio "Bachi" Núñez of the Colorado Party's (ANR) Honor Colorado faction was re-elected on Wednesday as Upper House Speaker until June 30, 2028, following a procedural change to internal regulations, pushed through by the Cartista bloc [of former President Horacio
Guyana President Irfaan Ali claims victory in general election
The incumbent president claimed victory in an election dominated by how to manage the country's vast oil reserves.
Painting looted by Nazis recovered in Argentina
Portrait of a Lady had been missing for 80 years before it was spotted on an estate agent's website.
Many Venezuelans are watching and waiting amid U.S. tensions
With U.S. warships already off Venezuela's coast, many there fear what could come next, while others dismiss the U.S. administrations display of power as pure theatre.
European Commission gives nod to Mercosur FTA
The European Commission has validated the free trade agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin confirmed on Wednesday, calling it “excellent news” for his country.
EU to vote on South America trade deal with safeguards for farmers
If the deal is approved it would create a free-trade area of more than 700 million people, the world's largest.
