How they voted: Schumer, Gillibrand on Appeals Court Judge, Brazil trade emergency

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Here’s a look at how area members of Congress voted over the previous week. Along with roll call votes this week, the Senate also passed a resolution (S. Res. 467), designating Oct. 30 as a national day of remembrance for the...

Argentines march for LGBTQ pride, against govt-fueled 'hate'

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA- Thousands of people joined Argentina's 34th annual LGBTQ Pride march on Saturday, taking to the streets of Buenos Aires in a show of solidarity and protest against right-wing President Javier Milei. Under the slogan...

Chinese market boosts Brazilian coffee exports and tests small producers

Since 2018, São Paulo–based businesswoman Carla Guindani has been eyeing the Chinese market. That year, she was invited by ApexBrasil, a Brazilian government agency dedicated to promoting exports, to exhibit family farming products at the Shanghai...

Five Russian Weapons Venezuela Needs to Counter U.S. Military Pressure

Following a major buildup of U.S. forces near Venezuela, and reports from multiple sources that Washington is considering launching attacks on the country with the intention of overthrowing its government, the Americas face the possibility of one...

The Pushback Against Marco Rubio Begins in Latin America and the Caribbean

“There will be no advances in negotiations with the United States if Marco Rubio is part of the team.” Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva US-Brazil relations are apparently back on track, at least until President Trump’s next tariff tantrum. Brazil’s...

Rethinking Policing in Latin America

For decades, Latin American policing has relied heavily on the “mano dura” (iron fist) approach to combat violence and organized crime. This legacy of policing inspired in militarized approaches, rooted in traditions, and reinforced by narratives...

Gunmen kill Mexican mayor who urged government to tackle violent crime

November 2, 2025 / 8:26 AM EST / CBS/AFP Gunmen shot dead the mayor of a Mexican city during a public event on Saturday, authorities said, in an area plagued by violence and organized crime. Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in the western state...

Mexico shooting kills mayor during public event

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - Gunmen shot dead the mayor of a Mexican city during a public event on Saturday, authorities said, in an area plagued by violence and organised crime. Carlos Manzo, the mayor of Uruapan in the western state of Michoacan, was...

Venezuela remains primary source of instability and violence for the southern Caribbean

Dear Editor, I have noted the recent statements made by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Mottley, concerning regional security cooperation. While I hold Madam Mottley, the Office of the Prime Minister of Barbados, and the people of Barbados in...

Latin American Crypto Exchange Ripio Launches Argentine Peso Stablecoin 'wARS'

Ripio, a Latin American crypto exchange with more than 25 million users, has launched a new stablecoin pegged to the Argentine peso. The token, called wARS, is now live on Ethereum, Coinbase's Base, and World Chain, local news outlet La Nacion...

Mexico Mourns 23 Victims of Hermosillo Fire as Government Sends Aid

(FILE) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Photo: EFE. November 2, 2025 Hour: 2:02 am The Mexican government has sent aid to those affected by a fire at a Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo, Sonora’s capital, which left 23 people dead....

World Concern steps in to address growing needs in Caribbean amid Hurricane Melissa

Along with partner organizations, World Concern is rapidly assessing the growing needs of impacted families in the hardest hit areas. To date, dozens have lost their lives and hundreds of thousands are without power and cut off from urgently...

US Embassy Issues Travel Security Alert For Popular Latin American Country

Boasting captivating culture, gorgeous coastlines, bucket-list islands, wondrous wildlife, and affordability across the board, you're likely wondering where to sign up, right? Well, notice safety wasn't listed… All of us here at Travel Off Path...

Mamdani Can Learn From Latin American Municipal Socialism

If you’re looking for successful cases of municipal socialism, Torres, a municipality in the Venezuelan state of Lara, deserves to be high on the list. From 2005 to 2016 Torres was one of the most deeply democratic cities in the world. During...

Fear of deportation triggers Venezuelan exodus from Trinidad and Tobago

News Grevic Alvarado 2 Hrs Ago FLASHBACK: Venezuelans assemble in front of the Immigration building on Henry Street, Port of Spain, waiting to update their work permits in May 2023. - Grevic Alvarado MIGRANT tensions in TT reached their peak last...

Government shutdown will impact Golden Gate Half Marathon in San Francisco: Here's how

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- The federal government shutdown is impacting more than federal employee paychecks and federal food assistance programs. Now, it is also being felt in other parts of the Bay Area. The Golden Gate Half Marathon had to modify...

Morning Brief: Trump Moves Needle With Xi, Illegals Endanger U.S. Roads, & South America Shifts Right

Trump brings home some major W’s from his Asia trip, the administration looks to crack down on commercial driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants, and South America trends toward the Right. It’s Friday, October 31, 2025, and this is the news you...

International relations expert: Trinidad and Tobago, Venezuela relations could get worse

News Corey Connelly 3 Hrs Ago The USS Gravely an American warship destroyer leave the Port of Port of Spain on October 30 following a five-day humanitarian and training visit. - Photo by Lincoln Holder International relations expert Dr Anthony...

Sturge: Trinidad and Tobago not on high alert over Venezuela, US conflict

News Corey Connelly 3 Hrs Ago Minister of Defence Wayne Sturge. - File photo DEFENCE MINISTER Wayne Sturge claims this country is not on high alert in relation to any military operation or hostilities with neighbouring Venezuela. “There is no...

Children among 23 killed in Day of the Dead supermarket explosion in Mexican supermarket tragedy

A festive holiday weekend turned tragic for families in Mexico on Saturday when a deadly blaze engulfed a supermarket, killing at least 23 people and injuring a dozen. The fire broke out in a Waldo's discount store in the northwestern town of...