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Politics · Latin AmericaPope Leo recovering after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo has undergone surgery to remove part of his right lung due to lung cancer. The Vatican reports he is recovering well, walking and eating normally, though questions remain about the extent of the cancer and its impact on his upcoming tour.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaColombia indicts 10 ex-FARC members for war crimes against Indigenous groups
Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace has indicted ten former FARC members for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The charges relate to alleged atrocities committed against five Indigenous groups between 1996 and 2016.
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Politics · Latin AmericaUS envoy Elias Baumann returns after Nicaragua rejects ambassador nominee
Acting US envoy Elias Baumann flew back to Washington for critical consultations after Nicaraguan co‑Presidents Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo rejected the US ambassador nominee Natasha Franceschi. The US State Department called the decision hypocritical political theatre at the expense of the Nicaraguan people.
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Politics · Latin AmericaFirst flight of US third-country nationals arrives in Jamaica
The first flight carrying third-country nationals from the United States has arrived in Jamaica. The arrival signals the start of a controversial agreement that uses the Caribbean nation as a transit hub for migrants, with its legality set to be debated by the Supreme Court.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaCar bomb injures three at Colombia toll booth
A car bomb exploded at a toll booth in southwestern Colombia, injuring at least three civilians and leading to the closure of the Pan-American Highway. The army blamed the attack on the Carlos Patiño front, a dissident FARC group, amid reports of intensified fighting in the region.
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Health · Latin AmericaCubans use community pharmacies amid medicine shortages
Community pharmacies and informal groups are distributing medicines in Havana as state pharmacies struggle with shortages. Cuban authorities have permitted private pharmacies as part of economic reforms, while citing U.S. sanctions for contributing to the crisis.
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Climate · Latin AmericaManaus suspends work due to wildfire smoke and poor air quality
Manaus, Brazil, suspended in-person work at municipal offices and canceled public school classes on Friday due to severe air pollution caused by smoke from Amazon wildfires. Pollutant levels were significantly higher than normal.
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Politics · Latin AmericaMaduro and wife to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are expected to face new charges in the United States related to the alleged torture of Americans held in Venezuelan custody. The charges would add to existing drug trafficking indictments.
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Politics · Latin AmericaJeffrey Jarquín deported by U.S. and re-imprisoned in Nicaragua
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported Nicaraguan exile Jeffrey Jarquín, a former anti‑government protester who was tortured in prison, back to Nicaragua where authorities immediately returned him to the Modelo prison. The United Nations says over 800,000 people have fled the country, and Human Rights Watch reports 6,300 Nicaraguans were deported in early 2026.
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Health · Latin AmericaCilia Flores has heart condition, son says; US denies house arrest
Cilia Flores, wife of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, is reportedly suffering from a serious heart condition. Her son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, has publicly stated she needs surgery and should be moved to house arrest for treatment. U.S. authorities have denied this request.
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Politics · Latin AmericaCourt upholds Taranto steel plant blast furnace shutdown
The Milan Court of Appeal has rejected a second request to suspend the shutdown of the former Ilva plant's hot area in Taranto. The court cited the primacy of the right to health over economic interests, ordering Acciaierie d'Italia to comply with the closure by the end of October.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaU.S. military strike on Caribbean boat kills four, Hegseth says allies agree
The U.S. military said a strike on a suspected drug‑smuggling vessel in the Caribbean Sea on Sunday killed four people. The hit brings the cumulative death count from such strikes to at least 235 and follows announced cooperation with three Central American nations, though Guatemala denied any agreement.
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Conflict & Security · Latin AmericaBrazil police investigate alleged plot against US embassy
Brazil's Federal Police executed search and seizure warrants in São Paulo and near Brasília as part of an investigation into an alleged plot targeting U.S. diplomatic facilities. No evidence has yet corroborated the initial risks, and no suspects linked to criminal organizations have been identified.
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Díaz-Canel Accuses US of Hypocrisy Over Cuban Business Restrictions
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has accused the United States of hypocrisy for promoting private enterprise in Cuba while simultaneously imposing new restrictions on Cuban businesses. The US move revokes permission for small Cuban private entrepreneurs to open accounts in US banks, which analysts say is a setback for private enterprise development.
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Lula and Bolsonaro trade accusations before Brazil election
Brazil's presidential election is set for October 4, 2026. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his rival Flavio Bolsonaro are accusing each other of scandals in the final days before the vote. The campaign is marked by deep political polarization.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrump administration redirects $52 million in military aid to Latin America
The Trump administration is redirecting $52 million in military aid from Europe and the Middle East to Latin American countries. This move defies congressional Democrats, some of whom had earmarked portions of the funding for Ukraine.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrump open to US military base in Venezuela
Donald Trump has not ruled out establishing a US military base in Venezuela, stating his administration is evaluating "many things." He indicated good relations with the country and that its people are happy.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrump says Venezuela elections too soon, cites oil companies
Donald Trump stated that while elections could be held in Venezuela, it is currently too soon. He also mentioned a positive working relationship with interim president Delcy Rodríguez and noted the arrival of oil companies in the country.
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Politics · Latin AmericaRubio calls Cuba a 'failed state' amid energy crisis
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described Cuba as a "failed state" and a threat to national security, issuing a warning that the country will "learn the lesson the hard way" if it does not change course. The statements come amid a severe energy crisis in Cuba.
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Politics · Latin AmericaPeru faces human rights court over Amazon Indigenous protections
Peru has been accused of failing to protect isolated Indigenous peoples in the Amazon from logging and other activities. The Inter-American Court of Human Rights held a hearing on the matter, with Indigenous groups seeking stronger territorial protections.
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Also affecting Latin America
Wider stories that name Latin America or bear directly on it.
PoliticsUN General Assembly elects 15 states to Human Rights Council
On 29 July 2026 the United Nations General Assembly elected Zambia, Ghana, Nigeria, Burundi, Kuwait, Nepal, Jordan, Japan, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Ireland, Germany, Moldova and Ukraine to the Human Rights Council in an uncontested ballot. Human Rights Watch called the process a mockery of election, and the UN spokesman said elected members bear a global responsibility to protect human rights.
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Media · UkraineOpenAI Bans Russian and Iranian Accounts for Influence Operations
OpenAI has banned accounts linked to Russian and Iranian influence operations that used its AI tools to create fake journalist personas and plant articles in media outlets. The Russian campaign targeted Latin America, while the Iranian operation focused on anti-US war narratives.
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MediaPope Francis' diaries to be published this autumn
Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy are to be published this autumn for the first time. The book, titled 'The Private Diary of Pope Francis,' will be released on November 24 in English and four other languages.
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Politics · United StatesState Department Revoked Over 250,000 Visas Under Trump
The State Department revoked more than 250,000 visas during Donald Trump's presidency. Violations included criminal conduct, fraud, and national security threats. The move is part of a broader crackdown on unlawful immigration.
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Politics · IndiaG4 Nations Demand UN Security Council Reform
The G4 nations have called for urgent reform of the UN Security Council, stating it is currently unable to effectively uphold international peace and security. The ministers met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
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Business & Economy · Asia-PacificHonda targets $9.4bn cost cuts to counter Chinese competition
Honda aims to cut more than $9 billion in costs over the next four years, with internal documents showing a target of 1.5 trillion yen (about $9.4 billion) by 2030. The company has instructed suppliers to reduce prices and explore using more Chinese-made components.
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Politics · United StatesAndy Baker to leave White House national security post after 18 months
White House deputy national security adviser Andy Baker will leave the Trump administration in the next few weeks, following other recent departures from the national security team. Baker, who also served as national security adviser to Vice President JD Vance, was involved in key foreign policy decisions and helped shape Vance’s foreign policy positions.
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