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Politics · Latin America124 environmental defenders killed globally in 2025, report finds
A report documented 124 killings of land and environmental defenders worldwide in 2025. Latin America was the region with the highest number of deaths, making up 85% of the global total. Colombia and Brazil reported the most killings.
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Politics · Latin AmericaTrump adds 21 Latin American groups to terror list
The Trump administration has designated 21 criminal groups in Latin America and the Caribbean as foreign terrorist organizations. The strategy aims to increase pressure on these groups and their alleged supporters, with Mexico having the most groups on the list.
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Politics · Latin AmericaRubio pledges no unilateral US military action against drug traffickers
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged that the U.S. would not take military action against drug traffickers in Latin American countries without the approval of its allies. This comes amid a yearlong U.S. campaign of strikes against alleged drug boats in international waters.
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Politics · Latin AmericaUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio to visit Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between September 8 and 10. He will meet with the presidents of each country to discuss cooperation on fighting narcoterrorism, strengthening trade, and supporting Colombia's earthquake recovery.
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USNS Comfort to dock in Peru in February 2027 as El Niño aid
The United States will send the hospital ship USNS Comfort to Peru’s Pacific coast in February 2027, U.S. Ambassador Bernie Navarro announced after meeting Peru’s foreign minister. The deployment is part of a broader U.S. aid package to address the El Niño climate phenomenon, which meteorologists warn could match the severity of the 1997 event.
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Business & Economy · Latin AmericaCuba’s sixth nationwide blackout of 2026 leaves 10 million without power
Cuba experienced its sixth nationwide power grid failure of 2026 on Sunday, plunging approximately 10 million people into darkness. The blackouts, linked to fuel shortages and a crumbling energy grid, have led to protests, job losses in tourism, and residents adapting their lives around unpredictable bursts of electricity.
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Politics · Latin AmericaUS sanctions five Cuban entities and eight individuals over military procurement
The United States imposed sanctions on five Cuban entities and eight individuals on 6 August 2026, citing their role in procuring military equipment for Cuba’s armed forces. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the sanctions were part of efforts to counter Cuba’s support for Russia, China and Iran.
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Ancient DNA links colonial smallpox in Americas to European strains
A study of ancient DNA has provided the first direct genetic evidence that European colonisers introduced smallpox to the Americas. All six outlets reporting the story led on the confirmation of long-held historical accounts, with no left-rated outlet covering the findings.
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