Ovidio Guzmán, Sinaloa Cartel underboss and son of “El Chapo,” arrested in Mexico Mexico City, Mexico — Ovidio Guzmán, high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel and son of jailed cartel... January 5, 2023
Mexico elects first female Supreme Court president Mexico City, Mexico — Mexico’s Supreme Court on Monday elected teacher and lawyer Norma Lucía Piña... January 5, 2023
Lula resumes international dialogue after four years of an isolated Brazil São Paulo, Brazil — On his first day in office, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva met with 10 heads of... January 5, 2023
Peru arrests 7 police officers associated with corruption case involving ousted President Pedro Castillo Lima, Peru — Peruvian authorities have arrested seven police officers who are allegedly involved in a... January 2, 2023
Bolsonaro misses Lula’s inauguration, breaks tradition of passing presidential sash to successor São Paulo, Brazil — Brazil’s outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro did not attend the inauguration of his... January 2, 2023
Lula assumes Brazil’s presidency, Bolsonaro noticeably absent from ceremony São Paulo, Brazil — Twelve years after leaving power, 77-year-old Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva took office... January 1, 2023
U.S. immigration policy keeps migrants in danger in Mexico (Opinion) Mexico City, Mexico — The United States Supreme Court last week upheld Title 42, a pandemic-era health... January 1, 2023
“We are not going to be all or nothing” — Bolsonaro calms supporters hungry for a coup São Paulo, Brazil — Outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro has remained relatively silent for months while his... December 31, 2022
Lula announces final cabinet members, highest number of female ministers in Brazil’s history São Paulo, Brazil — Brazil’s president-elect, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced the final 16... December 29, 2022
Brazil police arrest 4 people linked to pro-Bolsonaro riots São Paulo, Brazil — Brazil’s Federal Police have arrested four people suspected of vandalism during a... December 29, 2022
Pelé, Brazilian soccer legend, dies at 82 São Paulo, Brazil – Brazilian soccer legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known by fans around the globe as... December 29, 2022
Brazil officials on high alert ahead of Lula’s inauguration after bomb plot uncovered São Paulo, Brazil — Officials in Brazil are on high alert ahead of Sunday’s inauguration of incoming... December 28, 2022
Mexico slides backwards on 2022 Global Hunger Index Mexico City, Mexico — Mexico dropped to 42nd on the Global Hunger Index (GHI), down from 23rd in 2019. The... December 28, 2022
The Future of Funai (Part 2): What Funai officials and indigenous protectors are expecting from Brazil’s incoming government São Paulo, Brazil — In November, incoming President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva gave a rousing speech at... December 27, 2022
Argentina’s World Cup championship parade in Buenos Aires from the inside Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina’s national soccer team was greeted by 5 million fans on the streets... December 26, 2022
Peru’s Congress ousts President Dina Boluarte amid crime crisis, swears in José Jerí as new head of state
Milei’s candidate for the House of Representatives in Buenos Aires allegedly received $200K from businessman investigated for drug trafficking
Argentine congressman backed by Milei pulls out of campaign following reports of drug trafficking ties
