Geopolitics
China plots major move south of the border as auto exec shares grim outlook for industry
He described China's advance through Latin America as "a big, fast invasion."
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Latest on Latin America
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Cyber fears threaten SME growth despite digital payment boom - Mastercard
Small firms across Latin America and the Caribbean have largely completed the shift to digital payments. Their next challenge is staying secure online. A surve…
Healthcare
Another U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat kills 4, SOUTHCOM says
The U.S. military said it attacked a boat suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people, as the Trump administration continues its yea…
Geopolitics
Latin America's conservative shift faces its biggest test yet in Brazil election
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva barely leads Flavio Bolsonaro in Brazil election polls as analysts say the vote could reshape conservatism in the Americas.
Geopolitics
The Bolsonaros. they're back! Brazil heads to the polls - podcast
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday's historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsona…
Geopolitics
'Wave of freedom' sweeps Latin America as Trump ally takes fight to Marxist terror group
José Manuel Restrepo says Colombian forces, not American troops, will lead operations against armed groups under Trump's Shield of the Americas.
Markets
Caruso-Cabrera: The investing tailwinds for Latin America are the best in decades
As measured by the iShares Latin America 40 ETF (ILF), the region is handily beating the S&P 500 year to date, up 15% compared to the S&P's 11% move
Industrials
4 killed in U.S. strike on alleged drug-smuggling boat in Caribbean, Pentagon says
The latest attack brings the number of people who have been killed in boat strikes by the U.S. military in Latin America to at least 231 in 69 strikes since th…
Geopolitics
Ferocious fight among Brazil's supreme court erupts on eve of presidential election
Scandal explodes as country's election campaign peaks, with polls suggesting dead heat between candidates. Brazil's supreme court has been thrust into what exp…
Geopolitics
Drone Warfare Comes to Latin America
Battle-tested tech from Ukraine has reached the region's armed groups - and governments are struggling to catch up.
Commodities
Fortuna bets $71M on Latin America gold growth
Fortuna Mining (TSX: FT; NYSE: FSM) plans to invest $71 million (C$101 million) in Argentina and Peru this year as the Canadian precious metals producer target…
Latin America Turns Right As USAID Disappears
Latin America Turns Right As USAID Disappears
Why Latin America's New Right Will Struggle to Govern
In Colombia and elsewhere, winning was the easy part.
Consumer
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Abelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia's president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon
Does Donald Trump make Latin America a good bet?
Nowhere in the developing world has done so well out of the past year
Geopolitics
The U.S. Can't Exclude China From Latin America
Rather than pushing Beijing out of the region, Washington should offer countries better strategic alternatives.
Industrials
Geekplus partners with Mindugar to accelerate warehouse automation adoption across Latin America
Geekplus, one of the world's largest warehouse robotics companies, and Mindugar, a provider of industrial storage and racking systems in Latin America, have ag…
Crypto
Stablecoins overtake Bitcoin in Latin America crypto purchases - Bitso
A Bitso report shows shifting user behavior as dollar-linked stablecoins gain traction for everyday financial use across Latin America's inflation-hit economie…
Latin America's Turn Atop the U.N.?
The next secretary-general is likely to hail from the region.
Commodities
Infographic: Latin America's top miners may surprise
Latin America's most mining-dependent countries are not always its biggest economies. Our latest infographic ranks the region first by mining's share of total…
Commodities
Spotlight 2: 4 companies to watch in Latin America
In addition to precious metals, Latin America is rich in critical minerals, such as copper, and lithium. Beyond these minerals, the continent has potential in…
Commodities
Spotlight 1: 4 companies to watch in Latin America
In addition to precious metals, Latin America is rich in critical minerals, such as copper, and lithium. Beyond these minerals, the continent has potential in…
Energy
The Energy Shock Hits Latin America
The Iran war has led the region's leaders to recalibrate their economic policies.
Commodities
US pours $1B into into Latin America critical minerals
The United States has poured more than $1 billion into critical minerals investments across Latin America since January 2025, signalling a more assertive effor…
Autos
Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries
China is flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods
Consumer
How Chinese short-video streaming firms are reshaping Latin America's media landscape
Short-drama apps, many with Chinese origins, are making significant inroads in Latin America as the region becomes more affluent, research shows.
Geopolitics
What's Next for the U.S. Military in Latin America?
"All the evidence points to a permanent U.S. military presence," one expert said.
Why Latin America Has Been Demure in Davos
U.S. aggression is nothing new for the region.
General tapped to lead SOUTHCOM grilled over forces in Latin America
Renewed interest in Latin America is likely to bring changes to U.S. Southern Command, Donovan acknowledged.
