The current global economic crisis will cause the number of poor people in Latin America to rise by 9 million to 189 million this year, the U.N. Economic Commission for...

Brazil says it must protect its newfound oil and gas riches. Venezuela says the U.S. military might attack it. Colombia is worried by Venezuela, Ecuador is watching...

In Ecuador, the Shuar are blocking highways to defend their hunting grounds. In Chile, the Mapuche are occupying ranches to pressure for land, schools and clinics. In...

Honduran de facto president, Roberto Micheletti, said on Friday he had held talks in Honduras with Organization of American States chief Jose Miguel Insulza as a step...

Nearly half a decade ago the dominant political story in Latin America was the growing strength of leftist movements, often called the “rise of the left,” and a...

A Sony Music office in Mexico has been raided after the label refused to hand over the recordings of one of Latin America’s biggest artists, Alejandro Fernández....

Across Latin America, presidents are pulling strings and pressuring lawmakers to change their constitutions to allow for multiple presidential terms — a trend that...

Now in its 12th year through Austin, Cine Las Americas finds itself with one of the largest selection of films yet. Maybe it’s a reflection of the growth of Latin...

Do you live in Europe? Are finances a bit tight? Have you cut back on Starbucks, eating out, exspensive manicures, and cancelled your satellite TV? Have you, like many...

A senior advisor to the Brazilian president on Tuesday called the Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip “state terrorism.”

A Brazilian Air Force plane will leave Friday with 14 tons of food and medicine for the people in the Gaza Strip, the Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

Venezuelan President Hugh Chavez has suspended the nation’s program offering free oil to American citizens. Through the Venezuelan-owned Citgo, indigent...

Latin America is looking to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama to end the embargo on Cuba and show respect for the area’s growing independence, regional leaders said...

Cuba has officially joined as a full-fledged member of the Rio Group, a consultative mechanism for Latin American integration, ending 50 years of isolation after it was...

The following events and economic reports may influence trading in Latin American local bonds and currencies today. Bond yields and exchange rates are from the previous...

Venezuelan President Hugh Chavez suffered another setback at the polls this past Sunday after voters elected several opposition candidates in the nation’s key...

Yesterday evening, Chile soccer team showed an outstanding and dynamic model of playing before Argentina National soccer team during the whole match. At the very...

Does it really matter whether women have access to safe and legal abortion services? Women in Latin America are learning the answer to this question in dramatically...

“Latin American Governments Seek Drug Legalization” Several Latin American governments have recently began to put forward the view that drugs should be...

Once-Sheltered Economies Feel Pain as Commodities Weaken, Credit Freezes