The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

Chinese electric vehicles and e-commerce goods are rapidly gaining ground in Latin America, raising concerns among local governments and industries

China is flooding Latin American markets with low-priced exports, especially autos and e-commerce goods

Jan. 23-29, 2026

In the Caribbean and Latin America, the lived reality of these measures – presented in the language of diplomacy – is stark

Despite the proliferation of startup-friendly jurisdictions worldwide, the United States remains the incorporation destination of choice for founders far beyond its borders. From Europe and Latin America to Asia and Africa, entrepreneurs continue to form U.S. entities even when their teams, customers, and operations remain entirely overseas.

Many of our college freshman students will have seen and read about the Jan. 3, 2026, U.S. military operation in Venezuela that culminated in the arrest of its leader, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. The U.S. has charged Maduro and Flores with conspiracy and drug trafficking. Maduro and…

Latin America has lots of experience with private military contractors protecting foreign companies in lawless conflict zones. It seldom goes well.

Jan. 16-22, 2026

Betterware de Mexico secures a dominant position in Latin America by acquiring Tupperware assets to boost earnings and expand manufacturing capacity.

Lippman's foreign policy commentary spans Latin America, Europe, and the Middle East. He frames American engagement as a blend of support for democratic processes, deterrence of aggression, and strategic pressure on actors that threaten stability.

The study encompassed adults in six of the region's most populous countries: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru