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Attempting to reassert its once-dominant influence, US has a tough sell in Latin America

LIMA, Peru — When Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken was meeting with Pedro Castillo in Lima, the Peruvian president was facing impeachment for a litany of charges — and not for the first time.

Los Angeles Times

World-renowned Cuarteto Latinoamericano continuing its 40-year mission of showcasing Latin American composers

The program for their upcoming concert at Nicholas Hall includes works by Argentinian musical luminary Alberto Ginastera, Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz, legendary Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos as well as two arrangements of pieces by famed tango master Carlos Gardel.

Chicago Sun-Times

Explainer-What do Lula and Bolsonaro propose for Brazil fiscal policy?

Both of Brazil's presidential candidates, President Jair Bolsonaro and former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, have proposed changes to the constitutional spending limit that defined fiscal policy in Latin America's biggest economy for the past six years.

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Website to uncover the forgotten story of Indigenous enslavement

The general public knows very little of Indigenous enslavement in the U.S. and Latin America.

Axios

6 European nations agree to step up anti-drug cooperation

Six European countries have pledged to beef up cross-border cooperation and work more closely with Latin America in the fight against organized crime

The Independent UK

Census data hides racial diversity of US 'Hispanics' – to the country's detriment

As I opened a recent email from my local grocery store chain advertising Hispanic Heritage Month – it runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 each year – I was surprised to see it highlighting recipes from four distinct regions: Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean and South America.

The Conversation

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

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Why Is Biden's Pardon Important For Latinxs And Latin America?

The pardon of all prior federal offenses of simple marijuana possession, announced by President Joe Biden on Thursday represents a historic triumph of advocacy organizations.

Benzinga

Latin America MiniGP And Talent Cup Join Dorna’s Road To MotoGP

MotoGP organizer Dorna Sports announces the Latin America MiniGP and Talent Cup race series as new arms of its Road to MotoGP feeder program.

RideApart

Latin America’s left raises pressure on Venezuela’s Guaido at OAS summit

A bloc of leftist Latin American nations ramped up pressure against Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Thursday at a diplomatic summit, although they failed to pass a motion to discuss ousting his representation from the organization.

Reuters

Explainer-What do Lula and Bolsonaro propose for Brazil fiscal policy?

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Blinken kicks off effort to court leftist Latin American leaders on swing through Colombia

BOGOTA, Colombia — The Biden administration on Monday launched a weeklong courtship of three of Latin America's newest leftist leaders in a bid to find pragmatic common ground — rather than ideological confrontation — on a host of issues, including immigration, drug trafficking and the widening influence of China.

Los Angeles Times

The lesson from the first round of Brazil’s election: Bolsonarismo is here to stay

Luiz Inàcio Lula da Silva will likely oust the president. Even if he does, a turbulent time in office awaits, says Latin America expert Christopher Sabatini

The Guardian - UK

US top diplomat begins Latin America tour with visit to Colombia

Antony Blinken’s trip to Colombia, Chile and Peru is part of US effort to reaffirm commitment to South American allies.

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Blinken to woo Latin America's new leftist leaders, reassert U.S. commitment

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to Latin America on Monday to reassert Washington's commitment to the region and meet with three new leftist leaders, amid concerns that neglect of the hemisphere has let China make economic inroads.

AFP

In Latin America, World Cup stickers are a quadrennial craze

Sao Paulo (AFP) - Some spend crazy amounts, others line up at dawn or gather at informal swap meets -- anything to satisfy a passion that combines love of soccer, this year's World Cup in Qatar and the ever-popular pursuit of Panini soccer stickers.

The Independent UK

Hack puts Latin American security agencies on edge

A massive trove of emails from Mexico’s Defense Department is among electronic communications taken by hackers from military and police security institutions in several Latin American countries

Miami Herald

Hurricanes risk aggravating migration, hunger crises in Latin America and Caribbean, UN fears

Hurricanes Fiona and Ian, which displaced thousands of people across the Caribbean as they battered several islands, risked plunging an already struggling region into a deeper food crisis and could trigger further migration, the regional director for the United Nations World Food Program for Latin America and the Caribbean said…

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Blinken heads to Latin America to see new left-leaning leaders

Washington (AFP) - Secretary of State Antony Blinken will head next week to Colombia and Chile to forge ties with new left-leaning leaders elected in the historic US allies, the State Department announced Friday.

The Independent UK

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Latin American environmentalists most at risk of murder, report finds

More environmentalists were killed in Latin America than any other region in the world last year, according to a report by advocacy group Global Witness, underscoring the growing threat to activists in the resource-rich region.

Bangkok Post

China Reins In Belt and Road Program, $1 Trillion Later

China has spent a trillion dollars to expand its influence across Asia, Africa and Latin America through its Belt and Road infrastructure program. Now, Beijing is working on an overhaul of the troubled initiative, according to people involved in policy-making.

The Conversation

Dengue in France: tropical diseases in Europe may not be that rare for much longer

Dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, is a common disease in parts of Asia and Latin America. Recently, though, France has experienced an outbreak of locally transmitted dengue.

The Independent UK

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

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AP: Probe finds evidence of bank boss' romance with top aide

Investigators say they found evidence a former Trump official who heads Latin America’s biggest development bank carried on a romantic relationship with his chief of staff

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