The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

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MIAMI — The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision reversing abortion rights is likely to energize efforts to curtail or ban the procedures throughout Latin America, where countries have been slowly moving toward allowing women greater reproductive rights, experts say.

In the last two years, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia have decriminalized or fully legalized abortion. Here's what Latin America's green wave can teach the movement in the U.S.

It is a ubiquitous symbol at abortion rights rallies across Latin America: the bright green bandanna.

Buenos Aires (AFP) - Argentine economy minister Martin Guzman, who led debt renegotiations with the International Monetary Fund, announced his resignation Saturday, sparking fresh uncertainty in Latin America's third largest economy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is pressing on with with his campaign to obtain support from Latin America

Cuban cellist Ana Carla Maza sees every song as a journey. Born in Cuba to jazz musician parents, her innovative style mixes classical jazz with Latin American rhythms. Her latest album "Bahia" – named after the neighborhood in Havana where she grew up – transports listeners through Latin America and…

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After a prosperous Miami event this past April, the Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference will take place in Chicago on September 13-14. As always, the meeting will host leading executives and investors who will talk about the industry’s present and future.

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ:WBA) has decided to retain its Boots and No7 Beauty Company businesses under its existing ownership. The decision marks the conclusion of the review that began in January. The discussions Walgreens had with potential buyers did not yield expected results as the recent market instability severely impacted the financial availability…

Women’s rights advocates across Americas region say their struggle goes on after top US court overturns Roe v Wade.