The Latest Breaking News from Latin America

The United States continues to be the dominant source of remittances to Latin America, accounting for the majority of flows, followed by Spain

The move comes just weeks after Ecuadorian voters rejected a proposal to allow foreign military bases on the country's soil

Latin American companies and governments are issuing debt at a pace that has far exceeded expectations, with bond sales reaching record levels despite a volatile global backdrop tied to President Donald Trump's return to the White House.

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From the US to Hungary to Argentina, rightwing leaders are praising José Antonio Kast’s win in Chile’s presidential race

FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) operates over 3,000 pawnshops and provides POS payment solutions across the U.S., Latin America, and the U.K. FCFS exhibits strong technical momentum, with a 100% “Buy” Barchart opinion. Shares are up more than 50% in the past year. Analyst sentiment is bullish with multiple “Strong Buy” ratings....

New offshore projects in Brazil and Guyana shift global supply dynamics as output growth outpaces expected demand

Activities such as illegal mining, human trafficking and extortion have allowed organized crime to extend its reach over institutions, territory and entire communities, experts say.

he new policy framework signals Beijing's intention to expand that role, saying it aims to "promote stable industrial and supply chains" and support Latin American countries

Informality continues to dominate labor markets in the region, affecting 46.7 percent of all workers—nearly one in two people employed

Admiral Alvin Holsey, the head of U.S. Southern Command, retired Friday roughly two years earlier than expected, handing over authority as U.S. military operations in Latin America draw increased scrutiny and tensions with Venezuela intensify.