Retired Supreme Court Justice Louise Arbour was recently appointed as Canada’s new governor general following a formal swearing-in ceremony. This position serves as the representative of Britain’s King Charles III, the nominal head of state in Canada, which is part of the Commonwealth. Arbour, aged 79, succeeds Mary Simon, the first Indigenous person to hold […]
Senator Ashley Moody, R-Fla., has commented on the indictment of Raúl Castro, the former President of Cuba, on charges of murder and conspiracy. These charges relate to the 1996 shooting down of two American civilian aircraft, which resulted in the deaths of four American pilots. The discussion took place on the show ‘Sunday Night in […]
In April, over half of the 15 Latin American individuals deported to Congo under the Trump administration’s deportation policies have since returned to their countries of origin. The Congolese government and a lawyer for the deportees confirmed this on Friday. U.S. immigration judges determined these individuals faced potential persecution if they returned home. Despite this, […]
Spanish hotel chain Meliá has joined a list of companies reducing their operations in Cuba. This follows new U.S. sanctions and the continuation of an oil embargo. Meliá plans to stop managing 15 of its 34 hotels on the island. This decision impacts Cuba’s tourism sector, which has significantly declined since its peak in 2018. […]
The United States military attacked a vessel allegedly involved in drug trafficking on Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean. The operation resulted in the deaths of two men. This action is part of President Trump’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking in Latin America. The latest attack brings the number of deaths in military operations against vessels […]
Brooklyn Rivera, a key figure among the Miskito political leaders, was arrested by the Nicaraguan government in 2023. At 73, he passed away while in state custody, sparking controversy over the circumstances of his death. Mr. Rivera was renowned for his role as a legislator and leader of the Miskito people, Nicaragua’s largest Indigenous group. […]
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, during a Cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, President Donald Trump addressed national matters. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth observed the session. Meanwhile, the U.S. military executed another operation against a vessel accused of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Saturday. This mission marks the fourth strike […]
In Havana, Cuba, a serious garbage problem has emerged due to a fuel blockade. The lack of consistent trash collection has led to enormous piles of rubbish throughout the city. This issue highlights a growing crisis in the Cuban capital. José Fernández Zaldívar, 79, earns about $9 a month by sweeping San Rafael Boulevard, a […]
On Sunday, Colombians will head to the polls in an election many see as a vital test for the Latin American left, amid a regional rise of right-wing leadership influenced by leaders like Donald Trump. The race has come down to a clear choice between two main candidates: Iván Cepeda, a leftist senator, and Abelardo […]
The top US commander for Latin America held a meeting on Friday with Cuban military leaders. This interaction focused on operational security matters near the US naval base in Guantánamo Bay, Cuba. This visit is part of a broader strategy as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Cuban leadership. President Trump made a statement indicating […]