Security | 2025-05-13
The group's operations reflect a broader goal: collecting political and economic intelligence on Latin American and Caribbean nations that either support or resist China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Politics | 2025-05-12
As Chinese officials intensified their pressure on Bogota to join the Belt and Road Initiative before President Gustavo Petro leaves office, Colombian business leaders warned that the move comes at the worst possible time.
Security | 2025-05-09
Venezuela's defiance of an international court to hold elections in Guyana's resource-rich Essequibo is fueling a dangerous escalation.
Economy | 2025-05-08
A secretive trade deal with China, if enacted, could open El Salvador to a wave of low-cost, poor-quality imports, threatening local industries and jobs, economists warn.
Environment | 2025-05-07
A study found at least 214 Mennonite colonies across Latin America, occupying more land than the Netherlands, and accelerating deforestation as they expand their farms deeper into the continent.
Crime & Justice | 2025-04-28
Costa Rica faces a troubling shift as organized crime fuels a surge in homicides and drug trafficking. Foreign cartels and local gangs have driven violence to historic levels.
Environment | 2025-03-25