Relatives of detainees have become increasingly distressed as human rights organizations report more than 300 deaths in Salvadoran prisons since 2022.

| Human Rights

Salvadoran families seek 'proof of life' of those detained in war on gangs

Relatives of detainees have become increasingly distressed as human rights organizations report more than 300 deaths in Salvadoran prisons since 2022.

A Chinese scam is tricking users into downloading fake apps via counterfeit websites, bypassing security measures and stealing banking details once installed.

| Crime & Justice

Chinese-linked Trojan horse empties Latin American, European bank accounts

A Chinese scam is tricking users into downloading fake apps via counterfeit websites, bypassing security measures and stealing banking details once installed.

Repatriated POWs describe threats, humiliation, physical abuse, rape, poor nutrition and other mistreatment in Russian detention.

| Human Rights

Hundreds of Ukrainian women suffer systematic torture in Russian prisons

Repatriated POWs describe threats, humiliation, physical abuse, rape, poor nutrition and other mistreatment in Russian detention.

The Venezuelan regime recently welcomed top officials from Iran and Russia on separate visits, with areas of potential cooperation ranging from espionage to beef.

| Politics

Iranian, Russian officials visit Venezuela to boost Maduro

The Venezuelan regime recently welcomed top officials from Iran and Russia on separate visits, with areas of potential cooperation ranging from espionage to beef.

The construction of a space base in the Talara desert marks a pivotal moment in Latin America's scientific history.

Science Technology | 2024-11-14

Peru's leap into space: A potential strategic partnership with the US

The construction of a space base in the Talara desert marks a pivotal moment in Latin America's scientific history.

Despite promises of 400,000 Chinese tourists a year after severing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, barely 65,000 have visited the Dominican Republic in the past five years.

Economy | 2024-11-13

A tourism boom that never was: China's absence from Dominican Republic
It took officials almost 24 hours to reveal that dozens had died in an incident in the southern city of Zhuhai, showing how China jumps into action to block information it does not want shared.

Media | 2024-11-13

Deadly attack offers insight into China's censorship machine
The recent dismantling of a trafficking network in Colombia highlights the weak controls over sex trafficking in China, where prostitution is illegal but still occurs covertly in karaoke bars and hair salons.

Crime & Justice | 2024-11-07

Colombian women enslaved in China's sex trade

The recent dismantling of a trafficking network in Colombia highlights the weak controls over sex trafficking in China, where prostitution is illegal but still occurs covertly in karaoke bars and hair salons.

Blockades set up by supporters of ex-president Evo Morales, aimed at preventing his arrest in connection with rape charges, turned transportation in Bolivia into a grueling ordeal.

Politics | 2024-11-01

Pro-Morales blockades squeeze Bolivia's breadbasket
Venezuelans are turning to music to express their anger and sorrow over the hijacking of their country.

Society | 2024-10-31

Dark melodies from exile: Venezuelans channel their frustration through music
Chinese vessels are allegedly entering Peruvian waters without authorization, depleting jumbo squid stocks that are essential to many Peruvians' diet and crucial to the country's economy.

Environment | 2024-10-09

Squid overfishing another sign of China's presence in Peru, South America
Green spaces are essential for reducing temperatures in concrete urban areas and enhancing air quality, say ecologists.

Environment | 2024-10-08

'Crazy' tree planter gives São Paulo concrete jungle a green oasis
Several regions in Colombia remain caught in the grip of violent conflicts among criminal gangs, leaving lasting scars on children growing up in such environments.

Security | 2024-10-04

Colombia pays at-risk youngsters 'to not kill'
Beijing is moving from soft to coercive tactics in exerting its will over Latin America, say observers, and the upcoming defense conference in Mendoza will likely address such concerns.

Diplomacy | 2024-10-03

Upcoming conference in Argentina highlights concerns over China in Latin America
Cultivating defense ties with China harms Chile's national interests, given China's authoritarianism and ambitions for dominance, say analysts.

Security | 2024-10-02

Growing Chinese influence on Chilean military alarms analysts
Recalling the bodies along the way, a Venezuelan migrant remarked, 'That jungle is the worst thing that can happen to a human being.' Venezuela's 80% GDP collapse under Maduro has driven over seven million people to flee.

Society | 2024-10-01

Braving the Darien jungle to flee Maduro's Venezuela
The experiences of other Latin American countries that have signed FTAs with Beijing make clear that only winner exists: China. As negotiations progress, concerns in Honduras are intensifying.

Economy | 2024-09-30

Honduras and the 'dark side' associated with FTAs with China
Cuba is facing its most severe economic crisis in 30 years, marked by soaring inflation. However, it's the widespread food shortages that are impacting Cubans the most.

Economy | 2024-09-24

Some Cubans depend on sugar water as food shortages bite
Authoritarian regimes in Latin America have manipulated local information and expanded foreign propaganda to undermine democratic values, according to a US Congressional resolution.

Media | 2024-09-23

Russian, Chinese and Iranian regimes 'weaponize' Spanish-language disinformation
The primary activity of the Russian company Rosatom is uranium, not lithium, and critics argue that the company's involvement will lead to unchecked exploitation.

Energy | 2024-09-20

Russian company's lack of experience raises questions in Bolivia's lithium project