Human Rights 2024-11-20
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.
Crime & Justice 2024-11-20
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.
Human Rights 2024-11-18
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.
Politics 2024-11-15
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.
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.
Media 2024-11-13
Deadly attack offers insight into China's censorship machine
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.
Economy 2024-11-13
A tourism boom that never was: China's absence from Dominican Republic
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.
Environment 2024-11-12
Chinese demand for Bolivian livestock drives deforestation
Bolivian livestock farmers, trying to meet huge Chinese demand for meat, accounted for 57% of the country's deforestation between 2010 and 2022.
Society 2024-11-11
Fish journey from Colombia's jungle to tanks around the world
The high volume of ornamental fish exports raises concerns about sustainability and the risk of over-exploitation.
Security 2024-11-08
Destruction of Iran's S-300s could disappoint Russia's arms customers
Moscow's allies rely on S-300 systems, though their vulnerabilities are now evident. In Venezuela, meanwhile, neglect, poor planning and limited resources have left these systems operating below optimal levels.
Security 2024-11-07
Controversial Chinese firm builds prison in 'protected' Ecuadorian zone
The state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC), notorious for corruption in Ecuador, was granted the prison contract without a competitive bidding process.
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.
Politics 2024-11-01
Pro-Morales blockades squeeze Bolivia's breadbasket
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.