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Aviation accidents
Plane carrying money crashes in Bolivia, sparking rush to pick bills
Soldiers and police officers dispersed hundreds of people gathering to collect the spilled bills, as they were hindering rescue efforts.
28 Feb 2026 - 1:25PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Trump says US discussing ‘friendly takeover’ of Cuba: ‘they’re in big trouble’
28 Feb 2026 - 2:52AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba coastguard kills 4 in firefight with US-registered speedboat
26 Feb 2026 - 7:19AM
Americas and the Caribbean
US forces board third Venezuela-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean
The US military says it tracked the vessel from the Caribbean Sea, before placing it under American control.
25 Feb 2026 - 1:30PM
The Bertha, a sanctioned oil tanker boarded by the US military in the Indian Ocean. Photo: US Department of Defence via X
Scams and swindles
‘K-wave’ scams exploiting Brazil’s superfans trigger police pact
South Korea and Brazil are taking action to protect fans from fraudsters cashing in with phantom merchandise and exploitative ‘oppa’ tours.
24 Feb 2026 - 3:57PM
Drugs
How rendezvous with girlfriend led to violent end for Mexican drug kingpin
Tracking a romantic partner to a secluded cabin allowed Mexican forces - helped by US intelligence - to corner ‘El Mencho’.
24 Feb 2026 - 2:58PM
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Mexico
Mexico security forces keep up fight with cartel gunmen after drug lord’s death
Mexico tries to quell clashes sparked by the killing of the country’s most-wanted drug kingpin that claimed dozens of lives.
24 Feb 2026 - 10:11AM
A soldier atop an armoured vehicle outside a military facility in Morelia, Mexico. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations
Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington
White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.
24 Feb 2026 - 9:43AM
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Drugs
Mexico kills cartel leader wanted by US, sparking violent reaction
Mexican army killed ‘El Mencho’, the leader of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel during an operation to capture him.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:14PM
India
India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’
With China holding a near-monopoly on rare earths production, India and other countries are seeking alternative sources.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:20PM
United States
US military kills 3 in latest strike on ‘narcoterrorist’ boat
The latest lethal strike pushes the overall death toll from the Trump administration’s deadly campaign to at least 148 across 43 attacks.
21 Feb 2026 - 9:53AM
This screen grab from a video posted on the X account of US Southern Command on Friday shows a vessel after it was struck while allegedly transiting along narco-trafficking routes in international waters. Photo: X/Southcom
Americas and the Caribbean
Venezuela approves amnesty law that could free hundreds of political prisoners
Landmark amnesty bill was signed by Venezuela’s interim president nearly seven weeks after the capture of Nicolas Maduro by the US.
20 Feb 2026 - 3:13PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Peru Congress picks country’s eighth president in a decade
Jose Maria Balcazar installed as Peru’s interim president after Jose Jeri was ousted after barely four months in office.
19 Feb 2026 - 3:58PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Top US commander makes surprise visit to Venezuela
US Southern Command chief met with Venezuela’s president and other leaders for security talks.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:37AM
China-Latin America relations
Chinese steel hit with duties up to US$670 per tonne after Brazil dumping probe
Government anti-dumping investigation found Chinese imports were being sold at unfairly low prices, harming domestic producers.
19 Feb 2026 - 3:42AM
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A worker stacks steel products meant for the export market at a factory in Binzhou, Shandong province, China, on April 15, 2025. Following two investigations, Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on a broad range of Chinese steel products. Photo: AFP
Antarctica
‘This is great’: first-ever Antarctic sleeper shark filmed in frigid waters
Filmed at 490-metre depth, the sighting challenges beliefs about shark habitats in the Southern Ocean.
18 Feb 2026 - 2:58PM
Americas and the Caribbean
11 killed in US strikes on 3 more alleged drug boats
It was one of the deadliest days in the Trump administration’s months-long campaign, and brings the toll to at least 145 fatalities.
18 Feb 2026 - 7:32AM
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China-Latin America relations
Peru President Jose Jeri ousted in ‘Chifagate’ scandal tied to China contractor
Late-night meeting with Chinese businessman at a restaurant in Lima fuelled a probe and created major cross-party revolt.
18 Feb 2026 - 5:22AM
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Peru’s Congress ousted President Jose Jeri on Tuesday after just four months in office, following a scandal over undisclosed meetings with a Chinese businessman, continuing a revolving door of leaders in the South American nation. Photo: AFP
China-Latin America relations
Brazil races to China beef cap as 55% tariff risks price collapse
January surge puts 1.1 million tonne cap at risk, as Brasilia weighs export curbs to avert price slump and job losses.
28 Feb 2026 - 12:52AM
Cuba
Spain to send humanitarian aid to Cuba through UN amid US fuel blockade
Trump has vowed to cut off oil and fuel to Cuba following the US military operation last month in Venezuela, Cuba’s main supplier of oil.
17 Feb 2026 - 5:51AM
US-Venezuela conflict
US forces board another tanker in Indian Ocean after tracking it from Caribbean
The Veronica III, which sails under the Panamanian flag, is subject to US sanctions related to Iran, the US says.
16 Feb 2026 - 8:33AM
China-Latin America relations
Brazil breaks up China-linked US$190m money-laundering ring tied to crime gang
Prosecutors claim Chinese-run distribution network concealed revenue, evaded tax obligations and fostered money laundering of drug proceeds.
14 Feb 2026 - 2:34AM
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A China-linked electronics distribution network is accused of laundering more than US$190 million in Brazil over seven months. Photo: Reuters
US-Venezuela conflict
US allows oil majors to resume Venezuela operations
The authorisation does not allow transactions with companies in Russia, Iran or China.
14 Feb 2026 - 1:14AM
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China-Latin America relations
US, China clash over Peru Chancay megaport after court bars regulator oversight
Ruling limits state supervision of Chinese-controlled hub, prompting sovereignty warning from Washington and sharp rebuttal from Beijing.
13 Feb 2026 - 5:04AM
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Donald Trump
Trump privately weighs quitting USMCA trade pact he negotiated
Ahead of the July review, President Trump questions aides on a US withdrawal, signalling a shift towards bilateral talks with Canada and Mexico.
13 Feb 2026 - 12:06AM
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