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Police secure an area where vehicles were set on fire in Zapopan, Mexico. Photo: Reuters
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.

India

India, Brazil sign rare earths deal to build ‘resilient supply chains’

United States

US military kills 3 in latest strike on ‘narcoterrorist’ boat

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.

Relatives of detainees embrace outside a detention centre following the approval of Venezuela’s amnesty law. Photo: Reuters
Relatives of detainees embrace outside a detention centre following the approval of Venezuela’s amnesty law. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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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.

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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
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.

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.

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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.

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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 Brasília weighs export curbs to avert price slump and job losses.

Brazil is one of the world’s largest beef exporters, with China its single biggest overseas market in recent years. Photo: Getty Images
Brazil is one of the world’s largest beef exporters, with China its single biggest overseas market in recent years. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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.

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.

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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.

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A flame burning natural gas is seen at a plant operated by Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA in April 2015. Photo: Reuters
A flame burning natural gas is seen at a plant operated by Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA in April 2015. Photo: Reuters
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.

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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.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Why China’s BYD and Geely are eyeing Mexico’s idle auto plants

With Mexico’s auto sector battered by tariffs, Chinese investment offers a lifeline that threatens to inflame tensions with Washington.

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View of a section of a Nissan and Mercedes‑Benz joint factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Monday. Photo: Reuters
View of a section of a Nissan and Mercedes‑Benz joint factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico on Monday. Photo: Reuters
United States

From sanctioned to ‘legitimate’: how China bought Venezuelan oil from the US

After Nicoals Maduro’s January seizure, Washington is selling seized oil globally, with China a key buyer, says Energy Secretary Chris Wright.

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United States

US military laser tech and cartel drones stir airspace confusion in Texas

El Paso flights resume after conflicting reports of Mexican cartel drone incursions and uncoordinated Pentagon laser testing.

China-Latin America relations

China vows to ‘do what it can’ as US blockade leaves Cuba with just weeks of oil

Beijing pledges continued support for Cuba and champions Havana’s sovereignty as the island grapples with worsening fuel shortages.

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China’s support comes as Cuba faces a critical fuel shortage after the United States blocked shipments of Venezuelan oil. Photo: Reuters
Americas and the Caribbean

Colombia’s president says he escaped assassination attempt while in helicopter

Gustavo Petro says his helicopter had to evade people who ‘were going to shoot’ at it, forcing him to fly over open sea for hours.

President Gustavo Petro in the cockpit of one of the 12 Black Hawk helicopters donated by the US government in 2022. Photo: Colombian Presidency via AFP
President Gustavo Petro in the cockpit of one of the 12 Black Hawk helicopters donated by the US government in 2022. Photo: Colombian Presidency via AFP
US-China relations

US seeks fair China competition, looks to realign Latin America ties

Scott Bessent says Washington wants to reduce security risks without decoupling from Beijing as it steps up engagement across Latin America.

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Americas and the Caribbean

Cuba warns airlines it’s almost out of fuel as US blockade tightens chokehold

Air Canada suspends Cuba flights as Havana warns it can no longer guarantee refuelling for international carriers.

Americas and the Caribbean

‘Tracked and hunted’: US forces board tanker in Indian Ocean

US military intercepts the US-sanctioned Aquila II after a transoceanic chase from the Caribbean.

The Aquila II tanker, which was boarded by US forces after it was ‘tracked and hunted’ from the Caribbean. Photo: Pentagon via X
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