Cuban-Americans in Miami, Florida gather to support the protests of their compatriots in Cuba. Photo: EPA-EFE

Cuba summons top US diplomat, accuses US of stoking protests

Cuba’s government protested as interventionist comments from the US following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba.

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Unicef head says Haiti situation nears chaos of Mad Max

Gang-fuelled chaos has created a lawless and dire humanitarian situation on the Caribbean island.

Gang-fuelled chaos has created a lawless and dire humanitarian situation on the Caribbean island.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:56AM

Venezuela’s Maduro announces candidacy for July re-election

Polls show only 13.9 per cent of Venezuelans plan to vote for the incumbent, but popular rival Maria Corina Machado is facing a ban from holding public office.

Polls show only 13.9 per cent of Venezuelans plan to vote for the incumbent, but popular rival Maria Corina Machado is facing a ban from holding public office.

17 Mar 2024 - 1:31PM

Haiti gang leader Barbecue threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

A powerful gang leader in Haiti has issued a threatening message aimed at political leaders who would participate in a planned transition council.

A powerful gang leader in Haiti has issued a threatening message aimed at political leaders who would participate in a planned transition council.

18 Mar 2024 - 2:11PM

Kenya puts Haiti police mission on hold after chaos grips Caribbean nation

Kenya has decided to pause its deployment of 1,000 police officers to lead an international security mission in Haiti following Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s announcement that he would tender his resignation.

Kenya has decided to pause its deployment of 1,000 police officers to lead an international security mission in Haiti following Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s announcement that he would tender his resignation.

13 Mar 2024 - 10:53AM

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Armed gang members in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Photo: Reuters

Haiti PM agrees to resign, bowing to regional pressure to end crisis

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to step aside as armed gangs plunge his country into anarchy.

12 Mar 2024 - 3:13PM

12 hospitalised in New Zealand after turbulence leaves ‘whole plane screaming’

More than a dozen ambulances and other medical vehicles rushed to treat passengers on the Latam flight when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed in Auckland.

More than a dozen ambulances and other medical vehicles rushed to treat passengers on the Latam flight when the Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed in Auckland.

12 Mar 2024 - 2:41PM

US embassy staff, German ambassador evacuated as Haiti gang violence spirals

The US operation was the latest sign of Haiti’s troubles as gang violence threatens to bring down the government.

The US operation was the latest sign of Haiti’s troubles as gang violence threatens to bring down the government.

11 Mar 2024 - 10:31AM

‘People are desperate’: Haiti runs out of food and water amid gang violence

The main port in the capital, Port-au-Prince, has shut due to the violence, stranding scores of containers full of food and medical supplies.

The main port in the capital, Port-au-Prince, has shut due to the violence, stranding scores of containers full of food and medical supplies.

10 Mar 2024 - 1:27PM

Ex-Honduras president Hernandez convicted in US drug trafficking trial

The US accused the former leader of abusing his power by accepting millions of dollars in bribes from traffickers to protect their US-bound cocaine shipments.

The US accused the former leader of abusing his power by accepting millions of dollars in bribes from traffickers to protect their US-bound cocaine shipments.

9 Mar 2024 - 5:14AM

Haiti gangs threaten civil war as PM faces pressure to quit

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry is being pressured to quit or present a plan for a new government, as gang leaders who have unleashed deadly violence tighten their grip on the country.

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry is being pressured to quit or present a plan for a new government, as gang leaders who have unleashed deadly violence tighten their grip on the country.

7 Mar 2024 - 4:40PM

Protesters smash door of Mexico’s presidential palace with truck

A group demonstrating over 43 missing students tried to force their way into the building as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was giving a news conference inside.

A group demonstrating over 43 missing students tried to force their way into the building as President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was giving a news conference inside.

7 Mar 2024 - 5:51AM

Haiti gangs try to seize main airport as violence grips capital

Attack on airport occurred just hours after authorities in Haiti ordered a nighttime curfew following violence in which armed gang members overran the two biggest prisons.

Attack on airport occurred just hours after authorities in Haiti ordered a nighttime curfew following violence in which armed gang members overran the two biggest prisons.

5 Mar 2024 - 9:09AM

Brazil soybean city seeks to lure Chinese investments in grain-crushing industry

Sorriso mayor Ari Lafin noted that while the Chinese were receptive to his delegation’s proposals, COFCO tends to prefer processing soybeans in China

Sorriso mayor Ari Lafin noted that while the Chinese were receptive to his delegation’s proposals, COFCO tends to prefer processing soybeans in China

5 Mar 2024 - 2:09AM

Haiti declares emergency after weekend jailbreak, explosion of violence

An explosion of violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country’s two biggest prisons, allowing hundreds of inmates to escape.

An explosion of violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm the country’s two biggest prisons, allowing hundreds of inmates to escape.

4 Mar 2024 - 11:41AM

Yellen praises ties with Chile, a vital part of EV supply chain

Chile has the world’s largest reserves of lithium, and two-thirds of the exports of the key metal were bought by China last year.

Chile has the world’s largest reserves of lithium, and two-thirds of the exports of the key metal were bought by China last year.

3 Mar 2024 - 1:09PM

Gunfire paralyses Haiti as gang boss seeks to capture police chief, ministers

Gunmen shot at the main airport and other targets, in what Jimmy Cherizier, known as ‘Barbecue’, says is a move to prevent the return of PM Ariel Henry.

Gunmen shot at the main airport and other targets, in what Jimmy Cherizier, known as ‘Barbecue’, says is a move to prevent the return of PM Ariel Henry.

1 Mar 2024 - 12:58PM

China’s BYD looking for Mexico EV plant location, Americas CEO Stella Li says

The Shenzhen-based EV maker expects to choose a location for the plant, which is set to have a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually, by the year-end.

The Shenzhen-based EV maker expects to choose a location for the plant, which is set to have a production capacity of 150,000 cars annually, by the year-end.

29 Feb 2024 - 11:23AM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro condemns election ban as thousands rally behind him

Jair Bolsonaro led supporters at a rally in the heart of Brazil’s biggest city in an attempted show of force against political opponents.

Jair Bolsonaro led supporters at a rally in the heart of Brazil’s biggest city in an attempted show of force against political opponents.

26 Feb 2024 - 11:09AM

Colombia to use robot to remove treasures from ship that sank 300 years ago

The robot will work at a depth of 600m to recover items from the San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold and emeralds.

The robot will work at a depth of 600m to recover items from the San Jose galleon, which sank in 1708 while laden with gold and emeralds.

24 Feb 2024 - 1:50PM