Latin America News Headlines

Meet Earth’s newest wild cat species, the first named in over a century

A small, spotted cat at a Bolivian wildlife sanctuary has turned out to belong to a previously unknown species

Latin America accounted for 85% of environmental defender killings in 2025, report says

At least 124 land and environmental defenders were killed worldwide in 2025, with Latin America accounting for 85% of the deaths

US strips millions in military aid from Europe and the Middle East to support Trump-aligned governments in Latin America

The last non-European to win a men's tennis major says Shelton can end the drought

Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton faced off in the U.S. Open semifinals aiming to end a long drought for American men in Grand Slam tournaments, with Shelton winning in four sets

Rubio pledges US won't take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged that the U.S. wouldn't take military action against drug traffickers in Latin American countries without the approval of its allies

Trump list of US-designated 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Latin America grows to 21

The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday

Rubio says US is working with allies to counter drugs but will 'still blow up ships if need be'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is providing new clarity on the U.S. approach toward combating drug trafficking in Latin American waters

'South Park' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone 'rename' show to 'South America' in jab at Trump

Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of "South Park," are changing the show's name to "SOUTH AMERICA," at least for now

Rubio offers solid support to Trump-friendly leader in Colombia at start of South America tour

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered praise and a firm commitment of U.S. support to Colombia's new leader, who has embraced President Donald Trump’s policies on countering drug trafficking and illegal migration

US sinks an Ecuadorian boat in the Pacific it alleges is tied to drug trafficking

The U.S. Southern Command has sunk another Ecuadorian vessel that the U.S. alleged was linked to the criminal group Los Choneros