Right-wing leaders have gained power across Latin America coinciding with Trump's foreign policy push, raising concerns about historical patterns of US support for authoritarian regimes and potential consequences for democracy and civilian populations.
The US accuses China of operating spy sites in Cuba to monitor American military activity.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung secured $950 billion in AI deals from Silicon Valley firms and critical mineral commitments from Brazil and Chile, advancing South Korea's semiconductor and supply-chain diversification strategy across the Americas.
Chile declares a state of emergency due to deadly rainfall that killed at least 10 people.
Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential race by a thin margin of 50,000 votes.
Rightist leaders congratulate Colombia's President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella on his narrow victory.
Chile’s Foreign Minister: ‘India should have important role in being a great partner (of Chile) — in services, tech’
Amazon's data centre in Chile will be built despite residents' environmental concerns.
Latin American currencies rallied Thursday led by Brazil's real gaining 0.8% as the Federal Reserve's interest rate cut weakened the dollar, attracting emerging market investors seeking higher-yield alternatives.
Chile's new president, Jose Antonio Kast, is a right-leaning leader with openly religious views. He joins other conservative Latin American leaders. Kast's presidency may shape Chile's future policies.
Chile's President Kast suspended 43 environmental measures. The measures touched on pollution, emissions, and national parks.
China's envoy attended the inauguration of Chile's president. The event signifies diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Chile's new president faces a crisis over an undersea fibre-optic cable to Hong Kong. The US has expressed concerns, posing a challenge to Chile's partnership with China. Inauguration day brings tension to Santiago.
Jose Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chile's president. This marks the country's sharpest shift to the right in decades.
China's Ni Hong to attend Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's inauguration, representing President Xi Jinping.
Chile's President-elect Jose Antonio Kast visits El Salvador's mega-prison to discuss security with President Nayib Bukele
A recent poll shows Jose Antonio Kast leading with 45% over Jeannette Jara with 35%, ahead of the December 14 runoff, with 20% undecided, amidst post-first round polarization and parliamentary gains for the right
Trump has facilitated a right-wing wave across Latin America, empowering leaders like Argentina's Milei and Colombia's de la Espriella who pursue pro-rich policies, environmental destruction, and authoritarian crime crackdowns that historically produce civilian casualties and poverty.
South Korea deepened critical minerals partnerships with Argentina and Chile, securing lithium access through agreements including a $547 million Posco investment producing 23,000 tons annually, strengthening Seoul's energy transition supply chains.
Six candidates from diverse backgrounds are vying to lead the United Nations amidst global instability.
Heavy rain in Chile kills at least three and displaces hundreds, prompting the president to survey damage.
Conservative Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential election with 50.135% of votes, defeating leftist Roberto Sanchez by approximately 50,000 votes in a razor-thin race, marking her fourth presidential bid and highlighting the nation's deep political polarization.
India's Ministry of External Affairs is monitoring approximately 4,350 Indian nationals across Latin America as the region faces political instability, civil unrest, and security crises affecting Chile, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Cuba.
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Chile's central bank unanimously maintained its 4.5% benchmark rate amid Middle East conflict escalation, citing elevated global inflation risks, high oil prices, and reduced economic growth forecasts from 2-3% to 1.5-2.5%.
Chile's newly inaugurated far-right President Jose Antonio Kast visited Argentina on Monday to meet with ideologically aligned President Javier Milei, marking his first official foreign trip and continuing regional rightward momentum among Trump-aligned leaders.
The US has increased pressure on Cuba. China has limited options in response. The US has also made threats related to a new leader in Chile.
Chile's President Jose Antonio Kast began work on a border barrier. The project aims to block illegal immigrants. Kast will oversee preparations.
Chile's new president Jose Antonio Kast has been sworn in. This marks a shift to the right in the country's politics.
Chilean President Gabriel Boric left office. He called for national unity, referencing a Chinese undersea cable dispute. Boric wished success to the incoming government.
China's Ni Hong to attend Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's inauguration, representing President Xi Jinping.
Women's Day rallies in Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay protest femicide, austerity, and funding cuts.
Chile's president-elect Jose Antonio Kast names Pinochet's ex-lawyers as ministers of defence and human rights
Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in as Colombia's new president, beginning his four-year term.
Chilean President Kast met China's ambassador Friday, signaling diplomatic pivot toward Beijing after the US imposed forced labor tariffs on Chilean exports, complicating his earlier pro-Trump campaign positioning and prompting negotiations with Washington.
El Nino blamed for weeklong rainstorms in Chile that killed at least 10 people.
Colombia's incoming Vice President Restrepo pledged to pursue free-market reforms and strengthen U.S. relations after his August inauguration, citing economic stagnation and soaring crime under the outgoing left-wing administration as drivers of the center-right electoral shift.
Trump-endorsed outsider Abelardo de la Espriella won Colombia's presidential election with a tough-on-crime platform, continuing Latin America's rightward shift alongside conservative leaders elected recently in Argentina, Ecuador, Honduras, Chile, and Costa Rica.
Violent protests erupt in Chile over government cuts to social programmes and public services.
Chile's iShares MSCI ETF returned 70% in 2025 by leveraging copper and lithium exposure, but concentrated commodity and political risk mean most decade-long gains arrived in just 18 months, making it suitable only as tactical positioning.
Rafael Grossi and Rebeca Grynspan are running for UN secretary-general.
Argentina's state oil company YPF froze fuel prices for forty-five days amid Iran tensions, marking President Milei's departure from free market ideology despite his administration's initial commitment to eliminating price controls nationwide.
Students and teachers protest austerity measures in Chile. Police used water cannons to disperse protesters. Protests are against cuts to free higher education.
China's envoy attended the inauguration of Chile's president. The event signifies diplomatic ties between the two nations.
Jose Antonio Kast succeeded Gabriel Boric as President of Chile. Kast's government is the most pinochetist since 1990. He will serve for four years.
Chile's new president Jose Antonio Kast has praised dictator Pinochet. Experts note this reflects dissatisfaction with the status quo.
China's Ni Hong to attend Chilean President Jose Antonio Kast's inauguration, representing Xi Jinping.
US President Donald Trump forms anti-drug alliance with Latin American leaders to counter foreign influence.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro faces criticism for his reaction to Jose Antonio Kast's presidential win in Chile