President Gustavo Petro has 61% disapproval and 36.5% approval in a regional ranking.
Javier Milei's image falls with 63% rejection, ranking him among Latin America's worst presidents.
The Dominican Republic agrees to accept third-country migrants deported by the US.
Javier Milei condemned the shooting at a dinner with journalists attended by Donald Trump in Washington.
Argentine President Javier Milei's approval rating dropped 4.5%. His rating was 48.3% in December 2025. A new ranking will be released
Milei and Trump reaffirm alliance, Trump offers US missile strikes on Latin American drug cartels
Trump launches the "Shield of the Americas" initiative, a multilateral forum to counter narcoterrorism and China's influence in Latin America.
Gustavo Petro ranks 12th among 18 Latin American presidents with 40% approval.
CB Global Data's May 2026 survey ranked Latin American presidents, finding Argentina's Javier Milei among the worst-performing with 34.8% approval alongside Venezuela's Delcy Rodríguez and Peru's José Balcázar, while Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum led at 67.8%, reflecting economic stability's critical regional importance.
Laura Fernández assumed Costa Rica's presidency, promising deep reforms and a tough stance on crime.
Gustavo Petro ranks among Latin America's least popular presidents with 38.2% positive image.
Argentine President Javier Milei experienced the largest drop in image. He ranked 11th among 18 regional leaders.
Trump announces a new military coalition alongside Milei and other leaders, stating Cuba is living its final moments.
Javier Milei meets Trump and 11 regional leaders in Miami to discuss forming a united front against China's growing influence in the region.
Latin America's political map is shifting to the right with recent election wins.
UAE official H.E. Noura Al Kaabi met with five Latin American leaders to strengthen bilateral relations, reaffirm commitment to sustainable economic growth, and address maritime security concerns affecting global trade stability.
Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader suspended Canadian mining company GoldQuest's project after hundreds protested environmental concerns, halting extraction of 1.1 million ounces of gold, copper, and silver valued at approximately $5 billion in the Cordillera Central region.
A presidential ranking revealed surprises in the region. Milei and Lula's performances were noted. The ranking assessed regional leaders.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro and French President Emmanuel Macron held a 30-minute phone call to discuss Middle East tensions. They addressed the need for a ceasefire between the US, Israel, and Iran. Petro proposed a joint effort to promote a ceasefire and dialogue.
Milei meets Trump in Miami, attending the "Escudo de las Américas" summit focused on regional security, illegal migration and narcotics trafficking.
Trump hosts conservative summit with Latin American allies to discuss democracy.