South America's ideological balance shifts as right-wing governments gain ground on left-wing ones.
The U.S. is pursuing business opportunities in Guyana's bauxite and oil resources amid global energy scarcity, seeking to counter Chinese dominance in Latin America's critical mineral sectors.
Guyana's president warns that transitioning from oil to renewable energy risks replacing fuel dependency with mineral dependence, as geopolitical vulnerabilities shift rather than disappear amid Iran-driven energy market disruptions.
Venezuela's acting President sparks international row by wearing a pin claiming Guyana's territory.
Trump announces a new military coalition alongside Milei and other leaders, stating Cuba is living its final moments.
Guyana, the world's fastest-growing economy, will gain substantially larger oil revenue and production share as geopolitical tensions elevate global prices, though the nation faces pressures to diversify beyond petroleum dependency and manage infrastructure challenges.
The Trump administration, through Under Secretary Jacob Helberg, engaged with Guyana to pursue bauxite and mineral resources, aiming to counter China's growing influence in Latin America's resource sector during a global energy shortage.
Guyana's President Ali warned that global energy investment remains insufficient to meet demand as the Iran war disrupts Middle East supplies, widening structural gaps requiring fossil fuels alongside renewable expansion and critical mineral security.
Chandrikapersad Santokhi, Suriname's former president, has died at 67. He investigated the 1982 killings of over a dozen political opponents.
Milei meets Trump in Miami, attending the "Escudo de las Américas" summit focused on regional security, illegal migration and narcotics trafficking.
The Trump administration engaged Guyana's leadership this week to pursue bauxite and oil resources as part of its broader Latin American resource strategy, countering Chinese dominance in the region's energy and mineral sectors.
Guyana's Cheddi Jagan International Airport claims top Caribbean airport ranking for passenger experience.
Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez wore a pin depicting Guyana's disputed region, sparking complaints from Guyana.
US President Donald Trump met with Latin American leaders. 12 countries attended. The meeting included El Salvador's Nayib Bukele and Guyana's Irfaan Ali.