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Lost in Haiti: Search for site of first Spanish settlement in Americas

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Viral street battles born on TikTok: What is 'aura farming'?

"Aura farming" battles turn TikTok memes, poses and viral gestures into contests where young people put their charisma, style and confidence to the test.

Mexico

Two fishermen rescued by Mexico after floating at sea in cooler box

Rescue teams gave no details regarding the fate of the boat they had originally taken out, nor did it explain how they survived five days at sea.

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November

The Vatican has announced the Pope's sixth international trip. From 6-17 November he will visit three Latin American countries, including Peru, where he carried out much of his ministry.

Culture news

Europe needs not a single memory but a shared narrative

For decades, Europe has been trying to answer a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to be European? The answer, however, has never felt entirely comfortable.

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World News

Trump-fuelled right gains ground across Latin America

Soon after the US president first moved into the White House, his policies and outspoken backing for certain candidates inspired a new wave of Latin American leaders now shaping the continent’s future.

Bolivia

Bolivian ministers resign as weeks of protests rock Paz's government

The government has refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency and using the military to control the demonstrations.

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Peru clowns fill Lima streets for annual Day of Laughter parade

Peru celebrated its annual Clown Day on 25 May as hundreds of performers in red noses and colourful wigs paraded through the historic centre of Lima, turning the Plaza de Armas into a lively stage of music.

USA

US says green card seekers must leave the country to apply

Applying for a green card can take months or longer, meaning people could be forced to leave their families or jobs whilst the process is ongoing.

Europe News

'I understand when you say no to war,' Brazil's Lula tells Spain's PM

Lula and Sánchez are both outspoken in their criticism of US President Donald Trump, who has threatened both with punitive tariffs.

Culture news

Zero points: Why Latin America has failed to make its own Eurovision

Latin artists may rule the charts and pack stadiums worldwide, yet Latin America still lacks a Eurovision-style televised music mega-festival; the reasons lie in history, industry and politics.

Tech News

What is Latam-GPT: Latin America's new AI model?

Latam-GPT is a Chilean-driven artificial intelligence model to train applications with Latin American data, reduce bias and provide a more accurate representation of the region in a sector dominated by US developments.

Culture news

Beyond the Miami Sound: An anatomy of Spanish-language music in 2026

A whole generation of artists and listeners seems to have given impetus to a new wave of music in the world's second most sung language. The question of identity and the entry of new genres are driving it.

Economy

Cheap Chinese exports flood Latin America, battering local industry

China is flooding Latin America with low-priced exports as US tariffs bite, squeezing local industries and forcing governments to weigh protectionism against Beijing’s growing influence.

Travel News

Brazil launches Interrail-style air pass to promote tourism

The Azul Brazil Air Pass starts at €400 for trips including up to four destinations over 14 days, rising to €500 for 30-day trips covering up to eight destinations.

Markets

Why Latin American markets are leading global returns in 2026

Latin American markets such as Chile, Peru, and Argentina are leading global returns in recent months, driven by rising commodity prices, a weaker dollar, political catalysts, and reform momentum.

USA

What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid?

First articulated in 1823, the Monroe Doctrine was largely meant to stave off European colonial influence in the western hemisphere, but modern presidents have used it to justify military intervention in Latin America.