Latin America News

Mexico seeks evidence of border shooting that prompted US troop deployment
Mexico’s Sheinbaum has expressed concern about US officials overstepping norms on security cooperation.
Published On 5 Oct 2026
Latest US military strike on alleged drug boat kills four in Caribbean
Published On 5 Oct 2026
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Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
Published On 5 Oct 2026
Lionel Messi prepares to bid Argentina farewell in Buenos Aires
Published On 5 Oct 2026
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Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil vote, faces Lula in runoff
Published On 5 Oct 2026
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US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet
Published On 5 Oct 2026
Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round
Published On 5 Oct 2026
Nicaragua says it will withdraw from Central American Parliament
Published On 4 Oct 2026
Brazil election results updates: Lula and Bolsonaro advance to run-off
Published On 4 Oct 2026

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Man City’s Cavan Sullivan becomes youngest US international goalscorer

Sullivan’s goal beat fellow teenager Julian Hall’s record for United States which was only set against Chile on Tuesday.

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Lula and Bolsonaro vote in Brazil’s polarised presidential election

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro have voted in a tightly contested election.

Polls close in Brazil’s polarised election pitting Lula against Bolsonaro

Close race expected as left-wing leader Lula seeks fourth nonconsecutive term against right-wing Flavio Bolsonaro.

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Will Brazil’s Lula halt the right-wing wave sweeping Latin America?

Lula has remained a symbol for much of the global left amid the rise of the far right in Latin America.

Brazil election 2026 updates: Lula faces Bolsonaro in a close race

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Lula, Bolsonaro offer different visions for Brazil’s environment

West Indies beat India in record chase as Hope hits 162 in third ODI

Shai Hope’s 162 leads the West Indies to a record cricket run chase as they beat India by five wickets in the third ODI.

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Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital

Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars.

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Ballots reach remote Indigenous Brazilians ahead of presidential election

Ballot boxes reach remote Indigenous communities by boat as Brazil votes, with Amazon conservation a key issue.

Brazil’s Lula and Bolsonaro close campaigns ahead of critical election

Latest polls suggest Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro is narrowing, with neither candidate likely to win outright on Sunday.

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What to know about Brazil’s 2026 presidential election

Polls show tight race between incumbent Lula and right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro amid concerns over crime and economy.

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