Latin America News

Latin America13 Jul 2018 13:06 GMT

The worst political crisis in Nicaragua since the 1980s has entered its third month, as protesters continue to demand the resignation of President Daniel Ortega and constitutional reform.

Latin America13 Jul 2018 13:06 GMT

Incoming Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador wants to impress upon the US Trump administration that the deteriorating security situation is the concern and responsibility of both countries.

Latin America13 Jul 2018 11:24 GMT

The International Monetary Fund has recommended Haiti raise fuel prices by up to 50 percent.

Nicaragua12 Jul 2018 11:41 GMT

The toll from a crackdown on anti-government protests has risen to 264, as activists plan new rallies.

Latin America12 Jul 2018 10:48 GMT

This week has seen some of the worst violence since the protests erupted nearly 3 months ago.

Latin America12 Jul 2018 09:17 GMT

A vote of confidence has been scheduled in the parliament for Saturday, but there is intense pressure on the prime minister to step down before then.

Latin America11 Jul 2018 06:58 GMT

The recent price hike - which has been scrapped - was the last straw for Haitians who have been struggling with poverty for years.

Latin America10 Jul 2018 10:29 GMT

Mexicans are divided over the bold plan to grant amnesty to some people involved in organised crime.

Latin America09 Jul 2018 07:00 GMT

Overcrowding, estimated at 250 percent, is spilling over from prisons to jails and simple police lock-ups and is exposing prisoners to disease, starvation and violence.

Haiti08 Jul 2018 07:17 GMT

Haiti's president tells protesters to 'go home' after suspending fuel price increases that triggered violent protests.

Latin America07 Jul 2018 13:58 GMT

In a country where a majority of workers receive less than two dollars a day, many are saying they cannot handle the increases which have driven petrol prices to nearly five dollars a litre.