Latin America News

Argentina17 Jun 2019 08:15 GMT

'Unprecedented' blackout probed for flaws in South America's power grid that connects the region's largest nations.

Latin America17 Jun 2019 04:24 GMT

Luis Enrique Mendoza, on the run since 2011, faces charges for his alleged role in 1982 massacre of Maya Ixil people.

Latin America16 Jun 2019 23:14 GMT

Authorities scrambling to restore power in Argentina, Uruguay and parts of Paraguay after massive blackout.

Guatemala16 Jun 2019 16:56 GMT

A top election official recently left the country due to threats of violence.

Argentina16 Jun 2019 14:15 GMT

Tens of millions lost their power in Argentina and Uruguay on Sunday as Argentinian president promises investigation.

Latin America16 Jun 2019 10:47 GMT

Presidential candidates' proposals to address migration range from farmer support to US military bases

AJ Impact14 Jun 2019 21:00 GMT

Lacking rights and rights protections, informal workers can suffer debilitating blows to their fragile livelihoods.

Immigration14 Jun 2019 20:15 GMT

Announcement comes as Mexico beefs up security along its southern border in effort to stem the flow of migrants north.

Latin America14 Jun 2019 02:15 GMT

Days after deployment announced, no signs of forces at Mexico-Guatemala border; officials refuse to discuss deployment.

Argentina13 Jun 2019 23:00 GMT

Javier Matias Darroux Mijalchuk, taken when he was a baby, says 'recovering my identity is homage to my parents'.

Ecuador13 Jun 2019 07:53 GMT

LGBT and human rights activists celebrate the ruling, which will pave the way for more rights for same-sex couples.

AJ Impact12 Jun 2019 21:11 GMT

The legal decision marks a rare success for a grassroots movement and could, over time, spur more activism.

Brazil12 Jun 2019 07:27 GMT

Sacking of FUNAI chief comes as President Bolsonaro pursues opening up reservation lands for commercial activity.