Latin America

  • Venezuela Thanks UNICEF for Facilitating Maikelys Espinoza’s Return and Family Reunification

    The Venezuelan government expresses gratitude to UNICEF for its role in the safe return of Maikelys Espinoza, highlighting the importance of international cooperation to protect Venezuelan migrants. Related: ALBA-TCP Celebrates Release of Venezuelan Toddler Held Captive by the United States The Venezuelan government publicly thanked UNICEF for its key role in facilitating the safe return […]

  • President Gustavo Petro to Resubmit Labor Reform Referendum Amid Senate Fraud Allegations in Colombia

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro vows to resubmit his labor reform referendum to the Senate after denouncing fraud in the recent vote, calling on popular mobilization to defend workers’ rights and democratic participation. Related: Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry President Gustavo Petro has announced his intention to […]

  • Supporters of Evo Morales Begin March to La Paz to Register Presidential Candidacy

    Groups of peasants, coca growers, miners, and MAS legislators are mobilizing from Parotani toward La Paz to register Evo Morales’ presidential candidacy despite the recent ban issued by the Constitutional Court. Related: Evo Morales Reaffirms His Interest in Seeking the Bolivian Presidency This Wednesday in Parotani-approximately 40 kilometers from Cochabamba-delegations of peasants, coca producers, and […]

  • ALBA-TCP Celebrates Release of Venezuelan Toddler Held Captive by the United States

    The Bolivarian Alliance applauds the efforts made by President Maduro to reunite the girl with her family. On Thursday, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America (ALBA-TCP) celebrated the return of Maikelys Espinoza to Venezuela after she was rescued by the “Return to the Homeland”, a humanitarian program carried out by the administration […]

  • Over 600 Argentine Figures Reject President Milei’s Attacks on Journalism

    They endorsed an article originally published by Ari Lijalad, who has been sued by Milei for alleged defamation and slander. On Thursday, over 600 journalists, artists, and intellectuals staged a symbolic protest against far-right President Javier Milei’s harassment of the Argentine press. RELATED: The Eternaut Sparks Questions Among Those Born During the Argentine Dictatorship They […]

  • Luis Arce Demands National Unity to Protect Bolivia’s Plurinational State

    Bolivian President Luis Arce calls for unity against right-wing threats urging voters to defend progressive gains through ballots rather than street conflicts. Related: Luis Arce Declines Presidential Candidacy to Strengthen Unity and Defend the Plurinational State Standing before supporters in La Paz’s Plaza Murillo President Luis Arce made an impassioned plea for national unity framing […]

  • Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Backing Peace Efforts in Ukraine War

    Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Brazil and China’s peace initiatives during talks with Lula da Silva, as Turkey prepares to host crucial Ukraine negotiations in May. Related: Istanbul Peace Talks: Putin’s Realistic Plan to End the Conflict in Ukraine Putin Thanks Brazil and China for Supporting Ukraine Peace Talks Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed gratitude […]

  • Colombian Senate Blocks Gustavo Petro’s Labor Reform Referendum In the Midst of Popular Outcry

    The Colombian Senate narrowly rejected President Gustavo Petro’s proposed labor reform referendum, a key initiative to improve workers’ rights. The decision sparked accusations of procedural fraud and intensified calls for popular mobilization from leftist leaders and social movements. Related: Petro and Xi Discuss Colombia’s Accession to the New Silks Roads On May 14, 2025, Colombia’s […]

  • Uruguay Honors José Mujica: A Leader Who Praised Equality Above All

    As thousands mourn, President Orsi praises José Mujica’s legacy—treating all as equals, from world leaders to laborers. Uruguay loses a moral compass. Related: Uruguayans Accompany Pepe Mujica’s Funeral Procession Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi paid tribute this Wednesday to the late former president José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at 89, during his wake at the […]

  • Venezuela and Colombia Forge Stronger Economic Ties with Strategic Support from China and Russia

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announces plans for enhanced bilateral economic integration with Colombia, backed by China and Russia, aiming to boost regional production, trade, and industrial development through joint investments and a Binational Economic Zone. Related: Venezuela Achieves a Moral Victory: Maikelys Espinoza, a Toddler Kidnapped by the U.S., Returns Home In a significant move […]

  • Nicaragua Celebrates Return of Girl Maikelys Espinoza Bernal from Venezuela

    Nicaragua welcomes back Maikelys Espinoza Bernal thanks to Venezuelan President Maduro’s efforts. The government condemns her forced separation as an act of “barbarism.” Related: The Rescue of Maikelys Makes It All Worthwhile: President Maduro This Wednesday, the Nicaraguan government expressed its satisfaction over the return of Maikelys Espinoza Bernal, made possible through the efforts of […]

  • Bukele Intensifies Repression and Restricts NGOs with Controversial Foreign Agents Law in El Salvador

    President Nayib Bukele pushes a law imposing a 30% tax on NGO donations amid escalating human rights violations and repression against peasant communities and social defenders in El Salvador. Related: Matt Gaetz Documentary Exposes Inhumane Conditions for Venezuelan Detainees in El Salvador’s CECOT Megaprison President Nayib Bukele has announced a Foreign Agents Law project that […]

  • The Rescue of Maikelys Makes It All Worthwhile: President Maduro

    ‘Thank God for bringing this beautiful girl back into her mother’s arms,’ the Venezuelan leader said. On Wednesday, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro met with Yorely Bernal and her daughter, Maikelys Espinoza Bernal, the toddler who was abducted by U.S. immigration authorities. RELATED: UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Türk Maintains a Complicit Silence: FM Gil The […]

  • Evo Morales Reaffirms His Interest in Seeking the Bolivian Presidency

    The Constitutional Court, however, made it clear that the Constitution does not allow discontinuous reelection. On Wednesday, the Plurinational Constitutional Court (TCP) established that presidential reelection can only occur once continuously and without the possibility of a third term. RELATED: President Arce Accuses Bolivian Right of Price Speculation as Election Tactic The court ruling clarifies […]