Argentina’s political landscape has been irrevocably altered after the country’s Supreme Court upheld a six-year prison sentence and a lifetime ban from public office for former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner. Does the Supreme Court’s ruling mark the end of Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner’s political career?  The June 10, 2025, decision upholds her six-year prison […]

Venezuela, home of one world’s largest oil reserves, has long been a key player in the global energy market. However, years of U.S. led economic sanctions have severely impacted its oil sector, restricting production, exports, and foreign investment. Despite these challenges, the Venezuelan government has maintained a steadfast commitment to revitalizing its oil industry while […]

“This is not just an attack on Cristina Fernández — it is a direct assault on Argentine democracy,” say her supporters ahead of a pivotal Supreme Court ruling in the politically charged “Vialidad” case.

This decision had already been hinted at the CELAC-China ministerial forum. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Thursday that visitors from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay will now be exempt from visa requirements when traveling to China. RELATED: Largest China-Russia Land Port Reinvents Itself as Industrial Hub “We aim to further facilitate […]

Related: Latin America in Mourning: International Figures Pay Tribute to Pepe Mujica He was shot six times, survived on 12 liters of donated blood, and crawled back to life. He spent 14 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement, in a hole so small he could barely stand. To keep his mind intact, […]

World leaders honor José “Pepe” Mujica, Uruguay’s humble ex-president, as his death unites Latin America in grief. Maduro, Sheinbaum, and Petro praise his revolutionary legacy. Related: Former Uruguayan President Pepe Mujica Dies at 89 The death of former Uruguayan president José “Pepe” Mujica has stirred grief and reverence across the continent, with political leaders honoring […]

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasizes Russia’s respect for Latin America’s sovereignty and its pivotal role in shaping a multipolar world during a diplomatic exhibition in Moscow. Related: Russia and Latin America Keep Relations of Mutual Respect: Lavrov Russia and Latin America: A Strategic Alliance for a Multipolar World At an event commemorating decades of […]

Nobel Prize-winning Peruvian-Spanish author Mario Vargas Llosa passes away at 89. Peru declares national mourning as the literary world pays tribute to the legendary writer. Related: Latin Americans Who Have Won the Nobel Prize in Literature The literary and cultural world is in mourning following the death of acclaimed Peruvian-Spanish novelist Mario Vargas Llosa, who […]

The Southern Cone of America, encompassing countries such as Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and parts of Paraguay and Brazil, is home to deeply rooted artisanal traditions that reflect the region’s rich cultural diversity and history. Passed down through generations, these crafts not only highlight the artisans’ creativity but also serve as a living connection to the […]

Trump imposes 10% tariffs on Brazil, Argentina & Colombia, escalating trade tensions amid Milei’s US visit. Experts weigh economic impacts. Related: President Trump Announces Tariff Order, Declares “Economic Independence” for America In a move with international repercussions, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10% tariff on goods from several Latin American countries, including Brazil, […]