Trump apologizes to Petro for ‘Shield of the Americas’ exclusion

Bogotá, Colombia – United States President Donald Trump apologized today to Colombian President Gustavo Petro for not inviting him to the ‘Shield of the Americas’ summit in Miami last week, according to the Colombian government. In a post on X, the Office of the President said the two leaders spoke on the phone for roughly half […]

Mexico Takes on Digital Violence Against Women Where Screens Have Become Weapons

Mexico has introduced a voluntary agreement with Google, Meta, and TikTok to tackle digital gender violence. This comes in response to millions of women facing cyberharassment, where online abuse affects law, policy, fear, dignity, and daily life. When the Screen Stops Feeling Like a Window The Mexican government is taking on a difficult but necessary […]

Ecuador Bets on Force to Break the Criminal Economy’s Grip

Ecuador is gearing up for a wider military campaign against criminal networks. This effort combines curfews, troop deployments, and support from the United States with a tougher political stance from President Daniel Noboa’s government, aiming to target profits, routes, and territory directly. A War That Moves Into Daily Life The language coming out of Ecuador […]

Cuba Waits as Power Whispers Through One Family’s Closed Doors

Reuters says rumors of secret U.S. talks with people close to Raúl Castro have raised old questions in Cuba, where official roles matter. Still, family ties, military history, and economic survival often matter even more as the island faces growing pressure. The State Says No, the Silence Says More In Cuba, denial rarely settles a […]

Brazil, Epstein, and the Modelling Trap That Looked Like Escape

A BBC News Brasil investigation reveals how glamour, visas, and a mother’s doubts came together in Brazil, uncovering a modelling path that seemed like a way out but instead brought young women close to Jeffrey Epstein and Jean-Luc Brunel. When Glamour Knocks at the Door What makes this story so disturbing is how normal it […]

The Caribbean – Democracy At Home, Continuity Abroad

By Dr. Isaac Newton News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Mar. 12, 2026: Imagine this: Esther, a nurse in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, leans forward in quiet attention as the Prime Minister addresses the nation. She speaks of democracy, outlines reforms in Cuba, Venezuela, and Haiti, and urges Caribbean neighbors to embrace civic […]

Oil, Food And Geopolitics: How Guyana Could Decide CARICOM’s Future

By Ron Cheong News Americas, TORONTO, Canada, Thurs. Mar. 12, 2026: Half a century after its founding, the Caribbean Community faces perhaps the most consequential moment in its history. The emergence of Guyana as a major oil producer and potential agricultural powerhouse has given the region something it has long lacked – the possibility of […]

Chile’s new era with Kast in power — MercoPress

Chile’s new era with Kast in power Thursday, March 12th 2026 – 03:12 UTC The new president’s arrival marks Chile’s sharpest move to the right since the end of the dictatorship. Photo: Elvis González/EFE Chile entered a new political phase on Wednesday with the inauguration of José Antonio Kast, the most conservative figure […]

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