Washington’s new anti-cartel coalition turns Ecuador into a test case for a broader regional doctrine, one that links military force, migration control, and strategic rivalry with China, while asking Latin American governments to trade autonomy for security in public view. A Summit That Redrew the Map The image was as blunt as the message. Donald […]
Colombia’s latest vote did not choose a president, but it exposed the battlefield ahead: a strengthened left, a revived right, and a splintered center, all heading toward a tense runoff season that could define how governable the country remains afterward. The Vote Clarifies the Battlefield Sunday’s election did something deceptively modest. It did not settle […]
Falklands Legislative Assembly marks Commonwealth Day with youth-focused sitting and emphasis on parliamentary ties Monday, March 9th 2026 – 12:23 UTC The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly marked Commonwealth Day 2026 on Monday with a public statement highlighting the Territory’s links to the wider Commonwealth network and the role of local democratic institutions. In […]
By Felicia J. Persaud News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar. 9, 2026: The number of immigrants who have died in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody this year has climbed to 10 in just the first 61 days of 2026. The latest death was that of a Caribbean immigrant. Emanuel Cleeford Damas of […]
Women’s Day rallies in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay focused on femicide, austerity and public funding Monday, March 9th 2026 – 10:56 UTC With banners reading “Not all of us made it” and “Not one more daughter, not one more broken mother,” they denounced the daily femicides in Mexico City International Women’s Day rallies […]
With cartel violence rocking Jalisco just before kickoff, Mexico sees the World Cup as more than a game. It’s a test of government control, public trust, and the country’s image, all happening under the spotlight while Mexico faces its own challenges. A Stadium Under Guard On Friday morning, Mexico sent a clear message. President Claudia […]
By Dr. Isaac Newton News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar. 9, 2026: A Caribbean region may speak confidently about peace. The deeper question is whether it has decided what it is willing to protect and what it is prepared to lose. This quiet dilemma now moves across the Caribbean. When regional leaders gathered recently […]
By NAN NEWS EDITOR News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. Mar. 9, 2026: Cuba has expressed deep regret over Jamaica’s decision to terminate decades-long medical cooperation between the two Caribbean nations, saying the move reflects pressure from the United States rather than the health needs of the region. FLASHBACK – In 2010, 140 members of […]
Global arms trade rose in 2021-25 as European demand surged Monday, March 9th 2026 – 01:58 UTC Ukraine was the world’s largest arms importer in 2021-25, accounting for 9.7% of the total The global volume of transfers of major arms between states rose 9.2% in 2021-25 compared with 2016-20, the biggest increase since […]
Historic Pact and Democratic Center lead Colombia’s Senate race after legislative vote Monday, March 9th 2026 – 02:06 UTC Petro’s Historic Pact was taking 22.84% of the Senate vote, ahead of Uribe’s Democratic Center’s 15.70% Historic Pact, the left-wing coalition linked to President Gustavo Petro, and the Democratic Center, led by former president […]