“This is how we lift the country up” said Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa, fresh from firming up a trade agreement with the United States last month. Keen to show that Ecuador’s internal armed conflict is not absorbing his focus, Noboa, fast approaching a year since his re-election, is on a trade deal blitz. On Tuesday, the […]
By NAN Entertainment Editor News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Mar. 6, 2026: Caribbean music fans have a fresh wave of releases to explore as several reggae and dancehall artists roll out new singles, collaborations and videos, keeping the region’s global soundtrack vibrant. Among the standout releases is “Dancehall Nice,” the latest track from Jamaican […]
UK embassy in UAE tells British citizens to shelter indoors and stay away from windows amid escalation Thursday, March 5th 2026 – 11:47 UTC The warning came as fresh attacks were reported in the region — including explosions in Tehran — alongside interceptions and spillover incidents in Gulf countries The British Embassy in […]
Trial opens in Río Gallegos for four former Argentine Navy officers over ARA San Juan sinking Thursday, March 5th 2026 – 12:01 UTC At the time, the Navy reported technical problems and an onboard emergency before contact was lost; subsequent findings concluded the submarine suffered a catastrophic underwater event. A federal court in […]
US interior secretary highlights Venezuela’s mineral wealth, says cooperation has “no limits” Wednesday, March 4th 2026 – 22:47 UTC Burgum said US mining-related companies are “eager” to begin operating in Venezuela and underscored the country’s “mineral riches” US […]
Brazil completes its legislative process and ratifies the EU–Mercosur deal Wednesday, March 4th 2026 – 22:50 UTC Brazil’s ratification strengthens Mercosur’s internal momentum after Uruguay and Argentina recently moved the deal through their own parliaments Brazil’s Congress on Wednesday ratified the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, completing the legislative step […]
Released Argentine gendarme alleges “psychological torture” at Venezuela’s Rodeo I prison Wednesday, March 4th 2026 – 22:04 UTC Gallo avoided describing detention conditions in detail: “Rodeo I is not a very good place—it’s a place of considerable psychological torture, not pleasant to talk about” Nahuel Gallo, the Argentine gendarme freed after 448 days […]
By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Wed. Mar. 4, 2026: The United States government is seeking the forfeiture of a crude oil tanker seized on the high seas in December 2025 that authorities say was falsely flying the flag of Guyana while transporting millions of barrels of Venezuelan oil linked to sanctioned networks. […]
By NAN Staff Writer News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Wed. Mar. 4, 2026: Caribbean economies are expected to continue expanding in 2026, although growth across the region will remain uneven, according to the latest Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The report says overall economic growth in Latin America […]
Bolivia jails 19 after people scooped up cash from crashed military plane Wednesday, March 4th 2026 – 17:43 UTC The aircraft was carrying a total of 50 million bolivianos (approximately US$7.1 million), and authorities estimated that around 30% of the cargo was stolen at the scene. A Bolivian judge ordered the pre-trial detention […]