The Nuestra América Convoy to Cuba (NACC), a humanitarian aid mission to the island made up of an alliance of progressive groups, has reportedly significantly expanded and announced that it intends to reach Havana by March 21.  According to the NACC’s most recent press release shared with Latin America Reports, “An international coalition of movements, […]

Lucas Pinheiro just won Brazil’s first Winter Olympics medal, an alpine giant slalom gold that jolted South America’s sporting map. His story blends Norway’s ski culture with Brazilian identity, and it lands as Brazil watches Carnival and a new kind of national pride. At the Finish Line, Samba Where Snow Usually Wins The finish area […]

At the Berlinale, two Latin American filmmakers arrive with different tools and the same nerve. Brazil’s Grace Passô premieres her first feature about grief and family repair. Chile’s Maite Alberdi brings a documentary about motherhood pressure and punishment. Together they map what society asks of women. Two Films, One Festival, and the Same Old Weight […]

Ecuador, a leading global rose exporter, is expanding beyond red bouquets with black blooms, rainbow petals, and velvet finishes targeting younger buyers and new markets. However, U.S. tariffs are reducing revenue despite rising volumes for Valentine’s season. Buckets of Color in Cayambe In the tinting area, the roses wait like actors in the wings. Stems […]

On Tuesday, Peru’s Congress removed interim president José Jerí just weeks before the April elections, adding to nearly a decade of political instability. The decision came after investigations into his meetings and hiring practices. Now, lawmakers have to choose a new caretaker leader by Wednesday evening. A Goodbye at the Palace Gates Late at night, […]

News Americas, PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Thurs. Feb. 19, 2026: Trinidad and Tobago, whose prime minister has alienated her CARICOM colleagues to cozy up to the new US administration, is now emerging as one of the most strategically important energy intermediaries in the Western Hemisphere, following the issuance of two new United States General Licenses […]

CGT general strike disrupts transport in Argentina as lower house debates Milei labor reform Thursday, February 19th 2026 – 11:59 UTC The strike followed a majority committee report advancing the bill and came ahead of a session the government expects to open with quorum Argentina began a 24-hour general strike on Thursday called […]

By NAN NEWS EDITOR News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Feb. 19, 2026: US President Donald Trump is facing renewed criticism after appearing to confuse two nations in the Americas – The Bahamas and Bermuda – during of all events- a White House Black History Month event. While recognizing former NFL star Herschel Walker, who […]

    Peru’s Congress heads to runoff vote to pick José Jerí’s successor Thursday, February 19th 2026 – 00:23 UTC The incoming president will serve a five-month interim term and must hand over power on July 28 to the winner […]

Flávio Bolsonaro mocks samba school’s demotion after Lula tribute, says the “next drop” will be him Thursday, February 19th 2026 – 01:33 UTC Flávio Bolsonaro is cited in polling as one of Lula’s main prospective challengers Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (Liberal Party, PL), seen as a potential right-wing contender in Brazil’s October presidential election, […]