Opus Dei briefs the Pope on Argentina “controversies” amid labor exploitation allegations Monday, February 16th 2026 – 13:35 UTC In 2021, 43 women filed complaints in Argentina saying they were recruited while vulnerable — some as minors — and were made to perform years of domestic work without pay Pope Leo XIV on […]
Have you noticed how much daily life in Latin America is moving online? From paying bills and shopping to banking, learning, and online gaming platforms entertainment, more people across the region are using digital services every year. What once required long lines or paperwork can now be done with a few taps on a phone. […]
Petro to issue new temporary minimum wage decree after court suspension Monday, February 16th 2026 – 05:46 UTC The legal dispute escalated after the Council of State challenged the justification for the 23.7% raise and instructed the executive branch to issue a new decree Colombian President Gustavo Petro said he will issue “in […]
Lula and other Brazilian presidents at the Sambadrome: tributes, satire and scandals Monday, February 16th 2026 – 06:00 UTC Lula’s case is unprecedented for a sitting head of state, but the Sambadrome has honored other presidents before — after their deaths and once they were widely regarded as historic figures The tribute paid […]
Argentina–Uruguay river commission faces tensions over funding and infrastructure disputes Monday, February 16th 2026 – 06:13 UTC Argentine outlets have reported that representation expenses amount to around US$8,500 per month per delegate, despite the appointment decree describing the posts as “ad honorem.” A string of disagreements between Uruguay’s and Argentina’s delegations at the […]
Milei to travel to the first Board of Peace summit and to meet with Trump Monday, February 16th 2026 – 06:51 UTC The gathering will mark the first formal meeting of the Board of Peace, an initiative launched by Trump to address major international conflicts. Photo: EFE/EPA/ Gian Ehrenzeller Argentine President Javier Milei […]
Lagarde says Trump’s ‘kick in the butt’ has pulled European leaders closer Sunday, February 15th 2026 – 16:28 UTC Lagarde closed by insisting that flexibility should not replace cohesion as a strategic aim European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said on Sunday at the Munich Security Conference that a shift in US […]
Colombia’s 2026 World Cup group schedule splits matches between Mexico and the United States, forcing fans into two immigration systems while prices climb. Tickets, visas, flights, and fear of inspections collide, turning passion into paperwork and risk. A Suitcase Packed With Paperwork In the days before a big trip, a home takes on a different […]
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Sat. Feb. 14, 2026: In a digital age driven by innovation and adaptability, continuous learning has become essential including for Caribbean and Latin American nationals. Free Online Courses give learners the freedom to acquire new knowledge at their own pace, without the pressure of high tuition fees or rigid schedules. Whether you’re […]
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Feb. 13, 2026: When American electronic dance music and DJ group Major Lazer stepped forward with a $10,000 donation to support the Jamaican bobsled team at the Winter Olympics in Milan, the gesture represented more than financial help. It underscored the enduring bond between Caribbean culture, diaspora success and […]