Latin America
Cuba Must Finally Answer for Decades of Human Rights Violations
President Biden faces a historic opportunity to take advantage of the pro-democracy surge happening inside and outside of Cuba.
Thanks America, Your Conspiracy Theories are Now Everywhere
Crazy conspiracies have always been around, but the pandemic has given conspiracists a stage like never before.
Woman's Entire Family Dies After She Hides Positive COVID Test
Verónica García Fuentes, 36, from the state of Tachira in Venezuela, fell ill with a fever in mid-December, but kept her diagnosis a secret out of fear.
Joe Biden's Latin America Approach Will Be Big Departure from Donald Trump
Joe Biden believes, and he has for years, that conditions must be improved in Latin America if the United States wants to slow immigration. A less antagonistic U.S. approach is coming.
The International Criminal Court Needs To Investigate Venezuela
Whether the ICC decides to investigate Venezuela could determine its future.
COVID Cases Are Still Rising in These 80 Countries
Fifty countries, including the U.S., were reported to still be "near the peak of their infection curve," according to data compiled by Reuters.
Who Is Luis Arce? Bolivia's Socialist Candidate Picked by Evo Morales
Arce was Bolivia's Minister of Economy and Public Finance during Evo Morales' nearly 14-year presidency.
Remembering the AMIA Bombing: Why It Matters 26 Years Later
Argentina still has real work to do to reach out to its Jewish community and right its past wrongs.
Latinos Are Warming up to Trump
Many politicos are befuddled as to how Latinos could possibly support the president. It's actually fairly simple.
Brazil Coronavirus Cases Surge by 50 Percent in One Week
The country has overtaken the number of cases in Italy and Spain, reporting the fourth-highest number of infections in the world after the U.S., Russia and the U.K.
Spike in Big Cat Poaching During Coronavirus Lockdown in Colombia
"With their neighbors inside, some hunters are spending quarantine targeting jaguars, pumas and ocelots," Esteban Payán from Panthera told Newsweek.
U.S. To Use ICE Deportation Flights To Bring Stranded Americans Home
Some 13,500 U.S. citizens abroad have sought U.S. assistance in returning home, a senior State Department official has said.
U.S. and Russia Build Ties with Latin America As Instability Rocks Region
Russia warned against "attempts being made in this region of the world to repeat the scenario of the infamous "color revolutions" in a thinly-veiled criticism of U.S. intervention.
A huge Latin American migration surge is coming. So is an opportunity
Authorities need public policies, infrastructure and services to help fully integrate new arrivals and ensure they fuel growth instead of becoming a burden.
Venezuela Diplomat Reads Book During Trump's U.N. Speech Attacking Country
President Donald Trump railed against communism, socialism and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, but Caracas' diplomat spent the speech reading about revolutionary Simón Bolívar.
Venezuela Thanks Russia for Military Help, Will Talk If U.S. Stops 'War'
"Russia has become our most important pillar of support in various areas," Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said.
Bananas Aren't Going to Do Well Under Climate Change, Scientists Warn
"Limiting the temperature increase during the 21st century will help to avoid it," an expert told Newsweek.
Russia Says It 'Will Always Stand' with Venezuela vs. U.S. As Talks Emerge
"Russia and Venezuela reject any form of interventionism," said Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez, whose boss recently confirmed he was "looking for all means of dialogue" with the U.S.
China and Russia Say U.S. Failed in Venezuela, It's Time to Give Up
The latest sweeping U.S. sanctions on Venezuela target Chinese and Russian businesses, but Beijing and Moscow argued they would continue supporting the socialist leader opposed by Washington.
Russia Vows Support for Cuba, Including 'Military Technical' Amid Sanctions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov called the U.S. blockade on Cuba "unacceptable" and "unlawful economic coercion."
U.S. Campaign Against Iran in Latin America Comes to Brazil
Brazil is refusing to refuel two Iranian ships for fear of being hit with President Donald Trump's sanctions as the U.S. and Iran vie for influence in Latin America.
U.S., Iran Blame Each Other for Instability, Send Top Men to Latin America
The U.S. and Iran are engaged in sky-high tensions in the Persian Gulf and they also back opposing sides in Venezuela's political crisis.
U.S. Military Plans to Tackle Russia, China and Iran Influence in Venezuela
The head of U.S. Southern Command called for the "right, focused and consistent military presence" to tackle Russia, China and Iran in Latin America.
Climate Change Has Increased Risk of Devastating Banana Disease
"The disease was imported to Honduras in 1972 from Asia, and is now present across Latin America and the Caribbean," Daniel Bebber told Newsweek.
Conway Says U.S. Hopes for 'Peaceful Transition' In Venezuela
"You have seen the Maduros around the world who just cling to their power, no matter how they treated their own people. And it's just time for him to go," said Kellyanne Conway.
Bolivian Lawmakers Sent Letter to Trump Asking for Help
The group of 12 politicians asked Donald Trump to use Washington's influence within the Organization of American States to prevent Bolivian President Evo Morales from running for another term.
Mike Pence Threatens 'Strong Action' Against Cuba
The vice president said that President Donald Trump is considering "a broad range of options."
Russia Accuses U.S. of 'Stoking Chaos' in Venezuela
Russian troops will remain in the country "as long as they need it, and as long as the Venezuelan government needs them," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova told reporters.
Omar: U.S. Must Hold Friends, Foes to 'Same Standards'
"I believe in an inclusive foreign policy—one that centers on human rights, justice and peace as the pillars of America's engagement in the world, one that brings our troops home and truly makes military action a last resort," Representative Ilhan Omar wrote.
Rubio Mocks Venezuela Blaming Him for Power Outage
Senator Marco Rubio denied being behind the massive blackout in Venezuela, where President Nicolás Maduro vowed to defeat "American imperialism" trying to overthrow him.