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The front pageFriday, August 14, 2026 — what's gaining coverage right now

Jul 27, 2026

Lee Jae-myung plans 11-day US, Latin America tour

President Lee Jae Myung will embark on an 11-day tour starting July 24, meeting Nvidia, OpenAI, Anthropic and Broadcom CEOs in San Francisco and leading the San Francisco AI Summit as part of Korea’s push to expand AI leadership and investment, then continue with state visits to Brazil, Chile and Argentina and a stop in Frankfurt to meet Korean residents. The trip aims to deepen economic and diplomatic ties, including potential MOUs and minerals cooperation, across the United States, Latin America and Europe.

60 sources

Jul 26, 2026

Etihad Expands Global Alliances Across Regions

Etihad Airways and Abra Group have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen global connectivity across Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging Avianca, GOL, and Wamos Air with plans for codeshares, reciprocal loyalty benefits, and wider commercial cooperation, with initiatives slated to roll out in 2026 pending regulatory approvals. The partnership also envisions fleet moves, including a potential dry lease of an Airbus A330-900 for GOL starting November 2026 and up to three Wamos Air aircraft for Etihad’s expansion from March 2027, creating a new bridge between the regions for travelers.

42 sources

Jul 25, 2026

Global Hunger Declines in 2025, Risks Persist

Global hunger fell for the third straight year to 7.8% (about 645 million people) in 2025, led by gains in Asia and Latin America, though Africa remains the region with the most hungry people. Progress is fragile, with climate shocks, higher energy and transport costs, and risks like the Strait of Hormuz and El Niño threatening to undo advances.

85 sources

IJRUncle Sam Brought Home The Bacon Last Month. But There’s A Catch.The federal government collected $334 billion in revenues in July while burning through $766 billion over the same period, according to Treasury Department figures released Wednesday.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 13

Jul 21, 2026

Ant International secures $1.2B for global payments expansion

Ant International raised about $1.2 billion in a Series A, with participation from Ant Group and Alibaba as it pursues global expansion in merchant payments, account management and other financial services, while integrating AI across its infrastructure. The Singapore-based unit, spun out in 2024, operates four units—Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Bettr—across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Latin America, serving roughly 150 million merchants and 2 billion user accounts and was valued at about $10 billion prior to the funding.

11 sources

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

US Military Deploys Troops To The Southern Caribbean

U.S. military forces are preparing to head into the Southern Caribbean Sea after President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to launch operations against Latin American drug cartels, according to Reuters. The move marks…

1 source

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Literal Communist Battles Pro-Trump Conservative For Presidency In America’s Backyard

A literal communist and a pro-Trump right-wing candidate are set to face off in Chile’s presidential run-off in a contest that could shape the continuing right-wing resurgence in Latin America. Jeannette Jara, the…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

‘No Money, No Oil’: Trump Says Communist Regime In US’s Backyard At ‘Last Moments Of Life’

President Donald Trump declared in Saturday remarks to a dozen Latin American and Caribbean heads of state that Cuba’s communist regime is “in its last moments of life.” Trump addressed 12 leaders of Western Hemisphere…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Venezuelan Oil Could Make America ‘Master Of The Hemisphere’ If Trump’s Domination Continues

After President Donald Trump’s removal of Venezuelan socialist dictator Nicolás Maduro, the U.S. has emerged as the “master of the hemisphere” and is positioned to leverage the Latin American nation’s resources to…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

‘Don’t Awaken The Jaguar’: Colombia’s Petro Issues Grandiose Threat To Trump Over Cartel Crackdown

The leader of the top cocaine-exporting nation in Latin America issued threatening statements directed at President Trump on Sunday in response to the ongoing U.S. crackdown on drug cartels. Colombian President Gustavo…

1 source

IJRWhy Did Pollsters Get Michigan And Wisconsin Primaries So Wrong?Polling for races in Michigan and Wisconsin did not accurately reflect the actual election results due to open primaries and the willingness from the further-left candidates' bases to be surveyed, pollsters said.Daily Caller News Foundation · Aug 13

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Trump May Have New Ally In Latin America Amid Clashes With Leftist Regimes

President Donald Trump may have a new conservative ally in South America amid the administration’s public fight with two socialist narco states over the flow of drugs to the U.S. Rodrigo Paz of the center-right…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Cowardly Drug Smugglers Are Finding New Ways To Peddle Drugs Amid Trump Crackdown

Latin America’s drug smugglers are trying to find ways around the Trump administration’s efforts against drug trade from the Caribbean sea, law enforcement officials and experts told the New York Times Tuesday. The U.S…

1 source

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Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

EXCLUSIVE: China Dangerously Close To Circumventing The Panama Canal, Report Finds

China is aggressively expanding its Latin American influence operation by taking on major megaprojects aimed at circumventing the Panama Canal, a new report revealed Tuesday. China has been courting Brazil and Peru in…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 2, 2026

Latin America’s Narco States Are Freaking Out Over Trump’s Cartel Crackdown

Latin America’s most cartel-plagued nations are freaking out over President Donald Trump’s crackdown against cartels. Trump authorized the U.S. military to target Latin American cartels as foreign terrorist…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Tough-On-Crime Conservative Wins Power In Latest Right Wing Victory South Of Border

Costa Rica on Sunday elected a tough-on-crime conservative leader, marking another victory in Latin America’s broader right-wing swing. With over 93.7% of ballots counted, results show that 39-year-old Laura Fernández…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

China Isn’t Giving Up On Latin America Just Yet

China is courting Latin America in a challenge to increased U.S. focus on the region under the Trump administration, The New York Times reported Monday. Chinese President Xi Jinping will host Brazilian President Luiz…

1 source

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Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Foreign President Claims ‘Cocaine Is Illegal Because It’s Made In Latin America,’ Calls For Legalization

Colombian President Gustavo Petro claimed Tuesday that cocaine is only illegal around the world because it’s produced in Latin American countries, and that legalizing it would help strip power from cartels. “Cocaine is…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Smugglers Reportedly Telling Migrants To Hoof It Toward Border Before Trump Takes Office

Human smugglers are reportedly urging migrants to rush into the United States before President-elect Donald Trump comes back into power, according to the Wall Street Journal Migrants across Latin America are being told…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Feds Dump Millions In One Latin American Country To Fund Sex Changes, LGBT Activism

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has partnered with Guatemalan activists to help organizations led by transexuals perform sex changes in the country. Asociacion Lambda, a Guatemala-based activist…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Mexico Finally Hands Over Drug Lord That Was Allegedly Behind Infamous DEA Killing In Response To Trump Exec Order

Mexican authorities finally extradited one of the most wanted drug lords in the United States, signaling that the Latin American neighbor is more willing to cooperate with the White House’s demands. Acquiescing to…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Regretful Illegal Migrants Flocking Home In Droves After Trump Border Crackdown

Latin American migrants are turning around in droves and expressing regret at attempting to cross unlawfully into the United States under President Donald Trump’s watch. The U.S.-Mexico border has become unusually quiet…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

Immigration Is A Cash Cow For Latin America. Trump’s Crackdown Could Crash The Party

Immigrants living in the United States send billions back to their home countries every year, but President-elect Donald Trump’s border crackdown may tighten the spigot on these remittances. Remittances — money that…

1 source

Reporting·Jul 1, 2026

U.S. Military Conducts Massive Buildup in Gulf of America to Combat Cartels

The Trump administration has initiated a significant and unprecedented offensive against the Narco-terrorist cartels in Mexico and other Latin American criminal groups. This offensive, aimed at addressing threats to…

1 source

Opinion·Jul 1, 2026

JORGE MARTINEZ AND CARLA SANDS : Trump Admin Is Asserting American Leadership Role In Western Hemisphere

The United States stands at a pivotal crossroads in Latin America, where rising challenges demand bold, decisive action. China’s growing influence, entrenched corruption and authoritarian regimes destabilize the region…

1 source

Reporting·Dec 10, 2025

Democrats Flip Miami Mayor’s Office After Nearly 30 Years

For the first time in nearly three decades, Democrats have claimed the mayor’s office in Miami — a city long viewed as one of the GOP’s most reliable urban strongholds and a political gateway to Latin America. Eileen…

1 source