Costa Rica is overhauling its prison system, taking a page from El Salvador’s tough-on-crime playbook. Inspired by President Bukele’s approach, they’re tightening visitation rules, limiting phone calls, and cracking down on contraband to boost security. They're also...
In Mexico, a woman named María del Carmen Morales, who was part of a group searching for missing people, was murdered along with her son in the violent state of Jalisco. Authorities say it doesn’t look like her activism was the reason, but it’s still heartbreaking —...
Mexico is massively expanding its biggest seaport, Manzanillo, aiming to make it the busiest in Latin America. Even though Trump’s trade wars are making the global economy shaky and the IMF predicts a small downturn for Mexico in 2025, President Claudia Sheinbaum is...
Zoë Saldaña won her first Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Emilia Pérez at the 97th Academy Awards. In an emotional speech, she honored her family, particularly her mother and late...
Shakira’s Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour has been making headlines, but a moment during her Bogotá concert sparked controversy. A viral video shows her interacting with her main dancer, Darina,...
Colombia is trying to move away from its association with drug cartels and Pablo Escobar, despite the rise of "narco tourism." Many tourists are drawn to Medellín for its history with Escobar,...
Ecuador’s electoral court has suspended Vice President Verónica Abad’s political rights for two years beyond her term, effectively removing her from office. The ruling found that she engaged in...
A diplomatic conflict has emerged between Guyana and Venezuela after Guyanese President Irfaan Ali accused a Venezuelan coast guard vessel of illegally entering Guyanese waters and approaching an...
The 2025 Mazatlán Carnival, a major event crucial for reviving the city's tourism economy, has been shaken by cartel threats leading to artist cancellations. Grupo Firme withdrew from their...