Indigenous and environmental leaders in Ecuador say they are facing government intimidation

By Jonathan Watts Indigenous and environmental leaders in Ecuador say they are facing a wave of state intimidation ahead of a national referendum next month on whether to rewrite the world’s only constitution that recognises the rights of nature....

Saint Kitts And Nevis Passes Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority Bill, 2025 — Advancing Regional Integrity and Oversight

BASSETERRE, SAINT KITTS (SKNIS) – The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has taken a historic step to strengthen the integrity, transparency, and sustainability of the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programmes in the Eastern Caribbean, with the...

Four Bulgarian artists selected for Brazil’s 20th INternational Humor Salon in Caratinga

Zhivko Tenev-Gissen Photo: Personal archive Four Bulgarian artists — Zhivko Tenev-Gissen, Maya Cholakova, Ivaylo Tsvetkov and Anatoliy Stankulov — have been chosen to take part in the 20th Caratinga International Humor Salon Caratinga 2025 in...

Today in history: October 18

Today is Saturday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2025. There are 74 days left in the year. On Oct. 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game 6 of the World Series to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-4 win and a 4-2 Series victory over the...

Uruguay passes Latin America's first euthanasia law

Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 10:57 UTC After five years of debate, the Senate approves dignified death in cases of incurable disease and extreme suffering Uruguay made history on Wednesday by becoming the first country in Latin America to...

Uruguay's legislature legalizes euthanasia in a first for South America

Uruguay's senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. It makes Uruguay the first country...

Today in History: Oct. 18, ‘Mr. October’ hits three homers to clinch World Series

Published 10:00 pm Friday, October 17, 2025 Today is Saturday, Oct. 18, the 291st day of 2025. There are 74 days left in the year. Today in history: On Oct. 18, 1977, Reggie Jackson hit three home runs in Game 6 of the World Series to lead the New...

David Bryne – Song of the Day

By Rafiki HAVANA TIMES – Today’s featured artist is David Bryne (USA) with the song “Independence Day” from his 1989 album “Rei Momo”. Guitar, Vocals: David Byrne Producer: David Byrne Keyboards: Jose Gallegos Backing Vocals: Kirsty Maccoll...

GGSIPU Launches India’s First Public University Offshore Campus In South America, Partnering With Guyana

Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Mahesh Verma, Vice Chancellor of GGSIPU, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Lt Governor of Delhi, Syt. VK Saxena, The CM of Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji and the Education Minister of Delhi, Sh Ashish Sood...

Trump suspends US aid to Colombia amid spat with President Petro

U.S. financial aid to Colombia has been cut off, according to a strongly worded post by President Trump who accused President Gustavo Petro of “encouraging the massive production of drugs, in big and small fields” despite the South American...

Latin America’s fossil fuel expansion driven almost entirely by foreign financing: report

Foreign banks and investors are responsible for the vast majority of fossil fuel financing across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a new report. In a joint study, researchers from five NGOs tracked the banks and institutional...

UNGA Deals Latin America Some Surprises

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Regional leaders convene at the U.N. General Assembly, Chile’s presidential front-runner lays out his immigration policy, and Mexico talks trade with Canada. Sign up...

Nicolás Maduro rejects ‘regime change’ and criticizes ‘CIA coups’ in Latin America

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro issued an emphatic call for political understanding with the Donald Trump administration on Wednesday afternoon, while simultaneously attacking “CIA-led coups” in Latin America and comparing the situation in...

Explore the Caribbean by Cruise: Top Islands, Beaches & Adventures

Introduction: A Luxury Gateway to the Caribbean The Caribbean has long been a dream destination for travelers seeking turquoise waters, powdery white sands, and vibrant cultures. Its allure lies not only in its natural beauty but also in the sense...

Bolivians look right for a new president, ending two decades of socialism

Bolivians voted for a new president Sunday between two pro-business candidates, ending two decades of socialist rule that have left the beleaguered South American nation deep in economic crisis.With dollars and fuel in short supply and annual...

Trump confirms US strike on submarine in Caribbean, amid reports of survivors

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States carried out another strike on a vessel in the Caribbean Sea this week, escalating the tensions in the Latin American region. US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United...

The Irony Of Trump's New 'War On Drugs': Recalling The History Of CIA Narco Trafficking

The Hill has recently estimated that some 10,000 American troops are currently supporting the Trump-ordered counternarcotics operations in the Caribbean. At this point the military intervention has killed 27 people, including individuals who are...

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia; becoming 3rd country in Latin America to do so

Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the third country in Latin America and the eleventh in the world to do so, following a Senate vote that capped years of debate over what supporters call the right to die with dignity. The Senate approved...

VMIL banks on digital technology to serve clients in Eastern Caribbean

VM Investments Limited (VMIL) says it intends to use its investment advisory licence, which was recently approved by Barbados, to serve clients in the Eastern Caribbean virtually, while using digital technology to onboard them. The company's chief...

Sound and vision: artists take to the decks for Peter Doig’s Serpentine show

Peter Doig’s Maracas (2002-08) may look at first like a Caribbean landscape invaded by Modernist abstraction. Beneath a blue sky, with green hills behind and surrounded by palm trees, rises a stack of progressively smaller rectangles dominated by...