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Oscar Isaac on Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Latin American Telling’ of ‘Frankenstein,’ Channeling Prince and Jimi Hendrix, and Why He Now Chooses Projects for the People, Not the Script
Oscar Isaac had the time of his life playing one of literature’s most tortured souls. In Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of “Frankenstein,” Isaac takes on the role of Victor Frankenstein, describing his performance as unexpectedly pleasurable...

The Caribbean cultural industries provide tangible economic benefits
Cricket West Indies’ financial struggle highlights a wider Caribbean dilemma: cultural industries only provide a major local economic boost when they successfully function as tourist attractions. In a media event on October 1 at Cricket West...

Trump's Venezuela push: More US meddling in Latin America?
The Trump administration is waging war of sorts against Venezuelan drug gangs and has authorized the CIA to undertake covert operations within the country: That revelation came from Donald Trump himself, who confirmed this week that he had given...

Portland Latin American Film Festival, Halloweentown, Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, a haunted manor and more: What to do this weekend
Portland Latin American Film Festival and the Bauman's Harvest Festival — Portland’s weekend lineup is packed. Here’s what to do and where to go. PORTLAND, Ore. — Rainy fall days have officially arrived to the Rose City! October is in full swing,...

Belizean athletes compete in 8 disciplines at 12th Central American Games in Guatemala Thursday
Views: 0 Views: 0 Posted: Friday, October 17, 2025. 9:20 am CST. Davia Richardson will represent Belize in swimming. Photo Credit: Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Belize begins its campaign today at the...
In surprise move, head of military for Latin America to step down
WASHINGTON — The admiral who leads military forces in Latin America will step down at the end of this year, two years ahead of schedule, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday, in a surprise move amid escalating tensions with...
BVIPA awarded Caribbean Port of the Year
PARAMARIBO, Suriname, SA- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has been awarded the title of Caribbean Port of the Year by the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA). Mr Akeem R. Pickering, the Managing Director of the BVIPA, shared with Virgin Islands...

Martinique emerges as the Caribbean’s next luxury villa hotspot
Martinique is redefining Caribbean luxury travel with a new wave of ultra-exclusive villas that fuse French sophistication, world-class service, and unrivaled privacy. Fast emerging as the region’s premier destination for discerning travelers, the...

Alessandra Obrist Set to Compete in Central American Games For Guatemala
Lindenwood track and field freshman Alessandra Obrist is set to compete in the Central American Games for Guatemala on Monday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. Obrist will be taking part in the pole vault competition. A native of Rolla, Mo., Obrist grew up...

They are now studying human rights, ecology, child protection, and artificial intelligence
Their names are Gisele, Carmen, Tiresa, Nenita. There are six of them, and they speak the languages of as many Countries across Africa and South America: Chad, Congo, Mozambique, Brazil. They arrived in Brescia in the autumn of 2024 to join the...

Culture Ambassador empowers African youth to tell our stories
Ambassador Nneka Isaac-Moses, Co-founder and Managing Director of Goge Africa Worldwide, has spent over two decades redefining how the world sees Africa not as a continent of struggle, but as one of splendour, strength, and soul. She has empowered...
Private equity exits in Latin America: strategies for success in a dynamic market
Private equity investments in Latin America have grown significantly over the first 25 years of the 21st century, fuelled by a growing middle class, diversification strategies of global investors and a generation of top-drawer private equity...

Today in history, Oct. 18, 2025
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...

The 12th Central American Games Have Begun in Guatemala.
6 Havana, October 17 (RHC) – At least 15 disciplines will begin their competitions today as part of the sporting event that is the XII Central American Games in Guatemala, with all the information on the event’s website. The excitement can be...
Navigating representations and warranties insurance policies in Latin America
Introduction Representations and warranties insurance (RWI) policies are designed to protect a party (most often the buyer) against breaches of the representations and warranties made by a seller in a purchase agreement.[1] The policies often...
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Uruguay becomes first South American nation to legalise euthanasia as senate passes the law
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. Uruguay’s senate passed a law...

Corporate Metamorphosis of Latin American Organized Crime
They are no longer simple drug trafficking networks, Latin American cartels have mutated into transnational criminal corporations (TCCs): global empires with diversified operations, sophisticated business structures, and immense technological...

OAS highlights Dominican Republic as Latin America’s leader in press freedom
Punta Cana.- During the inauguration of the 81st General Assembly of the Inter-American Press Association (IAPA), the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Laura Gil, praised President Luis Abinader and his...

Uruguay Becomes First in Latin America to Legalize Euthanasia with "Dignified Death" Law
Montevideo, Uruguay – October 17, 2025 – In a landmark vote that underscores its progressive stance on social issues, Uruguay's Senate has approved the "Dignified Death" bill, making the South American nation the first in Latin America to fully...

Caribbean Music Roundup: Feel-Good Vibes and Fresh Anthems This New Music Friday
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Oct. 17, 2025: From soca to dancehall reggae and riddims built for the road, the Caribbean music scene is heating up this new music Friday with fresh releases from some of the region’s most dynamic artists and...