September 12, 2023 Colombian coca crops, used to make cocaine, at an all-time high last year, UN says According to the U.N., the Colombian president is struggling to crack down on armed groups profiting from the cocaine trade as coca crops in the country reach an all-time high.
September 8, 2023 Panama to ramp up deportations amid record migration through treacherous Darien Gap The Panamanian government has announced that it will strengthen infrastructure and ramp up deportations along the notorious Darien Gap on the nation's Colombian border.
September 7, 2023 Avianca announces $473M investment to expand fleet and routes Colombia's flagship airline, Avianca, announced an investment of $473M to expand its aircraft fleet by 16 planes. The move is part of the its strategy to increase its route offerings.
September 7, 2023 Powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile No damage or injuries were immediately reported after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck northern Chile at a depth of 25 miles.
September 6, 2023 Flooding in southern Brazil leaves at least 31 dead and 1,600 displaced Severe flooding triggered by a cyclone in southern Brazil has led to the destruction of homes, stranding of motorists, and inundation of streets across multiple cities.
September 5, 2023 21 dead, over 1,600 displaced as cyclone batters southern Brazil At least 21 people have been reported dead in southern Brazil after a powerful storm on Tuesday flooded about 60 cities in the region
September 5, 2023 Cartels exploit banana trade to smuggle cocaine from Latin America: report Police across Europe have found cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipments several times over the past few years, with officials warning that the problem will only grow more severe.
August 28, 2023 Colombians turn out in droves to protest 50% gasoline price hike Colombians turned out by the thousands in major cities on Monday to reject drastic gasoline price hikes set by leftist President Gustavo Petro's government.
August 28, 2023 Virginia man stolen from mom at birth travels the world to hug her for first time: ‘the oceans I’ve cried’ A mother whose son was taken from her at birth was reunited 42 years later when he flew over 5,000 miles to meet her and the rest of his biological family.
August 27, 2023 Archaeologists in northern Peru unearth 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor priest Archaeologists at a dig site in Northern Peru called the Pacopampa Archaeological Project, uncovered a nearly 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor high priest.