Why Latin America Is Key to Israel’s Diplomatic Impunity

By Xavier Abu Eid – Sep 15, 2026 While alienating traditional allies, Israel is deepening ties with a new wave of right-wing populist leaders who are willing to shield it from accountability. On Aug. 10, just three days after taking office, Colombia’s new …

Lemon broadens regulated footprint across Latin America

Lemon is expanding its regulated financial infrastructure across Latin America as the crypto-fintech platform adds payment, investment and digital-asset services to a user base now measured in the millions.Peru’s banking and insurance regulator authorised …

Gilead Strengthens HIV Growth Platform with Expanded Latin America Access

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (NASDAQ:GILD) has reached an agreement with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) to expand access to its twice-yearly HIV-prevention drug lenacapavir across Latin America and the Caribbean. The agreement creates a regional …

Central America Can Harness Space Industry Opportunities, Argues Costa Rican Expert

Andrés Mora, NASA robotics engineer and co-founder of the Central American Space Congress, aims to connect talent and companies with industry needs Central America’s participation in the space industry should not be limited to scientists, engineers, or …

DEA warns Latin America over Albanian crime groups

US drug agents raised Albanian organised crime with regional police chiefs at a meeting in Buenos Aires, according to Uruguayan media. MONTEVIDEO, Sept. 18 — DEA officials warned police chiefs in Latin America about the spread of Albanian criminal groups …

Strong Asia-Latin America lane continues to take in new tonnage

Photo: Zhoushan Changhong International Shipyard By Alison Koo 18 September 2026 Newbuilding deliveries are picking up after a summer lull, with the Far East-South America east coast route continuing to receive capacity. Over the past week, MSC took …

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Trump’s plan to finance security in friendly Latin American countries

The United States plans to send $52 million in security aid to its conservative allies in President Donald Trump’s crusade against organized crime in Latin America.  The U.S. State Department notified Congress on Tuesday that it will send military …

OP-ED: How bananas conquered America

My spouse never fails to ask me what items to add to her shopping list. I always respond with “bananas.” While other produce languishes in the refrigerator fruit bin, bananas disappear faster than bagels or cookies. They are always calling my name from …

China's FamousSparrow APT Spies on US Politics in Latin America

A Chinese cyber-espionage group known as "FamousSparrow" is using a revamped backdoor to build a nest inside Central and South American governments and major industries. The advanced persistent threat (APT) is associated with, but not …