Latin America
Regional political, economic, and social developments across Latin America.
US targets Cuban political, military leaders with new sanctions
The United States imposed new sanctions on Cuban officials and the Directorate of Intelligence on May 18, expanding pressure on Havana under a May 1 executive order. Reuters and AP reported that the action targets political and military leaders tied to repression and U.S. national security concerns.
Homeland Security Task Force arrests Alex Saab on money-laundering charges involving Venezuelan food contracts and oil
U.S. prosecutors say Homeland Security Task Force investigators arrested Alex Saab and brought him to a Miami court on May 18, where he faced a money-laundering charge tied to Venezuelan food contracts and oil proceeds.
El Salvador Human Rights Lawyer Ruth López Still in Jail One Year After Arrest
Ruth López remains in pretrial detention one year after her arrest in El Salvador, with Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International and the IACHR warning of due-process concerns.
Cuba says outages will affect up to 48% of the island on Thursday
Cuba's power utility now projects outages affecting up to 48% of the island on Thursday, up from an earlier 46% estimate for Wednesday.
La Mañanera de Sheinbaum HOY 30 de abril de 2026 EN VIVO
Multiple outlets are covering Claudia Sheinbaum's April 30 morning briefing in Mexico City, where she addressed U.S. accusations involving Rubén Rocha Moya.
Sheinbaum says Mexico will not shield anyone accused of crime as U.S. case over Sinaloa governor grows
Sheinbaum used her morning briefing to respond to U.S. accusations against Sinaloa governor Rubén Rocha Moya, saying Mexico will not protect criminals but will require clear evidence.
Mass trial of nearly 500 alleged MS-13 members reaches sixth day in El Salvador
El Salvador’s mass trial of 486 alleged MS-13 members continued with its sixth day as prosecutors presented new audio evidence.
Venezuela signs BP deal to explore offshore gas
Venezuela and BP signed a memorandum to explore offshore gas, according to multiple reports and BP confirmation.
Haiti Culture Ministry Fires Two Officials After Citadelle Stampede Killed 25
Haiti’s Culture Ministry has dismissed two officials after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere killed 25 people, deepening an investigation into the disaster.
US Forces Kill 4 in Latest Strike on Vessel in Eastern Pacific
U.S. forces carried out another strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing four people as part of a broader boat-strike campaign, officials said.
Peru Candidate Demands New Election After Fraud Claims Are Rejected by Observers
Peruvian candidate Rafael Lopez Aliaga has called for the election to be redone, but observers and authorities say they have not seen evidence supporting fraud claims.
Colombia's Petro calls economic emergency, fresh financing law
President Gustavo Petro says Colombia will seek a new economic emergency decree and tax reform bill to help balance the 2026 budget.