Latin America

Venezuela: mother 'surrendered to God' before daughter's rescue

09 Jul 2026
Amid the devastation caused by Venezuela’s recent earthquakes, the dramatic rescue of twelve-year-old Fabiana Blanco has become a powerful story of hope and answered prayer. Trapped beneath the rubble of her collapsed apartment…

Attempts to shoot British missionary fail when gun jams

02 Jul 2026
Blackpool-born missionary Duncan Dyason faced death three times in Guatemala City when a gangster repeatedly pulled a gun on him — only for it to jam on each occasion. When the man finally…

Venezuela: aid badly needed as total of earthquake victims reaches 2,000

02 Jul 2026
A remarkable rescue in Venezuela has brought hope after emergency teams pulled a three-year-old child alive from the rubble in La Guaira, six days after two powerful earthquakes struck less than a minute…

Venezuela: Trump claims to have killed criminal gang leader

26 Jun 2026
A major security operation in southern Venezuela has drawn international attention following reports of a large explosion on 9 June near the illegal mining hub of Las Claritas in the mineral-rich Orinoco Mining…

Bolivia: continuing unrest and protests against president

21 May 2026
There is widespread unrest in Bolivia as protests and road blockades disrupt life in the capital, La Paz, and surrounding regions. Although the government has reached an agreement with protesting miners after lengthy…

Mexico: government U-turn on shortening school year because of World Cup

14 May 2026
The government has reversed plans to shorten the Mexican school year ahead of the 2026 football World Cup after strong criticism from parents, education experts and local authorities. The education secretary, Mario Delgado,…

Mexico: another deadly shooting raises concerns about World Cup security

24 Apr 2026
A deadly shooting at Teotihuacán in Mexico has left one tourist dead and several others injured after a lone gunman opened fire on visitors at the historic Pyramid of the Moon, then turned…

Peru: election chief resigns, huge delays in declaring results

24 Apr 2026
In Peru, Piero Corvetto has resigned as head of the election office, following widespread criticism of the chaotic general election. The first round of voting, held on 12 April, was disrupted by logistical…

Argentina: new evidence suggests deal between Milei and cryptocurrency provider

10 Apr 2026
Federal prosecutors in Argentina are investigating allegations linking Javier Milei to the promotion of the LIBRA cryptocurrency in 2025. Phone records reportedly show seven calls between the president and entrepreneur Mauricio Novelli around…

Argentina: fifty years after coup, search continues for thousands of disappeared

27 Mar 2026
In 1977, Argentine teacher Taty Almeida began searching for her missing son Alejandro, one of thousands who disappeared during the military dictatorship. With nowhere else to turn, she joined other mothers in Buenos…
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