Latin America Archives - News One USA

October 30, 2026
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World News

Former El Salvador President Elias Antonio Saca Released From Prison

Former El Salvador President Elias Antonio Saca has finished his ten-year prison term. He previously confessed to laundering millions in public funds.

October 27, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Lula’s Election Victory Reshapes Brazil’s Relationship With The United States

President Lula's recent election victory in Brazil creates new challenges for Donald Trump's influence in Latin America.

October 26, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva Secures Major Election Victory In Brazil

President Lula da Silva won a stunning re-election in Brazil. This result challenges the influence of the far-right in Latin America.

October 23, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Ecuador Judge Orders Detention For Leftist Presidential Candidate Luisa Gonzalez

A judge in Ecuador ordered pre-trial detention for former presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez over money laundering allegations.

October 15, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Costa Rica Opens New Mega-Prison To Combat Rising Crime

Costa Rica has launched a massive new prison to combat surging organized crime. The facility reflects a broader trend of strict security across Latin America.

September 23, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Trump Pushes Cartel Crackdown Amid Diplomatic Balancing Act with China

President Trump is balancing a new anti-cartel coalition in the Americas with high-stakes diplomatic negotiations involving detained U.S. citizens in China.

September 9, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

US Diplomatic Push Aims to Strengthen Economic and Security Alliances in Latin America

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is spearheading a renewed US diplomatic effort to secure trade and security agreements with key South American allies.

September 7, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

US Secretary of State Rubio Embarks on South American Tour Amid Regional Shift

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to strengthen alliances with new conservative leaders aligned with US policy.

September 6, 2026
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Politics, World News

The Strategic Implications of Rising US Military Presence in Latin America

The United States is deepening its military footprint in Latin America through the ACCC, raising concerns about the return of coercive interventionism and its impact on regional democracy.

September 4, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

Costa Rican Leadership Weighs US Military Cooperation to Combat Rising Crime

President Laura Fernandez has expressed interest in US military cooperation for regional crime-fighting, though she stresses that no plans exist and any action would require legislative approval.

August 28, 2026
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Politics, World News

Colombia Shifts Immigration Stance as New Administration Announces Deportation Drive

President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a new crackdown on irregular migration, sparking intense debate over the humanitarian impact on the nation's large Venezuelan population.

August 22, 2026
Meheow
Politics, World News

The Trumpification of Latin America: Analyzing the New Regional Political Shift

A surge of right-wing electoral victories across Latin America is fueling a shift in regional politics, characterized by aggressive security policies and increased US influence.