Guns, ammunition flowing from U.S. to Latin America and Caribbean

U.S. guns are fueling conflict in Latin America and the Caribbean.

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Oct. 18-24, 2024 Millions of Cubans were left without electricity for days after the nation’s energy grid went down when one of the island’s major power plants failed. The Amazon River naturally ...

World - ABC News - October 25

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Oct. 25-31, 2024 Fans of Argentina's Lanús launch fireworks ahead of a Copa Sudamericana match against Brazil's Cruzeiro. Kayapos protest a proposed constitutional amendment in Brazil that ...

World - ABC News - November 1

AP Week in Pictures: Latin America and Caribbean

Nov. 8-14, 2024 World leaders arrive in Lima, Peru, for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. People riding horses celebrate Tradition Day in Argentina. Musicians gather in the Zócalo, ...

World - ABC News - November 14

How China Capitalized on U.S. Indifference in Latin America

Xi Jinping’s visit for summits and the inauguration of a port illustrates what some have called China’s economic marginalization of the U.S. in the region.

World - The Wall Street Journal - November 14

Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands

Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this year

World - ABC News - November 13

'Americas First?' A second Trump term could be a renaissance for Latin America

Donald Trump's "America First" approach to Latin American relations could lead to more authentic and sustainable partnerships based on mutual economic interests, addressing the root causes of ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Money from oil execs flows to Trump

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

ETFs see ‘monumental’ flows after U.S. election, shattering previous record

Investors rushed into exchange-funds after Donald Trump won the race to become the 47th president of the U.S., particularly seeking exposure to the country’s stock market.

Business - MarketWatch - November 8

Israel faces U.S. deadline to dramatically increase flow of aid to Gaza

The White House gave Israel 30 days to hugely increase the amount of humanitarian aid getting into Gaza. That deadline is approaching fast.

World - CBS News - November 11

Israel facing U.S.-imposed deadline Wednesday to increase flow of Gaza aid

Israel is facing a Wednesday deadline to comply with the Biden administration's deadline to increase aid to Gaza or face restrictions on American military support. CBS News senior foreign ...

From California to the Caribbean: 5 Sunny New Getaways

Sea, desert, gardens and sun: If you’re looking to escape chilly weather, we have some suggestions.

Business - The New York Times - November 5

Latin America’s hydro power bet suffers effects of climate change

Drought and floods have played havoc with production across region where almost half of electricity comes from water sources

World - Financial Times - November 11

FedEx builds capacity in Latin America with new flight routes

World - Yahoo News - November 13

Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on

A new China-backed megaport in Peru may create whole new trade routes that will bypass North America entirely.

Joe Biden loses to Xi Jinping in battle for Latin America

US leader’s farewell trip to Brazil and Peru epitomises Washington’s waning influence

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Macron praises EU-Chile trade agreement on Latin America tour

World - Yahoo News - 2 days ago

A tiny island in the Caribbean seeks help from London after a politician is slain

The government of Antigua and Barbuda is seeking help from authorities in London to solve the killing of a Parliament member who was found stabbed to death this week

World - ABC News - November 7

Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean and threatens flash floods and mudslides in Central America, forecasters say

World - ABC News - November 14

Polls open in stable Uruguay in a vote free of political hostility seen elsewhere in the region

Polls have opened in the small South American nation of Uruguay in a remarkably civilized general election that pits an incumbent conservative coalition against a moderate left-wing alliance

World - ABC News - October 27

Trump's Latin America policy to likely focus on controlling migration, former ambassador says

Trump adviser Carlos Trujillo said that the incoming administration will likely have to expand its focus beyond Mexico and the Northern Triangle to stem migration.

China is doubling down on Latin America ties to bolster influence and trade, experts say

China President Xi Jinping last week inaugurated a $3.5 billion megaport, majority-owned by China state shipping company Cosco, during a trip to Peru.

Business - CNBC - 4 days ago

Europe prepares for 'America First' push no matter who wins the U.S. election

Trump's first tenure at the White House was a challenging time for some European leaders.

Business - CNBC - October 30

Election Season in America: Scenes From Around the Country

The most online election in history has been snapped, shared, and memed into oblivion. WIRED’s photo department has curated moments across the country from the last few months.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Rapper Young Thug will be released from jail after he pleaded guilty to gang, drug and gun charges

Rapper Young Thug pleaded guilty Thursday in Atlanta to gang, drug and gun charges and will be released from jail, though he could be put back behind bars if he violates the terms of his sentence

Entertainment - ABC News - October 31

Police in Pakistan say death toll from gun attack on vehicles carrying Shiite passengers jumps to at least 28

World - ABC News - 2 days ago

Estonia pledges further ammunition and equipment to Ukraine

World - Yahoo News - November 16

'Flow,' a story that hinges on a cat's tale

A flood sets off a story of learning to work together and overcoming fears.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 4 days ago

Trump's support grows from 2020 across the U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump made gains across the U.S. compared to 2020, even in blue states. Vice President Kamala Harris only won New Jersey by five points, while then-candidate Joe Biden took ...

From the archives: House Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses the "Contract with America"

House Speaker Newt Gingrich joined Face the Nation in 1995 to discuss his plans for the "Contract with America," a series of legislative measures meant to shrink the size of the federal government.

The Alluring Dream That Black America Needs to Wake Up From

Cleopatra is not our mother.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Tropical Storm Sara forms in the Caribbean

Tropical Storm Sara developed in the Caribbean on Thursday, threatening parts of Central America with life-threatening and potentially catastrophic rain.

Tropical Storm Sara forms in Caribbean

Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday and is churning west. It is forecast to bring life-threatening flooding to portions of Central America this weekend.

U.S. housing market is on the ‘verge of a vicious cycle,’ which is ‘not good for America,’ Lennar Mortgage head warns

Laura Escobar, the president of Lennar Mortgage, said the lack of affordable housing options poses a threat to America’s future.

Business - MarketWatch - October 29

Next U.S. president shouldn't surrender America's energy dominance, TotalEnergies CEO warns

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said he would be surprised to see the next U.S. president lose the country's competitive advantage in energy.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Man hands in 80 firearms and ammunition during Denmark weapons amnesty

Some 80 firearms, 140 kilograms (309 pounds) of ammunition and a hand grenade likely dating to World War II that a man found when he was clearing a house have been handed over to Danish police

World - ABC News - November 15

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