Politics
Fentanyl’s Hidden Routes
Suspected Chinese drug boss extradited to US after failed escape
Zhi Dong Zhang fled house arrest in Mexico to Cuba but was denied entry to Russia
Politics
Gen Z protesters from Nepal to Peru fly 'One Piece' anime pirate flag
Emblem symbolizes fight against oppression for youth who grew up with franchise
Trump administration
Trump threatens to pull aid for Argentina if Milei loses election
US president tries to prevent neighbor's politics from moving leftward
International relations
Venezuela opposition leader Machado wins Nobel peace prize
Machado in hiding and may not attend ceremony for award Trump had sought
Trump administration
Trump boosts Argentina's Milei with $20bn lifeline as US buys pesos
US Treasury purchases pesos directly; Argentine markets rise
International relations
Argentina in superpower duel as China buys soybeans, US dangles billions
Despite friendly Trump ties, Milei likely to find Beijing 'too big to ignore'
US-China tensions
China accuses US envoy to Panama of 'lies' over its influence
Spat renews canal tensions weeks ahead of likely Trump-Xi meeting
Trump administration
US Supreme Court to hear Trump's tariffs case on Nov. 5
Lower courts said president exceeded his powers with the levies
Trade war
Mexico to raise tariffs on cars from China to 50% in major overhaul
Move comes as US pushes Latin American neighbors to limit Chinese economic ties
International relations
Japan, Brazil business groups push for Mercosur economic pact
Countries are moving to shore up ties with South American trade bloc amid US-China tensions
International relations
Brazil's Lula urges tighter BRICS trade ties as tariffs bite
He rips 'tariff blackmail' in meeting with bloc leaders including Modi, Xi
Comment
US, China to fight crucial battle for global supremacy in Latin America
Beijing steadily expands presence in what Washington considers its backyard
Trump tariffs
Mexico considering imposing tariffs on China, president says
Duties would be imposed on countries that don't have trade agreements with Mexico
Transportation
Shippers flock to China-backed high-tech port in Peru
Despite US concerns, official at operator CSPCP says naval use of Chancay 'impossible'
Comment
Can BRICS spearhead a new multipolar world order?
Asian newcomers could shape the bloc's influence in the Global South
International relations
India, Brazil to boost trade to $20bn and increase defense cooperation
Countries seek alternate path to involvement in US-China tensions
International relations
India eyes bigger BRICS clout as Xi, Putin skip Brazil summit
Modi looks to steer bloc away from confrontation with West
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Commodities
Brazil courts investment in rare earths as China alternative
Global developers rush to tap the country's largely undeveloped reserves
International relations
Japan builds ties with Taiwan's last few diplomatic allies
Ishiba forms strategic partnerships with Guatemala, Paraguay as check against China
Opinion
China is not shy about taking on the US in Latin America
American hegemony in its 'backyard' may be entering its final years
International relations
Xi to speak at China forum with Latin America and Caribbean nations
Beijing seeks to expand trade with region amid tariff war with US
International relations
Brazil's Lula strengthens Asia ties, vows to fight Trump tariffs
President defends multilateral trading system and hopes for Mercosur-Japan deal
International relations
Japan and Brazil agree on climate cooperation during Lula's state visit
Brazil's biofuels and Japanese autos to help reach carbon neutrality, Ishiba says
Comment
Japan holds back on Mercosur talks as global free trade withers
Fate of 'last mega-FTA' to hinge on Japan's summer elections
US-China tensions
China ramps up attacks against Li Ka-shing's Panama Canal deal
Hong Kong-based state media argues decision should be based on patriotism
US-China tensions
China signals anger at CK Hutchison's Panama ports sale, rattling investors
Shares fall over 6% after state-endorsed commentary claims deal not just 'commercial'
Trump administration
Panama's president, U.S. defense chief agree to 'safeguard' canal
Hegseth to visit country soon, with Hong Kong port operator under scrutiny
US-China tensions
China's role in Trump's Panama Canal gambit: 5 things to know
Rubio demands 'immediate changes' to waterway where Hong Kong titan runs ports
Trump administration
Panama Canal must not be under Chinese control, Marco Rubio to say on visit
On first foreign trip, U.S. secretary of state to discuss use of waterway