Latin America Archives - Page 5 of 497

The Importance of Extra Income in These Times

I come from a culture where people tend to spend everything they have. In Cuba, we illustrate it with the phrase “throw the house out the window”.

Mexico Cancels Oil Shipment Bound for Cuba

Pemex’s decision comes amid a US government campaign to completely cut off fuel supplies to the Island.

Elections this Sunday, February 1, in Costa Rica

What we know is that this advantage comes mainly from converting undecided voters into supporters of Fernandez.

Ortega: The Americas Longest-Serving 21st Century Dictator

External pressure or internal fracture could remove him from power, but only a strong democratic opposition, without a police state, could open a transition.

Little Owl Waiting for Dark, Parana, Brazil – Photo of the Day

Yordanka Almaguer from Cuba took our photo of the day: “Little Owl Waiting for Dark”, in Parana, Brazil.

A Warning to Mexico to Halt Its Oil Shipments to Cuba?

Reuters and Politico cite high-level sources on an imminent escalation of pressure from the USA to block any delivery of crude to the Island.

Change in Honduras: US interference and European Backing

After a razor-thin election, the European Parliament endorses the change in Honduras and calls for a peaceful transfer on January 27.

Trump Has Only One Option in Venezuela

Amid power vacuums and diplomatic maneuvers, Venezuela’s fate is at stake.

Driver’s Licenses Are Now Cheaper Throughout Brazil

Measures taken by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Transport have reduced the cost of a driver’s license by up to 80%.

Jorge Guerrero – Song of the Day

Our featured artist is Jorge Guerrero from Venezuela with the song “Guayabo de Mes y Pico” from the album “El Nuevo Grito Guerrero” (2020).