Top Latin American Capital Mayors May 2026: Mejía Leads Again
The Latin American mayor approval rankings released this week by CB Consultora Opinión Pública show a familiar three-way leadership pattern
May 29, 2026Section
Central America
Top Latin American Presidents May 2026: Sheinbaum, Bukele and Abinader
Sheinbaum leads at 67.8%, Bukele 67.5%, Abinader 60.2% — see the full May 2026 Latin American presidential approval rankings from...
May 29, 2026
The U.S. Cartel Push Tests Mexico’s Sovereignty and Trade
The Trump administration has spent months urging Latin American governments to accept a larger US role in fighting drug cartels.
May 28, 2026
Panama Halts Power Sales to Costa Rica in Trade Standoff
Panamanian president José Raúl Mulino used his Thursday morning weekly press conference to announce the immediate
May 22, 2026
Dominican Republic Wins 10% of Guyana Oil Block, No Cash Down
The Dominican Republic Guyana oil deal, signed on May 14, grants the Caribbean nation a 10% stake in the onshore...
May 21, 2026
Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Latin American Pulse: Bolivia's COB chief flees an arrest order, Chile votes on Kast's reconstruction law, Flávio Bolsonaro admits a...
May 20, 2026
U.S. Intelligence Says Cuba Has 300 Drones Aimed at American Targets
Cuba has acquired more than 300 military drones from Russia and Iran since 2023 and has internally discussed plans
May 18, 2026
Cuba Accepts $100 Million US Aid Offer as Russian Oil Runs Out
Cuba accepted a US $100M aid offer this week as Russian oil ran out, the CIA director visited Havana, and...
May 17, 2026
Panama Canal Drops Transit Restrictions for Rest of 2026
Running 38–43 daily transits with reservoirs at record March levels, the Panama Canal confirms zero further restrictions through 2026. Here's...
May 15, 2026