Latin America’s Failed Drug War: When Sovereignty Becomes Criminal Negligence
The latest U.S. presidential determination identifying 23 major drug-producing or transit countries reveals a stark reality about Latin America
September 16, 2025Section
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Ecuador Declares State of Exception in Seven Provinces: Context, Details, and Why It Matters
Balancing the Budget: Ecuador’s Tough Diesel Subsidy Cut under Decree 134 President Daniel Noboa issued Executive Decree
September 16, 2025
Latin America Weekly Economic Overview (Ex-Brazil & Mexico) – Sep 8–12, 2025
Latin American markets navigated mixed macroeconomic signals during the week of September 8–12, with inflation trends.
September 13, 2025
Regional Flights Soar: Latin America Leads Global Aviation Recovery
Airlines in Latin America and the Caribbean carried 42.8 million passengers in July 2025, up 4.4 percent from last year
September 12, 2025
China Drains Billions from Latin America’s Trade, While the U.S. Brings Cash In
Latin America is caught between two economic giants, and the trade balances tell a stark story: China drains billions from...
September 9, 2025
Silent Sentinels: Ecuador Deploys Indigenous Drones to Shut Down Smugglers
Ecuador’s Ministry of Defense launched the homegrown Rayo Justiciero drone squadron to strengthen its anti-narcotics campaign
September 4, 2025
Ecuador’s Prison War Reveals Cocaine Empire’s Grip on Power
Ecuador's military stormed its most dangerous prison on Sunday as the government battles criminal organizations.
September 1, 2025
Guayaquil Port Under Emergency Rule as Carriers Shift Routes Amid Rising Violence in Ecuador
The Port Authority of Guayaquil declared a 60-day emergency on August 25, 2025, after organized crime threats endangered
August 30, 2025
Cocaine Trade Turns Latin America’s Ports Into Global Weak Points
The World Customs Organization (WCO) warns in its 2025 report that cocaine now flows mainly through maritime containers
August 27, 2025