Nicaragua Turns Up The Pressure
A new report says Nicaragua has stripped legal status from at least 18 Christian groups, seized property in some cases, and targeted clergy and nonprofits with growing force.
Peru’s Early Count Flips Expectations
With 25% of Peru's ballots counted, Rafael López Aliaga leads Keiko Fujimori in the first results. The early numbers point to a right-leaning race, but plenty of votes are still out.
Costa Rica Slams the Door on Cuba
President Rodrigo Chaves says Costa Rica will shut its Havana embassy and limit ties to consular work, citing repression, shortages, and a failed system in Cuba.
Rightward Wave Hits Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay
Three conservative moves in Latin America made headlines this week. José Antonio Kast was sworn in as Chilean president, Ecuador announced a US-backed offensive against cartels, and Paraguay approved a defense deal allowing US forces on its soil.