The leading source of political, economic, and security analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean since 1967
Headlines
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
BRAZIL: Convicted far-right lawmaker suspected of fleeing justice
On 3 June the office of Brazil’s attorney general (PGR) petitioned the supreme court (STF) to issue a preventive arrest warrant for far-right federal deputy Carla Zambelli (Partido Liberal, PL), who announced yesterday that she had left the country.
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
EL SALVADOR: ‘Historic’ civil war convictions handed down
On 3 June a Salvadorean court convicted former military officials, retired Brigadier General José Guillermo García, a former defence minister (1979-1983), and retired colonels, Francisco Antonio Morán, and Mario Adalberto Reyes Mena, of the 1982 murders of four Dutch journalists during El Salvador’s 1980-1992 civil war.
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
MEXICO: Gov’t to seek exemption from new US steel tariffs
On 3 June Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said that Mexico will be seeking an exemption to the doubling of US tariffs on steel and aluminium products, up from 25% to 50%.
Wednesday, 04 June 2025
CHILE: Boric under pressure over medical leave scandal
On 3 June Chile’s President Gabriel Boric commended the decision of his sister-in-law, Fiona Bonati, to resign from her role at the communications secretariat amid a scandal over the misuse of medical leave by civil servants and public officials.
Stories By Country
Our Services
News, Analysis, & Research
For over 50 years, LatinNews has been the leading independent source of political, strategic, economic, and business analysis on Latin America.
Consultancy
Drawing on an unrivalled network of sources and high-level contacts throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, LatinNews provides bespoke consulting services for the corporate sector and investment community.