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Americas and the Caribbean
US military says 4 killed in fourth ‘drug boat’ strike in a week
Death toll from controversial campaign reaches 174 as the US military increases kinetic operations in the eastern Pacific.
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China-Latin America relations
China and the US want rare earths. Brazil will share – on one condition
15 Apr 2026 - 5:48AM
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China-Latin America relations
BYD made Brazil’s slave labour list. The man behind the decision lost his job
14 Apr 2026 - 6:25AM
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United States
Former Brazil spy chief arrested by ICE in Florida
The fugitive ex-intelligence head, convicted of plotting a coup with Jair Bolsonaro, was arrested for a minor traffic violation and then referred to ICE.
14 Apr 2026 - 12:48PM
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro and Alexandre Ramagem in 2024. Photo: AFP
Americas and the Caribbean
Peru presidential run-off looms as Fujimori leads troubled vote
Daughter of former strongman is ahead in the race, but logistical issues have forced a one-day voting extension for tens of thousands.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM
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Stampede at historic fortress in Haiti kills 25 and injures dozens
Authorities in Haiti probe ‘severe overcrowding’ at Citadelle Laferriere following mountaintop crush.
13 Apr 2026 - 1:43PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Cuba’s president warns US against attacking island or trying to depose him
Miguel Diaz-Canel said an invasion of Cuba would be costly and affect regional security but should it happen, Cubans would defend themselves.
13 Apr 2026 - 2:11AM
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Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel. Photo: EPA
China-Latin America relations
China, Russia rally behind Cuba as US squeezes Havana in deepening crisis
‘China is willing to work with the international community to firmly support Cuba,’ said a Beijing spokesperson.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:30AM
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China-Latin America relations
Cattle prices rocket as Brazil set to exhaust Chinese beef quota by May
As Beijing tariff nears, Brazil’s exporters are rapidly reaching their quota for China, forcing South American industry to seek new buyers.
10 Apr 2026 - 5:13AM
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China-Latin America relations
Chile exposes smuggling ring that shipped US$917m in stolen copper to China
Chilean investigators dismantled cross-border networks after one of largest organised crime operations in South American country’s history.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:04AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru’s presidential election.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
Peruvian presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations
Brazil blacklists China EV giant BYD for its slave labour conditions
Government officials said staff were working excessively long hours while being kept in degrading circumstances in their accommodation.
8 Apr 2026 - 4:49AM
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Cuba
A new cast of Castros is emerging in Cuba, where the name holds sway
Younger Castros emerge as key figures on the communist-run island - including a bar-owning influencer.
7 Apr 2026 - 1:44PM
US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela’s government, opposition may cooperate to safeguard US assets
Lawyers for both sides have requested a 45-day pause in the US asset seizure case as Venezuela seeks to protect holdings from creditors.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:08PM
Americas and the Caribbean
1 dead in Peru football stadium tragedy, dozens injured
The Ministry of Health reported the collapse of a wall inside the stadium in the capital, but police and the Alianza Lima club denied this.
4 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
A closed poster is seen at the entrance of the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Peru, while police officers stand guard after a fatal accident. Photo: AFP
Cuba
Cuba pardons 2,010 prisoners in ‘humanitarian’ gesture amid US pressure
Mass release follows Trump’s decision to allow Russian oil into the fuel-starved island.
3 Apr 2026 - 12:50PM
US-Venezuela conflict
US lifts sanctions on Venezuela’s acting president, who praises Trump
The US continues to gradually ease measures on Caracas after its military captured leader Nicolas Maduro on January 3.
2 Apr 2026 - 1:13PM
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China-Latin America relations
Brazil exporters bypass local banks to tap China’s US$1 trillion Sinosure fund
As Brazilian interest rates price out local lenders, Sinosure is quietly reshaping how Chinese goods reach the market.
2 Apr 2026 - 5:25AM
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Brazilian importers buying from China are turning to the state-owned Chinese credit insurer, Sinosure, to sustain trade flows that reached US$158 billion in 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
China-Latin America relations
US threats for Chile, China tariffs Mexico: 7 Latin America relations reads
From Panama Canal woes to an undersea cable scandal in Chile, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.
1 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
Cuba
Fidel Castro’s grandson backs capitalism and Trump deal, slams Cuba leader
Sandro Castro said most ‘Cubans want to be capitalist, not communist’ amid worsening power outages and an economic crisis.
1 Apr 2026 - 2:34PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US reopens embassy in Venezuela months after military operation to remove Maduro
The State Department said normal operations had resumed at the Caracas embassy after a 7-year closure that began during Trump’s first term.
31 Mar 2026 - 3:45AM
Venezuela
Russian oil tanker arrives in Cuba as Moscow vows to stand by Havana
Cuba became dependent on the Soviet Union for oil after its communist revolution in 1959.
30 Mar 2026 - 6:58PM
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A street without power during a nationwide blackout in Havana on March 22, 2026. Photo: TNS
Americas and the Caribbean
US to allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba in lifeline for the island
Cuba has not received an oil tanker in three months, according to its president, leading to strict petrol rationing and blackouts.
30 Mar 2026 - 11:20AM
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China-Latin America relations
China denies retaliating against Panama ships, accuses Washington of canal grab
US body says Beijing’s inspections of Panama-flagged ships exceed historical norms and may be reprisals over ousted Hong Kong operator.
1 Apr 2026 - 1:07AM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Missing aid boats safely crossed to Cuba, US coastguard says
The Mexican Navy had earlier launched a search and rescue mission after losing communication with the two vessels.
28 Mar 2026 - 1:32AM
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