Latin American criminal groups are increasingly using drones to confront security forces, transport illicit goods, and intimidate communities.

The U.S. president touched on the region when speaking about tariffs, criminal organizations, migration, and federal cuts.

COMMENTARY If Mexican and Latin American leaders are stunned by President Trump's thug behavior, maybe it's because they never imagined the U.S. would elect a guy who looks like so many of them.

This is hardly new. Panama was the first country in Latin America to adopt the US dollar, in 1904, shortly after independence from Colombia. Almost a century later, Ecuador and El Salvador followed suit, with Ecuador switching in 2000 and El Salvador in 2001. But are they taking the proper steps to control their economies?

Donald Trump’s threat to take back control of the Panama Canal harks back to decades of US intervention in Latin America.

The increasing competition between world powers to secure the future of their manufacturing and technology supply chains is turning Latin America’s unique pool of critical minerals and rare-earth elements into a critical new battleground.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to the region and warned of Chinese encroachment. Several Latin American countries expanded trade and investment relations with China.

An investor group led by BlackRock will acquire two ports near the Panama Canal that are owned by CK Hutchison and have been the subject of a dispute between President Trump and Panama.

Latin America has extraordinary places in the middle of nature for observing the sky, away from the light pollution of large cities and with ideal weather conditions. These are some of the most outstanding destinations for those who seek to enjoy this trendy tourist experience.

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