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China’s Xi in Cuba on last stop of Latin America swing

HAVANA, Cuba – Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Cuba late Monday, officials said, the last stop on a Latin American tour that has stressed trade and aid more than ideology.

China offers $20 billion fund for Latin America infrastructure projects

BRASILIA – Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed Thursday to create a $20 billion fund to finance infrastructure projects in Latin America and the Caribbean. The fund was announced at the end of a summit hosted by Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff that marked the launch of the China-Latin America-Caribbean Forum.

China, Venezuela discuss energy, social development deals

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, on a tour of Latin America, met his Venezuelan counterpart Elías Jaua on Monday. China has pledged to invest more than $20 billion in Venezuelan oil and social cooperation.
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Nicaragua Uses Diplomatic and Security Networks to Intimidate Exiles

Nicaragua maintains an extensive transnational network to surveil and intimidate opposition figures in exile, affecting hundreds of thousands of people, the UN Group of...

El Salvador Accused of Crimes Against Humanity

A group of international jurists yesterday, accused the government of Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele of committing crimes against humanity, including torture and disappearances, in...

Costa Rica Dollar Hits Two Decade Low Amid Debate Over External Debt

Costa Rica’s dollar exchange rate has fallen to levels not seen in about two decades, and economists Fernando Naranjo and Norberto Zúñiga say one...

Costa Rica Investigates More TikTok Creators After PANI Grooming Reports

Costa Rica’s National Children’s Trust, known as PANI, reported two more TikTok creators to prosecutors yesterday over alleged grooming cases, widening a fast-moving investigation...