Urgent: U.S. aviation agency warns of "military activities" over Latin America

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The United States Federal Aviation Administration has alerted airlines to potential risks, advising them to "exercise caution" over Mexico and several other Latin American countries, due to "military …

Andy Schonbaum takes 2-stroke lead at 2026 Latin America Amateur

LIMA, PERU (WRDW/WAGT) - Argentina’s Andy Schonbaum will enter the weekend at the 2026 Latin America Amateur Championship with a two-stroke lead at six-under 134. The first-round co-leader took control with a two-under 68 during Friday’s second round. …

The US Cannot Push China out of Latin America

Following his surprise military intervention in Venezuela, in which U.S. forces struck targets and captured President Nicolas Maduro, U.S. President Trump has repeatedly stated the United States intends to push Chinese interests out of Latin America. This …

Hands Off Latin America

Thousands have marched against Trump’s invasion of Venezuela. And leaders are leading the charge against US intervention in the region, in some unexpected places. But Trump is now also pointing elsewhere in the region. Cuba, Colombia and Mexico are in his …

US airlines warned of dangerous military activity over Latin America as tensions spike

The FAA has warned U.S. airlines of dangerous military activity over Latin America as regional tensions surge following the capture of Venezuela’s president. ( Image: Getty Images) U.S. aviation officials are warning commercial airlines to exercise caution …

Latin America Guerrillas Seek Unity as Trump’s Shadow Reaches Borders

After Nicolás Maduro’s arrest, Colombia’s insurgent map is shifting. A video from Iván Mordisco urges a ‘super guerrilla’ alliance against Donald Trump, as rumors of U.S.-backed operations rattle border towns and revive old fears of intervention across the …

Lithium: Latin America’s Precious White Gold in Dispute

Latin America holds most of the world’s lithium reserves, a key and coveted resource for the energy transition. Credit: Dimitry B. / CC BY 2.0 Latin America holds the world’s largest lithium reserves. The “lithium triangle,” consisting of Argentina, …

US aviation authorities warn of risks in Latin America due to military activity

The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an urgent warning to American airlines regarding flights over Mexico, Central and South America. In a series of NOTAM (Notice to Air Missions) messages published on January 16, 2026, the agency urges …

China in Latin America: Strategic Engagement, Leverage, and Democratic Risk

Originally conducted in mid-2025, the following conversation offers a timely look at the structural shifts in hemispheric relations that continue to define the current landscape. Over the past two decades, China has transformed its presence in Latin …

China deepens its economic reach across Latin America