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world2 days ago•4 min saved

EU-Mercosur Pact Signals Waning U.S. Clout in Latin America

A long-delayed EU-Mercosur trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur members Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay strengthens regional trade ties while underscoring a decline in U.S. influence in Latin America, with analysts attributing progress to the broader international context—tariff wars, Ukraine, and Venezuela—rather than American pressure; the deal could spur Mercosur to seek more agreements and reinforces a push toward rules-based multilateralism in the region.

via Reuters|

#eu-mercosur #latin-america #multilateralism

culture2 days ago•5 min saved

A Photo Atlas of Latin America: 100 Images, One Continent's Hidden History

Paranaguá's History of Latin America in 100 Photographs assembles a connected global narrative that moves beyond nation-centric histories to illuminate Indigenous roots, colonisation, slavery and revolutions, while highlighting often overlooked images that link past and present. The book treats photography as evidence that expands history beyond politics, showcases cultural and social histories, and cautions about the persisting legacies of violence and inequality in Latin America, including archives that remain unevenly digitised and the rise of AI-generated imagery.

via The Guardian|

#archives #art #culture

world4 days ago•3 min saved

From a simple warning to a long history of intervention

CBS News traces Jay Sexton’s take on the Monroe Doctrine: a short 1823 address by James Monroe became a lasting justification for U.S. actions in Latin America, from the Banana Wars and Roosevelt’s corollary to a modern revival under Trump, while historians emphasize it was never a formal statute but a presidential statement that evolved into a geopolitical tool.

via CBS News|

#banana-wars #latin-america #monroe-doctrine

gaming6 days ago•0 min saved

Magic: The Gathering's Lorwyn Eclipsed Set and Precons Unveiled

Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Night in North America and Latin America is delayed due to a shipping issue, with product arriving in two waves during the weeks of January 19 and 26, while other regions are unaffected.

via Magic: The Gathering|

#delay #gaming #latin-america

world7 days ago•5 min saved

Fidel Castro Era Comes to an End?

The article discusses the decline of the Castro-era socialist model in Latin America, highlighting the economic and political failures of Venezuela and Cuba, and suggesting that the era of Castro's influence may be ending as regional leaders and populations move away from his legacy.

via Americas Quarterly|

#cuba #fidel-castro #latin-america

world7 days ago•5 min saved

Fidel Castro Era Comes to an End?

The article discusses the decline of the Castro-era leftist regimes in Latin America, highlighting Venezuela's economic collapse and Cuba's ongoing struggles as signs that the era may be ending, with a shift towards more moderate or different political models among younger leaders.

via Americas Quarterly|

#cuba #fidel-castro #latin-america

world8 days ago•3 min saved

Latin America's Military Strength and US-Venezuela Tensions

Latin America's military forces are significantly weaker than the US, with Brazil having the strongest regional military but still far behind US capabilities. Many countries rely on paramilitary groups for internal security, which operate outside formal military structures. Historically, US interference in Latin America has been extensive, involving military interventions and covert operations.

via Al Jazeera|

#latin-america #military-strength #paramilitary-forces

world9 days ago•6 min saved

Venezuela's Turmoil Challenges China's Global Ambitions

The US raid on Venezuela has disrupted China's long-standing relationship with Caracas, raising concerns about regional stability, China's investments, and its influence in Latin America, while also complicating its strategic positioning amid US-China tensions.

via BBC|

#china #latin-america #trump

world9 days ago•1 min saved

The Donroe Doctrine: Trump's Strategy to Expand U.S. Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The Trump administration has adopted a notably interventionist stance in Latin America, exemplified by the recent capture of Venezuelan President Maduro and threats of military action, marking a shift from the more restrained US policies of the past 35 years and raising concerns among regional countries about future US interventions.

via Vox|

#interventionism #latin-america #maduro

world9 days ago•13 min saved

Trump's Expanding Global Threats and Military Actions

The article reports on President Trump's aggressive military actions and threats against multiple countries including Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Mexico, Greenland, and Iran, highlighting a shift from his campaign promises of ending wars to a more interventionist foreign policy, with potential for further conflicts and territorial ambitions.

via The Intercept|

#international-law #latin-america #military-intervention

world10 days ago•1 min saved

Tensions Rise as Venezuela Crisis Sparks Global Power Struggles

The article discusses Venezuela's challenges related to the Donroe Doctrine, highlighting issues in its foreign policy and economic strategies within Latin America.

via Financial Times|

#donroe-doctrine #economic-policy #international-relations

world10 days ago•6 min saved

Marco Rubio's Rising Influence Amid Venezuela Crisis

The article criticizes President Trump's intervention in Venezuela and highlights Marco Rubio's role in U.S. Latin American policy, portraying him as a sellout who supports regime change for personal and political gain, continuing a long history of U.S. meddling in the region.

via Los Angeles Times|

#latin-america #marco-rubio #trump

world10 days ago•6 min saved

Trump Warns of Cuba's Instability Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Colombia's Petro and suggested Cuba might fall soon, amid recent U.S. actions in Latin America including the seizure of Maduro in Venezuela, signaling potential increased military intervention and a push to assert U.S. dominance in the region, while Latin American leaders call for regional unity and condemn unilateral U.S. actions.

via Al Jazeera|

#cuba #latin-america #military-intervention

world11 days ago•11 min saved

Trump's Welfare Data Highlights Immigrant Participation, Excludes India

President Trump shared a chart showing the percentage of immigrant households receiving welfare in the US from various countries, highlighting countries like Pakistan and Bangladesh but excluding India, which has a high median income among Indian Americans. The article also covers Trump's broader foreign policy actions in Latin America, including the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro, and historical US interventions in the region.

via Firstpost|

#immigrant-welfare #india #latin-america

world12 days ago•2 min saved

Trump hints at further Latin American interventions after Venezuela invasion

The article discusses President Trump's recent actions and statements regarding Venezuela, Mexico, and broader U.S. foreign policy, highlighting concerns about regional stability, potential Chinese opportunism, and the implications of U.S. interventions on international relations.

via Politico|

#china #foreign-policy #latin-america