The leading source of political, economic, and security analysis on Latin America and the Caribbean since 1967
Headlines
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
ECUADOR: Lawyer of Guayaquil mayor criticises prison sentence
On 4 August the lawyer of Aquiles Álvarez, the imprisoned mayor of Ecuador’s largest city Guayaquil, claimed that Álvarez had been the victim of institutional harassment after he was sentenced the previous day to three years in prison for tampering with an electronic ankle tag.
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
NICARAGUA: OAS condemns Ortega’s election comments
On 4 August 10 member states of the Organization of American States (OAS) issued a joint statement expressing “profound concern” about recent remarks by Nicaragua’s co-President Daniel Ortega regarding the suppression of the country’s elections.
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
MEXICO: Authorities seize illicit fuel processing hubs
On 4 August Mexico’s federal attorney general’s office (FGR) announced that it had dismantled four illicit fuel processing centres in three states.
Wednesday, 05 August 2026
ARGENTINA/BRAZIL: Tensions escalate as ambassador sent home
On 4 August Brazil downgraded its diplomatic relations with Argentina after deciding to not return its ambassador to Buenos Aires and informing the Argentinian representative in Brasília that he could return home.
Stories By Country
Our Services
News, Analysis, & Research
For over 50 years, LatinNews has been the leading independent source of political, strategic, economic, and business analysis on Latin America.
Consultancy
Drawing on an unrivalled network of sources and high-level contacts throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, LatinNews provides bespoke consulting services for the corporate sector and investment community.