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Twin earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, killing at least 235 people and wounding over 4,300. International rescue teams are racing to find survivors, with the US pledging $150 million in aid.
Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing extensive damage and hundreds of casualties in Caracas. The country's location on tectonic plate boundaries and weaker building standards are key factors in its vulnerability, as compared to places like Japan.
Right-wing populist leaders are gaining ground across Latin America, with recent victories in Colombia, Chile, and Argentina. Analysts attribute the trend to a political landscape favoring outsiders and widespread voter discontent, rather than a deep ideological realignment.
Brazil and Morocco secured their places in the World Cup knockout rounds, with Brazil topping Group C and Morocco impressing in a 4-2 win over Haiti. The Round of 32 saw seven UEFA teams and four South American nations advance, including Paraguay's historic penalty shootout win over Germany. Other highlights include Ivory Coast's first-ever knockout appearance, Scotland's first World Cup victory in 28 years, and Australia's 2-0 win over Turkiye.
Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre', won Colombia's presidential runoff, narrowly defeating leftist Iván Cepeda. Cepeda conceded after days of challenge, while outgoing President Gustavo Petro alleged fraud without providing evidence. The result marks a sharp rightward shift, with de la Espriella promising an 'iron fist' against crime and closer ties to the US.
Colombia's leftist candidate Ivan Cepeda conceded defeat to hard-right populist Abelardo de la Espriella, who won a razor-thin presidential runoff. Outgoing President Gustavo Petro disputes the result, alleging fraud and foreign interference, while the US and allies urge a peaceful transition. De la Espriella plans to be sworn in on August 7, possibly at a military facility despite Petro's opposition.
ProPublica reports that the Trump administration is planning to roll back methane regulations issued under Biden, a move that could benefit oil billionaire Jeffery Hildebrand, a major Trump donor. The investigation reveals Hildebrand's company, Hilcorp, is a top methane emitter and that a former Hildebrand lobbyist is assisting in rewriting EPA rules. The article also includes a personal account from the reporter, who cold-called President Trump to discuss his relationship with Hildebrand.
Spain bounced back from a disappointing opening draw with a 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia, powered by 18-year-old Lamine Yamal's first World Cup goal. Elsewhere, Belgium were held to a 1-1 draw by Iran, while Cape Verde continued to impress with a 2-2 draw against Uruguay.
Michelle Bachelet, Rebeca Grynspan, and María Fernanda Espinosa, all from Latin America, participated in a UN secretary-general debate in Geneva. They discussed reforming the UN amid criticism of the institution, while Bachelet addressed rumors of a possible US veto. Espinosa outlined her vision for a more credible UN.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup begins with Mexico facing South Africa at the Estadio Azteca, featuring a record 48 teams and 104 matches across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. The tournament is overshadowed by controversies over ticket prices, immigration policies, and the U.S.-Iran conflict, while expectations of $13 billion in revenue highlight its economic significance.
Russia’s UN envoy Vasily Nebenzya revealed the five official candidates for the post of UN secretary-general, including IAEA chief Rafael Grossi and former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet. Meanwhile, televised debates in Geneva saw three candidates participate, with Grossi absent and Senegal’s Macky Sall sending a video. The selection process begins July 24.
Six Australian filmmakers have embarked on ABC's Race Around The World, traveling to 10 countries over 100 days to produce short films. Each week, contestants have 10 days to find a story and create a film, judged by experts and the audience.
The Trump administration and the Shield of the Americas alliance have condemned efforts to overthrow Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz, while protests over economic reforms paralyze the country. Washington has offered emergency assistance and a $20m anti-drug deal, as former President Evo Morales calls for early elections.
Iran’s national football team will leave for their World Cup base in Mexico on Saturday, June 6, after a final warm-up match against Mali in Turkey. While the team has received Mexican visas, US entry visas for their group games remain pending, and Washington has said it will bar Iranian officials with ties to the IRGC from accompanying the squad.
Germany wrapped up their World Cup preparation with a 4-0 win over Finland, powered by Deniz Undav's double and a goal from Jamal Musiala. The result follows a 2-1 victory over the USA, but questions linger over squad depth and injury concerns.
Brooklyn Rivera, a prominent Miskito leader and former congressman, has died after nearly three years in Nicaraguan state custody. The government cites a COVID-related infection, but human rights groups and foreign governments demand an independent investigation, pointing to alleged neglect and enforced disappearance.
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich traveled to Washington to meet Latin American leaders and advance the Isaac Accords, a framework aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic ties with countries including Argentina, Uruguay, Panama, and Costa Rica. The initiative, inspired by the Abraham Accords, focuses on defense and technology cooperation, and includes the launch of a direct flight between Israel and Argentina.
The United States military has killed at least 202 people in air strikes on boats described as part of 'narco-trafficking' operations in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration says the US is in armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels, while human rights groups call the strikes unlawful extrajudicial killings and the Pentagon's inspector general opens a self-initiated review of the targeting process.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit New York from May 26-28 to attend high-level UN Security Council meetings, including a debate on upholding the UN Charter. The visit comes amid Pakistan's diplomatic push for de-escalation in the US-Iran confrontation, with Dar meeting UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other counterparts.
Argentina's government pre-awarded the Hidrovía Paraná-Paraguay waterway concession to a Jan De Nul-Servimagnus consortium, while a separate report noted the tender failed to produce a winner. Meanwhile, Foreign Minister denied military aid to Bolivia, and the opposition failed to interpellate Cabinet Chief Adorni.