Colombia’s Congress approves historic labor reform, Petro withdraws referendum

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro withdrew a referendum on Friday after Congress approved much of the labor reform that was initially shelved by a Senate commission. Both houses of the Congress approved the labor reform bill hours before going on...

Venezuelan president urges world Jews to restrain Netanyahu, wanted by international court

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has urged Jews around the world to rein in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who, since last Friday, has been leading a wide-scale assault on Iran, describing him as a war criminal wanted by the...

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is accused of acting like a repressive leftist dictator who tolerates no dissent and steals elections

Chief Minister Shri Pushkar Singh Dhami Welcomes Foreign Guests At Bhararisain

CM highlights the uniqueness of Uttarakhand among foreign delegates. Prime Minister’s special vision for the AYUSH and Wellness sector Uttarakhand is being developed as a global hub of Yoga. On the eve of International Yoga Day, Chief Minister...

Colombia government to withdraw call for labour referendum after lawmakers back reform

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro stands on the day of the inauguration of Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa, who was reelected for a second term, in Quito, Ecuador, May 24, 2025. REUTERS/Karen Toro/File Photo A referendum to seek voter approval...

‘We’re part of the Jalisco Cartel’: Mexico concerned by influx of Colombian mercenaries

Somewhere in a remote corner of Mexico, a man recounts his life in the service of the “four letters,” a nickname he uses to refer to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), one of the largest criminal organizations in Latin America. The former...

When drug lords exploit poverty and youth: Four decades of child hitmen in Colombia

A 14-year-old Colombian teenager demonstrated his capacity for reckless killing last Saturday. He shot senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay multiple times during a rally in Bogotá. The politician’s body, his heart still beating,...

Christian Persecution Pervades Christian-Majority Nations in Africa, Latin America 

6/20/2025 Africa/Latin America (International Christian Concern) — Many Christians across Africa and Latin America continue to suffer for their faith because of Islamic oppression, dictatorial paranoia, and criminal cartel organizations. Large...

WOCA 2025: Can Latin America Take Flight? Airline CEOs Meet in Bogota to Find Out

As Latin America’s aviation industry continues to navigate post-pandemic recovery, regulatory shifts, and growing infrastructure demands, one of the most critical forums for dialogue and strategy will take center stage in Bogotá, Colombia. The...

Colombia closer to BRICS – but at what cost?

Colombia has joined the BRICS New Development Bank, strengthening ties with the global forum led by China and Russia, amid warnings the pivot risks a rupture to trade relations with the United States. The country’s acceptance to the development...

From Africa to Latin America to West Asia: PM Modi plans 5-nation tour in July

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is planning a five-nation tour of Africa, Latin America, and West Asia early July to push India's leadership of the Global South and shape a broad anti-terror coalition after the Pahalgam attack. Starting...

Latin America sees data center boom

Latin America is building a vast number of data centers as it seeks to leverage its abundant land, water, and energy resources amid soaring AI investment. The Inter-American Development Bank forecasts data center investments in the region will...

Argentina spoil Lions’ leaving party as tour begins with defeat in Dublin

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Refuerzan la seguridad de seis precandidatos presidenciales y un dirigente de partido en Colombia

Por Mauricio Torres, CNN en Español El Gobierno de Colombia reforzó la seguridad de seis precandidatos presidenciales y un dirigente de partido, después del atentado que el 7 de junio sufrió el senador y precandidato Miguel Uribe Turbay, informó...

Philip Simon, Royal Caribbean

The Rotary Club of East Nassau had a special guest presenter today, Friday 20th June 2025, Philip Simon, President of the Royal Caribbean Group. Philip updated the members on the progress of the Royal Beach Club on Paradise Island, The Bahamas....

Argentina's Kirchner urges backers not to gather as police deploy

Argentine ex-president Cristina Kirchner urged supporters Friday not to gather outside her Buenos Aires apartment, where she is serving a six-year fraud sentence, saying she feared police violence. Kirchner alleged on social media the government...

Minister Bowleg meets with R&A Golf Representative

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture the Hon. Mario Bowleg met with R&A Latin America and Caribbean Regional Managing Director Mark Lawrie, during a courtesy call at his ministry, on June 10, 2025. Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A) is the world...

DA lifts ban on poultry shipments from Brazil

MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Agriculture (DA) will lift the ban on poultry imports from Brazil following the South American country’s declaration that it is bird flu-free. “Yes, as long as they declare it with WOAH (World Organization...

Caribbean Online Gambling Sees Strong Uptick in 2025

Digital Adoption Fuels Regional Gambling Growth The Caribbean’s online gambling market is entering a new era. Mobile access, crypto-friendly infrastructure, and shifting consumer habits have opened new lanes of opportunity across island nations....

Mexican TV highlights Azerbaijan’s growing global influence

Baku, June 20, AZERTAC Azerbaijani Ambassador to Mexico Mammad Talibov spoke in an interview with Julio Cesar Garcia, host of the local Canal 6 TV online media channel, about the current state of Azerbaijani-Mexican relations, Azerbaijan’s...