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Latin America and ALBA news and opinion focused on South America

Newly appointed Peruvian President José Jerí arrives at the Presidential Palace in Lima shortly after being sworn in as president on October 10, 2025. Photo: Peru's Presidential Palace via Reuters.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
Opinion

Peru Returns to the Same Old Story After the Same Old Story

October 13, 2025

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa in January 2025. Photo: Presidencia Ecuador.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
Opinion

Authoritarianism, Austerity, Repression, and False Narratives: The Crisis in Ecuador

October 11, 2025

José Jerí, president of the Peruvian Congress, takes oath as the president of Peru, October 10, 2025, following the impeachment of Dina Boluarte. Photo: Congress of the Republic of Peru.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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José Jerí Appointed as President of Peru After Dina Boluarte’s Impeachment

October 11, 2025

The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro. Photo: Andrea Puentes/Presidency of Colombia.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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Petro Defies US Call for Retraction: ‘Give Us the Truth’

October 10, 2025

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
Opinion

Boluarte’s Government is Leading Attacks on the Press in Peru

October 10, 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Photo: Getty Images.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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President Petro Confirms that Latest Boat Destroyed by US in Caribbean Was Colombian

October 9, 2025

A Venezuelan passport, a bracelet with the inscription that reads "Venezuela," and a small flag of Venezuela over a desk. Photo: File photo.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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Venezuela & Panama Restart Consular Operations, New Ambassador Named

October 9, 2025

President of Colombia, Gustavo Petro. Photo: Presidency of Colombia.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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Colombia: President Petro Denounces ‘Political Coup’ Following Suspension of Electoral Consultation (+Cepeda)

October 8, 2025

A banner calling for changing the president of the Paraguayan Institute of Indigenous Affairs (INDI). After a week of mobilizations by Indigenous peoples, Juan Ramón Benegas resigned from the position. Photo: @OsvaldoteleSUR/X.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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Paraguay: Indigenous Resistance Achieves First Demand in Struggle to Return INDI Headquarters to Asunción

October 5, 2025

Congressional candidate José Luis Espert (left), accused of ties with narco-traffickers, with Argentinian President Javier Milei (right) at a political event. Photo: EFE.

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Argentina: Milei’s Congressional Candidate Confesses to Links With Accused Narco-Trafficker

October 5, 2025

Military removes a stone during protests on Monday, Sep. 20, 2025, in Latacunga, Ecuador. Photo: José Jácome/EFE.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
Opinion

Noboa and the Dead End of Ecuador’s Militarization

October 4, 2025

Police crackdown on protesters in Lima, Peru on September 27, 2025. Photo: Juan Mandamiento/Wayka.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
Opinion

Repression Escalates as Protests Continue in Peru

October 2, 2025

Argentine President Javier Milei, during a business event. Photo: Diario Público.

International
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Milei Authorizes US Troop Deployment in Tierra del Fuego Without Congressional Approval

October 1, 2025

Colombian president Gustavo Petro during a demonstration for Palestine in New York. Photo: X.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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President Petro Claims That US Violates International Law by Revoking His Visa

September 29, 2025

Heavy military deployment, as seen in the streets of Ecuador. A military convoy on the streets of Otavalo, Imbabura province. Photo: EFE.

Latin America and ALBA-TCP
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State Repression in Ecuador Leaves 1 Protester Dead, More Than 100 Detentions

September 29, 2025

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South America

Peru Returns to the Same Old Story After the Same Old Story

Authoritarianism, Austerity, Repression, and False Narratives: The Crisis in Ecuador

José Jerí Appointed as President of Peru After Dina Boluarte’s Impeachment

Petro Defies US Call for Retraction: ‘Give Us the Truth’

Boluarte’s Government is Leading Attacks on the Press in Peru

President Petro Confirms that Latest Boat Destroyed by US in Caribbean Was Colombian

Venezuela & Panama Restart Consular Operations, New Ambassador Named

Colombia: President Petro Denounces ‘Political Coup’ Following Suspension of Electoral Consultation (+Cepeda)

Paraguay: Indigenous Resistance Achieves First Demand in Struggle to Return INDI Headquarters to Asunción

Argentina: Milei’s Congressional Candidate Confesses to Links With Accused Narco-Trafficker

Noboa and the Dead End of Ecuador’s Militarization

Repression Escalates as Protests Continue in Peru

Milei Authorizes US Troop Deployment in Tierra del Fuego Without Congressional Approval

President Petro Claims That US Violates International Law by Revoking His Visa

State Repression in Ecuador Leaves 1 Protester Dead, More Than 100 Detentions

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