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Nicaragua severs diplomatic ties with Italy over Red Brigades fugitive
Nicaragua has cut diplomatic relations with Italy, the government of President Daniel Ortega said, after Rome renewed calls for the extradition of a former Red Brigades militant.
Russia-Argentina nuclear cooperation grinds to halt as Milei pivots to US
Russia and Argentina have effectively halted cooperation on civil nuclear energy projects, Russia's ambassador to Buenos Aires said, as President Javier Milei's government deepens its alignment with the United States and moves away from Moscow.
Argentina vice-president invokes Falklands war to rally team before England clash
Victoria Villarruel's 'usurping pirates' broadside puts football on a collision course with the 1982 conflict, despite pleas from Lionel Scaloni and war veterans to keep the two apart.
Trump warns US will "take care" of Iranian drones stockpiled in Cuba
US President Donald Trump said on July 13 that his administration was investigating claims that Iran has stored drones in Cuba, warning that Washington would respond if the presence of such weaponry on the island were confirmed.
Strong El Niño threatens Latin American inflation and rate cuts, UBS warns
Latin American economies face renewed inflationary pressure and possible delays to interest rate cuts if a strong El Niño weather pattern disrupts food production, electricity generation and infrastructure this year, Swiss bank UBS said in a note.
War in Iran set to weigh on Latin America throughout 2026, ECLAC warns
The war between the US, Israel and Iran will continue to weigh on Latin American and Caribbean economies for the rest of 2026, even if last month's fragile ceasefire holds, the UN's regional economic body has warned.