Diving Into the Wrecks of a Legendary Pirate Hideout
Marine archaeologist Sean Kingsley argues that shipwrecks, not written records, hold the most reliable clues to the past—and he's diving into the wreckage of a notorious pirate cove to prove it.
Suspect in Mexican Musician’s Murder Tried to Hide Tracks
Investigators in Mexico say the man suspected of killing Camilo Séptimo keyboardist Jonathan Meléndez and his family used a silenced weapon and took steps to cover his tracks, as new details emerge from the probe.
Argentina Threatens Sanctions Over Falklands Oil Plans
Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened to sanction oil companies working near the Falkland Islands, reviving Argentina's sovereignty claim over the British territory. The UK government has firmly rejected the move, insisting islanders' right to self-determination includes control over their…
Mexico Health Ministry Probes Outbreak at Public Hospital
Mexico's Health Ministry (Ssa) is investigating a gastroenteritis outbreak at Hospital General and has vowed to sanction anyone found responsible.
Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 More Jobs in Major Overhaul
Volkswagen's board has approved a fresh round of 50,000 job cuts, bringing total planned reductions to 100,000 by 2030 as the German automaker battles falling sales and fierce Chinese competition.
El Niño Drought Raises Bogotá Water Rationing Fears
Cundinamarca's environmental authority reports 12 towns already facing water restrictions as El Niño tightens its grip, with officials watching closely to see if Bogotá could face rationing this winter.
Colombia’s Peso Reaches a Turning Point vs. Dollar
After a strong rally that pushed the US dollar near 3,000 pesos, Colombia's currency market is entering a more uncertain phase, with fiscal doubts and tighter dollar supply threatening further gains for the peso.
Milei Opens Far-Right Summit in Chile, Insults Rivals
Argentine President Javier Milei kicked off the Madrid Forum's far-right gathering in Chile with fiery insults aimed at leftist leaders, including Spain's Pedro Sánchez.
Birmex Chief Bought $1.2M in Cash, Took 19+ Trips: Report
A Mexican newspaper investigation says the head of Birmex, the state vaccine and pharmaceutical company, paid cash for two apartments worth 22 million pesos and took at least 19 international trips.
Colombian Acid Attack Survivor Reveals Attacker’s Fate
María Consuelo Córdoba, who is seeking euthanasia after surviving an acid attack 26 years ago, has shared new details about the man accused of disfiguring her, saying he vanished into a remote region for over a year.