12 Nov
Pope Leo arrives in Peru following his visit to Argentina
After concluding a visit to Argentina that included a moving meeting with inmates in Buenos Aires, Pope Leo has arrived in Peru as part of his South American tour.
Latin America news
11 Nov
Pope Leo XIV En Route to Official Visit in Peru
Pope Leo XIV is traveling from Buenos Aires to Lima, where he is scheduled to meet with President Fujimori and government representatives.
11 Nov
Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina
The Pope urged the country's youth to reject 'idols' and follow the model of saints.
9 Nov
Millions attend Pope Leo XIV mass in Buenos Aires
The Vatican reported that approximately 2.5 million people attended Pope Leo XIV's mass in Buenos Aires, marking the largest event of his pontificate.
9 Nov
Pope Leo on Argentina visit: Leaders must know their limits
During his visit to Argentina, Pope Leo urged President Javier Milei to prioritize the needs of the people over economic austerity.
8 Nov
Pope Leo XIV begins visit to Argentina
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina for a four-day visit, marked by political tensions with President Milei over social and economic issues.
7 Nov
Pope Leo on South American tour: 'Build bridges'
During his visit to Uruguay, Pope Leo called for strengthening fraternity and unity in the region as part of his 12-day tour including Argentina and Peru.
23 Oct
Israeli Fugitive Arrested in Bolivia After Nine Years Over Drug Smuggling
The suspect was wanted for alleged involvement in a 2017 cocaine trafficking case and was detained with the aid of Israel's police attaché in South America.
18 Oct
Ecuador: Priest Killed by Falling Wooden Cross During Mass
A priest in Ecuador was killed after a large wooden crucifix above the altar detached and collapsed onto his head while he was leading a live-streamed service.
17 Oct
Mexico: Three Sentenced to Over 158 Years in Prison for Surfer Murders
A Mexican judge has sentenced three men to 158 years and nine months in prison each for the 2024 murders of two Australian brothers and their American friend.
11 Oct
Panama Declares State of Emergency Following Earthquakes; Dozens Injured
Panama's government has declared a state of emergency following powerful earthquakes that left at least 27 people injured and caused extensive structural damage.
10 Oct
Mexico: Three Convicted of Murdering Australian and US Surfers
A Mexican court has convicted three men over the 2024 killings of two Australian brothers and their American friend during an attempted robbery.
10 Oct
Damage to Buildings and Roads in Panama After Earthquake; No Casualties Reported
Following the strong earthquake in Panama, reports indicate infrastructure damage and suspended services, though the country appears to have avoided widespread destruction and casualties.
9 Oct
Magnitude 7.7 Earthquake Strikes Off Coast of Panama
The quake was felt in Costa Rica and prompted building evacuations; tsunami warnings were issued across the region.