Iberia has begun the countdown to its 100th anniversary in 2027, unveiling a special centenary livery and a year-long programme celebrating the airline’s history, employees, passengers and links between Spain and Latin America. The main institutional event will be held at Iberia’s La Muñoza maintenance centre in June 2027, the month in which the airline […]
Aviation24.be•André Orban2h ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said leaders of countries across Latin America and the Caribbean had begun making the designations. The actions could help provide a public rationale for military strikes.
The New York Times•Edward Wong3h ago
Hilary Duff has announced the extension of “The Lucky Me Tour,” with 32 new dates added for the United States, Europe and Latin America. The pop singer initially staged her first global headlining trek in nearly two decades with a string of dates across the U.S. beginning this past June. As part of that initial […]
Variety•Steven J. Horowitz10h ago
Congress has so far done little to rein in the AI industry even as some of its most prominent leaders warn about potentially catastrophic risks Sign up for US Breaking News emails The Trump administration is refusing to work with the newly appointed deputy head of the United Nations refugee agency, Reuters reported. Tressa Rae Finerty, an American who took up the role of deputy high commissioner at UNHCR earlier this month, has taken leave as she seeks a waiver from the US government that would allow her to carry out aspects of her duties, according to seven diplomatic sources. Speaking at the UN general assembly, Donald Trump re-issued his threat to “annihilate” Iran and “drive them into Hell” if the regime didn’t capitulate and make a deal.” He also said he was “working closely with the leaders of Russia and Ukraine ” to end the disastrous war, defended his administration’s actions in Latin America – including the midnight raid to arrest former Venezuelan president Nicólas Maduro , defended his drone strikes on boats in the Caribbean and the Pacific, accused Mexico of being effectively controlled by the cartels, and said it was “unacceptable” for the US to share a border with a nation under such conditions, pointed to regime change in Cuba and said he would reject any calls for a “globalist scheme” to control artificial intelligence. Shortly after his UN address, Trump signed a Greenland deal, which Greenland’s prime minister Jens-Frederick Nielsen said “underlines the importance of the Nato alliance.” In tricky, carefully worded paragraphs, she said the agreement “recognises the US defining historical and ongoing contributions to the security and defence of Greenland,” but it also “respects the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark, as well as Greenland’s right to self-determination.” Trump told a CNN reporter at the UN general assembly on Tuesday that he was “surprised” the outlet was covering him, saying it ‘shouldn’t be here’ after he banned the network alongside Politico and MS Now from the White House on Friday. At a joint press conference on Tuesday, vice-president JD Vance and Mehmet Oz , administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, announced that the federal government was removing 760,000 enrollees from Affordable Care Act insurance marketplaces. Continue reading...
The Guardian•Tom Ambrose12h ago
A Lima café serves coffee topped with Pope Leo XIV portraits as baristas prepare for his November visit to Peru, Uruguay and Argentina.
Euronews15h ago
The Dominican airline projects it will carry more than 2 million passengers in 2026 and exceed 3 million in 2027, the year in which it expects to reach a fleet of 25 aircraft Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.—Arajet, the Dominican Republic’s flag carrier, celebrated its fourth anniversary by highlighting the impact its connectivity model has had on the growth of air traffic between the country and Latin America, as well as the major milestones achieved since it began operations in September 2022.
Sony Pictures has acquired North American rights to Toronto breakout “The Surgeon,” in what the studio characterized as a “highly competitive situation.” Sony also acquired rights in Latin America, Italy, China and Hong Kong to the film from Roshan Sethi, the director of “A Nice Indian Boy” and “The Resident,” who is also a practicing […]
Variety•Pat Saperstein22 Sept
In another sign of life for films looking for acquisitions out of film festivals, the Thunder Road and Tango thriller The Surgeon starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh is seeing its North American and some foreign rights won by Sony Pictures after multiple bids. Sony also took rights in Latin America, Italy, China, and Hong Kong. […]
Deadline•Anthonypauldalessandro22 Sept
Trump's strategy may shift diplomatic dynamics, potentially impacting US-Iran negotiations and regional stability in complex geopolitical landscapes.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez22 Sept
Lula’s remarks come as Trump asserts US power in Latin America in his own UN address.
Al Jazeera22 Sept
Prime Video has snapped up LatAm romance series “Mírame Así, El Camino de Noa,” which is set for release next month. The 24-part series, which stars international pop sensations Agustin Bernasconi and Noa Kirel, is set to launch on the streaming platform Oct. 9 in Latin America. In Argentina it will also air on the […]
Variety•K.J. Yossman22 Sept
Trafalgar Releasing and HYBE are expanding HYBE Cine Fest into a global event for the first time, bringing the week-long cinema festival to more than 60 territories from Oct. 24-31. The festival previously launched in Latin America in 2024 and expanded across Asia in 2025. This year’s lineup includes six presentations: two live broadcasts of […]
Variety•Naman Ramachandran22 Sept
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: Amnesty International, CIVICUS, Fédération internationale pour les droits humains, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, Human Rights Watch, International Service for Human Rights, Washington Office on Latin America, World Organisation Against Torture Please refer to the attached file. Preguntas y respuestas de organizaciones de sociedad civil 1. ¿Qué es la misión de determinación de los hechos? Un mecanismo de escrutinio e investigación independiente y riguroso. La misión internacional independiente de determinación de los hechos sobre Venezuela (MIIDH) es un mecanismo extraordinario creado por la ONU en 2019 para ejercer escrutinio e investigar graves violaciones de derechos humanos en Venezuela. Su labor ha sido altamente valorada, y su continuidad considerada necesaria, por lo que su mandato fue renovado en 2020 , 2022 , y 2024 por periodos de dos años. Un mandato orientado a las víctimas y la justicia . La MIIDH existe para contribuir a que las víctimas obtengan justicia, y que los perpetradores rindan cuentas por violaciones de derechos humanos, en ausencia de vías para lograr esto a nivel nacional. En concreto, la MIIDH investiga ejecuciones extrajudiciales, detenciones arbitrarias, tortura y otros tratos crueles, inhumanos y degradantes, desapariciones forzadas, y violencia sexual y basada en género, cometidas desde 2014. Fuente de información pública, regular y confiable. La MIIDH está compuesta por personas expertas e independientes con amplia experiencia y conocimiento del derecho internacional. Su trabajo se presenta ante el Consejo de Derechos Humanos (CDH) de la ONU, en Ginebra, permitiendo un escrutinio internacional y la participación de países de todo el mundo y de la sociedad civil. Identificación de posibles personas perpetradoras. Entre 2020 y 2026 , la MIIDH ha identificado a un número de personas perpetradoras de rangos medios y altos, cadenas de mando de servicios de inteligencia y fuerzas de seguridad, y una política de Estado contra la población civil considerada como disidente que constituiría crímenes de lesa humanidad, incluida la persecución por motivos políticos. 2. ¿Por qué es fundamental que se mantenga la misión hasta 2028? Las condiciones que justifican la existencia de la MIIDH continúan más vigentes que nunca. El contexto actual en Venezuela es volátil y la situación social, humanitaria y de derechos humanos sigue siendo preocupante. Desde los graves hechos de enero de 2026, se han materializado algunos cambios en la conducta del gobierno venezolano, pero la política de represión se mantiene intacta en sus integrantes, estructuras e instituciones. Los terremotos del 24 de junio han dejado en evidencia la desprotección de la población venezolana. Cientos de personas permanecen detenidas arbitrariamente por motivos políticos, personas identificadas como posibles perpetradores de crímenes de lesa humanidad, incluidas algunas nombradas por la MIIDH, siguen ostentando posiciones de alto poder en el gobierno, y los esfuerzos del gobierno por evadir la justicia a nivel nacional e internacional se han profundizado. Las recomendaciones basadas en evidencia ofrecen una hoja de ruta verificable. La continuidad de la información que provee la MIIDH ayudará a guiar a la comunidad internacional, y a actores dentro del país, hacia reformas necesarias que aseguren la reparación y la no repetición de la crisis de derechos humanos que ha sufrido el país desde hace más de una década. Su análisis también puede ayudar a la comunidad internacional a diferenciar entre anuncios de reformas cosméticas y cambios significativos a las normas y políticas del gobierno. La impunidad siembra repetición. Los esfuerzos por garantizar un futuro en el que se protejan los derechos humanos en Venezuela deben priorizar la verdad, la justicia, la reparación, y las garantías de no repetición por graves violaciones de derechos humanos y crímenes de derecho internacional. Las investigaciones, informes y recomendaciones de la MIIDH ofrecen un acervo único que sirve de guía para cambios necesarios en el país. Sus esfuerzos continuos de elaborar expedientes, e identificar públicamente, a personas sospechosas de tener responsabilidad por crímenes de lesa humanidad y otros graves abusos son una herramienta clave en este aspecto. 3. ¿Cómo se complementan la MIIDH y el trabajo de la Oficina de la ONU para los Derechos Humanos y los mecanismos de justicia internacional? Asistencia técnica y monitoreo en el país. La renovación del mandato de la MIIDH debe ir acompañada de la renovación del mandato de monitoreo y cooperación que tiene la Oficina del Alto Comisionado para los Derechos Humanos (OACNUDH), tal y como ha sucedido desde el 2020. Son dos mecanismos distintos, complementarios y necesarios. Mientras la MIIDH se ocupa de investigar graves violaciones de derechos humanos, con miras a luchar contra la impunidad y garantizar plena rendición de cuentas de perpetradores y justicia para las víctimas, de ofrecer información pública robusta, y de proveer guías y recomendaciones estructurales, la OACNUDH monitorea la situación de los derechos humanos en toda su amplitud y ofrece asistencia técnica a las autoridades, además de su labor habitual de información pública. La MIIDH, como muchos otros mecanismos de investigación, ha demostrado que es capaz de realizar investigaciones robustas a pesar de serle negado el acceso al país, pero la presión por que se les permita visitar el país debe aumentar ahora más que nunca. Al ser mandatos distintos y necesarios, los equipos de ambos mecanismos deben poder entrar al país y tener acceso a las víctimas, sus familiares, y personas defensoras de derechos humanos. Mecanismos de justicia internacional . El aparato de justicia venezolano ha sido un instrumento de represión sistemática y generalizada, incluyendo jueces, fiscales, y personal judicial. En este contexto, las instituciones de justicia internacional juegan un papel imprescindible. Los hallazgos de la MIIDH sirven de insumo para las instituciones judiciales que pueden atribuir responsabilidad penal individual y sancionar a personas que hayan cometido crímenes bajo el derecho internacional, incluyendo la Corte Penal Internacional y algunos tribunales nacionales, como en Argentina bajo el principio de jurisdicción universal . 4. ¿Cómo puede aportar la misión al futuro de Venezuela? Sin cambios estructurales, siguen siendo necesarias la disuasión y las recomendaciones fundamentadas. Venezuela enfrenta un contexto alterado, aunque la situación no ha cambiado de manera estructural. La comunidad internacional debe mantenerse alerta y exigir cambios sistémicos en materia de derechos humanos. Investigaciones y recomendaciones de la MIIDH durante los próximos dos años son la mejor herramienta que tiene a su disposición la comunidad internacional para exigir que se den los cambios necesarios que garanticen la verdad, justicia, reparación y garantías de no repetición. Ante la incertidumbre, hay que ofrecer certezas de escrutinio y debate internacional . La situación en Venezuela es dinámica y se deben exigir cambios urgentes y estructurales. En este panorama incierto, la continuidad del escrutinio y la investigación de la MIIDH y la OACNUDH por los próximos dos años garantiza que la situación de derechos humanos en el país vaya a ser expuesta y debatida entre la ONU, Estados, y sociedad civil periódicamente. Esta regularidad y previsibilidad ofrece un piso mínimo de escrutinio de cualquier avance que se pudiera materializar en el país. 5. ¿Quién es responsable de la renovación de la misión? Una resolución aprobada por el Consejo de Derechos Humanos de la ONU en Ginebra . El mandato de la MIIDH nace y se mantiene por decisión del CDH, conformado por 47 Estados miembros . La renovación de su actual mandato se deberá plasmar en una nueva resolución que se apruebe por votación durante su 63º periodo de sesiones, el cual se desarrollará entre el 7 de septiembre y el 7 de octubre de 2026. Liderazgo regional con apoyo global, basado en principios y los derechos humanos. Como en las resoluciones anteriores que mantuvieron el mandato de MIIDH, son Estados de las Américas los que siguen liderando la renovación de la MIIDH. Desde el 2024, los Estados que impulsan este esfuerzo han sido Argentina, Canadá, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, y Uruguay. Este liderazgo debe ser respaldado por los miembros de la Unión Europea y países africanos, asiáticos y europeos comprometidos con un futuro donde los derechos humanos sean protegidos y garantizados en Venezuela, incluidos Bolivia, Brasil, Ghana, Gambia, Malawi, Mauricio, Tailandia. Suscriben: Acceso a la Justicia AlertaVenezuela Amnistía Internacional Aula Abierta Centro de Derechos Humanos de la Universidad Católica Andres Bello (CDH-UCAB) Centro de Justicia y Paz (CEPAZ) CIVICUS CIVILIS Comité de Familiares de Víctimas de los Sucesos de Febrero y Marzo de 1989 (COFAVIC) Espacio Público Federación Internacional por los Derechos Humanos (FIDH) Foro Penal Fundación para el Debido Proceso (DPLF) Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect Human Rights Watch International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón Organización Mundial Contra la Tortura (OMCT) Programa Venezolano de Educación Acción en Derechos Humanos (PROVEA) Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA)
ReliefWeb•World Organisation Against Torture21 Sept
Countries in Latin America are being urged to strengthen vaccination and surveillance to fight measles as the region records the highest number of cases in more than two decades, disease experts say.
Country: Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) Sources: Amnesty International, CIVICUS, Fédération internationale pour les droits humains, Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, Human Rights Watch, International Service for Human Rights, Washington Office on Latin America, World Organisation Against Torture Please refer to the attached file. A document from civil society organizations, available in English and Spanish. 1. What is the fact-finding mission? An independent and rigorous scrutiny and investigation mechanism. The Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Venezuela (FFM) is a special mechanism created by the UN in 2019 to exercise scrutiny and investigate gross human rights violations in Venezuela. Its work has been highly regarded, and its continuity deemed necessary, so its mandate has been renewed in 2020 , 2022 , and 2024 for two-year periods. A victim and justice-centred mandate . The FFM exists to help victims obtain justice, and hold perpetrators accountable for human rights violations, in the absence of pathways to achieve this at the national level. Specifically, the FFM investigates extrajudicial executions, arbitrary detentions, torture and other cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, enforced disappearances, and sexual and gender-based violence, committed since 2014. A source of public, regular and reliable information. The FFM is composed of independent experts with extensive experience and expertise of international law. Its work is presented to the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, allowing international scrutiny and the engagement of countries from around the world and civil society. Identification of suspected perpetrators: Between 2020 and 2026 , the FFM has identified a number of mid- and high-ranking perpetrators, chains of command within intelligence services and security forces, and a state policy against the civilian population who might be considered dissident that would constitute crimes against humanity, including persecution on political grounds. 2. Why must the mission be maintained until 2028? The conditions that warrant the existence of the FFM remain more valid than ever. The current context in Venezuela is volatile, and the social, humanitarian and human rights situation remain concerning. Since the concerning events of January 2026, some changes to the conduct of Venezuelan authorities have been observed, but the policy of repression remains intact, specifically in regard to its members, structures, and institutions. The June earthquakes have exposed the lack of protection of the Venezuelan population. Hundreds of people remain arbitrarily detained for political reasons, individuals identified as possible perpetrators of crimes against humanity, including those named by the FFM in its reports, continue to hold high-ranking government roles, and the government’s efforts to evade justice at the national and international levels have deepened. Evidence-based recommendations offer a verifiable roadmap. Continued reporting by the FFM will help guide the international community, and actors inside the country, in terms of necessary reforms to ensure reparation for, and the non-repetition of the human rights crisis that the country has suffered for long over a decade. Their analysis can also help the international community distinguish cosmetic reforms announced from meaningful changes to law and policy. Impunity breeds repetition. Efforts to secure a future in which human rights are protected in Venezuela must prioritize truth, justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-repetition for serious human rights violations and crimes under international law. The FFM’s investigations, reporting, and recommendations offer a unique body of ongoing work that serves as a guide for necessary changes in the country. Their continued efforts to build dossiers on – and publicly identify – individuals suspected of responsibility for crimes against humanity and other grave abuses is a key tool in this regard. 3. How is the FFM complementary to the work of the UN Human Rights Office and international justice mechanisms? Technical assistance and monitoring in the country. The renewal of the FFM’s mandate must go hand-in-hand with the renewal of the monitoring and cooperation mandate of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), as has been the case since 2020. They are two different, complementary, and necessary mechanisms. While the FFM focuses on investigating gross human rights violations, with a view of combating impunity and ensuring full accountability for perpetrators and justice for victims, robust public reporting, and provision of guidance and structural recommendations, the OHCHR monitors the human rights situation as a whole and offers technical assistance to the authorities in addition to its regular reporting. The FFM, like many other investigative bodies, has proved it is able to carry out robust investigations despite being barred from the country, but pressure should be increased now to allow them to visit.As two different and necessary mandates, staff of both mechanisms must be able to enter the country and have access to victims, their relatives, and human rights defenders. International justice mechanisms . The Venezuelan justice system has been a tool for systematic and widespread repression, including by judges, prosecutors, and other judicial personnel. In this environment, international justice institutions play an essential role. The FFM’s findings serve as a source of information for courts that can attribute individual criminal responsibility and sanction those who have committed crimes under international law, including the International Criminal Court as well as some national courts, as in Argentina under the principle of universal jurisdiction . 4. How can the Mission contribute to the future of Venezuela? Without structural changes, deterrence and informed recommendations are still necessary. Venezuela faces an altered context, but not one structurally different. The international community must remain vigilant and demand systemic human rights changes. Investigations and recommendations by the FFM over the next two years are the best tool at the international community’s disposal to demand that the necessary changes be made to ensure truth, justice, reparation, and guarantees of non-repetition. In the face of uncertainty, it is necessary to guarantee international scrutiny and debate . The situation in Venezuela is dynamic, and demands for urgent and structural changes must be made. In this uncertain landscape, the continuity of the OHCHR and of the FFM’s scrutiny and investigations over the next two years guarantees that the human rights situation in the country will be subject to periodic review and debate by the UN, states, and civil society. Regularity and predictability offer a minimum floor of scrutiny over any progress that could materialize in the country. 5. Who is responsible for the renewal of the mission? A resolution approved by the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva . The FFM’s mandate was created and has been maintained by decision of the UN HRC, which is made up of 47 member states . The renewal of its current mandate must be decided through a new resolution that should be tabled and voted on during its 63rd session, which will take place between 7 September and 7 October 2026. Regional leadership with global support, based on principles and human rights. As in previous resolutions that sustained the FFM’s mandate, states in the Americas continue to lead the renewal of the mandate of the FFM. Since 2024, the states that lead this effort are Argentina, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Guatemala, Paraguay, and Uruguay. This leadership must be supported by the members of the European Union as well as African, Asian, and European countries committed to a future where human rights are protected and guaranteed in Venezuela, including Bolivia, Brazil, Ghana, Gambia, Malawi, Mauritius, Thailand. Joined by: Acceso a la Justicia AlertaVenezuela Amnesty International Aula Abierta Centro de Derechos Humanos de la Universidad Católica Andres Bello (CDH-UCAB) Centro de Justicia y Paz (CEPAZ) CIVICUS CIVILIS Comité de Familiares de Víctimas de los Sucesos de Febrero y Marzo de 1989 (COFAVIC) Due Process of Law Foundation (DPLF) Espacio Público Foro Penal Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect Human Rights Watch International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) Justicia, Encuentro y Perdón Programa Venezolano de Educación Acción en Derechos Humanos (PROVEA) Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) World Organisation Against Torture
ReliefWeb•World Organisation Against Torture21 Sept
Swissport International is looking to expand its Latin America network through the acquisition of Colombian ground services company,…
AeroTime•Ian Molyneaux21 Sept
The deal's success hinges on overcoming infrastructure challenges, impacting U.S. geopolitical influence and energy security in Latin America.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Sept
Under secretive deals with countries across Africa and Latin America, the Trump administration has deported thousands of migrants to countries they had never previously visited. Of the 25,000 deportations documented by reporters, the vast majority were sent across the border to Mexico. One of the journalists who investigated the story, Sofía Álvarez Jurado, explains how these people are forced across the borders to Mexico and what happens to them once they arrive.
Spain’s Secuoya Studios has tapped Carla Gómez as head of development and executive producer for Latin America, strengthening its creative and production operations in the region. Bringing more than two decades of experience in the television and streaming sector, Gómez will oversee the development of original projects from initial concept through production. She also brings […]
Variety•Emiliano de Pablos21 Sept
Under often-secret deals struck with so-called "third countries" across Africa and Latin America, US President Donald Trump has deported thousands of people hoping to build new lives in the US to countries they’ve never set foot in before. Together with Forbidden Stories, FRANCE 24 investigated the stories of several African migrants housed in a temporary shelter in Cameroon’s capital Yaoundé whose lives have been thrown into chaos by their abrupt deportation from the US.
