Writer | Translator | Storyteller Covering Latin America from Paraguay for UPI.

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Paraguay lands up to $50B from X8 Cloud for AI data center construction - UPI.com

Paraguay lands up to $50B from X8 Cloud for AI data center construction - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — U.S. based X8 Cloud announced plans to invest as much as $50 billion in Paraguay to build a massive artificial intelligence data center.

New flight suspensions leave Venezuela nearly isolated - UPI.com

New flight suspensions leave Venezuela nearly isolated - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Venezuela is facing severe air isolation after four more airlines joined earlier safety-related flight suspensions announced by several carriers.

Colombian family files human rights complaint over U.S. strike on boat - UPI.com

Colombian family files human rights complaint over U.S. strike on boat - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — The family of a Colombian fisherman has filed a formal complaint over a death attributed to a U.S. military strike on a boat in the Caribbean.

Uruguay OKs deep-water oil exploration; environmental criticisms grow - UPI.com

Uruguay OKs deep-water oil exploration; environmental criticisms grow - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Uruguay's government has approved seismic studies in deep waters of the South Atlantic to determine whether the country has offshore oil reserves.

Bolivia to reopen doors to DEA after 17 years - UPI.com

Bolivia to reopen doors to DEA after 17 years - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — The Bolivian government has confirmed that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will return to the country soon after expulsion in 2008.

Mexico to launch its first microsatellite on SpaceX mission - UPI.com

Mexico to launch its first microsatellite on SpaceX mission - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Mexico's Alvaro Obregón borough plans to send its first locally assembled microsatellite into orbit this week on SpaceX's Transporter-15 mission

Colombian operation rescues 17 minors tied to extremist Lev Tahor sect - UPI.com

Colombian operation rescues 17 minors tied to extremist Lev Tahor sect - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Colombian authorities said 17 minors linked to the ultra-Orthodox Jewish sect Lev Tahor were rescued during an inspection at a hotel in the northwest.

Argentina has record rise in syphilis cases, driven largely by young - UPI.com

Argentina has record rise in syphilis cases, driven largely by young - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Argentina has reported a record increase in syphilis infections this year, with cases up 20.5% compared to the same period last year, authorities say.

South America's new highway could become corridor for organized crime - UPI.com

South America's new highway could become corridor for organized crime - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Paraguay's former justice minister warned the Bioceanic Corridor highway could become a strategic route for organized crime in the country.

Mexico offers option to lift U.S. air-route suspensions - UPI.com

Mexico offers option to lift U.S. air-route suspensions - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — The Mexican government announced that Mexican airlines will hand over some of their slots at Mexico City International Airport to U.S. carriers.

Mexico: Gen Z protests planned; government questions who's behind them - UPI.com

Mexico: Gen Z protests planned; government questions who's behind them - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — A call that began on social media for protests in more than 50 cities by Generation Z members on Saturday has gained momentum in Mexico,

Expert: Brazil firms ties with China, Russia; reduces reliance on U.S. - UPI.com

Expert: Brazil firms ties with China, Russia; reduces reliance on U.S. - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — The Brazilian government is deepening its political and economic ties with China and Russia to reduce its dependence on the United States-

Mexico unveils plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup - UPI.com

Mexico unveils plan for 2026 FIFA World Cup - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Mexico unveiled its plan this week for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will kick off June 11 with the opening match at the Estadio Azteca,

Peru announces Cuban ambassador has 'concluded his functions' - UPI.com

Peru announces Cuban ambassador has 'concluded his functions' - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Peru expelled Cuba's ambassador after questioning his diplomatic activities amid allegations of his alleged ties to Cuban intelligence.

China rejects Uruguayan meat found with veterinary drug residue - UPI.com

China rejects Uruguayan meat found with veterinary drug residue - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — China returned two containers of Uruguayan beef after detecting residue of the antiparasitic drug fluazuron, which is used to control ticks in cattle.

Mexicans protest after another mayor killed in Michoacán - UPI.com

Mexicans protest after another mayor killed in Michoacán - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Thousands of Mexican took to the streets of Morelia and other municipalities to demand justice after the killing of Carlos Manzo, mayor of Uruapan, Michoacán.

Airlines warn new airport fees threaten connectivity in Latin America - UPI.com

Airlines warn new airport fees threaten connectivity in Latin America - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Latin American airlines warn that new connection fees and high airport taxes are driving up airfares and could divert traffic to other hubs with lower costs..

Brazil opens world's largest mosquito biofactory to fight disease - UPI.com

Brazil opens world's largest mosquito biofactory to fight disease - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — The world's largest factory that produces mosquitoes that can prevent dengue, Zika and chikungunya viruses from reproducing has opened in Curitiba, Brazil.

Four Caribbean nations launch free movement agreement - UPI.com

Four Caribbean nations launch free movement agreement - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines citizens can live, work and travel indefinitely among the countries without a visa or work permit.

President Bukele bans inclusive language in El Salvador public schools - UPI.com

President Bukele bans inclusive language in El Salvador public schools - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — President Nayib Bukele banned "inclusive language" in all public schools in El Salvador, citing defense of the Spanish language and protection of children.

Ex-Paraguayan president Horacio Cartes says U.S. lifts sanctions on him - UPI.com

Ex-Paraguayan president Horacio Cartes says U.S. lifts sanctions on him - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Ex-Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes announced on social media accounts that the United States has lifted sanctions imposed on him by the U.S. Treasury Department.

Generation Z protests spread from Asia to South America - UPI.com

Generation Z protests spread from Asia to South America - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — A movement involving Gen Z young people, which began in Nepal with a wave of political protests in September, has now spread from Asia to Latin America.

World Travel Awards: Mexico, Peru, Chile stand out in Latin America - UPI.com

World Travel Awards: Mexico, Peru, Chile stand out in Latin America - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Mexico, Peru and Chile dominated the Latin American World Travel Awards in Cancún, taking top honors in beach, adventure, culture and hospitality tourism.

Karol G, Bad Bunny shine as Premios Juventud comes to Panama - UPI.com

Karol G, Bad Bunny shine as Premios Juventud comes to Panama - UPI.com

United Press International (UPI) — Colombian hitmaker Karol G won two awards at the 2025 Premios Juventud in Panama City, Panama, while Puerto Rican singer and rapper Bad Bunny took home three.
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