…Immigration Services (USCIS), which he said left people from dozens of African, Asian, Latin American and Middle Eastern countries in "indeterminate legal limbo." A US federal judge rules against USCIS policies affecting immigration applicants from 39 countries. Photo: GettyImagesThe ruling was delivered on Friday, Jun…

…Nations Secretary-General is claiming growing support across Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America, as the international race to succeed António Guterres enters a new phase. Dr Jenny Clarence, Chief of Global Outreach for the Akasoba Duke-Abiola United Nations Secretary-General Campaign, made the claim in a statement…

…the burden of visa applications. Several countries across the Caribbean, Pacific, and Latin America welcome Nigerian passport holders, making travel more convenient. This report highlights visa-free countries that offer unique experiences, vibrant cultures, and breathtaking landscapes.

…providing evidence. De la Espriella’s victory is yet another notch in the belt for Latin American right-wingers after electoral wins from Chile to Costa Rica on the back of security promises. Plan Colombia Calling himself “The Tiger,” De la Espriella plans to forge a military alliance with the United States and Israel…

Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to outlaw female genital mutilation (FGM), marking a major milestone in the fight against a practice that has long remained hidden within parts of the country’s Indigenous communities. The law, passed unanimously by Colombia’s Congress last week, follows years of a…

…ahead of a US-backed meeting in the coming week between representatives of the Latin American country’s interim government and opposition leaders. The leftist Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured in a US military raid in January and are being held in a New York detention center awaiting trial on charges relat…

…took office. Trump’s anti-cartel alliance is made up of pro-US administrations across Latin America including the governments of Argentina, Ecuador and El Salvador. Member states exchange information and coordinate judicial and security forces to address transnational criminal activity. Fujimori won Peru’s election on…

…the growing local manufacture of methamphetamine, with previous reports indicating that Latin American drug specialists have transferred production expertise to criminal networks in Nigeria. The Institute for Security Studies reported in 2019 that methamphetamine seizures and laboratory raids in Nigeria had been increa…

…to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.A two-year period applies to nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, and Portugal, as well as persons of Sephardic origin. This shorter window reflects Spain's historical and cultural ties with these nations.The shortest route, r…

…of progress has been made,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office when asked about the Latin American country. Trump said that Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez, who was Maduro’s deputy and has effectively been allowed to stay in power by Washington, was “doing a fantastic job.” “We have to do it right. El…

…geographical bias, which has disproportionately concentrated its work on African and Latin American countries,” Plasencia said. The Hague-based court is currently probing alleged crimes against humanity committed during crackdowns on protestors in Venezuela since 2014. In December 2025, Venezuela’s parliament took step…

…alone during this difficult time," the union wrote on Facebook. The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLAA) said Thompson was working toward obtaining US citizenship. "He had a valid work visa and was a dedicated flight attendant, touching countless lives with his kindness," the group wrote on social media…

…the company now operates in more than 25 regulated markets across Europe, Africa and Latin America. “Serbia is where Meridianbet’s story began 25 years ago, and there is no bigger stage to celebrate that journey than UFC’s first-ever event in the country,” Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Holdings Inc., William Scot…

…25-percent tariff took effect on various Brazilian goods, with Washington accusing the Latin American giant of unfair trade practices after a yearlong investigation. This week, Trump also ordered new 50-percent tariffs on many Canadian products, citing Ottawa’s “discriminatory treatment” against American alcohol, autom…

…entering the country.The majority of the exempt nations are located in the Caribbean and Latin America, with Mauritius being the only African country on the list. Bermuda, a British Overseas Territory, also features alongside major nations such as the United States, Canada, and Brazil.Travellers from the listed countri…

…Federation in the UAE and covers more than 100 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Pacific. Russia has named the countries eligible for its visa-free entry scheme and outlined the conditions for travellers. Photo GrigorovImagesEligibility criteria differ significantly from one country to the n…

…largest food delivery companies, operating in more than 60 markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. In recent years, it has expanded beyond restaurant deliveries into "quick commerce," offering rapid delivery of groceries and small consumer goods.Under the agreement, Uber will acquire Delivery He…

…a harsh critic of Trump’s immigration crackdown, called the killing a “murder of a Latin American Colombian at the hands of the US government.” In last week’s shooting in Texas, immigration authorities claimed Lorenzo Salgado, 52, had tried to run over an ICE agent but witnesses have disputed that account. US President…

…women entrepreneurs. The partnership also places emphasis on skills development. In Latin America, Visa Foundation has supported digital training initiatives for women entrepreneurs, including programmes that provide access to business tools and resources at different stages of enterprise development. For Nigeria, the…

…in the streets and shelter camps. Tens of thousands more are still missing. One of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters hit hardest in the coastal La Guaira area north of the capital Caracas, where scores of residential complexes were flattened. Ten days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude double shocks, rescue teams…

…24 disaster that toppled scores of buildings and left thousands still missing. One of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters has left more than 16,000 homeless and collapsed 190 buildings, mostly in the coastal La Guaira area north of the capital Caracas. Ten days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude double shocks, resc…

…24 disaster that toppled scores of buildings and left thousands still missing. One of Latin America’s worst earthquake disasters has left more than 16,000 homeless and collapsed 190 buildings, mostly in the coastal La Guaira area north of the capital Caracas. Ten days after the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude double shocks, resc…

…2,600 people have been killed, and thousands more are still missing following one of Latin America's worst earthquake disasters. Alfonzo said his 16-year-old daughter, Eliana Patricia, was with her mother, Patricia Alejandra, on the hotel's fourth floor when the earthquakes struck. On Friday afternoon, they found Mila,…

…self-determination of peoples and the sovereignty of countries. In fact, it regards the Latin American region as its "backyard," which implies an extension of its territory or its playground. For instance, the US invaded and occupied Nicaragua so many times that in 1855 American businessman William Walker's idea of goi…

Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency across the Latin American country on Saturday after more than six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted “all avenues of dialogue.” The decision came hours after Paz signed an agreement with the country’s main…