María Fernández
Senior political correspondent based in Buenos Aires covering international trade, summits, and regional policy across Latin America.
Cuba Battles Nationwide Grid Collapse as Total Blackout Shuts Down Industry and Public Services
A catastrophic collapse of Cuba’s National Electric System has left the entire island in a total blackout, forcing government offices to close and paralyzing public infrastructure.
Peru Joins U.S.-Led "Americas Shield" Coalition to Target Andean Drug Corridors and Illicit Mining
Peru has formally joined the U.S.-backed Americas Shield security initiative, expanding regional maritime interdiction, satellite surveillance, and intelligence sharing across the Andes.
Argentina’s Milei Escalates Falklands Dispute With Oil Sanctions and Defense Push
Argentine President Javier Milei has announced tougher sanctions against Falklands oil operations and plans to strengthen Argentina’s southern defense presence amid renewed tensions with the UK.
U.S. Treasury Targets Ecuador Maritime Drug Network Tied to Mexican Cartels
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned 15 individuals and entities linked to an Ecuador-based cocaine network accused of shipping drugs through Mexico into the United States.
US Sends Hospital Ship to Peru as El Niño Threat Raises Disaster Concerns
The U.S. will send USNS Comfort to Peru in February 2027 as both countries prepare for a potentially powerful El Niño and possible flooding.
Shakira Pledges $1 Million to Rebuild Chocó Schools After Quake
Shakira and Howard Buffett team up to rebuild Chocó's university and ten schools after the magnitude 7.4 earthquake in western Colombia.