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Cuba Battles Nationwide Grid Collapse as Total Blackout Shuts Down Industry and Public Services • Major Wildfire Threatens Historic Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva as Dry Season Strains Colombian Emergency Crews • Wildfires Encircle Quito as Drought Conditions Force Evacuations and Red Alert in Ecuador • Mexico Festival Fireworks Explosion Kills 10 and Injures 64 • Colombia’s President Asks Trump to Suspend Tariffs After Deadly Earthquake • Dominican Republic Expels Nine Cuban Diplomats Amid Tensions • 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Colombia, Killing 100 • Cuba Battles Nationwide Grid Collapse as Total Blackout Shuts Down Industry and Public Services • Major Wildfire Threatens Historic Colonial Town of Villa de Leyva as Dry Season Strains Colombian Emergency Crews • Wildfires Encircle Quito as Drought Conditions Force Evacuations and Red Alert in Ecuador • Mexico Festival Fireworks Explosion Kills 10 and Injures 64 • Colombia’s President Asks Trump to Suspend Tariffs After Deadly Earthquake • Dominican Republic Expels Nine Cuban Diplomats Amid Tensions • 7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Western Colombia, Killing 100 •

OUR TEAM

Editorial Team & Authors

Meet the reporters, correspondents, and editors behind Latin Herald's coverage across Latin America. Our team delivers independent, verified journalism on politics, economics, environment, and technology.

Andrés Ruiz Castellanos

Politics Reporterandres-ruiz-castellanos

Politics reporter covering legislative changes, executive reforms, and congressional hearings with a focus on regional governance.

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Carlos Mendoza Reyes

Economy Correspondentcarlos-mendoza-reyes

Specialist in Latin American macroeconomic policies, trade agreements, and financial markets.

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Diana Montoya Sierra

Environment Reporterdiana-montoya-sierra

Environmental journalist tracking climate change impacts, deforestation regulations, and renewable energy transitions.

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Gabriel Torres Ibarra

Senior Editorgabriel-torres-ibarra

Senior editorial manager coordinating political and economic coverage across major desks.

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Lucía Vargas del Río

Correspondent, Buenos Aireslucia-vargas-del-rio

Senior political correspondent based in Buenos Aires covering international trade, summits, and regional policy.

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María Elena Castro

Health Reportermaria-elena-castro

Health and science correspondent documenting disease outbreaks, medical research, and regional health policies.

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Pablo Arroyo Vidal

Tech Correspondentpablo-arroyo-vidal

Tech writer reporting on AI startups, fintech growth, and mobile networks expansion across the region.

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Roberto Fuentes Mora

Sports Editorroberto-fuentes-mora

Managing sports coverage for football, tennis, and regional championships.

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Sofía Herrera Luna

Politics Reportersofia-herrera-luna

Local and regional politics analyst covering public infrastructure and municipal budget allocations.

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Valeria Santos Rojas

Freelance Editorvaleria-santos-rojas

Freelancer covering public safety, migration corridors, and community stories.

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