https://latinamericaherald.com/c/latest Latest en-419 https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-09-01-maiquetia-international-airport-reopens-and-resumes-regular-operations-d054b1e5be https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-09-01-maiquetia-international-airport-reopens-and-resumes-regular-operations-d054b1e5be Venezuela’s Maiquetía International Airport resumed regular operations on September 1 after a suspension linked to infrastructure damage from earthquakes on June 24. Several airlines are returning to service, with additional flights scheduled from Miami and Bogotá later this week. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 00:40:36 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-08-31-panama-canal-to-reduce-daily-transits-as-drought-lowers-water-inflows-efd62c5834 https://latinamericaherald.com/a/2026-08-31-panama-canal-to-reduce-daily-transits-as-drought-lowers-water-inflows-efd62c5834 The Panama Canal Authority will reduce the number of vessels allowed to transit each day, citing below-average rainfall and sharply lower inflows into the canal basin. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:38:44 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-watch-the-fed-big-tech-earnings-and-fresh-layoffs-as-investors https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-markets-watch-the-fed-big-tech-earnings-and-fresh-layoffs-as-investors U.S. stock futures edged higher ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision and after-hours earnings from Tesla, Microsoft, and Meta. Gold continued to hit record levels, bitcoin hovered near $90,000, and traders focused on whether Chair Jerome Powell signals any shift after late-2025 rate cuts. Separately, reports said Chinese tech firms received clearance to order Nvidia H200 chips, while Amazon prepared another large round of job cuts. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:18:28 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-judge-pauses-deportation-of-5-year-old-after-preschool-detention-as-sc https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-judge-pauses-deportation-of-5-year-old-after-preschool-detention-as-sc A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of a 5-year-old and his father after the child was detained following preschool, according to reporting published January 28. The case has fueled renewed protests and intensified questions about how immigration enforcement is being carried out, especially as advocates point to conditions at family detention facilities. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:12:08 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-u-s-stock-index-futures-rise-as-wall-street-braces-for-a-fed-decision- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-28-u-s-stock-index-futures-rise-as-wall-street-braces-for-a-fed-decision- U.S. stock index futures edged higher as chipmakers rallied and investors positioned for a Federal Reserve decision and a fresh wave of results from mega-cap tech companies. Strength in semiconductors followed upbeat signals from key global suppliers and a positive outlook from a major U.S. analog chipmaker, while traders weighed whether the AI-driven market run can keep its momentum. Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:06:27 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-fed-opens-its-first-2026-meeting-with-rates-expected-to-stay-put-as-po https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-fed-opens-its-first-2026-meeting-with-rates-expected-to-stay-put-as-po The Federal Reserve begins its January 27–28 meeting with investors broadly expecting no change in interest rates after a run of cuts in 2025. The policy decision arrives as Chair Jerome Powell faces a Justice Department investigation tied to testimony about a Fed building renovation, raising new questions about politics and central-bank independence. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 21:05:06 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-zigzags-as-the-s-p-500-nears-a-record-unitedhealth-sinks-w https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-zigzags-as-the-s-p-500-nears-a-record-unitedhealth-sinks-w U.S. stocks traded unevenly Tuesday as investors weighed mixed earnings, a major Meta-Corning deal, and anticipation for the Federal Reserve’s next move. A sharp UnitedHealth drop pulled the Dow lower even as the Nasdaq climbed. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:53:53 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-as-chip-shares-rise-and-health-insurers https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-markets-brace-for-fed-decision-as-chip-shares-rise-and-health-insurers U.S. stock futures were mixed on Tuesday as chip stocks pushed the S&P 500 and Nasdaq slightly higher while the Dow fell on a sharp drop in health insurance names after a Medicare payment proposal. Investors also digested a rush of earnings and watched gold and bitcoin hover near record territory ahead of the Federal Reserve’s rate decision. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:48:38 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-white-house-moves-to-scale-back-minnesota-immigration-surge-after-minn https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-white-house-moves-to-scale-back-minnesota-immigration-surge-after-minn The Trump administration signaled it may pull back federal agents in Minnesota after the fatal shooting of a healthcare worker during an ICE operation ignited national outrage, sparked protests, and intensified calls for accountability inside the Department of Homeland Security. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:43:14 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-nears-a-record-as-earnings-surprises-yank-stocks-in-differ https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-wall-street-nears-a-record-as-earnings-surprises-yank-stocks-in-differ U.S. stocks seesawed Tuesday as big-company earnings pulled in opposite directions: a sharp drop in a major insurer weighed on the Dow, while tech and AI-linked names helped keep the broader market near record territory. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:37:33 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-markets-brace-for-the-fed-as-chip-shares-rise-and-health-insurers-slid https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-27-markets-brace-for-the-fed-as-chip-shares-rise-and-health-insurers-slid U.S. futures were mixed ahead of the opening bell as chipmakers lifted the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, while health insurers sank after a draft Medicare payment update far below industry expectations. Traders also watched a rush of earnings and positioned for the Federal Reserve’s next policy decision. Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:31:28 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-batters-the-u-s-triggering-widespread-outages-and-tr https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-fern-batters-the-u-s-triggering-widespread-outages-and-tr A sprawling winter storm pushed freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ice across much of the eastern U.S., disrupting travel and knocking out power for large numbers of households. Officials urged residents to limit travel as utilities and transportation systems struggled to keep up. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:32:02 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-paralyzes-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of-flig https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-paralyzes-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-thousands-of-flig A major winter storm sweeping from the South to the Northeast has triggered a wave of flight cancellations and delays, leaving travelers stranded and forcing airlines to issue waivers. Aviation and weather officials warned that ice, snow, and low visibility will keep pressure on major hubs into the week. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:27:51 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-minnesota-crackdown-dispute-intensifies-as-trump-sends-border-czar-pro https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-minnesota-crackdown-dispute-intensifies-as-trump-sends-border-czar-pro President Donald Trump sent border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota as legal fights and public anger widen over an immigration enforcement surge and the fatal shooting of protester Alex Pretti. Federal officials and state leaders traded blame while a federal judge raised constitutional concerns about the operation’s scope. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:18:17 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-colossal-u-s-winter-storm-leaves-deadly-trail-as-deep-cold-follows https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-colossal-u-s-winter-storm-leaves-deadly-trail-as-deep-cold-follows The tail end of a sprawling winter storm kept snow falling in the Northeast while the South struggled with ice damage, widespread power outages and dangerous cold. Authorities reported at least 25 storm-related deaths, with thousands of flights disrupted and schools closed across multiple states. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:08:00 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-disrupts-daily-life-across-the-u-s-forcing-closur https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-massive-winter-storm-disrupts-daily-life-across-the-u-s-forcing-closur A sprawling winter storm sweeping from the South into the Northeast is shutting schools, snarling roads, and stranding travelers, as millions remain under weather alerts and officials urge people to stay off icy streets. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:57:45 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-more-than-20-000-fli https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-u-s-travel-as-airlines-cancel-more-than-20-000-fli A sprawling winter storm is disrupting travel across the United States, triggering tens of thousands of flight cancellations and delays and leaving airlines bracing for operational and financial fallout. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:47:40 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-travel-and-markets-as-investors-eye-fed-week https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-winter-storm-snarls-travel-and-markets-as-investors-eye-fed-week A sprawling winter storm disrupted air travel across the U.S. as markets opened into a packed week of corporate earnings and a Federal Reserve decision. Investors also watched renewed tariff threats and another jump in safe-haven demand for gold. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:33:42 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-the-magnificent-7-start-2026-unevenly-as-earnings-season-puts-ai-spend https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-the-magnificent-7-start-2026-unevenly-as-earnings-season-puts-ai-spend Big U.S. tech stocks opened 2026 with mixed returns after dominating 2025, and investors are now looking to this week’s earnings for proof that massive AI investment is translating into durable growth—not just higher costs. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:24:19 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-label-after-minneapolis-prot https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-white-house-distances-trump-from-assassin-label-after-minneapolis-prot The Trump White House sought to separate the president from language used by senior officials after the shooting death of Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti by a federal officer, as videos and court challenges intensify pressure on the administration’s immigration operation in Minnesota. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:16:48 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-a-winter-storm-sna https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-a-winter-storm-sna Investors head into a pivotal week with stock futures near flat ahead of major tech earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision, while gold pushes through $5,000 an ounce amid geopolitical and policy uncertainty. A sweeping winter storm has also triggered mass flight cancellations, adding to nerves about growth, inflation, and risk. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:10:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-winter-storm-snarl https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-26-markets-brace-for-fed-week-as-gold-breaks-5-000-and-winter-storm-snarl U.S. stock futures hovered near flat ahead of a heavy week of major earnings and a Federal Reserve rate decision. Investors also tracked record-setting moves in precious metals, widespread flight cancellations from a major winter storm, renewed tariff threats aimed at Canada, and a sharp rally in USA Rare Earths after it disclosed new government-backed funding plans. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:05:32 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-protests-swell-after-border-patrol-agent-fatally-shoots-ic https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-protests-swell-after-border-patrol-agent-fatally-shoots-ic Demonstrators in Minneapolis demanded federal immigration agents leave the city after an ICU nurse was shot and killed during a confrontation linked to stepped-up enforcement. Officials disputed whether the victim was armed as calls grew for an independent investigation and preservation of evidence. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 16:04:21 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-nationwide-as-flight-cancellation https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-disrupts-travel-nationwide-as-flight-cancellation A sprawling winter storm sweeping across the United States grounded thousands of flights and knocked out power for hundreds of thousands, forcing airlines, utilities and state officials into emergency mode as snow and ice advanced toward major metro areas. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:59:21 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-gaza-father-grieves-after-israeli-strike-kills-teen-searching-for-fire https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-gaza-father-grieves-after-israeli-strike-kills-teen-searching-for-fire A Palestinian father in central Gaza pleaded for his teenage son to wake up after an Israeli strike killed the boy while he searched for firewood, a stark scene reflecting how displacement, cold weather and scarce utilities are compounding the toll of the war even after a ceasefire. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:49:08 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-spreads-ice-and-snow-across-much-of-the-u-s-forci https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-spreads-ice-and-snow-across-much-of-the-u-s-forci A sprawling winter system pushed sleet, freezing rain and heavy snow from the South to New England, leaving hundreds of thousands without power and snarling travel. Forecasters warned that even after precipitation eases, bitter cold will keep roads dangerous and slow repairs. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:39:01 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-major-winter-storm-spreads-ice-and-heavy-snow-threats-across-the-u-s-d https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-major-winter-storm-spreads-ice-and-heavy-snow-threats-across-the-u-s-d A sprawling winter storm moving across multiple regions has placed more than 140 million Americans under weather warnings, with forecasters cautioning about dangerous ice, heavy snow, and widespread travel disruptions. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:31:15 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-fueling-n https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-fueling-n A fatal shooting of an American citizen by federal agents in Minneapolis sparked large demonstrations in multiple U.S. cities, with video appearing to contradict official claims. The incident is amplifying pressure on the Trump administration and reshaping the week’s political agenda. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:20:32 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-ices-over-the-u-s-knocking-out-power-and-cancelin https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-ices-over-the-u-s-knocking-out-power-and-cancelin A sprawling winter storm is battering much of the United States with freezing rain, sleet and heavy snow, leaving hundreds of thousands without power, snarling roads and forcing airlines to cancel and delay thousands of flights as bitter cold settles in behind the system. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 15:10:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agent-sparks-protests-as-pressure-moun https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agent-sparks-protests-as-pressure-moun A fatal shooting of an ICU nurse by a federal Border Patrol agent in Minneapolis has fueled protests, political backlash, and renewed scrutiny of federal enforcement tactics as community safety concerns ripple into public events and sports scheduling. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:59:58 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agent-triggers-nationwide-backla https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agent-triggers-nationwide-backla A second deadly shooting by federal immigration enforcement in weeks has intensified protests, sharpened the political fight over DHS, and collided with a major winter storm disrupting travel across the U.S. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:50:09 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-swell-after-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-demo https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-swell-after-minneapolis-fatal-shooting-by-federal-agents-demo Anger intensified across U.S. cities after the fatal shooting of Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents, fueling demonstrations and sharpening a political fight in Washington over whether to approve Homeland Security funding without new accountability rules. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:39:52 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-nurse-is-killed-by-federal-agent-as- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-nurse-is-killed-by-federal-agent-as- National outrage grew after Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive care nurse, was fatally shot by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis. Witness accounts and video evidence challenged officials’ statements, while Democrats threatened to block homeland security funding and protests expanded to multiple U.S. cities. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:34:06 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-nationwide-after-minneapolis-shooting-as-anger-grows-o https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-nationwide-after-minneapolis-shooting-as-anger-grows-o Video and witness accounts in Minneapolis fueled new protests across major U.S. cities after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, with Democratic lawmakers warning they may use upcoming funding votes to press for changes in federal immigration enforcement. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:25:45 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-spreads-ice-snow-and-power-outages-as-dangerous-c https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-massive-winter-storm-spreads-ice-snow-and-power-outages-as-dangerous-c A sprawling winter storm pushed from the South toward New England, leaving tens of thousands without power, snarling roads, and disrupting air travel with thousands of cancellations and delays. Forecasters warned that the worst impacts could linger into Monday, with heavy snow in parts of the Northeast and potentially severe ice from the Lower Mississippi Valley into the Southeast. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:14:47 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-sparks-nationwide-protest https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-fatal-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-agents-sparks-nationwide-protest An American citizen was fatally shot in Minneapolis during an encounter involving federal officers, triggering demonstrations in multiple cities and sharpening an already volatile debate in Congress over funding for the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:07:55 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-video-questions-official-account-after-minneapolis-federal-shooting-as https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-video-questions-official-account-after-minneapolis-federal-shooting-as A second fatal shooting by federal immigration agents in less than three weeks has triggered protests in multiple US cities, with circulating video appearing to contradict officials’ claims about what the victim was holding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:03:41 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-the-u-s-knocking-out-power-and-snarling-trav https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-the-u-s-knocking-out-power-and-snarling-trav A sprawling winter storm dubbed Fern swept across large parts of the United States this weekend, bringing heavy snow, damaging ice and extreme cold. The storm triggered widespread travel disruption and power outages as utilities and grid operators worked to keep systems stable while demand jumped. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:58:27 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-u-s-winter-storm-triggers-widespread-flight-cancellations-and-refund-r https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-u-s-winter-storm-triggers-widespread-flight-cancellations-and-refund-r A powerful winter storm sweeping across much of the United States is snarling travel, forcing mass flight cancellations and leaving airports and airlines struggling to rebook passengers while federal rules still require refunds when flights are canceled. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:53:59 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-shooting-democrats-threaten-to-block https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-protests-spread-after-minneapolis-shooting-democrats-threaten-to-block A fatal shooting by federal agents in Minneapolis triggered protests in multiple U.S. cities and intensified a budget fight in Washington, with Senate Democrats warning they will block a funding package if it includes money for the Department of Homeland Security. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:50:41 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-u-s-triggering-thousands-of-flight-cancellat https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-batters-u-s-triggering-thousands-of-flight-cancellat A powerful winter system dubbed Winter Storm Fern is sweeping across the United States, bringing heavy snow, dangerous ice and bitter cold. Authorities in multiple states have issued emergency declarations as travel snarls mount and airlines cancel large numbers of flights. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:39:07 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-disruption-as-officials-warn-of-dangerous-sn https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-winter-storm-fern-spreads-disruption-as-officials-warn-of-dangerous-sn A sprawling winter storm that forecasters call Fern is pushing across the United States, bringing heavy snow, icing risk and unusually cold air. Airports and highways are seeing widespread delays, while states and cities activate emergency plans and urge residents to limit travel. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:29:47 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agents-triggers-protests-and-a-washingt https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-killing-by-federal-agents-triggers-protests-and-a-washingt A fatal shooting of an American nurse by federal agents in Minneapolis is fueling nationwide demonstrations and intensifying a Capitol Hill fight over Homeland Security and immigration enforcement funding. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 12:51:37 GMT https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agents-sparks-outrage-and- https://latinamericaherald.com/a/latest-2026-01-25-minneapolis-shooting-by-federal-immigration-agents-sparks-outrage-and- A fatal shooting of an ICU nurse during an immigration operation in Minneapolis has ignited protests and intensified a political fight over federal enforcement tactics, with video raising questions about officials’ initial account. Sun, 25 Jan 2026 08:26:47 GMT