Americas

Why the Arctic matters in the 21st century

Sparsely populated and largely impassable, areas within the Arctic Circle are nevertheless becoming one of the most important strategic zones for global powers

Venezuela calls Rubio 'enemy' over US recognition of Guyana's territorial integrity

The territory in question has been under Guyana’s control for more than a century, and it is Venezuela that has failed to maintain its own obligations to law and peace.

Trump to enact tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China

President signals that other tariffs will be imposed in coming weeks

Trump envoy Grenell expected to meet Venezuela's Maduro

The US president said last week his administration likely would stop buying oil from Venezuela

Rubio arrives in Central America, pursuing ‘America First’ diplomacy, countering China

Rubio’s first foreign trip includes Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic

Haiti's gangs have ‘taken a step back,' transitional leader says

After US, Colombian leaders clash, will there be consequences?

UN rights chief seeks $500 million in 2025, warning that lives are at risk

UN human rights office has been grappling with chronic funding shortages

US lawmakers concerned about Chinese influence on Panama Canal

In his inaugural address, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to put the Panama Canal back under the control of the United States, amid fear of growing Chinese encroachment. U.S. senators examined security concerns surrounding the canal Tuesday. VOA’s Katherine Gypson has more.

Deported migrants arrive from US on Colombian Air Force flights

Dominican Republic ramping up deportation of Haitian migrants 

Less than a quarter of hospitals functioning around Port-au-Prince