NPR Topics: The Americas https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1127 Latin America en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:35:07 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR Topics: The Americas https://www.npr.org/sections/latin-america/ Canada's retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. go into effect, escalating trade war Canada's retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports went into effect early Tuesday, escalating the trade war between former close allies. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:46:35 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/08/nx-s1-5960466/canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-u-s-go-into-effect-escalating-trade-war https://www.npr.org/2026/09/08/nx-s1-5960466/canadas-retaliatory-tariffs-against-the-u-s-go-into-effect-escalating-trade-war Canada's retaliatory tariffs against U.S. imports went into effect early Tuesday, escalating the trade war between former close allies.

]]> Leila Fadel Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now. Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:46:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/08/nx-s1-5955613/chrystia-freeland-canada-us-trade-war-tariffs https://www.npr.org/2026/09/08/nx-s1-5955613/chrystia-freeland-canada-us-trade-war-tariffs

Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.

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]]> Steve Inskeep U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bind Venezuelan opposition members are uneasy with new oil deals with the U.S., worried that agreements with authoritarian regime in Caracas could undermine democratic progress. Sat, 05 Sep 2026 07:43:14 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/05/nx-s1-5954177/venezuelan-opposition-slams-new-u-s-oil-deal-warning-it-delays-democracy https://www.npr.org/2026/09/05/nx-s1-5954177/venezuelan-opposition-slams-new-u-s-oil-deal-warning-it-delays-democracy Venezuelan opposition members are uneasy with new oil deals with the U.S., worried that agreements with authoritarian regime in Caracas could undermine democratic progress.

]]> John Otis Argentina escalates Falklands dispute with the U.K., seizing on Trump comments Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project. Fri, 04 Sep 2026 01:30:29 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/g-s1-141945/milei-escalates-falklands-dispute https://www.npr.org/2026/09/04/g-s1-141945/milei-escalates-falklands-dispute

Argentine President Javier Milei is escalating a dispute with Britain over the Falkland Islands with tougher sanctions targeting companies involved in a major offshore oil project.

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]]> The Associated Press Chevron to expand in Venezuela, days after the U.S. and Venezuela strike oil deal Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:08:03 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5952190/chevron-venezuela-oil-deal https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5952190/chevron-venezuela-oil-deal

Chevron is the largest foreign oil operator in Venezuela. The deal will expand its footprint at a time of political and economic uncertainty for Venezuela.

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]]> Willa Rubin Who is Betancourt, the man behind the company the US is partnering with in Venezuela? The man behind the company that the US is partnering with in Venezuela is Alejandro Betancourt. He has faced multiple investigations in Spain, the United States and Switzerland for money laundering. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 04:41:29 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5952227/who-is-alejandro-betancourt https://www.npr.org/2026/09/02/nx-s1-5952227/who-is-alejandro-betancourt The man behind the company that the US is partnering with in Venezuela is Alejandro Betancourt. He has faced multiple investigations in Spain, the United States and Switzerland for money laundering.

]]> Julia Simon Days after Trump announces Venezuela oil deal, White House fills in some of the details As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt. Tue, 01 Sep 2026 04:30:07 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/g-s1-141351/us-venezuelan-oil-deal https://www.npr.org/2026/09/01/g-s1-141351/us-venezuelan-oil-deal

As part of the deal, the U.S. is creating a private company as a joint venture with North American Blue Energy Partners, owned by Venezuelan businessman Alejandro Betancourt.

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]]> The Associated Press The oil deal with the U.S. could be a boost for Venezuela's authoritarian regime A sweeping Venezuela oil deal touted by Trump remains short on details —and could take years to deliver, while helping keep the country's unpopular leader in power. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 16:33:48 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5946856/the-oil-deal-with-the-u-s-could-be-a-boost-for-venezuelas-authoritarian-regime https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5946856/the-oil-deal-with-the-u-s-could-be-a-boost-for-venezuelas-authoritarian-regime A sweeping Venezuela oil deal touted by Trump remains short on details —and could take years to deliver, while helping keep the country's unpopular leader in power.

]]> John Otis Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing internationally for Argentina The soccer star is ending 21 years of Argentine national-team duty but will continue to play at club level with Inter Miami in U.S. Major League Soccer. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:37:05 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5950427/lionel-messi-retires-international-soccer https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5950427/lionel-messi-retires-international-soccer

The soccer star is ending 21 years of Argentine national-team duty but will continue to play at club level with Inter Miami in U.S. Major League Soccer.

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]]> The Associated Press The U.S.-Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical. Mon, 31 Aug 2026 05:00:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5949407/us-venezuelan-oil-deal https://www.npr.org/2026/08/31/nx-s1-5949407/us-venezuelan-oil-deal

The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.

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