From barbers to private schools, businesses and individuals are forced to send payments to criminals active across the region

On the border between Peru, Colombia, and Brazil, a common front comprised of Colombian dissidents, Brazilian organized crime groups and Peruvian drug traffickers is overwhelming the authorities

Patrick Sparks, Gabriel Palacios and Manuel Merizalde share the lead after 18 holes at the 10th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship in Buenos Aires, Argentina. An invitation to the 89th Masters Tournament will be extended to the winner on Sunday.

The ongoing emergency response includes distributing safe water and other essential supplies, mobilizing health brigades and strengthening community resilience.

Next year's Latin America Amateur Championship site is a make-good from the 2021 event that was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.