Browsing: South America

Argentina President sacks Foreign Minister over Cuba vote Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino after Argentina supported a United Nations vote…

Rescuers search for survivors after hotel collapse in Argentina Rescue teams in Villa Gesell, Argentina, are urgently working to find survivors after the 10-story Dubrovnik…

Bolivian government denies alleged assassination attempt of Evo Morales The Bolivian government has denied claims by former President Evo Morales that it orchestrated an attack…

Venezuela blasts Brazil over Brics membership block Venezuela has sharply criticised Brazil’s veto of its bid to join the Brics group, calling it an “immoral…

Former Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo sentenced to 20 years for corruption A Peruvian court has sentenced ex-President Alejandro Toledo to 20 years and six months…

Ecuador leader proposes lifting ban on foreign military bases Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has proposed amending the constitution to allow foreign military bases in the…

US Denies Venezuela Claim of CIA Plot to Assassinate President Maduro The United States has denied Venezuela’s accusations that the CIA was involved in a…

Brazil imposing entry restrictions on some Asian nationals to stop migration to US and Canada Brazil has announced plans to implement stricter entry requirements for…

Protests across Venezuela as election dispute goes on Venezuelans have taken to the streets to protest Nicolás Maduro’s contested presidential election win. Opposition leader María…

Mexican journalist killed while under police protection Alejandro Martínez, a Mexican journalist known for reporting on violent crime, was killed while under police protection in…

Fresh protests in Venezuela as anger grows at disputed election result Fresh protests have erupted in Caracas following the contentious results of Venezuela’s presidential election.…

Venezuelans clash with police after disputed election result Venezuelan security forces used tear gas and rubber bullets against protesters in Caracas following the controversial election…

Venezuela elections 2024: Venezuela’s Maduro declared winner in disputed vote President Nicolás Maduro has been declared the winner of Venezuela’s presidential election, according to partial…

Six tonnes of cocaine found in banana shipment Sniffer dogs in Ecuador discovered 6.23 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment, police reported. The…

Colombia football head arrested on battery charge Ramón Jesurún, head of the Colombian Football Federation, and his son, Ramón Jamil, were arrested following a brawl…

Argentina win Copa America without Messi to beat Colombia in Miami on Sunday. As the Copa America tournament lights up Florida at the Hard Rock Stadium. Before kick off…

Brazil to implement free trade accord with Palestinian Authority in a move to show solidarity for the Palestinian state and people. The south american country…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro may be charged over jewel sale Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is under investigation for allegedly benefiting from an illegal scheme to sell…

Ecuador police free 49 people held by gang Ecuadorian police have rescued 49 kidnapped individuals from the clutches of the notorious Los Lobos gang in…

Brazil’s Lula cancels visit to avoid Argentine leader Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has cancelled a visit to the southern state of Santa…

Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30 A flight experiencing “strong turbulence” made an emergency landing in Brazil, injuring 30 people. The Air Europa…

Bolivian police arrest leader of coup attempt Bolivian police have arrested General Juan José Zúñiga, the leader of an attempted coup, mere hours after soldiers…

Ecuador hit by nationwide blackout, minister says Ecuador experienced a nationwide blackout on Wednesday, leaving approximately 18 million people without power for several hours. The…

Albares described the incident as unique in diplomatic history. “There is no precedent for a head of state who goes to another country’s capital to insult its institutions and flagrantly interfere in its internal affairs,” he said.

Governor Eduardo Leite asked for urgent help to rescue hundreds in many towns. Helicopters are searching for stranded folks. In some places, the floods are so bad that helicopters can’t land, so they have to lift people to safety.