Browsing: South America

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.

On Tuesday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires to protest against cuts to public universities. The protesters called for education funding to be protected. The country’s new President, Javier Milei, was elected to office last year promising to bring Argentina’s finances under control with sweeping cuts to the public sector.

Robinho, a former Brazilian football star, has been arrested and will start his nine-year prison term for a rape conviction. This sentence stems from his involvement in the gang rape of an Albanian woman at a Milan nightclub in 2013, a crime for which he was found guilty in Italy two years prior.

A court in Brazil has ruled that former Manchester City and Real Madrid forward Robinho must serve a nine-year prison sentence for rape in his home country.

The Brazilian government has announced the recovery of numerous furniture pieces that were previously reported missing from the official presidential residence when President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva assumed office in January of the previous year.

The audio clips aired on the Panorama program featured conversations between Otárola and Yaziré Pinedo, aged 25. Pinedo allegedly received two contracts for work in the defence ministry in 2023, totalling 53,000 sol ($14,000; £11,000).

Gang leaders say they want to force Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign. The groups who want him to quit control around 80% of Port-au-Prince.

Authorities are examining whether Bolsonaro played a role in an attempted coup following his defeat in the 2022 election.

Venezuelan authorities have officially acknowledged the arrest of Rocío San Miguel, a prominent human rights activist. San Miguel, known for her outspoken criticism of President Nicolás Maduro’s government, was arrested on Friday and transported to an undisclosed location.

Brazil, the defending champions, have failed to qualify for Paris 2024 after a 1-0 loss to Argentina. 

Brazil had been eyeing up a third consecutive gold in the men’s Olympic football tournament. They have won a men’s football medal at the past four Olympics.

Argentina, who won gold in 2004 and 2008, finished the final qualifying event with five points.

Ecuador top court decriminalises euthanasia Ecuador now allows doctors to help people die if they are suffering and want to end their lives peacefully. This…

President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador, recognised for his efforts in combating gangs in the Central American nation, claims to have been re-elected.

Gabriel Boric declared a state of emergency and pledged to deploy “all necessary resources” to address the situation. 

Chile forest fires: At least 51 dead, say officials At least 51 people have lost their lives during the deadliest forest fire on record, as…

Protests erupted in Buenos Aires on Wednesday as police clashed with demonstrators while lawmakers deliberated on a contentious bill put forth by newly-elected President Javier Milei. 

Brazil’s Lula sacks deputy intelligence chief amid spying probe Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has sacked the deputy director of the national intelligence…

Highly structured pre-Hispanic settlements were found in the Upano Valley of Amazonian Ecuador in the eastern foothills of the Andes.

Joao Pimenta da Silva, 71, fell the equivalent of 13 storeys after becoming obsessed by the idea of finding treasure.

A state of emergency is in place after a drug cartel leader broke out of prison.