Browsing: South America

An Ecuadorian presidential candidate known for speaking up against cartels and corruption was shot and killed Wednesday at a political rally in the capital, amid a startling wave of gang-driven violence in the South American country.

He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The 20-year-old, weighing no more than 50kg, had 78 cocaine capsules in her body.

Brazil’s Jose Paulino Gomes, believed to have been born on August 4, 1895, ‘always liked to have a little drink.’

Nicolas Petro, son of the Colombian president, was detained by the police on Saturday on money laundering and illicit enrichment charges. The arrest comes as part of a high-profile probe, stemming from accusations made by his ex-wife earlier this year.

The little pooch followed him everywhere.

Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government Brazil’s government has announced that deforestation in the Amazon fell by 33.6% in the…

Jair Bolsonaro could be eliminated from the 2026 presidential race if a court decided he broke the law with his unproven allegations against the voting system.

Lula welcomes back banned Venezuelan leader Maduro President Nicolás Maduro has made his first visit to Brazil since he was banned by the former far-right…

Student suspected of deadly fire at school over confiscated phone A fatal fire at a school dormitory may have been started by a student who…

Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills 4 children in Blumenau According to local officials, a man armed with a hatchet attacked a kindergarten in Blumenau, southern…

His form has been outstanding in recent weeks.

São Paulo: Death toll rises as deadly storms devastate Brazilian coast  Deadly storms have slammed into the Brazilian coast, causing flooding and landslides – which…

Brazil storm: Deadly storms strike Brazilian coast leaving dozens dead At least 36 people have died due to severe flooding and landslides in the Brazilian…

Shocking pictures show the bus on its side, surrounded by the bodies of passengers.

Dozens indicted over Brazil’s January 8 riot An incitement has been filed against 39 people by Brazil’s attorney general for their alleged involvement in the…

Brazilians have had enough of politicians. This was the last straw.

Arrests ordered for top officials after Brazil riot Brazil’s judicial authorities have ordered the arrest of top public officials after rioters stormed key government buildings…

Peru clashes leave at least 17 dead in fresh political turmoil A new wave of clashes between supporters of the former president and security forces…

Brazil: Thousands attend pro-democracy rally held to condemn riots Tens of thousands of Brazilians staged pro-democracy rallies, in response to yesterday’s storming of government buildings…

Brazilian forces regain control after Congress stormed In scenes eerily similar to the US capitol attack, yesterday thousands of supporters of far-right former Brazilian president…

The Galápagos pink land iguana is an endangered reptile native to a sole island on the Ecuadorean archipelago.

Pele: Brazil great’s cancer has advanced, says hospital BBC Sport says Brazil great Pele’s cancer has advanced, according to the hospital where the 82-year-old is…

Anti-government protests in Peru in anger at new president Unrest has started to spread across Peru, with anti-government protesters blocking roads and storming the international…

Deadly landslide sweeps section of motorway in Brazil A deadly Brazilian landslide on a motorway has killed two people and left dozens missing. A torrent…