South America
Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement
World
January 7, 2023
Why Colombia was forced to backtrack on a promising ceasefire announcement
CNNE – What began as a hopeful announcement of a six-month ceasefire with the National Liberation Army (ELN) and other…
Peru’s ex-president Castillo to be jailed for 18 months as protesters declare ‘insurgency’
World
December 18, 2022
Peru’s ex-president Castillo to be jailed for 18 months as protesters declare ‘insurgency’
Peru’s ousted former president Pedro Castillo will remain in pretrial detention for 18 months, the country’s Supreme Court ordered on…
As public anger mounts, Peru’s lawmakers reject reform needed to hold early elections
World
December 17, 2022
As public anger mounts, Peru’s lawmakers reject reform needed to hold early elections
As Peru explodes in protest with supporters of its former president taking to streets, lawmakers on Friday rejected a constitutional…
At least 20 injured as protesters and police clash in Peru days after president’s ouster
World
December 11, 2022
At least 20 injured as protesters and police clash in Peru days after president’s ouster
At least 20 people, including four police officers, were injured on Saturday in clashes between protesters and police in the…
Brazilian court rejects election challenge from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro
World
November 27, 2022
Brazilian court rejects election challenge from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro
São Paulo, Brazil CNN — The head of Brazil’s electoral court on Wednesday rejected Jair Bolsonaro’s petition to annul ballots…
At least 3 people killed and 11 others injured in Brazil school shootings
World
November 26, 2022
At least 3 people killed and 11 others injured in Brazil school shootings
At least three people were killed and 11 others injured Friday after a gunman opened fire at two schools in…
Argentinian soccer fan dies after unrest at stadium
World
October 10, 2022
Argentinian soccer fan dies after unrest at stadium
CNN – A soccer fan in Argentina died during an abandoned Liga Profesional game between Gimnasia La Plata and Boca…
Bolsonaro or Lula? As Brazil prepares to vote, here’s what to know
World
October 1, 2022
Bolsonaro or Lula? As Brazil prepares to vote, here’s what to know
CNN — As election day approaches in Brazil, the two leading presidential candidates – former president Luiz Inacio Lula da…
Invasions and illegal exploitation of indigenous lands in Brazil tripled under Bolsonaro, says advocacy group
World
August 28, 2022
Invasions and illegal exploitation of indigenous lands in Brazil tripled under Bolsonaro, says advocacy group
(CNN) – Invasions and illegal extraction of natural resources in Brazil’s protected indigenous lands have tripled since President Jair Bolsonaro…
At least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protest
World
August 28, 2022
At least 14 police injured as supporters of Argentina’s vice president protest
(CNN) – Police fired tear gas in the Argentine capital Saturday, as they clashed with supporters of vice president Cristina…