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Brazil March 12, 2024

Brazilian police free 17 hostages from bus overtaken by gunman

Police in Rio de Janeiro released 17 hostages Tuesday from a crowded bus overtaken by a gunman, who is confirmed to have wounded at least two people.

Venezuelan Political Crisis March 12, 2024

Venezuelan general who opposed Maduro awaits US sentence for arming drug-funded rebels

Retired three-star Venezuelan army general Cliver Alcalá is in jail in upstate New York waiting to be sentenced on federal charges of providing weapons to drug-funded rebels.

Crime March 12, 2024

Woman arrested for migrant attack on NYPD, 2 suspects still at large

A migrant woman has been cuffed for her role in the attack of two NYPD police officers in Times Square in January. Edgarlis Vegas, 20, has been charged with assault on a police officer.

South America March 8, 2024

Peru arrests an Iranian man accused of planning an attack on an Israeli citizen

Peruvian police have arrested an Iranian national believed to be a member of Iran's Quds Force, as well as two other Peruvian citizens, suspected to be planning to murder an Israeli.

Finances March 7, 2024

Transgender non-profit founder stole $150K pandemic funds before fleeing to El Salvador: prosecutors

The founder of an LGBTQ youth non-profit that cared for Latin transgender people has been charged with stealing $150,000 in taxpayer-backed pandemic relief funds.

Florida March 6, 2024

Florida authorities apprehend 24 illegal Haitians migrants in fishing boats: police

A group of 24 illegal Haitian migrants were apprehended off the coast of Florida on Tuesday evening in a fishing boat, local police said.

ARCHAEOLOGY March 6, 2024

Ancient tomb filled with gold, sacrificial victims uncovered by archaeologists: 'Special type of burial'

Panamanian archaeologists affiliated with the Ministry of Culture of Panama discovered a tomb from 750 to 800 AD that was filled with gold treasures and several bodies.

South America February 29, 2024

WATCH: Tourists in Colombia left hanging after helicopter plummets shortly after takeoff

A tourist helicopter in Colombia crashed into a building moments after taking off — and all six people onboard survived the crash.

Brazil February 29, 2024

State in Brazil's Amazon rainforest reports over 2,000 wildfires in past month

Brazil's Roraima state, located in the Amazon rainforest, reported more that 2,000 wildfires in the past month, according to data released Thursday.

South America February 29, 2024

Illegal Venezuelan immigrant held in Virginia prison on charges of sexually assaulting a minor, ICE says

Renzo Mendoza Montes — the Venezuelan national accused this week of sexually assaulting a minor — is being held in a Virginia jail, according to an ICE spokesperson.

Natalee Holloway February 28, 2024

Peru allows Natalee Holloway's killer multiple conjugal visits for his mental health, rehabilitation

Joran van der Sloot is receiving conjugal visits from three women as he serves sentences in Peru for the deaths of Natalee Holloway and Stefany Flores.