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South America January 12, 2024

Peruvian doll-like figures are not aliens, forensic experts say

Forensic experts in Peru have debunked claims of alien artifacts seized last year, stating that the doll-like figures and a three-fingered hand are made of paper.

South America January 12, 2024

Ex-dictator Desi Bouterse of Suriname missing after being sentenced in killings of 15 political opponents

Former Suriname dictator Desi Bouterse, recently sentenced to 20 years for the killings of 15 political opponents, has disappeared after failing to surrender to authorities.

South America January 11, 2024

Guyana has not requested US to build military base in country amid Venezuelan aggression, AG says

Attorney General Anil Nandlall of Guyana claimed Thursday that Venezuela has been reassured that no plan exists to establish a U.S. military base on Guyanese soil.

South America January 11, 2024

Ecuador sees rise in violence as bomb threat evacuates busy capital area

Ecuador faced a day of heightened security challenges as a bomb threat in the capital, Quito, prompted evacuations near a bus station, although no explosives were found.

South America January 11, 2024

US Embassy warns Americans not to use dating apps in Colombia after eight 'suspicious deaths'

U.S. Embassy Bogota is warning U.S. citizens who travel to Colombia not to use dating apps as criminals are using the otherwise normal apps to lure victims to rob or assault them.

South America January 10, 2024

Guyana seeks US assistance to strengthen defense against potential Venezuela threat

Guyana's government is seeking U.S. assistance to enhance its defense capabilities amid concerns of potential aggression from Venezuela over a disputed region.

South America January 10, 2024

Ecuador's president declares 'internal armed conflict' as US embassy monitoring threats to safety of Americans

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa says his country is dealing with what he described as an "internal armed conflict" following a high-profile prisoner escape on Sunday.

VIDEO January 9, 2024

Armed gunmen take over Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast

Armed gunmen infiltrated the studio of TC Television in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Tuesday. Courtesy: Reuters

Media January 9, 2024

Armed gunmen take over Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast, threaten staff: 'A terrorist act'

News footage shows the hostage situation live as it was happening when armed men took over a TV station in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Tuesday, threatening staff with bombs and guns.

South America January 9, 2024

Ecuadorian police officers kidnapped, explosions reported following 'most-wanted' inmate’s escape

Police officers have been kidnapped and explosions are being reported as unrest is escalating in Ecuador following a what is described as a high-profile prison escape.

IMMIGRATION January 8, 2024

Mexican president demands $20B, work permits for 10M Hispanics in exchange for immigration help

Mexican President Lopez Obrador is demanding the U.S. deliver $20 billion and work permits for 10 million Hispanics in exchange for illegal immigration help.