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Theme Parks January 5, 2024

Roller coaster riders stuck 100 feet in air as ride breaks down: video

A high-octane rollercoaster in Colombia got stuck on Wednesday, leaving several riders trapped nearly 100 feet in the air for half an hour, terrifying footage shows.

South America January 3, 2024

Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan

A three-judge panel has ruled that President Milei's labor reforms extended beyond his presidential authority and required Congressional oversight.

South America January 3, 2024

Argentina arrests 3 for alleged terror cell connections

The Argentine government announced Wednesday that authorities have arrested three men, one of whom is a Syrian national, for suspected involvement in a terror cell.

South America January 3, 2024

1 Colombian soldier dead, 12 wounded in apparent cartel attack

An attack on a western Colombian military unit by the notorious Gulf Clan cartel has left one soldier dead and 12 others injured.

Illegal Immigrants January 2, 2024

Machete-wielding man arrested outside US Capitol is illegal migrant from Venezuela

A man who authorities arrested at the U.S. Capitol for carrying a machete and a knife was an illegal immigrant that border authorities previously released from custody.

South America December 30, 2023

China, Russia suffer setback to global ambitions with major player refusing to join trading bloc

Argentinian President Javier Milei campaigned against close ties to communist-led countries and insisted that his country would align with the "free nations of the West."

South America December 27, 2023

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

The mayor of Barranquilla and the pop star's parents appeared at an event to unveil a six meter statue which depicts Shakira in a belly dancing outfit, along the banks of the Magdalena River.

South America December 27, 2023

Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity

Austerity measures, deregulation, and job cuts are key components of newly-elected President Javier Milei's reform package, as he seeks to right Argentina's troubled economy.

South America December 27, 2023

Argentina's Milei cuts 5,000 government jobs, will not renew contracts

Argentinian President Javier Milei refused to renew the contracts of 5,000 employees hired by the government before his election, seeking to cut spending.

South America December 26, 2023

Colombia's ELN rebels say they will only stop kidnappings for ransom if government funds cease-fire

Colombia's Marxist ELN rebel group says it will only suspend kidnappings of civilians if the government finances projects that would provide the group with other sources of income.

SCANDALS December 26, 2023

World political scandals: A raunchy dance video prompts leader's exit as global corruption cases abound

The world saw its share of political scandals in 2023, from the end of the tenure of Finland's controversial prime minister to a probe of a Chinese military officer.