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South America August 28, 2023

Colombians turn out in droves to protest 50% gasoline price hike

Colombians turned out by the thousands in major cities on Monday to reject drastic gasoline price hikes set by leftist President Gustavo Petro's government.

World August 28, 2023

Virginia man stolen from mom at birth travels the world to hug her for first time: ‘the oceans I’ve cried’

A mother whose son was taken from her at birth was reunited 42 years later when he flew over 5,000 miles to meet her and the rest of his biological family.

South America August 27, 2023

Archaeologists in northern Peru unearth 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor priest

Archaeologists at a dig site in Northern Peru called the Pacopampa Archaeological Project, uncovered a nearly 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor high priest.

South America August 25, 2023

Guyana president demands slavery reparations as descendants of a plantation owner prepare formal apology

As the descendants of a Scottish sugar and coffee plantation owner prepare to announce an apology, the president of Guyana said reparations should also be given.

Central America August 25, 2023

Panama to launch new plan to curb massive flow of migrants crossing through dangerous jungle

The government of Panama, overwhelmed by the resurgence of migrants crossing the Darien Gap, is launching a new campaign to curb the flow of arrivals.

Brazil August 24, 2023

Bolsonaro leaves São Paulo hospital after routine exams

Right-wing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left Vila Nova Star Hospital in São Paulo, where he was admitted Wednesday for routine health checks.

Brazil August 24, 2023

Brazil's President Lula stresses geopolitical significance in BRICS expansion decision

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil emphasized that the BRICS countries would extend membership based on geopolitical significance rather than the ideology of governments.

South America August 24, 2023

Congressional inquiry to investigate Codelco's mining projects in Chile

Chile's parliamentary members in the lower house have collectively agreed to initiate an investigation into mining projects managed by Codelco, the nation's state-owned copper producer.

South America August 23, 2023

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Argentina

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck hundreds of miles below the surface of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, Wednesday. No damages were immediately reported.

South America August 21, 2023

Ecuador votes against drilling oil in protected area of Amazon rainforest

The country of Ecuador voted to stop drilling for oil in Yasuni National Park, a protected area in the Amazon rainforest. The region is home to two uncontacted tribes.

South America August 18, 2023

Ice cream prices double in 1 month as Argentina battles massive inflation

An Argentine store owner was surprised by an updated price list from the supplier, revealing prices of snacks, condiments, sodas, and ice creams, surging up to 60% since late July.