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South America August 18, 2023

AOC calls on US to declassify documents regarding Chile’s 1973 coup ahead of 50th anniversary

During a tour of Latin America, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has urged the United States to declassify information on Washington’s involvement in Chile’s 1973 coup.

South America August 18, 2023

Passengers on Argentina bus run for their lives after public bus becomes engulfed in flames

Buenos Aires, Argentina police footage captured the moment a bus unexpectedly burst into flames, causing its passengers to flee in panic.

South America August 16, 2023

World’s largest lake in Venezuela now a polluted wasteland due to pollution, oil, toxic algae, experts say

Human and aquatic life are being threatened by Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo, following decades of oil exploitation and a lack of nearby waste treatment plants, according to a professor.

South America August 15, 2023

Brazilians left without electricity after widespread blackout hits 19 states

An investigation is underway after a blackout hit several north and northeast regions of Brazil. While power was restored in some areas, many other regions remain without electricity.

South America August 14, 2023

5-year-old buried in Rio after being killed during protest against police violence

A 5-year-old girl was laid to rest in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, following her tragic death from a gunshot wound during a shantytown protest against alleged police violence.

South America August 13, 2023

Ecuador officials, FBI seek answers in candidate's murder; party taps new prospect

The FBI met with police and prosecutors in Ecuador to investigate the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, while the candidate's party tapped a new prospect.

South America August 11, 2023

Argentina faces accelerated monthly inflation at 7.1% in July, posing challenges ahead of key elections

Argentina's monthly inflation rate is predicted to accelerate to 7.1% in July. This potential surge in the Consumer Price Index could disrupt the trend of declining monthly inflation.

South America August 10, 2023

South American country names 6th prison chief in 2 years as gang violence crisis spirals

International criminal organizations looking to gain a foothold in the world's cocaine trade have exploited Ecuador's lax security to create a gang violence crisis.

South America August 10, 2023

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio received 3 death threats before killing, advisor says

Fernando Villavicencio, the Ecuadorian presidential candidate who was killed following a rally, had received several threats in the leadup to the attack, his campaign manager says.

Brazil August 10, 2023

Brazil’s Amazon Summit ends with new rainforest protection plan but without measurable goals

An Amazon summit attended by Brazil and other countries has ended. A plan was created to prevent the irreversible destruction of the Amazon without jeopardizing economic development.

South America August 10, 2023

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated at campaign event: report

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was killed in an armed attack at a campaign rally in the capital city of Quito, according to local media.