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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.