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South America May 30, 2023

Bolivian prosecutor launches probe into mysterious death of bank trustee amid disputed suicide claims

A Bolivian prosecutor launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a bank trustee amid disputed suicide claims. The trustee fell from the 15th floor on Saturday.

Brazil May 30, 2023

South American leaders gather in Brazil's capital to discuss energy, crime-fighting, economy

Leaders of South American countries met in Brazil's capital to discuss crime-fighting, energy, and the economy. Brazil's president discussed the possibility of a regional currency.

South America May 23, 2023

Deadly Guyana dormitory fire was deliberately set by student, according to investigators

A deadly dormitory fire in Guyana that killed at least 19 students was deliberately set according to investigators. Several others were injured in the fire.

South America May 22, 2023

Colombia suspends ceasefire with Marxist rebel group accused of killing 4

Colombia's government on Monday announced the suspension of its ceasefire with parts of FARC-EMC after four people were reportedly killed by guerillas after refusing to join the group.

South America May 22, 2023

At least 20 students killed in Guyana dormitory fire

At least 20 students were killed in a fire at a school dormitory in Guyana. Several other students were being treated for injuries, and at least six were flown to be treated.

TRAVEL May 21, 2023

Tourist kidnappings, rampant crime spark travel warnings in Caribbean, South America

The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.

South America May 17, 2023

Ecuadorian president invokes 'nuclear option,' disbands legislature after attempted ouster

Embattled Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, one of Latin America's only conservative leaders, has disbanded the nation's legislature after it attempted to remove him from office.

South America May 17, 2023

Colombia plane crash: Four child survivors found in Amazon rainforest two weeks later

Four children missing after a plane crash in Colombia's Amazon Rainforest have been found, the country's president said.

Associated Press May 16, 2023

Italian cocaine-sniffing dog finds 3 tons of drugs hidden in banana shipment

Authorities and a police dog in Italy found more than three tons of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador. The shipment could have been worth $900 million in street sales.

Natalee Holloway May 16, 2023

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot’s Peru prison on lockdown, complicating extradition, lawyer says

A prison “incident" in Peru has prevented Joran van der Sloot’s lawyer from speaking with him for nearly a week as he faces extradition to the United States.

Natalee Holloway May 13, 2023

Natalee Holloway suspect Joran van der Sloot getting divorced after prison drug smuggling scandal

Joran van der Sloot, the Dutch national suspected in the unsolved 2005 disappearance of Alabama student Natalee Holloway in Aruba, is getting divorced.