Jair Bolsonaro August 24, 2020 Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tells reporter, ‘I want to punch you in the face’ Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to punch a reporter in the face on Sunday for questioning payments made to his wife’s bank account relating to alleged family corruption.
Venezuelan Political Crisis August 21, 2020 Behind Maduro's 'bioterrorism' accusations amid Venezuelan coronavirus crackdown As coronavirus continues to rampage through already embattled Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro has staunchly clamped down on all elements of civic society – going so far as to frame returnees as “bioterrorists” and a steep threat to national security.
Joe Biden August 18, 2020 Biden tells Lin-Manuel Miranda Latinos 'keeping us going' during pandemic Joe Biden in an outreach to Latino voters told playwright Lin-Manuel Miranda that the path to victory relied on them and President Trump had “failed” the Latino community.
Venezuelan Political Crisis August 9, 2020 American ex-Green Berets jailed over failed Venezuela attack Two former U.S. Green Berets were sentenced by a Venezuelan court Friday to 20 years in prison for their role in a botched attack on Venezuela in May, aimed at toppling President Nicolás Maduro.
Brazil August 9, 2020 Brazil surpasses 100,000 coronavirus deaths, shows no sign of curbing outbreak Brazil’s coronavirus death toll surpassed 100,000 Saturday night, marking a grim milestone as the outbreak shows no signs of easing five months after the first reported case in the country.
China August 8, 2020 Chinese fleet fishing near Galapagos protected waters, allegedly falsifying GPS location The fleet has operated for weeks in the area, possibly with illegal activity.
Latin America August 6, 2020 Scientists puzzled after Paraguayan lagoon turns purple on one side, remains blue on other Scientists in Paraguay have been investigating how one side of the divided Cerro Lagoon turned purple and began emitting a foul odor months ago, while the other side has remained blue.
Latin America August 1, 2020 Fire continues to ravage Argentina's delta; authorities struggle to combat the spread Forest fires have raged for months across Argentina’s delta wetland, threatening a major ecosystem with total destruction, experts warn.
Hurricanes - Typhoons July 29, 2020 Couple in Mexico who lost 'everything' in Hanna flooding rescue their puppies from floodwaters A couple in northeastern Mexico was able to rescue their puppies from the floodwaters from Hurricane Hanna after they "lost everything" else from the storm.
China July 28, 2020 Ecuador navy 'on alert' as 260-strong Chinese fleet nears Galapagos Islands A large fleet of some 260 Chinese fishing vessels has been spotted in the waters surrounding the Galápagos Islands off the coast of Ecuador, according to the country’s navy.
Brazil July 14, 2020 Brazil's President Bolsonaro bitten by ostrich-like bird during coronavirus quarantine: local media Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday was bitten by an ostrich-like bird he was trying to feed while entering into his second week of quarantine at the presidential palace.