August 21, 2019 Smoke from Amazon wildfires plunges Sao Paulo into darkness in middle of day The largest city in Brazil was suddenly plunged into darkness in the middle of the day on Monday after billowing smoke from ongoing wildfires in the Amazon region combined with a weather pattern, creating an ominous, dark blanket over the metropolis.
August 21, 2019 Trump, Maduro confirm 'secret' Venezuela-US talks amid increased pressure on socialist regime President Donald Trump and Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro both confirmed that there have been “secret” discussions between the two nations for months now even as the U.S. ramped up economic sanctions against the socialist regime.
August 20, 2019 Octavio Dotel, Luis Castillo -- ex-MLB stars -- linked to Dominican Republic drug trafficking ring: reports Former Major League Baseball pitcher Octavio Dotel and infielder Luis Castillo -- each of whom played 15 seasons and won a World Series ring -- were implicated in connection with a major drug ring in the Dominican Republic, officials said in a Tuesday news conference announcing a sweep targeting a drug-trafficking and money-laundering network.
August 20, 2019 US Navy 'ready' for whatever 'needs to be done' in Venezuela, Naval commander says The U.S. Navy is prepared to take action if needed in Venezuela, a top U.S. Naval commander said this week.
August 20, 2019 Brazil police sniper kills armed man holding dozens hostage on bus in Rio de Janeiro A Brazilian police sniper fatally shot an armed man who held dozens of people hostage on a public bus in Rio de Janeiro after a four-hour standoff, officials said.
August 20, 2019 El Salvador rape victim accused of abortion cleared in murder retrial A 21-year-old rape victim in El Salvador who was suspected of having an abortion after her baby was found dead in the toilet where she gave birth has been cleared of murder in a case that attracted international attention to the country’s strict abortion laws.
August 18, 2019 Honduras soccer riot leaves 3 dead, at least 10 injured, officials say At least three people were killed and 10 were injured after riots broke out Saturday night in the capital of Honduras before a soccer game between two rival teams, officials said.
August 14, 2019 Banana-targeting fungus may cause 'apocalyptic scenario' for the fruit It might be time to say goodbye to bananas. It might also be time to panic.
August 14, 2019 Rape of 2 teenage girls leads to suspension for 6 Mexican cops Mexico City police have suspended six officers as part of the investigations into the alleged rape of two teenage girls after hundreds of protesters filled city streets demanding justice.
August 14, 2019 Dominican Republic resort where US woman claimed assault to close temporarily due to low occupancy The Majestic Elegance Punta Cana will close its doors on Thursday and reopen on Nov. 7, 2019 – just ahead of the December holiday season.