South America - Page 13

October 1

Terrifying ancient predator with 'powerful claws' unearthed, its last meal still in its jaws

Scientists discovered Joaquinraptor casali, a 23-foot carnivorous dinosaur that lived 66-70 million years ago in Argentina's Patagonia region. It had a creature's bone in its mouth.

September 19

Trump orders 'lethal kinetic strike' on alleged drug trafficking boat in international waters, three killed

Trump ordered a lethal strike against an alleged narcotics trafficking vessel affiliated with a designated terrorist organization, resulting in three deaths.

September 18

Nearly 1,000 tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests shut down train services

Protests over bus company contract disputes in Peru left some 900 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, prompting U.S. Embassy warnings and evacuation efforts.

September 17

State of emergency declared as violent protests rock South American nation over diesel price hikes

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa mobilized armed forces and declared a state of emergency as Ecuadorians clashed with police over diesel subsidy removal in Quito.

September 14

Trump says 'we'll see what happens' when asked about possibility of striking Venezuela amid rising tensions

Trump said boat traffic from Venezuela has decreased significantly following recent U.S. military strike that killed suspected Tren de Aragua narco terrorists.

September 11

Rubio warns Brazil of US response after Bolsonaro's conviction for plotting a coup

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. would respond after former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power.

September 6

US pilot and influencer released from Chilean Antarctic detention 2 months after alleged unauthorized landing

Ethan Guo spent two months detained in Antarctica after landing his Cessna without permission, but charges were dropped and he was released with a $30,000 penalty.

September 6

Nazi officer's daughter charged after stolen WWII painting spotted in real estate listing

Patricia Kadgien faces charges for allegedly concealing a $50,000 Giuseppe Ghislandi portrait stolen from a Dutch-Jewish art collector during World War II.

September 6

JD Vance clashes with anti-Trump social media personality over cartel killings: 'I don't give a s---'

A social media battle erupted between JD Vance and an anti-Trump personality after the vice president praised military action to kill cartel members.

September 4

Rubio says Trump 'wants to wage war' on Venezuelan drug traffickers: 'Blow them up if that's what it takes'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized the importance of designating Ecuadorian gangs as terror groups while declaring war on drug traffickers.