South America - Page 30

June 26, 2024

Bolivia armed forces mobilize amid coup fears

Reuters reports that Bolivian armed forces took over the capital's central square on Wednesday igniting fears of a military coup. (Credit: Reuters)

June 26, 2024

Bolivian president warns 'irregular' military deployment under way in capital, raising coup fears

Bolivian President Luis Arce warned that an 'irregular' military deployment was taking place in the country's capital, prompting concerns of a potential coup.

June 26, 2024

Copa América referee collapses on field during Canada vs Peru match amid soaring temps in Kansas City

Copa América assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field during the first half of Canada vs. Peru.

June 25, 2024

Brazil-backed G20 report calls for global, wealth-based income tax

Brazil commissioned a report calling for the world's billionaires to pay 2% of their wealth in income tax, a plan that would raise up to $250 billion annually from about 3,000 people.

June 20, 2024

Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures 9 others

A train collision outside Chile's capital has left two rail workers dead and nine others injured; a freight train collided with a train on a test run, marking a rare fatal crash in the country.

June 19, 2024

Nationwide blackout reported in Ecuador

Blackouts affected the entire country of Ecuador on Wednesday after what officials report was an unexpected failure in an energy transmission line.

June 12, 2024

Riot police unleash tear gas, water cannons on rowdy anti-Milei protesters in Buenos Aires

Riot police converged in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday to disperse aggressive protesters of policies brought forth by libertarian President Javier Milei.

May 30, 2024

Brazilian fugitive involved in massacre of 11 people lied on US asylum application: prosecutors

A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.

May 29, 2024

Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona

A court in Argentina has postponed the start of a trial to October in a criminal negligence case against 8 people who were allegedly involved in soccer legend Diego Maradona's death.

May 28, 2024

Almost 2 months after embassy raid, Ecuador is ready to talk with Mexico and reach solution

Ecuador's government wants to re-establish communication with Mexican officials nearly 2 months after Ecuadorian police raided the Mexican embassy in its country.