South America - Page 31

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.

May 24, 2024

Colombian ex-President Uribe charged in witness tampering case

Former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe was formally charged Friday with witness tampering and bribery in a long-running investigation.

May 24, 2024

In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks

Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted by Brazilian nonprofit organization Instituto Mar Urbano are reportedly boosting ecosystems and helping mitigate flood risks.

May 24, 2024

State Department re-issues dire 'Do Not Travel' warning for Venezuela

The State Department is warning Americans not travel to Venezuela due to high levels of crime and civil unrest under the socialist dictatorship of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

May 23, 2024

In message to Russia, Chilean lawmakers meet in Antarctica to underline territorial claims

Defense officials from Chile met in Antarctica in an attempt to bolster their territorial claims in the southernmost continent, amid escalating tensions over Russia's maneuvers in the region.

May 21, 2024

Spain withdraws ambassador after diplomatic spat with Argentina's president

Spain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the prime minister’s wife of corruption.

May 21, 2024

Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families

Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.

May 20, 2024

Attack on police station in Colombia leaves 2 officers dead, bomb blast injures 6 others

Violence in southwestern Colombia intensified when an attack on a police station in Morales by rebel group FARC-EMC left at least 2 police officers dead, and a bomb blast in Jamundi left 6 injured.

May 20, 2024

American couple stranded in Brazil facing 'bureaucratic nightmare' after newborn son arrives months early

Bureaucratic red tape has left a Minnesota couple stranded in Brazil after their son was born months earlier than expected.

May 18, 2024

Argentina's Milei shuts up critics with miracle turnaround of economy, strong security policies

Argentina elected Javier Milei as the country struggled with some of the highest inflation in the world, seeking radical change in the face of crisis.