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

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.

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

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.

Spain withdraws ambassador after diplomatic spat with Argentina's president

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

May 17, 2024

An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years

Chileans are experiencing their coldest autumn in over 70 years, with temperatures dipping near freezing in Santiago, as a sudden cold front from Antartica has gripped parts of South America.

Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina

May 17, 2024

Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina

Subway commuters in Argentina's capital have been hit by a 360% increase in fares, a dramatic price hike in President Javier Milei's budget austerity campaign.

Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office

May 16, 2024

Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office

Lawmakers in Peru have begun another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office; she has already survived 4 attempts at cutting her term short.