South America - Page 38

February 27, 2024

Peru declares health emergency as majority of provinces see surge in dengue cases

Peru has declared a health emergency in most of its provinces due to a surge in dengue cases that are occurring due to hot temperatures and rainfall, officials say.

February 26, 2024

Argentine province threatens to cut country's energy supply in dispute with President Milei

Argentine President Milei's government held back about $16 million from the province of Chubut, citing debt the region owed, so Chubut threatened to cut the country's energy supply.

February 23, 2024

Colombia to send deep-water expedition to explore 300-year-old shipwreck thought to hold treasure

The Colombian government announced an expedition to attempt the recovery of treasure from a sunken galleon along its Caribbean coast.

February 23, 2024

The collapse of a gold mine in Venezuela underscores the dangers of a poorly regulated industry

At least 16 miners died at the collapse of an open pit mine in Venezuela, highlighting the lax regulatory environment and danger to workers.

February 23, 2024

Blinken visits Argentina's President Milei in sign of US support: 'extraordinary' investment opportunities

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visited Argentina's libertarian leader Javier Milei on Feb. 23. Blinken said Washington sees "extraordinary" investment opportunities in Argentina.

February 23, 2024

Venezuela reportedly scraps US deal to deport illegal migrants as some commit crimes to be deported

Venezuela has halted the United States from deporting illegal migrants back to their home country, in a blow to President Joe Biden's immigration efforts ahead of the election

February 22, 2024

Snake discovery as explorers identify new species of anaconda that's the 'biggest of all'

Researchers have identified the green anaconda as two separate species. National Geographic explorer Bryan Fry revealed details to Fox News Digital about the new snake type.

February 22, 2024

16 killed in Venezuela's worst mining accident in years, officials say

At least 16 people were killed on Tuesday in the collapse of an illegally operated gold mine in a remote area of central Venezuela, state authorities said.

February 22, 2024

Parents of teens who survived fatal dorm fire in Guyana sue the government for negligence

The parents of two teenage survivors of a fire at an Indigenous girls' dormitory in Guyana have filed a lawsuit against the government, alleging negligence.

February 22, 2024

Border Patrol has arrested 6,400 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions, 178 gang members in FY24

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Jason Owens has revealed that more than 6,400 illegal immigrants with criminal convictions have been arrested in FY24, including 178 gang members.