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Ecuador's president declares 'internal armed conflict' as US embassy monitoring threats to safety of Americans

January 10, 2024

Ecuador's president declares 'internal armed conflict' as US embassy monitoring threats to safety of Americans

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa says his country is dealing with what he described as an "internal armed conflict" following a high-profile prisoner escape on Sunday.

Armed gunmen take over Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast

January 9, 2024

Armed gunmen take over Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast

Armed gunmen infiltrated the studio of TC Television in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Tuesday. Courtesy: Reuters

Armed gunmen take over Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast, threaten staff: 'A terrorist act'

January 9, 2024

Armed gunmen take over Ecuador TV studio during live broadcast, threaten staff: 'A terrorist act'

News footage shows the hostage situation live as it was happening when armed men took over a TV station in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Tuesday, threatening staff with bombs and guns.

Ecuadorian police officers kidnapped, explosions reported following 'most-wanted' inmate’s escape

January 9, 2024

Ecuadorian police officers kidnapped, explosions reported following 'most-wanted' inmate’s escape

Police officers have been kidnapped and explosions are being reported as unrest is escalating in Ecuador following a what is described as a high-profile prison escape.

Mexican president demands $20B, work permits for 10M Hispanics in exchange for immigration help

January 8, 2024

Mexican president demands $20B, work permits for 10M Hispanics in exchange for immigration help

Mexican President Lopez Obrador is demanding the U.S. deliver $20 billion and work permits for 10 million Hispanics in exchange for illegal immigration help.

Roller coaster riders stuck 100 feet in air as ride breaks down: video

January 5, 2024

Roller coaster riders stuck 100 feet in air as ride breaks down: video

A high-octane rollercoaster in Colombia got stuck on Wednesday, leaving several riders trapped nearly 100 feet in the air for half an hour, terrifying footage shows.

Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan

January 3, 2024

Argentine court suspends labor changes in a blow to President Milei's economic plan

A three-judge panel has ruled that President Milei's labor reforms extended beyond his presidential authority and required Congressional oversight.

Argentina arrests 3 for alleged terror cell connections

January 3, 2024

Argentina arrests 3 for alleged terror cell connections

The Argentine government announced Wednesday that authorities have arrested three men, one of whom is a Syrian national, for suspected involvement in a terror cell.

1 Colombian soldier dead, 12 wounded in apparent cartel attack

January 3, 2024

1 Colombian soldier dead, 12 wounded in apparent cartel attack

An attack on a western Colombian military unit by the notorious Gulf Clan cartel has left one soldier dead and 12 others injured.

Machete-wielding man arrested outside US Capitol is illegal migrant from Venezuela

January 2, 2024

Machete-wielding man arrested outside US Capitol is illegal migrant from Venezuela

A man who authorities arrested at the U.S. Capitol for carrying a machete and a knife was an illegal immigrant that border authorities previously released from custody.