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PGA Tour reinstates 2-time major champ Angel Cabrera after his release from prison

December 19, 2023

PGA Tour reinstates 2-time major champ Angel Cabrera after his release from prison

After serving two years in an Argentinian prison for harassment, 2009 Masters champion and 2007 U.S. Open winner Angel Cabrera was reinstated by the PGA Tour.

Argentina’s President Milei holds livestream raffle for his last salary as lawmaker

December 16, 2023

Argentina’s President Milei holds livestream raffle for his last salary as lawmaker

Argentinian President Javier Milei livestreamed on Instagram the raffle of his final monthly salary as a lawmaker, showing the public the presidential residence and his staff.

55 arrested in Chilean tax fraud case deemed country's largest ever

December 15, 2023

55 arrested in Chilean tax fraud case deemed country's largest ever

Chilean police arrested at least 55 people Friday in a $275 million tax fraud case considered one of the largest in the country's history.

Woman arrested in murder of American comedian, activist abducted in Colombia: report

December 15, 2023

Woman arrested in murder of American comedian, activist abducted in Colombia: report

An arrest has been made into the gruesome death of a U.S. activist and comedian whose body was found stabbed and dumped in a ravine in Colombia on Sunday after he was abducted.

Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, 30, dies on stage during massive heart attack

December 15, 2023

Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique, 30, dies on stage during massive heart attack

30-year-old Brazilian gospel singer Pedro Henrique suddenly collapsed and died while performing on stage Wednesday in a incident that was also captured on video.

Colombian rebel group announces it will stop kidnapping people for ransom

December 14, 2023

Colombian rebel group announces it will stop kidnapping people for ransom

The Colombian rebel group EMC, or Central General Command, has announced it will stop kidnapping people for ransom money as part of peace negotiations with the government.

NFL owners approve boost to international game schedule; Brazil slated to host 2024 regular-season game

December 13, 2023

NFL owners approve boost to international game schedule; Brazil slated to host 2024 regular-season game

The NFL's international plan continues to expand after team owners voted in favor of São Paulo, Brazil, hosting a regular-season game as early as next year.

Pope confirms plans to visit home Argentina after invitation from once-fierce critic President Javier Milei

December 13, 2023

Pope confirms plans to visit home Argentina after invitation from once-fierce critic President Javier Milei

A visit by Pope Francis to his native Argentina is "pending" following an invitation from the newly elected President Javier Milei, who has been a fierce critic of the pontiff.

US activist and comedian found stabbed to death in Colombia after being held for ransom

December 13, 2023

US activist and comedian found stabbed to death in Colombia after being held for ransom

An Asian American man was allegedly kidnapped and held for ransom in Colombia on Sunday before his captors stabbed him to death and tossed him over a bridge and into a ravine

Javier Milei, newly elected Argentinian president, begins 'shock therapy' by devaluing peso against dollar

December 13, 2023

Javier Milei, newly elected Argentinian president, begins 'shock therapy' by devaluing peso against dollar

Argentina's new government has announced that it is devaluing its currency by more than 50% against the US dollar as part of a drastic effort to combat the nation’s economic woes.