South America - Page 53

September 17, 2023

Scene footage of small plane crash in Brazil that killed all 14 on board

Video shows the aftermath of the deadly plane crash in Brazil's Amazon. Credit: Wellington Melo via Storyful

September 14, 2023

Brazil's Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro supporter to 17 years in prison for storming government offices

Brazil's Supreme Court delivered a 17-year prison sentence to Aécio Lúcio Costa Pereira, a supporter of former President Jair Bolsonaro who stormed top government offices on January 8.

September 13, 2023

Israel accuses Iran-backed Hezbollah of building airport designed for attack, amid Biden $6B swap deal

Israel alleges that the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hezbollah is building an airstrip in Lebanon which will serve as a springboard to attack Israel.

September 13, 2023

Former rocker nicknamed 'Argentine Trump' gains election steam with anti-socialist message

Libertarian Javier Milei has rocked Argentina's political establishment by winning the most votes in the recent presidential primaries to qualify for the general election in October.

September 12, 2023

Treasury imposes terrorism sanctions on Hezbollah-linked network in Lebanon, South America

The U.S. Treasury Department imposed terrorism-related sanctions on a network consisting of seven individuals and businesses across Lebanon and South America.

September 12, 2023

Colombian coca crops, used to make cocaine, at an all-time high last year, UN says

According to the U.N., the Colombian president is struggling to crack down on armed groups profiting from the cocaine trade as coca crops in the country reach an all-time high.

September 8, 2023

Panama to ramp up deportations amid record migration through treacherous Darien Gap

The Panamanian government has announced that it will strengthen infrastructure and ramp up deportations along the notorious Darien Gap on the nation's Colombian border.

September 7, 2023

Avianca announces $473M investment to expand fleet and routes

Colombia's flagship airline, Avianca, announced an investment of $473M to expand its aircraft fleet by 16 planes. The move is part of the its strategy to increase its route offerings.

September 7, 2023

Powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Chile

No damage or injuries were immediately reported after an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck northern Chile at a depth of 25 miles.

September 6, 2023

Flooding in southern Brazil leaves at least 31 dead and 1,600 displaced

Severe flooding triggered by a cyclone in southern Brazil has led to the destruction of homes, stranding of motorists, and inundation of streets across multiple cities.