South America - Page 54

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.

September 5, 2023

21 dead, over 1,600 displaced as cyclone batters southern Brazil

At least 21 people have been reported dead in southern Brazil after a powerful storm on Tuesday flooded about 60 cities in the region

September 5, 2023

Cartels exploit banana trade to smuggle cocaine from Latin America: report

Police across Europe have found cocaine in Ecuadorian banana shipments several times over the past few years, with officials warning that the problem will only grow more severe.

August 28, 2023

Colombians turn out in droves to protest 50% gasoline price hike

Colombians turned out by the thousands in major cities on Monday to reject drastic gasoline price hikes set by leftist President Gustavo Petro's government.

August 28, 2023

Virginia man stolen from mom at birth travels the world to hug her for first time: ‘the oceans I’ve cried’

A mother whose son was taken from her at birth was reunited 42 years later when he flew over 5,000 miles to meet her and the rest of his biological family.

August 27, 2023

Archaeologists in northern Peru unearth 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor priest

Archaeologists at a dig site in Northern Peru called the Pacopampa Archaeological Project, uncovered a nearly 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor high priest.

August 25, 2023

Guyana president demands slavery reparations as descendants of a plantation owner prepare formal apology

As the descendants of a Scottish sugar and coffee plantation owner prepare to announce an apology, the president of Guyana said reparations should also be given.