South America - Page 54

Brazil begins making arrests in cellphone monitoring investigation

October 20, 2023

Brazil begins making arrests in cellphone monitoring investigation

Brazilian police have arrested two people in connection with an investigation into intelligence agency members allegedly illegally using spy technology to track cellphones.

Peru threatens cellphone thieves with harsher penalties, including life in prison

October 20, 2023

Peru threatens cellphone thieves with harsher penalties, including life in prison

In an effort to combat Peru’s rise in cellphone thefts, the government has imposed harsher penalties, including life in prison for those who commit murder to steal the devices.

Socialist Venezuelan government to resume talks with opposition in Barbados

October 16, 2023

Socialist Venezuelan government to resume talks with opposition in Barbados

Venezuela's socialist government will resume talks with its opposition in Bridgetown, Barbados, according to the Norwegian embassy in Mexico.

Heir to banana trade fortune in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wins presidential runoff election

October 16, 2023

Heir to banana trade fortune in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, wins presidential runoff election

An inexperienced politician and heir to a banana fortune in Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, has won the country’s presidential runoff election against Luisa González.

Prosecutor charges 'Argentine Trump' Javier Milei just days before election

October 13, 2023

Prosecutor charges 'Argentine Trump' Javier Milei just days before election

An Argentine prosecutor has filed charges against libertarian presidential frontrunner Javier Milei just days before the country's Oct. 22 general election.

Prolific Colombian serial killer 'The Beast' dies at 66 after confessing to over 190 child murders

October 13, 2023

Prolific Colombian serial killer 'The Beast' dies at 66 after confessing to over 190 child murders

A notorious Colombian serial killer known as "The Beast," who confessed to the gruesome murders of over 190 children in the 1990s, has passed away at the age of 66.

Panama, Costa Rica announce busing plan for Darien Gap migrants, likely expediting their trek to US border

October 11, 2023

Panama, Costa Rica announce busing plan for Darien Gap migrants, likely expediting their trek to US border

Panama and Costa Rica have announced a busing plan for thousands of migrants crossing into North America through the treacherous Darien Gap.

Peru’s first leopard cubs born in captivity greet visitors at a zoo in Lima

October 5, 2023

Peru’s first leopard cubs born in captivity greet visitors at a zoo in Lima

A zoo in Lima has debuted the country’s first leopard cubs born in captivity. The parents of the 3-month-old cubs were brought to Peru two years ago from a zoo in Leon, Mexico.

Workers uncover 8 mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding gas network in Peru

September 24, 2023

Workers uncover 8 mummies and pre-Inca objects while expanding gas network in Peru

Archaeologists in Lima, Peru discovered eight mummified bodies and several objects dating back before the Inca empire ruled the lands, nearly 1,200 years ago.

Cop allegedly kills ex-girlfriend with service gun after promising 'no one' else could have her

September 22, 2023

Cop allegedly kills ex-girlfriend with service gun after promising 'no one' else could have her

Sergio Patricio Galván had allegedly harassed his ex-girlfriend Teresita Luciana López for weeks after she broke up with him, and she planned to report him.