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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Panama to launch new plan to curb massive flow of migrants crossing through dangerous jungle

August 25, 2023

Panama to launch new plan to curb massive flow of migrants crossing through dangerous jungle

The government of Panama, overwhelmed by the resurgence of migrants crossing the Darien Gap, is launching a new campaign to curb the flow of arrivals.

Bolsonaro leaves São Paulo hospital after routine exams

August 24, 2023

Bolsonaro leaves São Paulo hospital after routine exams

Right-wing former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has left Vila Nova Star Hospital in São Paulo, where he was admitted Wednesday for routine health checks.

Brazil's President Lula stresses geopolitical significance in BRICS expansion decision

August 24, 2023

Brazil's President Lula stresses geopolitical significance in BRICS expansion decision

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil emphasized that the BRICS countries would extend membership based on geopolitical significance rather than the ideology of governments.