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August 15, 2023

Brazilians left without electricity after widespread blackout hits 19 states

An investigation is underway after a blackout hit several north and northeast regions of Brazil. While power was restored in some areas, many other regions remain without electricity.

August 14, 2023

5-year-old buried in Rio after being killed during protest against police violence

A 5-year-old girl was laid to rest in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, following her tragic death from a gunshot wound during a shantytown protest against alleged police violence.

August 13, 2023

Ecuador officials, FBI seek answers in candidate's murder; party taps new prospect

The FBI met with police and prosecutors in Ecuador to investigate the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio, while the candidate's party tapped a new prospect.

August 11, 2023

Argentina faces accelerated monthly inflation at 7.1% in July, posing challenges ahead of key elections

Argentina's monthly inflation rate is predicted to accelerate to 7.1% in July. This potential surge in the Consumer Price Index could disrupt the trend of declining monthly inflation.

August 10, 2023

South American country names 6th prison chief in 2 years as gang violence crisis spirals

International criminal organizations looking to gain a foothold in the world's cocaine trade have exploited Ecuador's lax security to create a gang violence crisis.

August 10, 2023

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio received 3 death threats before killing, advisor says

Fernando Villavicencio, the Ecuadorian presidential candidate who was killed following a rally, had received several threats in the leadup to the attack, his campaign manager says.

August 10, 2023

Brazil’s Amazon Summit ends with new rainforest protection plan but without measurable goals

An Amazon summit attended by Brazil and other countries has ended. A plan was created to prevent the irreversible destruction of the Amazon without jeopardizing economic development.

August 10, 2023

Ecuador presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio assassinated at campaign event: report

Ecuadorian presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was killed in an armed attack at a campaign rally in the capital city of Quito, according to local media.

August 8, 2023

Argentina declared free from avian flu as 18 commercial farm outbreaks subside

Argentina has achieved a significant milestone in its battle against avian flu, with the conclusion of all 18 outbreaks at commercial farms, confirmed by the agricultural secretary.

August 8, 2023

Brazil, other Amazon rainforest countries to meet for the first time in 14 years over environmental threats

Countries surrounding the Amazon rainforest, such as Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia, are meeting for the first time in over a decade to discuss protection measures.