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Congressional inquiry to investigate Codelco's mining projects in Chile

August 24, 2023

Congressional inquiry to investigate Codelco's mining projects in Chile

Chile's parliamentary members in the lower house have collectively agreed to initiate an investigation into mining projects managed by Codelco, the nation's state-owned copper producer.

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Argentina

August 23, 2023

6.2 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Argentina

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 struck hundreds of miles below the surface of Santiago del Estero, Argentina, Wednesday. No damages were immediately reported.

Ecuador votes against drilling oil in protected area of Amazon rainforest

August 21, 2023

Ecuador votes against drilling oil in protected area of Amazon rainforest

The country of Ecuador voted to stop drilling for oil in Yasuni National Park, a protected area in the Amazon rainforest. The region is home to two uncontacted tribes.

Ice cream prices double in 1 month as Argentina battles massive inflation

August 18, 2023

Ice cream prices double in 1 month as Argentina battles massive inflation

An Argentine store owner was surprised by an updated price list from the supplier, revealing prices of snacks, condiments, sodas, and ice creams, surging up to 60% since late July.

AOC calls on US to declassify documents regarding Chile’s 1973 coup ahead of 50th anniversary

August 18, 2023

AOC calls on US to declassify documents regarding Chile’s 1973 coup ahead of 50th anniversary

During a tour of Latin America, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has urged the United States to declassify information on Washington’s involvement in Chile’s 1973 coup.

Passengers on Argentina bus run for their lives after public bus becomes engulfed in flames

August 18, 2023

Passengers on Argentina bus run for their lives after public bus becomes engulfed in flames

Buenos Aires, Argentina police footage captured the moment a bus unexpectedly burst into flames, causing its passengers to flee in panic.

World’s largest lake in Venezuela now a polluted wasteland due to pollution, oil, toxic algae, experts say

August 16, 2023

World’s largest lake in Venezuela now a polluted wasteland due to pollution, oil, toxic algae, experts say

Human and aquatic life are being threatened by Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo, following decades of oil exploitation and a lack of nearby waste treatment plants, according to a professor.

Brazilians left without electricity after widespread blackout hits 19 states

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.

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

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.

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

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.