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World's heaviest animal may be ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert, scientists say

August 3, 2023

World's heaviest animal may be ancient whale found in the Peruvian desert, scientists say

Fossils of a massive ancient whale, known as Perucetus colossus, has been excavated in the Ica Province, southern Peru, allowing scientists to determine its length and weight.

14 dead in São Paulo police raid as elite officer's murder investigation continues

August 2, 2023

14 dead in São Paulo police raid as elite officer's murder investigation continues

The casualty count from an ongoing operation in Brazil's São Paulo state is now 14, as officials continue their efforts to apprehend suspects in an elite police officer's killing.

Migrant numbers crossing Darién Gap set new record, despite US efforts

August 2, 2023

Migrant numbers crossing Darién Gap set new record, despite US efforts

Migrants who traveled through the dangerous Darién Gap hit new highs in 2023, breaking records only just over halfway through the year, despite U.S. and international efforts.

Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report

August 2, 2023

Nigerian stowaways survive 14-day trip across Atlantic on ship's rudder, drank ocean water: report

Four Nigerian stowaways are claiming to have survived a trip across the Atlantic Ocean to Brazil on a cargo ship’s rudder by drinking sea water.

Colombian president's son charged with money laundering

August 1, 2023

Colombian president's son charged with money laundering

Nicolas Petro, son of leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro, was charged Tuesday with money laundering and illicit enrichment, raising questions about his father's finances.

Crypto millionaire received threatening messages in the week before his grisly death: report

July 29, 2023

Crypto millionaire received threatening messages in the week before his grisly death: report

Fernando Pérez Algaba lived a lavish lifestyle of luxury cars and exotic travel, but he allegedly had piled up debts that attracted threats and anger from dangerous people.

Ecuador declares state of emergency amid prison violence surge

July 25, 2023

Ecuador declares state of emergency amid prison violence surge

Ecuador on Tuesday declared a state of emergency after shootings and explosions were reported at Litoral Penitentiary in Guayaquil, one of the nation's most brutal prisons.

Mayor assassinated in broad daylight as violent crime surges in South American nation

July 25, 2023

Mayor assassinated in broad daylight as violent crime surges in South American nation

The 38-year-old mayor of an Ecuadorian town was assassinated over the weekend, and authorities say the gunman was able to escape but his driver was captured.

Dengue fever cases could reach near-record highs this year: What to know about the tropical infectious disease

July 24, 2023

Dengue fever cases could reach near-record highs this year: What to know about the tropical infectious disease

As the WHO warns that cases of dengue fever could reach near-record highs this year, here's what to know about the tropical infectious disease spread by mosquitoes.

Crime-weary Ecuador residents forced to build walls to keep out criminals

July 23, 2023

Crime-weary Ecuador residents forced to build walls to keep out criminals

Residents of Guayaquil, Ecuador's largest city, are installing gates and walls to protect residents from exploding crime rates, according to a report.