South America - Page 60

July 11, 2023

GOP rep shows migrants moving through Panama to US

Rep. Carlos Gimenez visits a village in Panama where thousands of migrants traveling through the U.S. pass through. CREDIT: Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla.

July 5, 2023

Argentine soccer player receives red card, ejected after appearing to urinate on field

In a strange series of events, striker Axel Leonel Ovejero received a red card after he appeared to urinate on the field during a match between Argentino de Merlo and Sacachispas.

July 3, 2023

UN body discusses potential for deep sea mining, permits may be coming soon

The United Nations body that regulates the ocean floor is discussing the potential for deep sea mining. The possibility of issuing permits is being discussed

June 30, 2023

Bolsonaro banned from running for office for 8 years

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is banned from seeking public office for eight years, preventing him from launching a political campaign until 2030.

June 27, 2023

Scientist who dedicated her life to saving nearly extinct monkey species celebrates 4 decades of research

Karen Strier began studying the northern muriqui monkeys when there were only 50 left in existence. Her life's work has helped to revive the species.

June 26, 2023

Massacre in Honduras pool hall prompts president to impose security measures, curfews

The president of Honduras is imposing security measures including curfews after gunmen burst into a pool hall and killed 11 people over the weekend.

June 22, 2023

Honduras faces horrific aftermath of massacre at women's prison, sparking calls for prison system reform

Honduras witnessed a horrific massacre at a women's prison in Tamara, as authorities begin handing over the mutilated and burned bodies of 46 women to grieving relatives.

June 21, 2023

AI reveals ancient symbols hidden in Peruvian desert famous for alien theories

Researchers studying Peru's ancient Nazca Lines used artificial intelligence to uncover four more geoglyphs etched into the country's Nazca desert.

June 19, 2023

Severe storm in southern Brazil kills 8 people, leaves 19 others missing

Officials in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in southern Brazil said a severe winter storm claimed eight lives and left 19 people missing. Neighboring Santa Catarina state was also hit.

June 19, 2023

Shooting at Brazil school leaves 1 student dead, another severely injured

A former student entered a Brazil school on Monday and opened fire, resulting in the death of a girl and causing serious injuries to another teenage student.