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June 1, 2023

Argentine meteorologist elected as first female head of United Nation's weather agency

Celeste Saulo, a meteorologist from Argentina, has been elected as the next head of the United Nations weather agency. Saulo is the first female to serve in the position.

June 1, 2023

Colorado mother of three killed during violent home invasion in Ecuador

A Colorado mother of three living in Ecuador was shot and killed after men invaded her farm last month. The South American country has recently been undergoing a deadly wave of gang-fueled violence.

May 31, 2023

Chile shuts down state-owned copper smelter after decades of pollution

Chile's state-owned copper mining company, Codelco, has shut down a smelting facility blamed for significant pollution in the Quintero Bay.

May 30, 2023

Teenage girl charged with killing 19 in school dorm fire after cellphone confiscated: report

A 15-year-old girl from Guyana has been charged with the murder of 19 people after she allegedly set fire to a dorm out of anger after her cellphone was confiscated.

May 30, 2023

Bolivian prosecutor launches probe into mysterious death of bank trustee amid disputed suicide claims

A Bolivian prosecutor launched an investigation into the mysterious death of a bank trustee amid disputed suicide claims. The trustee fell from the 15th floor on Saturday.

May 30, 2023

South American leaders gather in Brazil's capital to discuss energy, crime-fighting, economy

Leaders of South American countries met in Brazil's capital to discuss crime-fighting, energy, and the economy. Brazil's president discussed the possibility of a regional currency.

May 23, 2023

Deadly Guyana dormitory fire was deliberately set by student, according to investigators

A deadly dormitory fire in Guyana that killed at least 19 students was deliberately set according to investigators. Several others were injured in the fire.

May 22, 2023

Colombia suspends ceasefire with Marxist rebel group accused of killing 4

Colombia's government on Monday announced the suspension of its ceasefire with parts of FARC-EMC after four people were reportedly killed by guerillas after refusing to join the group.

May 22, 2023

At least 20 students killed in Guyana dormitory fire

At least 20 students were killed in a fire at a school dormitory in Guyana. Several other students were being treated for injuries, and at least six were flown to be treated.

May 21, 2023

Tourist kidnappings, rampant crime spark travel warnings in Caribbean, South America

The State Department issued warnings for seven countries, five of which are in the Caribbean or South America, over concerns of elevated crime and safety for Americans abroad.