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Iran expanding influence 'with impunity' in America's backyard, congresswoman says

June 15, 2023

Iran expanding influence 'with impunity' in America's backyard, congresswoman says

Iran has increasingly cooperated with Latin American countries by developing closer ties and deals, particularly Venezuela on oil shipments, in order to expand influence in the region.

Community kitchen struggles as inflation pushes more families into poverty in Buenos Aires

June 14, 2023

Community kitchen struggles as inflation pushes more families into poverty in Buenos Aires

Amidst the prevailing economic crisis in Argentina, characterized by soaring inflation rates, Anahí Robledo operates a community kitchen on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.

Colombian children rescued after plane crash in Amazon were fleeing violent armed group: report

June 14, 2023

Colombian children rescued after plane crash in Amazon were fleeing violent armed group: report

The children who survived a deadly plane crash in the Amazon jungle and were alone for 40 days had reportedly fled from an armed group in Colombia.

Woman starts knocking inside coffin during her wake: 'Gave us all a fright'

June 13, 2023

Woman starts knocking inside coffin during her wake: 'Gave us all a fright'

Bella Montoya's family had a wake four hours after she was declared dead and returned her to a hospital for treatment as soon as they confirmed she was still alive.

Relatives of 4 Amazon plane crash survivors fight for custody as the resilient siblings remain hospitalized

June 13, 2023

Relatives of 4 Amazon plane crash survivors fight for custody as the resilient siblings remain hospitalized

The four siblings who survived in the Amazon rainforest for 40 days remain hospitalized. Relatives are in the midst of a custody battle to decide who will care for the children.

Elderly woman declared dead in Ecuador revives during wake, knocks on her coffin

June 13, 2023

Elderly woman declared dead in Ecuador revives during wake, knocks on her coffin

A hospital in Ecuador is under investigation after an elderly woman who was declared dead in the city of Babahoyo surprised her relatives when she revived during her wake.

Details emerge on how 4 Colombian children survived in Amazon jungle for 40 days after deadly plane crash

June 12, 2023

Details emerge on how 4 Colombian children survived in Amazon jungle for 40 days after deadly plane crash

Four Colombian childrens, aged 13, 9, 4, and 1, survived in the Amazon jungle for 40 days by using natural surroundings to hide from dangerous wildlife.

Dengue outbreak in Peru reaches 200K cases, 200 dead, heightened by El Niño rains

June 11, 2023

Dengue outbreak in Peru reaches 200K cases, 200 dead, heightened by El Niño rains

Peru is facing the worst dengue outbreak on record, triggered by warming ocean waters and flooding associated with the El Nino weather pattern

Colombian children rescued from plane crash survived 40-day jungle ordeal by eating cassava flour, fruit

June 10, 2023

Colombian children rescued from plane crash survived 40-day jungle ordeal by eating cassava flour, fruit

Four children who rescued 40 days after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle were able to survive by eating cassava flour and fruit.

Missing Colombian children from deadly jungle plane crash found alive after 40-day search

June 9, 2023

Missing Colombian children from deadly jungle plane crash found alive after 40-day search

Four missing indigenous children in Colombia who were passengers in a May 1 jungle plane crash were found alive by authorities Friday, Colombian newspaper El Tiempo reported.