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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Colombia suspends ceasefire with Marxist rebel group accused of killing 4

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.

At least 20 students killed in Guyana dormitory fire

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.

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

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.

Ecuadorian president invokes 'nuclear option,' disbands legislature after attempted ouster

May 17, 2023

Ecuadorian president invokes 'nuclear option,' disbands legislature after attempted ouster

Embattled Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso, one of Latin America's only conservative leaders, has disbanded the nation's legislature after it attempted to remove him from office.

Colombia plane crash: Four child survivors found in Amazon rainforest two weeks later

May 17, 2023

Colombia plane crash: Four child survivors found in Amazon rainforest two weeks later

Four children missing after a plane crash in Colombia's Amazon Rainforest have been found, the country's president said.

Italian cocaine-sniffing dog finds 3 tons of drugs hidden in banana shipment

May 16, 2023

Italian cocaine-sniffing dog finds 3 tons of drugs hidden in banana shipment

Authorities and a police dog in Italy found more than three tons of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment from Ecuador. The shipment could have been worth $900 million in street sales.