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Chile's president announces plan to require private lithium extraction companies to partner with government

April 21, 2023

Chile's president announces plan to require private lithium extraction companies to partner with government

Private lithium extraction companies in Chile will be required to partner with the country's government under a plan by President Gabriel Boric.

Police in Argentina's capital to start using stun guns

April 18, 2023

Police in Argentina's capital to start using stun guns

Police in Argentina's capital of Buenos Aires will start using stun guns amidst concern over crime in an election year. Officers will start using them in June or July once trained.

Argentina sterilizes mosquitoes with radiation to battle devastating dengue outbreak

April 18, 2023

Argentina sterilizes mosquitoes with radiation to battle devastating dengue outbreak

Biologists in Argentina are battling one of the country’s worst dengue outbreaks by sterilizing male mosquitos with atomic radiation. They plan to release the insects outdoors in November.

Brazilian judge orders police to question Bolsonaro over post-inauguration riots

April 14, 2023

Brazilian judge orders police to question Bolsonaro over post-inauguration riots

Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered federal police to interrogate former President Jair Bolsonaro over attacks by supporters after his successor's inauguration.

Top Peruvian politician gets 12 years for journalist's 1988 murder

April 13, 2023

Top Peruvian politician gets 12 years for journalist's 1988 murder

Peruvian politician Daniel Urresti has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in the violent 1988 death of journalist Hugo Bustíos.

Colombia's Petro fires police chief who claims he used exorcisms to catch fugitives

April 12, 2023

Colombia's Petro fires police chief who claims he used exorcisms to catch fugitives

Leftist Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday removed Gen. Henry Sanabria, the nation's police director, for allegedly letting his Catholic beliefs interfere with his work.

Pablo Escobar hippo killed in highway collision in Colombia

April 12, 2023

Pablo Escobar hippo killed in highway collision in Colombia

A Pablo Escobar hippopotamus was killed in a highway collision in Colombia late Tuesday. There are more than 100 hippos near the estate which have been declared an invasive species.

Sen. Hagerty, after South America trip, warns China moving to step into ‘vacuum’ left by US

April 12, 2023

Sen. Hagerty, after South America trip, warns China moving to step into ‘vacuum’ left by US

Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., spoke to Fox News Digital about his visit to South America and how the U.S. risks leaving an opportunity for China in the region.

Biden administration announces trilateral deal with Panama and Colombia to stop Darien Gap migration

April 12, 2023

Biden administration announces trilateral deal with Panama and Colombia to stop Darien Gap migration

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced a deal between the United States, Panama and Colombia to help curb immigration through the Darien Gap.

Buenos Aires locals bemoan homeless encampments overrunning major airport

April 6, 2023

Buenos Aires locals bemoan homeless encampments overrunning major airport

Buenos Aires' Jorge Newbery International Airport has become a de facto encampment for about 100 homeless Argentines as the nation experiences serious economic hardship.