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March 27, 2023

Landslide in central Ecuador kills at least 16 people

At least 16 people were killed and 16 others were injured in a landslide in central Ecuador. Seven people remained missing in Alausí after the landslide on Sunday.

March 24, 2023

In Suriname, protestors demand president's resignation

Protestors gathered in Paramaribo, Suriname, on Friday to protest President Chan Santokhi's alleged attempt to postpone the South American nation's 2025 general election.

March 21, 2023

Chile detects new bird flu outbreak in industrial facility

Chile has detected a new bird flu outbreak in an industrial facility in the Maule region of the country. The facility has between 4,000 and 5,000 specimens of birds.

March 21, 2023

Ecuador officials have suspect in custody for targeting journalists with explosive devices

Ecuador officials are investigating small explosives, one of which exploded, were sent to media journalists. Police officers said Tuesday that they have a suspect.

March 21, 2023

Colombia set to vote on bullfighting ban in the coming weeks

Lawmakers in Colombia are expected to vote on a bullfighting ban in the coming weeks. Some politicians have argued bullfighting is cruel and unethical.

March 20, 2023

Venezuelan oil czar resigns amid agency corruption investigation

Venezuelan oil czar Tareck El Aissami has resigned amid an ongoing investigation into Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), the nation's state-run oil agency.

March 18, 2023

Strong earthquake kills at least 14 in Ecuador, 1 in Peru

A deathly 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook southern Ecuador and northern Peru on Saturday killing at least 14 in Ecuador and 1 in Peru.

March 17, 2023

'Amazon snake cat' photo seemingly fools internet users after going viral on social media

A photo of a supposed "Amazon cat snake" has gone viral on social media and some people appear to believe the scale-patterned yellow- and navy-furred cat is a real rare species.

March 17, 2023

House lawmakers focus on 'outcompeting China' in bipartisan visit to Guyana

Guyana was the last stop in House lawmakers' three-country tour to bolster U.S. relations with South and Latin America, after visits to Mexico and Ecuador.

March 17, 2023

Chile culls whopping 40,000 poultry after detecting 1st bird flu case in the industry

After detecting its first bird flu case in an industrial setting Monday, Chile has culled and buried 40,000 poultry. Authorities have not detected more cases in other areas.