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UN agrees to hear century-old Venezuela-Guyana border dispute case

April 6, 2023

UN agrees to hear century-old Venezuela-Guyana border dispute case

The United Nations' highest court has rejected a challenge by Venezuela to a case over an age-old border dispute with Guyana, allowing the litigation to proceed.

Ecuador police rescue security guard wearing explosive device in vest

March 31, 2023

Ecuador police rescue security guard wearing explosive device in vest

An unknown number of people allegedly strapped explosive devises onto a security guard in Ecuador. Police were able to successfully deactivate the weapon.

Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month Florida trip

March 30, 2023

Bolsonaro returns to Brazil after 3-month Florida trip

Former right-wing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro returned to his home country after spending three months in Florida.

Chile detects first human case of bird flu

March 30, 2023

Chile detects first human case of bird flu

A 53-year-old man from Chile has the bird flu. He is the first human to test positive for the disease in the country. The government is investigating the cause of contagion.

Militants kill 9 soldiers in attack on Colombia's military

March 29, 2023

Militants kill 9 soldiers in attack on Colombia's military

Militants killed nine soldiers in an attack on Colombia's military early Wednesday. This is the most serious attack by the guerillas since they resumed peace talks with the government.

El Salvador’s gang crackdown stretches to one-year mark with no sign of slowing

March 28, 2023

El Salvador’s gang crackdown stretches to one-year mark with no sign of slowing

El Salvador on Tuesday surpassed the one-year mark since the gang-ridden nation began cracking down on organized crime under emergency powers originally intended to last one month.

Brazilian teacher, 71, stabbed to death by student, 5 others wounded

March 27, 2023

Brazilian teacher, 71, stabbed to death by student, 5 others wounded

A 13-year-old Brazilian student reportedly stabbed a 71-year-old teacher to death and wounded five others in a knife attack at a São Paulo public school.

Landslide in central Ecuador kills at least 16 people

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.

In Suriname, protestors demand president's resignation

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.

Chile detects new bird flu outbreak in industrial facility

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.