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

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.

Colombia set to vote on bullfighting ban in the coming weeks

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.

Venezuelan oil czar resigns amid agency corruption investigation

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Rescue operations at Colombia coal mine explosion end; 21 workers dead

March 16, 2023

Rescue operations at Colombia coal mine explosion end; 21 workers dead

Rescue officials at a coal mine explosion in Colombia found 21 workers dead; rescue operations have since come to a stop. The mine collapsed Tuesday following an explosion.

Colombian coal mine explosion kills 11, search ongoing for survivors

March 15, 2023

Colombian coal mine explosion kills 11, search ongoing for survivors

A Colombian coal mine explosion killed 11 people, as law enforcement continues to search for survivors. Authorities said the blast was caused by an accumulation of gases.

Colombian navy seizes mystery submarine with more than ton of cocaine, 2 lifeless bodies on board

March 14, 2023

Colombian navy seizes mystery submarine with more than ton of cocaine, 2 lifeless bodies on board

Nearly 3,000 pounds of cocaine worth about $87 million were located in a submarine in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, the Colombian navy announced.