South America - Page 71

February 28, 2023

Peruvian man found with 800-year-old mummy he called his 'spiritual girlfriend'

A Peruvian man was stopped by police while carrying a 600 to 800 year old mummy around in a food delivery bag, according to the country's Ministry of Culture.

February 28, 2023

Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark in Argentina

A man missing in Argentina was found inside a nearly 5-foot long shark after fishermen caught the animal and discovered human remains inside.

February 24, 2023

Argentina mom and her female partner sentenced in murder, sexual abuse of 5-year-old son: reports

An Argentinian mother and her transgender partner were sentenced to life in prison for killing the mother's five-year-old son in November 2021.

February 23, 2023

Argentina tightens health protocols to control bird flu

Argentina's government has tightened health protocols to control the bird flu outbreak. Authorities will enhance sanitary controls on poultry imports.

February 23, 2023

Seven killed in Brazilian pool hall massacre after losers mocked: video

Two men caught on camera opening fire on a group at a Brazilian pool hall, killing seven, are still on the run, police say. A 12-year-old girl was among the victims.

February 23, 2023

Gunmen kill 7 at Brazilian pool hall

Victims reportedly laughed at suspects for losing. (Newsflash)

February 21, 2023

Bird flu kills sea lions and thousands of pelicans in Peru's protected areas

The bird flu is killing sea lions and thousands of pelicans in protected areas of Peru. Government data suggests that nearly 63,000 birds have been killed from the H5N1 strain.

February 20, 2023

Deluge in Brazil kills at least 36 people as dozens are missing

Brazil is experiencing serious impacts from a huge weekend weather event, where dozens of people were killed and many others are missing.

February 20, 2023

Brazil landslide, flooding kills at least 36 people along coast, rescuers continue to search for survivors

A landslide and flooding in Brazil killed at least 36 people along the coast of Sao Paulo. Rescue workers continue to search for survivors from the natural disaster.

February 16, 2023

Colombian President Petro signs trade deal with Venezuela's Maduro on border

Colombian President Gustavo Petro met with Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro to liberalize trade relations between the neighboring South American nations.