South America - Page 72

February 16, 2023

Convicted killer nicknamed 'The Spider' busted trying to escape from prison disguised as sheep

An inmate in Bolivia convicted of murder is back behind bars after trying to escape from prison by wearing a wool jacket and disguising himself as a sheep.

February 15, 2023

Bolivian hospitals struggle as dengue outbreak kills dozens

Bolivian hospitals are struggling to keep up as an outbreak of dengue is spreading rapidly and killing dozens. This marks Bolivia’s largest outbreak since the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 15, 2023

Peru reopens Machu Picchu after a month of antigovernment protests

Machu Picchu will reopen after being closed for nearly a month due to antigovernment protests. The decision was made with protestors to guarantee security around Peru’s landmark.

February 9, 2023

NYC bird-smuggling 'kingpin' gets year in prison

Insaf Ali, 62, has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison for repeated attempts to smuggle finches from Guyana into New York for birdsong competitions.

February 8, 2023

Ecuadorian fugitive wanted for killing wife in 2019 arrested in South Carolina

César Leopoldo Cóndor Vaca, Ecuador's 13th most wanted criminal, was arrested in South Carolina by ERO Atlanta deportation officers. Cóndor Vaca is accused of killing his wife in 2019.

February 7, 2023

Steady rains trigger mudslides that killed at least 36 in Peru

The steady rain in Peru triggered mudslides that killed at least 36 in several small villages. Local officials have asked for heavy machinery to move debris blocking important roads.

February 7, 2023

Flooding from glacial lakes threaten communities in Asia, South America

As glaciers melt into lakes, flooding has become a growing risk to 15 million people around the world. Asia faces the biggest risk as the Himalayan mountains heat up.

February 7, 2023

Ecuadorian city mayor candidate murdered by assassins hours before winning election: report

A candidate for mayor in Ecuador has won the election after he was murdered ahead of polls opening over the weekend.

February 6, 2023

24 people killed as Chile battles deadliest wildfires in country’s recent history

Chile has reported 275 active fires as hot and dry weather continue this week. At least 24 people have died in the deadliest blazes the country has seen in recent history.

February 2, 2023

No escape! World's former murder capital opens impenetrable prison as part of major gang crackdown

El Salvador has doubled its prison capacity after opening a 40,000-person facility this week in an effort to further crack down on the country's gang violence problem.