South America - Page 76

December 7, 2022

Peru's president dissolves Congress ahead of 3rd removal try

Peruvian President Pedro Castillo dissolved Peru's Congress and called for changes in leadership of the judiciary, police and constitutional court.

December 5, 2022

Viking Polaris passengers speak out after 'rogue wave' strikes Antarctic cruise ship, killing American woman

Travelers onboard the Viking Polaris, which was struck by a “rogue wave” while sailing to Argentina last week, are now speaking out about the ordeal.

December 2, 2022

US woman killed when 'rogue wave' strikes Antarctic cruise ship

A "rogue wave" struck a Viking cruise ship, killing an American woman and injuring four others, the company said.

November 25, 2022

Mexican woman allegedly killed for her organs after online courtship gone bad

Authorities in Peru believe the organs of a Mexican woman visiting a man she met online may have been harvested after her remains washed up on a beach.

November 24, 2022

Colombian judge suspended after appearing on Zoom call half-naked, smoking in bed

A Colombian judge has been suspended for three months after appearing half-naked and smoking a cigarette while in bed during a virtual court hearing.

November 22, 2022

World Cup 2022: FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at opening match

Alleged discriminatory chants by fans during a World Cup opening round match prompted FIFA officials to slap the Ecuadorian soccer federation with charges.

November 21, 2022

Small plane crashes in Colombian neighborhood killing 8

A small plane crashed in a Colombian neighborhood Monday killing eight. The victims included six passengers and two crew members. The aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff.

November 21, 2022

Ecuador prison riot resulted in 10 dead

An Ecuador prison riot resulted in 10 dead due to the government’s decision to relocate three crime bosses to a high-security facility. Prison riots have become frequent in Ecuador.

November 15, 2022

Fewer Venezuelans are attempting to illegally cross the US border as numbers of Cubans rises

The U.S. saw its third highest month of attempted illegal immigration since Biden’s presidency. While Venezuelan migrants are declining, more Cubans are attempting to cross the border.

November 9, 2022

Crash! Plane hits radio antenna as pilot does stunts at airshow — see the shocking video

A plane crashed into a metal radio antenna while the pilot was performing stunts for spectators at a festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina — see the video of the hit.