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Brazil election protesters organize masses with social media, code words

January 10, 2023

Brazil election protesters organize masses with social media, code words

Supporters of Jair Bolsonaroan were invited to attend 'Selma's Party,' which was a metaphor to protest in the election results in Brazil.

13 die in Peru clashes amid new anti-government protests

January 10, 2023

13 die in Peru clashes amid new anti-government protests

Clashes amid new anti-government protests in Peru's neglected rural areas leave 13 dead. 12 of the deaths took place as protesters attempted to take control of an airport.

Brazil arrests rise to 1,500 after pro-Bolsonaro attack on capital

January 10, 2023

Brazil arrests rise to 1,500 after pro-Bolsonaro attack on capital

Brazilian authorities have detained 1,500 supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly participating in the attack on the nation's capital on Sunday.

Brazil's Bolsonaro discharged from hospital after being treated for abdominal pains linked to 2018 stabbing

January 9, 2023

Brazil's Bolsonaro discharged from hospital after being treated for abdominal pains linked to 2018 stabbing

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from a Central Florida hospital after he was treated for abdominal pains linked to a 2018 stabbing.

Bolsonaro condemns Brazil rioters, denies organizing Capitol riot

January 9, 2023

Bolsonaro condemns Brazil rioters, denies organizing Capitol riot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro offered a meager criticism of his supporters who attacked the seat of Brazil's government on Sunday, comparing them to left-wing rioters.

Brazilian authorities retake Capitol after pro-Bolsonaro rioters ransack government buildings

January 9, 2023

Brazilian authorities retake Capitol after pro-Bolsonaro rioters ransack government buildings

Brazilian authorities retake Capitol after pro-Bolsonaro rioters ransack government buildings

Dad in Ecuador legally changes gender identity in desperate bid to win custody of children

January 8, 2023

Dad in Ecuador legally changes gender identity in desperate bid to win custody of children

An Ecuadorian dad, René Salinas Ramos, legally changed his gender identity despite being a cisgender man to help him win custody of his kids during a legal battle with his ex-wife.

Brazil's Silva sworn in, pledges to rebuild country, hold outgoing Bolsonaro admin accountable

January 1, 2023

Brazil's Silva sworn in, pledges to rebuild country, hold outgoing Bolsonaro admin accountable

Brazil's Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was sworn-in as president, promising to rebuild the country and hold members of his predecessor's administration accountable.

Brazil soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

December 29, 2022

Brazil soccer legend Pelé dead at 82

Legendary soccer player Pelé dies at 82 years old after battling colon cancer.

Peru government reopens rails to Machu Picchu amid state of emergency with American tourists stranded

December 18, 2022

Peru government reopens rails to Machu Picchu amid state of emergency with American tourists stranded

The Government of Peru reopened railways to allow some tourists stranded near Machu Picchu to get out of the area and to an aiport to fly out of the country.