The Americas - Page 8

June 26, 2024

CDC warns of mosquito-driven virus as cases spike

The CDC has released a fresh health advisory warning about the spread of the mosquito-born dengue virus as infections are soaring around the globe.

June 11, 2024

Plummeting Humboldt penguin population presents extinction risk

The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.

June 3, 2024

Claudia Sheinbaum elected as Mexico's 1st female president

Former Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum is projected to win Mexico's presidential election, becoming the country's first woman president.

May 22, 2024

Mexican authorities find bodies of 4 men, 2 women piled up in resort city

Prosecutors in Mexico's southern Guerrero state say the strangled bodies of four men and two women have been found piled up on a street in Acapulco.

May 18, 2024

Argentina's Milei shuts up critics with miracle turnaround of economy, strong security policies

Argentina elected Javier Milei as the country struggled with some of the highest inflation in the world, seeking radical change in the face of crisis.

May 3, 2024

Death toll from heavy rains, flooding rises to 13 in southern Brazil

Heavy rains and flooding have killed 13 people so far in Brazil's southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul so far. Thousands have been displaced and 21 are still missing.

April 28, 2024

'Americas Act' is good for us, for our hemisphere: Sen. Bill Cassidy

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., weighs in on China's expanding influence in the western hemisphere and the "Americas Act."

April 27, 2024

China is rapidly expanding its influence in our backyard and US must act now

The four of us represent different regions across the country. But we all know that the U.S. must help develop our hemisphere for more substantial and lasting cooperation.

April 24, 2024

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate says he would free political prisoners, bring home exiles

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez said that, if elected, he would guarantee the freedom of political prisoners and the return of those exiled.

April 14, 2024

Tamales are hot today, yet savory wraps are as old as civilization

Tamales are surging in popularity, with digital visibility up 47% last year and sold in 34,000 U.S. restaurants. Tamales are actually one of the oldest known prepared foods.