Latin America - Page 28

February 22, 2024

Panama's ex-president holed up in Nicaragua's embassy while judiciary orders his arrest

While Panama's ex-president, Ricardo Martinelli, remains holed up in Nicaragua's embassy a federal judiciary denied his release to reflect the flight risk the 71-year-old poses.

February 21, 2024

Brazilian foreign minister calls for UN reform at G20 kickoff

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira called Wednesday for reforms to the U.N. and other institutions as it kicked off its presidency of the G20.

February 21, 2024

Indictment of assassinated Haitian president's widow a political hit, attorney says

An attorney for Martine Moïse, the widow of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, dismissed an indictment against her as politically motivated.

February 21, 2024

Dozens feared dead in Venezuelan open-pit goldmine collapse

The illegally run, open-pit Bulla Loca goldmine in Angostura, Venezuela, collapsed on Tuesday, leaving dozens either dead, injured or trapped.

February 20, 2024

Oil spill in Trinidad pushes government to hire foreign experts to contain, remove capsized barge

A barge that capsized off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago, causing an oil spill, has forced the closure of at least two schools and a national emergency declaration.

February 20, 2024

Widow, aides to Haitian President Moïse indicted in his assassination

A judge in Haiti has indicted the widow of assassinated former President Jovenel Moïse, a former prime minister, and others in connection with his 2021 killing.

February 20, 2024

Mexican army takes over highway maintenance, filling potholes, AMLO says

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador acknowledged Tuesday that the country's armed forces have begun assuming highway maintenance duties.

February 19, 2024

Coastal Mexico car wreck kills 5 Argentine tourists, 1 local

Five Argentine nationals and one local were killed in a car crash on a Quintana Roo highway. Two others were injured in the crash, with no immediate word on their condition.

February 15, 2024

At least 4 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Panamanian coast

At least four migrants have been reported dead and two more remain missing after a boat carrying over two dozen capsized off Panama's eastern coast.

February 15, 2024

Venezuela closes local UN human rights office, gives staff 72 hours to leave

The Venezuelan government on Thursday ordered the closure of a local office of the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights, giving its staff 72 hours to leave.