Tag: South America
Brazil searches for right target man for Copa America
SAO PAULO — Brazil has always produced some of the best goal scorers in soccer.
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Neymar, Thiago Silva included in Brazil’s Copa America squad
SAO PAULO — Neymar will spearhead Brazil's attack for the Copa America, with veteran defender Thiago Silva also included despite a recent injury.
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Argentina allows last-minute draw at Colombia in qualifiers
SAO PAULO — Miguel Borja scored in the last seconds of added time to secure a 2-2 draw for Colombia against Argentina on Tuesday...
Rights group: Colombian police cause deaths of 20 protesters
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — An international monitoring group on Wednesday accused police officers in Colombia of responsibility for the deaths of 20 people and other...
Brazil squad agrees to play in Copa America despite concerns
SAO PAULO — The Brazil squad has agreed to play in the Copa America despite expressing concerns over the late decision to stage the...
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough
NEW YORK — Color. Dance. Music. Joy. An all Latino cast!
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Bolivia’s ‘People of the Water’ try to survive loss of lake
PUNACA TINTA MARIA, Bolivia — For many generations, the homeland of the Uru people here wasn't land at all: It was the brackish waters...
Rio de Janeiro’s Christ statue: ‘Thou shalt not bribe’
RIO DE JANEIRO — After years of Brazilians being battered by revelations of bribery and corruption, Rio de Janeiro’s huge Christ the Redeemer statue...
Human rights ombudsman says 58 killed in Colombia protests
BOGOTA, Colombia — Fifty-eight people have been killed during anti-government protests that began in Colombia five weeks ago and have also led to roadblocks...
Peruvians wait to learn who will be president
LIMA, Peru — Peruvians on Tuesday were still waiting to learn who will become their president next month as votes from Sunday’s runoff election...