Tag: South America
Colombia rebel group claims leader ‘Jesus Santrich’ slain
BOGOTA, Colombia — A rebel leader who abandoned the 2016 peace accord with Colombia’s government and had been at large for three years was...
Brazil police investigate top Environment Ministry officials
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's Federal Police on Wednesday carried out searches to investigate whether key figures within the Environment Ministry, including Minister Ricardo...
Pressured by protests, Colombian lawmakers nix health reform
BUCARAMANGA, Colombia — Colombian lawmakers voted against a health system overhaul bill Wednesday, giving protesters another victory after 20 days of street demonstrations that...
Brazilian teenager Talles Magno signs for New York City FC
NEW YORK — MLS club New York City FC has signed promising Brazilian teenager Talles Magno from Vasco da Gama.
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After 3-month delay, Mexico to start shipping vaccine
MEXICO CITY — Mexico said Wednesday it expects to finally start shipping AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine from a private fill-and-finish plant by the end of...
Brazil: Ex-health minister testifies on handling of pandemic
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil’s former health minister denied receiving any direct orders from President Jair Bolsonaro during his 10 months in the post,...
Colombia rebel group claims leader ‘Jesus Santrich’ slain
<p>BOGOTA, Colombia — A rebel leader who abandoned the 2016 peace accord with Colombia’s government and had been at large for three years was...
Brazil police investigate top Environment Ministry officials
<p>RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's Federal Police on Wednesday carried out searches to investigate whether key figures within the Environment Ministry, including Minister Ricardo...
Darwin’s Arch loses its top due to erosion in Galapagos
QUITO, Ecuador — The famed Darwin's Arch in the Galapagos Islands has lost its top, and officials are blaming natural erosion of the stone.
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Argentinian president considers hosting entire Copa America
BUENOS AIRES — Argentinian President Alberto Fernández said Tuesday his country would consider hosting the entire Copa America if Colombia is unable to co-host...