Tag: South America
In Peru, authorities allowed secret burials of virus victims
<p>IQUITOS, Peru — When Adriana Wong reached the field in the Amazon forest, she was confused. There were dozens of crosses planted in the...
Women’s team makes history in Argentine auto racing
<p>BUENOS AIRES — Standing on the starting grid, team director Tamara Vital patted the roof of a white Chevrolet with the No. 31 on...
Rio governor vetoes renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
<p>SAO PAULO — The historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will not be renamed after Pelé. </p>
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CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary rounds in Fort Lauderdale
<p>MIAMI — The new preliminary rounds of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will be played at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from July 2-6, leading to the...
‘Grim reaper’ Berlin artist protests Brazil’s virus stance
<p>BERLIN — A Brazilian activist dressed as the grim reaper is taking to the streets of Berlin every night in a one-man protest against...
‘Grim reaper’ Berlin artist protests Brazil’s virus stance
BERLIN — A Brazilian activist dressed as the grim reaper is taking to the streets of Berlin every night in a one-man protest against...
Brazil’s daily deaths from COVID pass 4,000 for first time
<p>SAO PAULO — Brazil reported a 24-hour tally of COVID-19 deaths exceeding 4,000 for the first time Tuesday, becoming the third nation to go...
Brazil’s daily deaths from COVID pass 4,000 for first time
SAO PAULO — Brazil reported a 24-hour tally of COVID-19 deaths exceeding 4,000 for the first time Tuesday, becoming the third nation to go...
Putin calls Argentine leader with COVID despite Sputnik shot
<p>MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Monday called his Argentine counterpart, who has tested positive for COVID-19 despite receiving a Russian vaccine.</p>
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Putin calls Argentine leader with COVID despite Sputnik shot
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin on Monday called his Argentine counterpart, who has tested positive for COVID-19 despite receiving a Russian vaccine.
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