Tag: South America
Brazil officials warn clash looms between Indigenous, miners
BRASILIA, Brazil — A potential clash is looming in northern Brazil between the Munduruku people and mining prospectors armed with rifles and handguns who...
In Pope’s homeland, ex-priest leaves church over gay unions
<p>BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A former priest and LGBTQ activist who has blessed same-sex unions in Pope Francis’ home country, Argentina, is leaving the...
Brazil vaccine drive faces challenges in remote communities
<p>CAVALCANTE, Brazil — Brazil’s vast size and deficient infrastructure make getting coronavirus vaccines to far-flung communities of Indigenous peoples and descendants of slaves a...
Europe pause of AstraZeneca sends ripple of doubt elsewhere
<p>KAMPALA, Uganda — The suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several European countries over the past week could fuel skepticism about the shot far...
Pilot who helped Maduro allies evade US sanctions sentenced
MIAMI — A Miami-based pilot who arranged chartered flights to Russia and elsewhere for top allies of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been sentenced...
FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
<p>ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
Paraguay’s president survives impeachment bid over pandemic
ASUNCION, Paraguay — President Mario Abdo BenÃtez survived an opposition attempt in Paraguay's congress to impeach him Wednesday over his handling of the coronavirus...
Miami judge rejects Maduro ally’s request to dismiss charges
MIAMI — A federal judge in Miami has rejected a request by a prominent ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to dismiss money laundering...
In Pope’s homeland, ex-priest leaves church over gay unions
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — A former priest and LGBTQ activist who has blessed same-sex unions in Pope Francis’ home country, Argentina, is leaving the...
Brazil vaccine drive faces challenges in remote communities
CAVALCANTE, Brazil — Brazil’s vast size and deficient infrastructure make getting coronavirus vaccines to far-flung communities of Indigenous peoples and descendants of slaves a...