Tag: South America
Europe pause of AstraZeneca sends ripple of doubt elsewhere
KAMPALA, Uganda — The suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in several European countries over the past week could fuel skepticism about the shot far...
FIFA to open up voting for future Women’s World Cup hosts
ZURICH — FIFA wants more than 200 member federations to pick who hosts the 2027 Women’s World Cup, taking the decision from its ruling...
Pilot who helped Maduro allies evade US sanctions sentenced
<p>MIAMI — A Miami-based pilot who arranged chartered flights to Russia and elsewhere for top allies of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has been sentenced...
Miami judge rejects Maduro ally’s request to dismiss charges
<p>MIAMI — A federal judge in Miami has rejected a request by a prominent ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to dismiss money laundering...
The end approaches for Chile’s military-era constitution
MEXICO CITY — The cool kids. The usual suspects. The ones everyone knows about.
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West African court allows extradition to US of Venezuelan
LISBON, Portugal — Cape Verde’s Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a businessman close to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro who was arrested last year in...
The end approaches for Chile’s military-era constitution
<p>MEXICO CITY — The cool kids. The usual suspects. The ones everyone knows about.</p>
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French police investigate burglary at Angel Di Maria’s house
<p>French prosecutors have launched an investigation into a robbery at the home of Angel Di Maria after thieves broke in while the Argentina winger...
Brazil divided on renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
SAO PAULO — Brazilians would agree that Pelé is the greatest soccer player ever, but they differ on renaming the historic Maracanã stadium in...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro moves to arm base, alarming gun experts
<p>SAO PAULO — Katia Sastre was walking her 7-year-old to class in Suzano, a violent city near Sao Paulo, when she saw a young...