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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva canceled two scheduled public appointments and remained at his official residence, the Alvorada Palace, on Tuesday as his medical team advised him to observe strict rest after an episode of vertigo the previous day.

Brazil's Lula Rests at Home After Vertigo Episode

1 day ago1 day ago

Brazil: Bolsonaro's Self-Exiled Son Under Investigation Over Alleged Sanctions Call

Report: Global Forest Loss Hit Record High in 2024

7 days ago7 days

Ecuador's Daniel Noboa Sworn In for Full Term

3 days ago3 days

Bolivia: Evo Morales Disqualified From Presidential Race

Brazil

Brazil's Supreme Court on Monday opened the trial to determine whether former President Jair Bolsonaro and seven other defendants are guilty or not guilty of coup-related charges following his 2022 election defeat to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Former President Bolsonaro's Coup Trial Begins in Brazil

Court Removes Brazil Soccer Boss From Office

Brazil: Social Security Minister Resigns Amid Billion-Dollar Fraud Scandal

Carlo Ancelotti Appointed as Brazil Head Coach

Former Brazilian President Fernando Collor Arrested, Ordered to Begin Sentence

Venezuela

Venezuela's National Electoral Council announced late on Sunday that President Nicolás Maduro's Great Patriotic Pole (GPP) coalition won by a landslide in legislative and regional elections, with voter turnout at 42.6%. No independent observers were present in the country to verify the claims, and the results were not posted online.

Venezuela's Government Wins Polls Amid Opposition Boycott

3 days ago3 days ago

Rubio and Grenell Clash Over Venezuela Policy

4 days ago4 days

Reports: Gabbard Aide Urged Redo of Intelligence Assessment on Venezuelan Gang

7 days ago7 days

Venezuela Arrests Opposition Leader Guanipa on Terror Charges

5 days ago5 days

Venezuela Suspends Flights from Colombia Ahead of Elections

Argentina

Argentine President Javier Milei this week shut down the Investigative Task Force — which he established three months ago to probe the so-called $Libra cryptogate, as well as the alleged roles of him and his sister Karina in the scandal — ending the government's internal investigation into the matter.

Argentina's Milei Dissolves Unit Investigating Crypto Scandal

Argentina: Milei Wins Show of Support in Buenos Aires City Vote Ahead of Midterms

Argentina: Declassified Nazi-Related Files Released Online

US Says Five Opposition Leaders 'Rescued' from Venezuela

Report: Argentina's Loan Deal Approved Despite IMF Board Concerns

Colombia

Colombia's President Gustavo Petro said in an interview from the Great Wall of China on Monday that his country will join China's Belt and Road Initiative, adding that Colombia plans to use funds for artificial intelligence projects and provide employment opportunities to young people.

Colombia to Join China's Belt and Road Initiative

Colombia Suspends Offensive Against FARC Dissidents Despite Ceasefire End

Colombia's Defense Minister Resigns Amid Cabinet Crisis

Colombia's Petro Calls for Referendum on Stalled Reforms

US-Colombia Reach Deal After Deportation Flight Standoff

Chile

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn and Antarctica on Friday morning, prompting Chilean authorities to issue tsunami warnings for coastal areas in the southernmost Magallanes region and Antarctic territory.

Chile: 7.4 Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert, Mass Evacuations

Two Soccer Fans Die in Stampede Ahead of Copa Libertadores Match in Chile

Chile Orders Closure of Small Copper Mine Over Sinkhole

Chile Declares Emergency After Nationwide Power Outage

Chile's Boric Denies Sexual Harassment Claims

NOV 27 2024NOV 2024

Peru

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte swore in a new cabinet under newly appointed Prime Minister Eduardo Arana at the Government Palace in Lima on Wednesday, with cabinet members set to serve for the remainder of her term — which expires next year.

Peru: New Cabinet Sworn In

5,000-year-old Elite Woman's Tomb Discovered in Peru

Nobel Literature Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89

Peru's Ex-President, Wife Get 15 Years in Corruption Case

Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Amid Surge of Gang Violence

Ecuador

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck near Esmeraldas, Ecuador, at 6:45 a.m. local time on Friday. Its tremors were felt across 10 provinces, including the capital, Quito.

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Rattles Ecuador

British Man Burned Alive in Ecuador After Fatal Shooting Incident

Daniel Noboa Wins Reelection in Ecuador

Ecuador on 'Maximum Alert' Over Alleged Plot to Kill President Noboa

Ecuadorians Head to the Polls in Presidential Runoff

Bolivia

Bolivian President Luis Arce announced his decision not to seek reelection in the upcoming August election, citing the need to prevent division among left-wing voters and block what he termed a "fascist right-wing project" from gaining power.

Bolivia's Arce Exits Election Race, Challenges Morales to Follow

Bolivia: Bus Plunges Off Cliff, at Least 30 Killed

Bolivia: Ex-President's Imminent Arrest Triggers Protests

OCT 15 2024OCT 2024

Bolivia: Evo Morales Claims Assassination Attempt, Accuses Government

OCT 28 2024OCT 2024

Bolivia: Army General Arrested After Alleged Failed Coup Attempt

JUN 27 2024JUN 2024

Uruguay

Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi announced in a post on X on Tuesday that José "Pepe" Mujica, who served as president of the country between 2010 and 2015, has died at the age of 89.

Uruguay's Former President Mujica Dies at 89

Uruguay's Left Returns to Power as Orsi Takes Office

NOV 25 2024NOV 2024

UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Pact

MAR 31 2023MAR 2023

FIFA to Host 2030 World Cup on Three Continents

OCT 4 2023OCT 2023

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay Submit Joint 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid

FEB 8 2023FEB 2023

Paraguay

Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) has unilaterally halted its partnership with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) — a move that will leave only officials from the national police in Paraguay's US-backed elite Sensitive Intelligence Unit (SIU).

Paraguay's Anti-Drug Agency Halts Cooperation With DEA

DEC 11 2024DEC 11 2024

Paraguay Declares Visiting Chinese Diplomat 'Persona Non Grata' Over Taiwan

DEC 8 2024DEC 2024

Taiwan Vice President Vows to Fight Authoritarianism During US Stop

AUG 14 2023AUG 2023

Paraguay Senior Official Sacked After Deal With Non-Existent Country

DEC 1 2023DEC 2023

China Condemns Taiwan VP's US Visit

AUG 13 2023AUG 2023

Guyana

Venezuela's government stated Friday that it "does not and will never recognize the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice" in the disputed, resource-rich Essequibo region, adding that international law does not allow the U.N.'s top court to ban a regional election there.

Venezuela Rejects ICJ Ruling on Elections in Disputed Region

US Warns Venezuela of 'Consequences' After Incursion in Guyana Disputed Waters

Venezuela to Hold Military Drills After UK Sends Warship to Guyana

DEC 29 2023DEC 2023

Report: Venezuela Deploys Military Near Guyana Border

FEB 10 2024FEB 2024

Essequibo Dispute: Venezuela and Guyana Agree Not to Use Force

DEC 15 2023DEC 2023

Suriname

Dutch King Apologises for Country's Historic Role in Slavery

JUL 3 2023JUL 2023

The Brazilian government-funded Mamirauá Institute has blamed the death of over a hundred dolphins in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest on the historic drought and record-high water temperatures in the Tefé Lake region.

Amazon River: Over 100 Dolphin Deaths Tied to Drought, Heat

OCT 4 2023OCT 4 2023