South America

New species of lizard discovered in Peru national park

LIMA, Peru (AFP) - Scientists have discovered a new species of lizard in a protected natural area in Cusco, southeastern Peru,…

Peru closes tourist hub airport as nationwide protests persist

LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Weeks-long protests that have left dozens dead across Peru continued on Thursday, with escalating tensions in…

Blame the voting machines: Brazil riots fit global pattern

by Anuj Chopra, with Luiza Queiroz in Sao Paulo and Rossen Bossev in Sofia Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)…

More protests in Peru as US calls for ‘restraint’

JULIACA, Peru (AFP) - Peru was rocked by further unrest Wednesday as demonstrators blocked roads and held mass funerals for those…

Twelve dead in Peru clashes between protesters and security forces: ombudsman

LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- At least 12 people died Monday in Peru as anti-government protesters trying to overrun an airport…

Brazil patrols government buildings retaken from rioting Bolsonaro supporters

BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazilian security forces locked down the area around Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court…

Venezuela receives first European cruise ship in 15 years

PORLAMAR, Venezuela (AFP) - Venezuela on Tuesday received its first European cruise ship in 15 years after long being avoided by…

Brazil pays final respects to football giant Pele

by Rodrigo ALMONACID Agence France-Presse SANTOS, Brazil (AFP) -- An emotional Brazil began paying its final respects Monday to football…

Lula returns vowing to rebuild, reunify Brazil

by Ramon SAHMKOW Agence France-Presse BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office Sunday for a third…

Venezuela, Colombia finalize border reopening

UREÑA, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela and Colombia reopened the last stretch of their shared border Sunday that had remained closed…

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