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,…
2 years ago
South America
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…
2 years ago
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)…
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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…
2 years ago
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…
2 years ago
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…
2 years ago
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…
2 years ago
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…
2 years ago
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…
2 years ago
Venezuela, Colombia finalize border reopening
UREÑA, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela and Colombia reopened the last stretch of their shared border Sunday that had remained closed…
2 years ago
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