South America

Brazilians march in ‘defense of democracy’

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Thousands of Brazilians took to the streets of several cities Thursday in "defense of democracy"…

Last month one of hottest Julys on record: UN

https://youtu.be/88CFFQUkzO4   Geneva, Switzerland | AFP | Last month marked one of the three hottest Julys ever recorded, with global…

Gustavo Petro sworn in as Colombia’s first leftist president

by Hector Velasco Agence France Presse BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) -- Gustavo Petro on Sunday took the oath of office as…

Uruguay says pursuing China trade deal with or without Mercosur partners

by Hugo Olazar Agence France-Presse ASUNCION, Paraguay (AFP) -- Uruguay insisted on Thursday that it would pursue a free trade…

Argentina turmoil sparks panic buying and price hikes

by Sonia Avalos Agence France-Presse BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- A political crisis in inflation-ravaged Argentina that was sparked by…

Ecuador government, Indigenous leaders sign deal to end protests

QUITO, July 1, 2022 (AFP) - Thousands of Indigenous protesters left the Ecuadoran capital of Quito Thursday evening after their…

At least 52 inmates die in Colombia prison riot and fire

  BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) -- At least 52 inmates were killed and 26 more injured early Tuesday after a fire…

Putin guarantees supply of fertilizers to Brazil

BRASÍLIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday promised his Brazilian counterpart Jair Bolsonaro that Russia "is committed"…

Peru facing fourth wave of Covid-19: government

LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru's government on Sunday declared that a fourth wave of Covid-19 infections had begun to hit…

Four dead, hundreds hurt as stands collapse in Colombia bullring

BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) -- At least four people were killed and more than 300 injured on Sunday when the grandstand…

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