Former Brazil finance minister charged with corruption
BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Former Brazil finance minister Guido Mantega was indicted Monday on money laundering and other charges…
6 years ago
South America
California fire threatens retirement community
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- One of the fires scorching California Sunday moved in on a retirement community, prompting…
6 years ago
Venezuela lifts opposition lawmakers’ immunity for drone ‘attack’ trial
by Alexander Martinez / Esteban Rojas Agence France-Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- A super-legislative body loyal to President Nicolas Maduro…
6 years ago
Colombia’s new leader plans changes to FARC peace deal
by Hector Velasco / Rodrigo Almonacid Agence France-Presse BOGOTA, Colombia (AFP) -- Colombia's new President Ivan Duque took office…
6 years ago
Venezuela vows to eradicate plots after Maduro ‘assassination’ bid
by Alexander Martinez Agence France-Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuelan authorities vowed Monday to "root out" plots against President…
6 years ago
California’s raging wildfires cause another death
CLEARLAKE, Oakland (AFP) -- California's deadly Carr wildfire -- now the state's sixth most destructive -- has claimed another life…
6 years ago
‘Erratic’ winds, dry conditions fuel deadly California fires
by Gianrigo Marletta Agence France-Presse REDDING, United States (AFP) - Around 12,000 firefighters battled Sunday to contain wildfires in California…
6 years ago
Paraguayan minister, deputy die in plane crash: rescuers
ASUNCION, Paraguay (AFP) -- Paraguay's agriculture minister and a deputy minister were among four people killed in an airplane crash…
6 years ago
Honduras identifies 313 children separated from families in US
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) -- A total of 313 Honduran children separated from their parents as a result of the…
6 years ago
Probe launched of judge who ordered Lula freed
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- Prosecutors in Brazil ordered an investigation Wednesday of the appellate judge who caused a…
6 years ago
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