Brazil in ‘civil war,’ says head of Congress’ pro-gun faction
by Jordi Miro with Pascale Trouillaud BRASILIA, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil is caught in a "civil war" of crime and…
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South America
Thousands protest to maintain pressure on Chile government
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Dressed in black, marching silently and raising one fist, around a thousand women on Friday demanded…
5 years ago
Chile launches fresh talks to calm deadly unrest
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile's government met with opposition leaders Thursday in a…
5 years ago
Massive wildfires hit southern Brazil’s Pantanal
SAO PAULO, United States (AFP) -- Wildfires are raging across the Pantanal tropical wetlands in southern Brazil, one of…
5 years ago
Crisis-wracked Chile pulls out as APEC, climate meet host
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chile pulled out of hosting two major international summits…
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New clashes as embattled Chile president reshuffles cabinet
by Paulina ABRAMOVICH SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chilean protesters clashed with security forces on Monday, several hours after embattled President…
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Chile president to lift state of emergency at midnight: official
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Embattled Chilean President Sebastian Pinera announced on Sunday that a state of emergency that has lasted…
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Over a million protesters demand Chile president’s resignation
by Giovanna FLEITAS / Paula Bustamante Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- More than one million people took…
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Bolivia’s Morales claims victory in disputed election
by José Arturo Cárdenas LA PAZ, Bolivia (AFP) -- Bolivian President Evo Morales declared victory Thursday in elections whose disputed…
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Thousands of Chileans strike as protest death toll hits 18
by Miguel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Thousands of Chileans flooded the streets of Santiago and…
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