South America

Football pitch of tropical forest lost every 5 seconds

PARIS, June 27, 2023 (AFP) - Earth lost an area of carbon-absorbing rainforest larger than Switzerland or the Netherlands in…

Colombia decorates rescue team that found children lost in Amazon

BOGOTÁ, June 26, 2023 (AFP) -- Colombia on Monday awarded one of its highest decorations to the soldiers, Indigenous rescuers…

Bolsonaro faces political ban at Brazil trial

By Marcelo SILVA DE SOUSA Agence France-Presse BRASÍLIA, June 22, 2023 (AFP) -- Far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro risks losing his…

Three inmates found hanged at Ecuador prison

QUITO, Ecuador, June 22, 2023 (AFP) -- Three inmates were found hanged Wednesday in a prison in Ecuador, where more…

Thousands of Colombians protest against president

BOGOTÁ, June 21, 2023 (AFP) -- Thousands of Colombians protested in the capital Bogota and other cities Tuesday against reforms…

Dozens hurt as protesters, police clash in Argentina

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- Dozens of people were injured in northern Argentina on Tuesday as protesters clashed with police…

Six dead, eight wounded in Ecuador gang shooting

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, June 20, 2023 (AFP) -- Six people were killed and eight wounded Monday in an apparent gang shootout…

Six dead, eight wounded in Ecuador gang shooting

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, June 20, 2023 (AFP) -- Six people were killed and eight wounded Monday in an apparent gang shootout…

Cyclone leaves 13 dead in Brazil

NOVO HAMBURGO, Brazil, June 19, 2023 (AFP) -- A cyclone which tore through southern Brazil has killed at least 13…

Cyclone leaves 11 dead, 20 missing in southern Brazil

RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18, 2023 (AFP) - At least 11 people were killed and 20 were missing after a…

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