South America

Brazil mine disaster death toll jumps to 84: official

BRUMANDINHO, Brazil (AFP) -- The number of people killed by the collapse of a dam at a Brazilian mining complex…

Guaido’s mother ‘surprised’ by son’s rise in Venezuela

by Lissy DE ABREU Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Norka Marquez was standing near her son, Venezuelan opposition…

Honduras police clash with students demanding president’s ouster

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP) -- Police in Honduras fired tear gas at hundreds of student protesters who blocked a major road…

Maduro rival Guaido says taking control of Venezuela’s foreign assets

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's self-proclaimed acting president Juan Guaido said Monday he…

Search resumes at Brazil mine disaster site

by Pascale Trouillaud and Johannes Myburgh Agence France-Presse BRUMADINHO, Brazil (AFP) --  Brazil Fears of a second dam breach at…

Venezuela’s Guaido calls for protests Wednesday, Saturday

CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's self-proclaimed interim president Juan Guaido called for a new round of protests Wednesday and Saturday…

At least 15 dead in mudslide at hotel in Peru: mayor

LIMA, Peru (AFP) --A landslide crashed into a hotel during a wedding celebration in southeastern Peru, killing at least 15…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro admitted to hospital for surgery

SAO PAULO, Brazil (AFP) -- Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was in hospital in Sao Paulo on Sunday for surgery to…

Brazil mine disaster death toll jumps to 58: official

BRUMADINHO, Brazil (AFP) -- The number of people killed by the collapse of a dam at a Brazilian mining complex…

Maduro rejects call for elections amid mounting pressure

by Maria Isabel SANCHEZ Agence France Presse CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday rejected a European…

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