Latin America

Argentina to buy back $1 bln in overseas debt, economy minister says

BUENOS AIRES, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Argentina will buy back foreign bonds equivalent to over $1 billion to improve the South American country's debt profile and help open access for…

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EXPLAINER: Peru protests: What is behind the violence?

By Brendan O'Boyle (Reuters) – There have been various victims in clashes between Peruvian security forces and protesters in the Andean country's worst outbreak of violence in over 20 years,…

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Peru president apologizes for dozens of protest deaths

LIMA, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte apologized for dozens of deaths caused in protests across the country in recent weeks, speaking to the nation in a late-night…

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Brazil top court to investigate Bolsonaro role in Brasilia riots

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazil's Supreme Court agreed to open an investigation into former President Jair Bolsonaro for allegedly encouraging anti-democratic protests that ended in the storming of…

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Argentina’s inflation rate at 95%, highest since 1991

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's annual inflation hit its highest rate in more than 30 years last month as prices almost doubled versus a year ago, official data released showed,…

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Brazil police find draft decree in ex-minister’s house to revert election

By Ricardo Brito BRASILIA (Reuters) - Brazilian police found a draft decree in the home of former President Jair Bolsonaro's justice minister that appears to be a proposal to interfere…

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Thousands march in Peru capital demanding president step down

LIMA (Reuters) - Thousands took to the streets of Peru's capital Lima on Thursday in a peaceful protest against the new government and president, after weeks of bloody clashes triggered…

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UPDATED: Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes near Chile’s Coquimbo – USGS

Jan 12 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck on Thursday near the Chilean city of Coquimbo, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said, but there were no immediate…

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Brazilian judge orders arrest of Bolsonaro’s ex-minister after Brasilia rampage

A Brazilian Supreme Court judge ordered the arrest on Tuesday of the capital's most recent public security chief after supporters of right-wing former President Jair Bolsonaro led a rampage through government buildings. Justice Alexandre…

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Bolsonaro in Florida hospital; 1,500 supporters detained after Brasilia riots

Far-right former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Florida on Monday with stomach pains as 1,500 of his supporters were rounded up in Brasilia after storming key buildings…

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White House: US has received no requests from Brazil on Bolsonaro

The United States has not received any official requests from the Brazilian government regarding the status of former President Jair Bolsonaro after his supporters stormed Brazil's Congress, the White House said on…

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Facebook owner Meta removing content backing Brazil assault

STOCKHOLM, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Facebook parent Meta said on Monday it was removing content supporting or praising the weekend ransacking of Brazilian government buildings by anti-democratic demonstrators. Tens of…

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Bolsonaro’s Florida stay puts ball in Biden’s court after Brasilia riots

By Gabriel Stargardter RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The United States has a Jair Bolsonaro problem. The far-right former Brazilian president flew to Florida two days before his…

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Global leaders condemn assault on Brazilian government buildings

Jan 9 (Reuters) - Supporters of Brazil's far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday invaded the country's Supreme Court and its Congressional building and surrounded the presidential palace in Brasilia.…

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Brazil investigates who led anti-democratic riots in capital

By Anthony Boadle BRASILIA, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Brazil's Supreme Court late on Sunday removed the governor of Brasilia from office for 90 days due to flaws in security in…

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UPDATE – Bolsonaro supporters invade Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court in Brasilia

BRASILIA, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Supporters of Brazil's former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Sunday invaded the Supreme Court, the Congress building and surrounded the presidential palace in Brasilia, according to television images. In an echo of the Jan.…

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Two bodies found in undercarriage of Avianca airplane in Bogota

BOGOTA (Reuters) - The bodies of two young men, who were possibly from the Dominican Republic, were found in the undercarriage of an Avianca airplane during maintenance in Colombian capital…

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Bolivia governor arrest stokes fears of political revenge cycle

By Brendan O'Boyle (Reuters) - The arrest of a prominent Bolivian opposition figure has sparked criticism from human rights groups and thrown a spotlight on how both the country's right…

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Brazil bids farewell to ‘king of soccer’ Pele with 24-hour wake

The Brazilian coastal city of Santos, which sporting giant Pele turned into a byword for soccer brilliance during a glittering club career, started bidding goodbye to its hero on Monday with a…

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Lula takes over in Brazil

By Anthony Boadle and Gabriel Stargardter BRASILIA (Reuters) - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was sworn in as Brazil's president, delivering a searing indictment of far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro…

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Venezuela opposition removes interim President Guaido

By Mayela Armas CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's opposition national assembly voted to remove interim President Juan Guaido, dissolve his government and appoint a commission to govern the country's foreign assets,…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro lands in Florida, avoiding Lula handover

By Ueslei Marcelino BRASILIA (Reuters) - Outgoing Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro landed in Florida on Friday, after delivering a teary message to his supporters less than two days before his…

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Brazil election-denier ‘terrorists’ threaten Lula’s inauguration, new minister says

By Gabriel Stargardter RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Election-denying protesters camping outside Brazilian army bases have become "incubators of terrorism," Brazil's incoming justice minister said, a day after police detonated…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Christmas illuminations and decorations are on display at a roadside in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Approximately 1.4 million Catholics in Sri Lanka, representing about 7.1 percent of the total population, celebrate…

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In hangover of World Cup fiesta, Argentina’s economic reality bites

NEW YORK/BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Gregorina Victorica, 86, a retiree in Buenos Aires has been cheering Argentina's victory in the soccer World Cup, which has lifted spirits in the South…

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Venezuela opposition vote to remove Guaido’s interim government

CARACAS, Dec 22 (Reuters) - Venezuela's political opposition to the ruling Socialists voted by a wide margin to remove the interim government led by Juan Guaido, as they seek a…

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Chile fires hit port and coastal city, two dead

SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A major fire broke out at Chile's Ventanas port near a refinery and smelter belonging to state-run miner Codelco, but the company said operations have not been…

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Brazil’s Lula talks to Putin, says he seeks ‘dialogue with everyone’

SAO PAULO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he has spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin, noting that Putin wished him a good administration…

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Peru president urges Congress to bring elections forward amid deadly protests

LIMA, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte, who has said she is leading a transitional government, urged the country's Congress to pass a proposal to bring forward general elections in…

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Peru ministers resign after protest deaths as new government wobbles

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Pressure rose on Peru's fledgling government as two Cabinet members resigned following deadly protests that have rocked the country since former President Pedro Castillo's…

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Photo story: Bogota lights up for Christmas

Artists participate in the assembly 'The Tree of Abundance' in the central Plaza de Bolivar in Bogota, Colombia. The large-format show affirms the need to protect the environment and brings…

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Peru declares state of emergency, seeks 18-months jail for Castillo

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Peru announced a nationwide state of emergency, granting police special powers and limiting freedoms including the right to assembly, after a week of fiery…

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Peru’s armed forces to take control of key infrastructure amid protests

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's armed forces will take control of the "protection" of key infrastructure, its defense minister said, as protests that have led to at least…

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Supporters of Brazil’s defeated Bolsonaro attack police headquarters

Supporters of far-right Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Monday attempted to invade the federal police headquarters in the capital Brasilia, in a flash of post-election violence on the day the president's electoral…

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Heatwave sweeps South America

A heatwave has hit parts of central South America this week, coinciding with the Immaculate Conception pilgrimage attended by Catholic worshippers. A sizzling 43.5C was recorded in Santiago del Estero,…

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Peru’s president Boluarte names cabinet following Castillo ouster

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's new President Dina Boluarte named a cabinet that includes a pro-market finance minister, as protests accelerated around the country to demand fresh elections…

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Factbox: Peru’s presidents and years of political turmoil

By Marco Aquino LIMA (Reuters) - Peru, the world's No.2 copper producer and for years one of Latin America's fastest growing economies, has seen a series of presidents ousted from…

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Mexico says consulting with Peru over ex-president Castillo’s asylum request

MEXICO CITY, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Mexico has started consultations with Peruvian authorities regarding ex-President Pedro Castillo's asylum request to the country, Mexico's foreign minister said on Twitter . Mexico's…

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New Peru president sworn in, predecessor Castillo arrested

By Marco Aquino LIMA, (Reuters) - Peru swore in a new president after a day of political drama that saw leftist leader Pedro Castillo arrested after his ousting from office…

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Colombia president’s move to label protesters ‘peace managers’ sparks controversy

Opponents of Colombia President Gustavo Petro on Monday insisted that people jailed for participating in anti-government protests in 2021 were in prison for breaking the law, not demonstrating, after Petro…

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Countries split on plastics treaty focus as UN talks close

By Valerie Volcovici (Reuters) - The first round of negotiations on a global plastics treaty ended on Friday with agreement to end plastic pollution but a split on whether goals…

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Photo Story: Christmas lights in Caracas

Some of the Christmas decorations for the December holidays, in Caracas, Venezuela. Via EPA-EFE/MIGUEL GUTIERREZ

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Peru reports first severe bird-flu outbreak

PARIS, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Peru has reported its first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza as the disease swept through some wild pelicans, the Paris-based World Organisation for Animal…

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Lula offers to host UN climate talks in Brazil’s Amazon

By Jake Spring SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt, Nov 16 (Reuters) - Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva received a warm welcome at the COP27 summit in Egypt on Wednesday, where he…

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Argentines forsake buying homes to see Messi play in World Cup

UENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Emiliano Matrangolo, 39, a business administration graduate in Buenos Aires, is putting everything on the line for the chance to travel to the soccer World Cup…

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Brazil’s Lula hopes to unite rainforest nations, tap funding at COP27

A new alliance of rainforest nations - sought by Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva - could be key to unlocking conservation funding and bolstering a flagging global forest…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro urges protesters to lift road blockades

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for the first time asked protesters blocking roads nationwide to lift blockades as demonstrations are restricting people's right to come and go…

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State of emergency declared in Ecuador

QUITO (Reuters) - At least five Ecuadorean police officers were killed on Tuesday in explosive attacks in response to prisoner transfers from overcrowded and violent penitentiaries, prompting President Guillermo Lasso…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro does not concede to Lula, but authorizes transition

BRASILIA/SAO PAULO/RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro did not concede defeat in his first public remarks since losing Sunday's election, saying protests by his supporters were the…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro silent on Lula victory, protests rage, transition talks begin

President Jair Bolsonaro will not publicly address his defeat in Brazil's presidential election until Tuesday, a minister said, amid doubts over whether the far-right nationalist will accept the victory of his leftist…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Young people play on a basketball court with an image of the Argentine player Emanuel Ginobili, in the Saavedra neighborhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Photo: EPA-EFE/Juan Ignacio Roncoroni

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NEWSMAKER: Brazil leftist Lula wins third presidential term to redeem tarnished legacy

BRASILIA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a third presidential term on Sunday in a remarkable comeback for the country's first working class…

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Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes Peru-Ecuador border region – EMSC

Oct 31 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 struck the Peru-Ecuador border region on Monday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of…

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Lula wins Brazilian election

SAO PAULO/BRASILIA, Oct 31 (Reuters) - Brazilian leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva narrowly defeated President Jair Bolsonaro in a runoff election, but the far right incumbent did not…

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Brazil votes in heated Bolsonaro vs. Lula presidential runoff

BRASILIA, Oct 30 (Reuters) - Brazilian voters go to the polls on Sunday in a tense election to choose between re-electing far-right President Jair Bolsonaro or returning leftist former President…

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Bolsonaro-Lula presidential race down to the wire in Brazil, poll shows

BRASILIA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Brazil's presidential race has drawn about even, a new poll showed on Saturday, a day before the tense runoff vote between right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro and his…

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Bolsonaro, Lula trade blows in bruising final debate

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil's right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro and his leftist election rival, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, traded barbs late on Friday in their final televised debate…

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