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Argentina’s inflation rate expected to hit 95% this year

Economists hiked their estimate for annual inflation in Argentina this year to 95%, a monthly poll published Friday by the central bank showed, as the country struggles to overcome a prolonged economic…

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A year on, El Salvador’s bitcoin experiment is stumbling

CONCHAGUA, El Salvador, (Reuters) - A year after El Salvador adopted bitcoin as legal tender, the area where the world's first cryptocurrency city was meant to be built - a…

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Poll shows Bolsonaro narrowing gap to Lula ahead of Brazil election

(Reuters) - Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro slightly narrowed his deficit to opponent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of an October election, a poll showed. The survey by Datafolha showed…

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Bolsonaro mixes campaign politics, military displays on Brazil bicentennial

BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) - President Jair Bolsonaro mingled military parades on Brazil's Independence Day with political rallies in Rio de Janeiro and Brasilia on Wednesday, firing up hundreds of…

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Brazil’s Amazon sees worst August fires in over a decade

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Fires in Brazil's Amazon rainforest surged in August to the highest for the month since 2010, government data showed this week, surpassing the blazes in August…

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Argentina shaken by assassination attempt on vice president

UENOS AIRES, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of Argentines descended on the capital's main plaza on Friday in a show of solidarity against a shocking assassination attempt on the country's…

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Bolsonaro gains on Lula ahead of Brazil election – Datafolha poll

SAO PAULO (Reuters) - Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has a 13-percentage-point lead over President Jair Bolsonaro, but the far-right incumbent has narrowed his leftist rival's advantage ahead of…

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UPDATED: Argentina VP unharmed in assassination attempt

BUENOS AIRES, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner escaped unharmed on Thursday after a man fired a loaded gun at her that failed to go…

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Lula retains lead over Bolsonaro in Brazil’s election – poll

SAO PAULO, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has retained his strong lead over incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of the country's October election,…

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Brazil receives embalmed heart of Portuguese king to mark independence

The embalmed heart of the Portuguese monarch who declared the independence of Brazil from Portugal 200 years ago was received with the military honors of a head of state in…

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Bolsonaro says he will respect Brazil election result if ‘clean, transparent’

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he would respect the result of an October election regardless of the result, as long as the voting is "clean and transparent." In an interview…

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Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro narrows slightly ahead of Brazil election -poll

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva remains the front-runner to win Brazil's presidential election in October, a poll of voter support showed, although incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro…

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Argentine official visits neighbors to bolster Falklands claim

The global geopolitical situation shaped by the war in Ukraine is an opportunity for Argentina to continue adding support for its sovereignty claim over British-run Falkland Islands, an Argentine official…

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Sick again, Argentine’s economy eats away at nation’s mental health -study

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 10 (Reuters) - Argentines mired in their country's latest economic meltdown are experiencing a growing sense of hopelessness, according to a landmark mental health study that points…

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Lula’s lead narrows to single-digit in Brazil race – poll

Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over incumbent Jair Bolsonaro has narrowed to 7 percentage points ahead of the October election, according to a new poll published on…

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Analysts expect Argentina’s inflation to reach 90.2% in 2022

BUENOS AIRES, (Reuters) - Analysts polled by Argentina's central bank sharply raised their inflation estimate for 2022 to 90.2%, up 16.2 percentage points from the previous month's forecast, according to…

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Smell problems may predict memory problems after COVID-19

Severity of smell dysfunction after infection with the coronavirus may be a better predictor of long-term cognitive impairment than overall severity of COVID-19, according to an Argentinian study. Researchers studied…

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Lula’s advantage over Bolsonaro in Brazil’s October elections narrows -poll

SAO PAULO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a lead against incumbent right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of October's presidential election but is losing the strong…

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Luxembourg banks told to freeze Ecuador assets amid Perenco dispute

A Luxembourg bailiff has ordered banks to freeze assets held by Ecuador in Luxembourg accounts as a result of a dispute over a $391 million settlement award that Anglo-French oil…

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Brazil’s Lula maintains big lead over Bolsonaro ahead of October election -poll

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead over incumbent far-right President Jair Bolsonaro slipped one percentage point from 19 to 18 points ahead of the Oct. 2 election,…

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Bankers and business leaders say Brazil’s democracy in ‘grave danger’

SAO PAULO, July 26 (Reuters) - Top Brazilian bankers and businessmen issued a letter in defense of Brazil's electronic voting system that has been attacked by far-right President Jair Bolsonaro,…

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro, down in the polls, set to officially launch candidacy

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 24 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro kicked off his candidacy for re-election at a party event in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday with a speech focused on…

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Poll shows Brazil’s Lula maintaining strong lead in presidential race

Brazilian leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva maintains a strong lead against incumbent right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro ahead of October's presidential election, a Genial/Quaest poll released this week showed. Lula…

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Dinosaur finding hints at why T-rex had small arms

A team of scientists in Argentina say they have discovered a new giant predatory dinosaur that had a huge head - but tiny arms for its size. Writing in the…

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Argentina economy minister, IMF deal architect, quits as government crisis builds

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentina's economy minister Martin Guzman, the architect of a recent major debt deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), resigned on Saturday as deep splits emerged in…

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Family bids farewell to British journalist murdered in the Amazon

NITEROI, Brazil (Reuters) - The family of Dom Phillips on Sunday bid farewell to the British journalist, who was killed earlier this month along with Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira…

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Hundreds of indigenous protesters enter Ecuador capital Quito

QUITO, June 20(Reuters) - Hundreds of indigenous people entered Ecuador's capital Quito , following almost a week of protests against the economic and social policies of President Guillermo Lasso, who has not…

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Brazil police arrest third suspect in murder of British journalist and indigenous expert

BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazilian federal police on Saturday said they had arrested a third suspect in the murder of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the Amazon…

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Remains of British journalist found in Amazon, police name new suspect

A forensic exam carried out on human remains found in the Amazon rainforest confirmed that they belonged to British journalist Dom Phillips, Brazil's federal police said, adding that a search…

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Brazil police find remains in search for UK journalist, suspect confesses – investigators

Police have found human remains in their search for British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Pereira after a suspect confessed to killing them in the Amazon rainforest,…

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Brazil police arrest second suspect in case of missing journalist

ATALAIA DO NORTE, Brazil, (Reuters) - Brazilian police arrested a second suspect in the investigation of the disappearance of British journalist Don Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira in the…

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UPDATED: British journalist, indigenous expert found dead in Brazil

SAO PAULO, June 13 (Reuters) - The bodies of British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenous expert Bruno Pereira, who had been missing for more than a week in Brazil's Amazon…

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Poll shows Brazil’s Lula maintains strong lead in presidential race

SAO PAULO, (Reuters) - Brazil's leftist leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is holding a strong lead against incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro for the October election, a Genial/Quaest poll Lula has 46%…

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Death toll from floods in Brazil rises to 106, 10 still missing

At least 106 people have died and 10 are still missing in Brazil, the government said, as heavy rains tore through urban towns in the northeastern part of the country…

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Heavy rains in Brazil’s northeast kill at least 35

RIO DE JANEIRO, (Reuters) - At least 35 people died amid heavy rainfall in north-eastern Brazil on Friday and Saturday, as downpours lashed two major cities on the Atlantic coast, in what…

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Risk of food insecurity threatens record 36% of Brazilian families -study

The risk of going hungry in Brazil is higher than ever, as the percentage of people unable to afford food for themselves or their family at some point during the…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium, Guayaquil, Ecuador

Aerial photograph showing the Banco Pichincha Monumental Stadium, in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Via EPA-EFE/Franklin Jacome / POOL

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Brazil cancels invite for EU observers after Bolsonaro objection

Brazil's Supreme Electoral Court (TSE) has withdrawn an invitation for the European Union to send observers for the October election after President Jair Bolsonaro's government objected, the EU and the…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

epa09635070 An aerial photo with a drone shows people at the Copacabana beach at sunset in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo: EPA-EFE/Antonio Lacerda

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Photo Story: Parade of the samba schools in Rio de Janeiro

A member of Unidos Do Viradouro samba school takes part in a parade at the Samba Catwalk during the carnival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, early 23 April 2022. Via…

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Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ shirt expected to fetch more than $5 million at auction

The shirt worn by Diego Maradona when he scored two of the most famous goals in footballing history was put up for auction on Wednesday but its sale was complicated…

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Brazil eases COVID-related restrictions on international travelers

Brazilian health agency Anvisa issued a new set of rules for incoming international travelers, easing restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic as the health crisis subsides in the South American…

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Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes near coast of Ecuador region – EMSC

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.8 struck near the coastal region of Ecuador late on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake was at a depth of…

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Bolsonaro reduces Lula’s advantage for Brazil election -Datafolha

BRASILIA, (Reuters) - Brazil's far-right President Jair Bolsonaro has gained ground on favourite Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva ahead of the October election, but is still trailing the leftist leader by 17…

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Bolsonaro won’t condemn Putin, says Brazil will remain neutral over invasion

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro declined to condemn Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, while departing from his government's official stance at the United Nations to say…

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Nearly 200 still missing in flood-hit Brazil city of Petrópolis

Bad weather has hampered the search for survivors in the Brazilian city of Petrópolis, four days after devastating flash floods and mudslides. Emergency teams had to suspend their work several…

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Lula’s lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil’s October election -poll

BRASILIA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Leftist former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's lead has narrowed to 9 points from 14 in one month, but he would still win a second-round runoff…

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Heavy rains, flooding kill dozens in Brazil’s ‘Imperial City’

At least 94 people died in the historic Brazilian mountain town of Petropolis, local government officials said, after heavy rains caused mudslides that buried homes, flooded the streets and washed…

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WATCH: Landslide in Quito kills at least 14, injures 32

At least 14 people died and another 32 were injured in a landslide in the north of Ecuador's capital Quito, the country's emergency response office said on Tuesday, as firefighter…

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Brazil coffee crop seen up 16% as trees show mild recovery

Brazil is expected to produce 63.2 million bags of coffee in the 2022/23 season, a 16.6% increase over the previous one, as trees show a relative recovery after last year's…

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Brazil to stop unvaccinated footballers playing in top leagues

The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) said on Friday players must be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in this year’s league championship, The CBF said it was in constant contact…

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Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo postpone official Carnival parade to April

The Brazilian cities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo announced they are postponing colorful Carnival parades to the end of April, due to an increase in COVID-19 cases as…

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Lula could win Brazil’s October election in first round – poll

BRASILIA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is pulling ahead of his likely rival, far-right President Jair Bolsonaro, and could win outright in the…

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Lula holds big lead in Brazil as voters worry about inflation, COVID-19

BRASILIA, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Former leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva retains a clear lead for this year's presidential election in Brazil, where inflation and the resurgence of…

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Argentina roasts in record-setting heat wave

Argentina is facing a historic heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104°F), making the country for a while the hottest place on the planet, straining power grids…

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Photo Story: Heart Break In Brazil After Fatal Floods

A woman mourns between the damage caused by heavy rains and floods in Sabara, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. At least 10 people died and a hundred more had to leave…

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Heatwave to hit Argentina, further stressing corn, soybean crops

Most of Argentina's agricultural region will be hit in the coming days by a heatwave accompanied by little or no rainfall, adding pressure to adverse conditions that its corn and…

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