South America
Bolivian police ‘mutiny’ in opposition to Evo Morales
Police in at least three Bolivian cities have declared mutinies and joined anti-government protests – a possible indication that parts of the…
Brazil ex-President Lula released from jail
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has been freed after more than 18 months in prison. The 74-year-old ex-president, who…
Protests persist in Bolivia
Opponents of Bolivian President Evo Morales clash with his supporters during political protests in La Paz, Bolivia. Street clashes broke out on…
Protest leader opposed to Bolivia’s President Morales reaches La Paz, student killed
Opponents of president of Bolivia Evo Morales hold a vigil at an exit of the El Alto International Airport, in El Alto,…
El Salvador expels Venezuelan diplomats, recognizes Juan Guaido
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has expelled Venezuela’s diplomatic corps, giving them two days to leave the country. El Salvador announced late Saturday…
Leaders of civic groups in Bolivia give Morales 48 hours to resign
Thousands of people gather near the Christ the Redeemer statue to listen to the new pressure measures they will take due to…
Greek-flagged tanker believed to be source of Brazil oil spill
Brazilian officials suspect a Greek-flagged tanker was the source of an oil spill that has stained about 2,500km of Brazil's coastline. The…
Alberto Fernández elected President of Argentina
Centre-left opposition candidate Alberto Fernández has been elected president of Argentina in a vote dominated by economic concerns. Fernández secured more than…
EU calls for runoff vote in Bolivia
The EU, Colombia, United States and others have urged Bolivia to hold a second election round amid protests and delays in reporting…
Tension in the streets of La Paz as Morales edges closer to victory
Bolivian President Evo Morales edged early Thursday to the threshold he needs for an outright victory in his re-election bid after accusing…
Brazilian priest brings stray dogs to mass so they can find new families
Father João Paulo Araujo Gomes who is the head of the parish of Santana in the city of Gravatá in Brazil takes…
Clean-up on Brazilian beaches affected by mysterious oil spill
Thousands of people have taken part in a huge clean-up operation to remove oil and tar from beaches along Brazil's north-eastern coast.…