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Montevideo, November 28th 2024 - 13:35 UTC

Latin America

  • Friday, September 20th 2024 - 23:00 UTC

    Haitian gov't announces security measures for merchant ships sailing to and from Port-au-Prince

    Conille's government is faced with shipping companies threatening to halt operations in the country as gangs favor smuggling to formal foreign trade

    Haitian authorities have announced that merchant ships will be escorted then entering a leaving Port-au-Prince given the mounting insecurity in the Caribbean country. Interim Prime Minister Garry Conille made this decision after four ships left to avoid gang violence.

  • Friday, September 20th 2024 - 10:06 UTC

    Water deficit places Ecuador under “red alert”

    Some 77,000 troops were deployed to protect Ecuador's key sites during nighttime blackouts

    A red alert has been declared in several parts of Ecuador hit by an unprecedented drought that resulted among other things in mass power cuts in a country already hit by spreading forest fires.

  • Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 16:00 UTC

    Bolivia's Foreign Minister says Evo-led coup in the making

    Evo wants to run again for president despite the Constitution forbidding it, Sosa claimed on Facebook

    Bolivia's Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda said Tuesday that a coup d'état against President Luis Arce Catacora was being arranged by former head of state Evo Morales and his followers through road blockades and other measures.

  • Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 09:21 UTC

    Peruvian President denied permission to attend United Nations GA

    Most parliamentarians agreed that the head of state should remain in the country to oversee the fight against widespread forest fires

    Peru's one-house Congress on Tuesday voted against allowing President Dina Boluarte to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York next week, with 55 votes to 50 and 5 abstentions. Boluarte intended to be in the United States between Sept. 22 and 25 while remaining in charge of the South American country remotely.

  • Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 12:50 UTC

    Noboa wants foreign military bases back in Ecuador but needs Constitutional reform for that

    Noboa intends to reform Article 5 of the Ecuadorean Constitution so as to allow foreign military bases or installations in the country to fight organized crime

    Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa has submitted before the Constitutional Court (CC) a projected amendment whereby foreign military bases might be admitted in the South American country. “The present request seeks that this magistracy carries out the prior control at a first moment of the project of partial reform to the Constitution that is presented, and that, through an opinion, pronounces itself regarding the way by which it should be processed,” read the document signed by the head of state.

  • Tuesday, September 17th 2024 - 10:37 UTC

    At least 15 dead in Peruvian forest fires

    Efforts from ill-equipped local communities are not enough. Help from Lima and abroad is very much needed

    At least 15 people have died as a result of uncontrollable forest fires that have affected 22 of Peru's 24 departments. Peru's National Civil Defense Institute (Indeci) said that the departments of Cuzco, Cajamarca, Huancavelica, and Huánuco were the worst affected areas. In the Amazonas region, authorities are already talking of a “catastrophe” in the midst of a historic drought after three months without rain.

  • Monday, September 16th 2024 - 10:00 UTC

    Foreign travel to Peru surges in 2024

    Peru is a paradise for cultural, nature, and adventure tourism, León Chempén highlighted

    Foreign travelers visiting Peru went up by 39.2% between January and August 2024, according to a report released by Lima's Tourism Ministry during the weekend which analyzed National Superintendence of Migration data.

  • Monday, September 16th 2024 - 00:48 UTC

    Best places in Latin America to watch Crazy Time livestream and enjoy local culture

    Rio de Janeiro is known for its beaches, vibrant carnivals, and hospitality.

    Latin America shines with its lively culture, deep history, and energetic entertainment. As online gaming grows, many seek ways to blend leisure with local flavor. One game, Crazy Time, has captured attention. It’s a live casino game with a fast-moving wheel and engaging features. Watching it live while embracing local traditions adds something special to the experience. Imagine enjoying the game alongside vibrant music or delicious food—it’s an unforgettable mix. Below, discover the top spots in Latin America where you can enjoy both.

  • Saturday, September 14th 2024 - 09:28 UTC

    Bolivian President to oversee firefighting efforts in Beni

    “Tomorrow our brother President Luis Arce will be present in the Benian capital,” Defense Minister Novillo explained

    Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora will personally oversee firefighting and relief efforts in the department of Beni, where eight of the 19 municipalities are affected by the dense smoke caused by the environmental crisis. Arce will arrive Saturday in the city of Trinidad, the capital of the department where the presence of a Venezuelan team of 61 firefighters and other types of humanitarian aid are also expected.

  • Friday, September 13th 2024 - 10:05 UTC

    Colombia: Petro says there are plans to overthrow him in the next three months

    Petro said the plot against him was financed by the mafia (Pic AFP)

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro Thursday said an “imminent” coup d'état against him was in the making. He warned that his removal from office was to be carried out in the next three months and mentioned that large sums of money were involved in his intended removal from office.