Latin America

Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Presidents Duque and Bolsonaro show mutual understanding during Brasilia meeting

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday welcomed his Colombian counterpart Iván Duque in Brasilia to discuss bilateral issues as well as a joint agenda ahead of the COP-26 environmental summit next month in Glasgow.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
State of exemption declared in Ecuador to fight crime

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso Monday declared a state of exception for 60 days to set in place military checkpoints to stop criminal activity linked to drug consumption and trafficking.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Brazilian Navy sailship hits pedestrian bridge in Guayaquil

A Brazilian Navy training sailship Monday ran into a mobile pedestrian bridge across the Guayas River, in Guayaquil, Ecuador and nearly sank while performing training manoeuvres.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Two dead, 450 arrested as looting marks 2nd anniversary of Chilean uprising

At least two people have died and no less than 450 others were arrested Monday in Santiago and other parts of Chile as demonstrators took to the streets to commemorate the second anniversary of the popular uprisings which led to a series of changes, including a Constitutional reform which is currently being drafted.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:01 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas gradually resumes flights to/from Córdoba

Argentina's flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced the return of international flights to Córdoba's airport, in addition to new frequencies.
Wednesday, October 20th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Former FARC leader arrested upon arriving in Mexico

Former Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) leader Rodrigo Granda has been arrested upon landing in Mexico by Interpol.
Tuesday, October 19th 2021 - 09:22 UTC
Bolivia: Medical reports say Áñez would be better if hospitalized

Former Bolivian Interim President Jeanine Áñez, under preventive arrest for her alleged involvement in the repressions during the 2019 revolt that led to Evo Morales' resignation and her subsequent accession to power, has been subject to a psychiatric evaluation which recommended she be hospitalized.
Tuesday, October 19th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
IACHR finds Colombia guilty for what happened to a reporter

Colombia's President Iván Duque has announced he would abide by the IACHR ruling against his country in the Jineth Bedoya case in which the Court also ordered the creation of a centre for women victims of sexual violence.
Monday, October 18th 2021 - 23:59 UTC
Brazil, Uruguay FMs stay mum after Montevideo meeting: rumors soar

Silence prevailed Monday in Montevideo after Uruguay's Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday welcomed his Brazilian counterpart Carlos França to discuss bilateral issues, particularly a possible 10% reduction of Common External Tariffs among Mercosur members.
Monday, October 18th 2021 - 10:05 UTC
Buenos Aires key to the region's future, says Pepe Mujica

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica said this weekend in a newspaper interview that the future of the River Plate area was at stake and it hinged on whatever happens in the Argentine capital.