Latin America

Tuesday, May 14th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Brazil will ban violent foreign fans from the Copa America next month

Copa America hosts Brazil will stop known violent foreign fans from entering the country for the South American football tournament starting next month, officials said on Monday. Troublesome supporters identified by border control and immigration officers will be turned back, the justice and public security ministry said. The order takes immediate effect.
Monday, May 13th 2019 - 13:18 UTC
Belize votes to take Guatemala's territorial claim to the International court of Justice

Belizeans have voted to ask the United Nations world court to decide Guatemala’s claim that it is the rightful owner of half of Belize’s territory, setting the scene for a resolution to a dispute that has rumbled on for centuries.
Saturday, May 11th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
LATAM Airlines for second year running, “Best Global Airline in South America”

LATAM Airlines Group was named for the second year running as the ‘Best Global Airline in South America’ in the Passenger Experience Association of Airlines (APEX) Passenger Choice Awards in Los Angeles, California. LATAM was also recognized for the ‘Best Seat Comfort’, ‘Best Cabin Service’, ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi’ in South America.
Saturday, May 11th 2019 - 08:52 UTC
Two Argentine pilots survive crash landing in Costa Rica's capital

Two Argentine pilots survived when their light aircraft crash landed on Friday in a heavily populated area of the capital of Costa Rica, officials said. The pilots climbed out of the wreckage of the plane after it came down in the Pavas neighborhood of San Jose, in an area full of homes and schools, witnesses and officials said.
Saturday, May 11th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Mexicans take to the streets on Mother's Day to protest 40.000 missing persons

Mexicans with missing children led marches on Friday - when Mother's Day is celebrated the country- to protest the government's failure to find their sons and daughters or bring their cases to justice.
Friday, May 10th 2019 - 08:30 UTC
“Spider” man arrested in Ecuador and sentenced to two years in prison

A Japanese man was sentenced to two years in prison in Ecuador for attempting to smuggle a massive haul of creepy crawlies out of the country, officials said on Thursday.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 07:40 UTC
Mexico announces a criminal probe into Brazil's Odebrecht corruption

Mexico will launch a criminal probe into Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht SA within 60 days, Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero said on Monday.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 12:31 UTC
Security minister announces Argentine forces are allowed to use tasers

Argentine federal police and security forces will now be allowed to use non-lethal weapons like electric tasers, following a Security Ministry decree signed on Monday. Officers will “be able to deal with situations” which do not require the use of force “without employing firearms,” the decree reads.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
OAS congratulates Panama on Sunday's vote which proclaimed Laurentino Cortizo as president elect

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the General Elections in Panama congratulates the people and the electoral authorities of Panama on a successful election day, which took place in an organized manner, in an atmosphere of civility and with high participation.
Tuesday, May 7th 2019 - 09:09 UTC
Another Brazilian bank expands into the US to keep competing with rivals

Brazil's Banco Bradesco SA has embarked on its first-ever international acquisition by paying approximately US$ 500 million to buy BAC Florida Bank, which focuses on high-net-worth individuals in a move intended to close the gap with Brazilian rivals.