Politics

Monday, June 6th 2022 - 20:47 UTC
Colombian President sentenced to 5 days' house arrest

A Colombian court in the town of Ibagué has issued an arrest warrant against President Iván Duque for disobeying a previous judicial mandate to protect the Los Nevados National Natural Park located in the “Eje cafetero” (Coffee Axis) region, it was announced.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
El Salvador likened to Nicaragua for its human rights policy

Human rights organizations have raised their concerns over the current situation in El Salvador, where the demise of rule of law is becoming the new “norm.”
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 19:17 UTC
President Lacalle tests positive for COVID-19 and will miss the Summit of the Americas

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou has tested positive for COVID-19 and will therefore skip this week's Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, he announced on his Twitter account.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 19:13 UTC
If re-elected, Bolsonaro might create three more ministries

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Monday said he would most likely create three new ministers if he is reelected this year: Public Security, Fisheries, and Foreign Trade.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 10:58 UTC
Alberto Fernández will be Venezuela's voice at Los Angeles Summit, Maduro says

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro said Argentina's President would represent all those countries excluded from the Summit of the Americas starting Monday in Los Angeles, California.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 10:56 UTC
Elizabeth II deeply moved on closing day of Platinum Jubilee

The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth II waved at the crowds and gave a speech from the balcony of Buckingham Palace Sunday on the closing day of her Platinum Jubilee marking her 70th anniversary on the throne, the first-ever such achievement by any British monarch.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 10:29 UTC
Detainee in Pecci case threatens Colombian authorities

A suspect arrested in Colombia in connection with the May 10 killing of Paraguayan Prosecutor Marcelo Pecci Friday threatened to kill officers of the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) during the hearings.
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 10:29 UTC
Lacalle Pou: “it is not true that security has worsened” in Uruguay

Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou addressed on Sunday public security and replied to criticism from opposition left-wing party Frente Amplio’s (Broad Front).
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Argentina: Scioli to take over as Productive Development Minister

Former Argentine Vice President and current Ambassador to Brazil Daniel Scioli has been picked to replace Productive Development Minister Matías Kulfas, after President Alberto Fernández acquiesced to Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's advice to “use the pen.”
Monday, June 6th 2022 - 09:26 UTC
Brazil: Mr. and Mrs. Lula test positive for COVID-19

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his wife Janja tested positive Sunday for COVID-19, due to which all campaign engagements have been suspended, the candidate's press office announced.