World 15 hours ago Bolivian president survives failed coup, calls for 'democracy to be respected,' army general arrested Bolivia's president survived an attempted coup Wednesday when military units rammed an armored vehicle into the presidential palace.
VIDEO 15 hours ago Bolivia armed forces mobilize amid coup fears Reuters reports that Bolivian armed forces took over the capital's central square on Wednesday igniting fears of a military coup. (Credit: Reuters)
World 15 hours ago Bolivian president warns 'irregular' military deployment under way in capital, raising coup fears Bolivian President Luis Arce warned that an 'irregular' military deployment was taking place in the country's capital, prompting concerns of a potential coup.
Sports 15 hours ago Copa América referee collapses on field during Canada vs Peru match amid soaring temps in Kansas City Copa América assistant referee Humberto Panjoj collapsed on the field during the first half of Canada vs. Peru.
World 15 hours ago Brazil-backed G20 report calls for global, wealth-based income tax Brazil commissioned a report calling for the world's billionaires to pay 2% of their wealth in income tax, a plan that would raise up to $250 billion annually from about 3,000 people.
World 15 hours ago Train collision in Chile kills at least 2 people and injures 9 others A train collision outside Chile's capital has left two rail workers dead and nine others injured; a freight train collided with a train on a test run, marking a rare fatal crash in the country.
World 15 hours ago Nationwide blackout reported in Ecuador Blackouts affected the entire country of Ecuador on Wednesday after what officials report was an unexpected failure in an energy transmission line.
World 15 hours ago Riot police unleash tear gas, water cannons on rowdy anti-Milei protesters in Buenos Aires Riot police converged in downtown Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday to disperse aggressive protesters of policies brought forth by libertarian President Javier Milei.
U.S. 15 hours ago Brazilian fugitive involved in massacre of 11 people lied on US asylum application: prosecutors A former Brazilian military police officer is facing up to 20 years in prison after he allegedly lied to immigration officials about being involved in a deadly 2015 massacre in Brazil.
World 15 hours ago Argentina court postpones the start of a trial in a criminal case involving the death of Maradona A court in Argentina has postponed the start of a trial to October in a criminal negligence case against 8 people who were allegedly involved in soccer legend Diego Maradona's death.
World 15 hours ago Almost 2 months after embassy raid, Ecuador is ready to talk with Mexico and reach solution Ecuador's government wants to re-establish communication with Mexican officials nearly 2 months after Ecuadorian police raided the Mexican embassy in its country.
World 15 hours ago Colombian ex-President Uribe charged in witness tampering case Former Colombian President Ãlvaro Uribe was formally charged Friday with witness tampering and bribery in a long-running investigation.
World 15 hours ago In Brazil, mangrove reforestation proves crucial in fight against climate risks Some 30,000 mangrove trees planted by Brazilian nonprofit organization Instituto Mar Urbano are reportedly boosting ecosystems and helping mitigate flood risks.
World 15 hours ago State Department re-issues dire 'Do Not Travel' warning for Venezuela The State Department is warning Americans not travel to Venezuela due to high levels of crime and civil unrest under the socialist dictatorship of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
World 15 hours ago In message to Russia, Chilean lawmakers meet in Antarctica to underline territorial claims Defense officials from Chile met in Antarctica in an attempt to bolster their territorial claims in the southernmost continent, amid escalating tensions over Russia's maneuvers in the region.
World 15 hours ago Spain withdraws ambassador after diplomatic spat with Argentina's president Spain says it is pulling its ambassador from Argentina in response to comments made by Argentine President Javier Milei, who accused the prime minister’s wife of corruption.
World 15 hours ago Heroic canines honored as 5 firefighter dogs retire, begin new lives with loving families Five rescue dogs from Ecuador’s Fire Department were formally retired after seven years of service and honored at a ceremony on Monday, authorities say.
World 15 hours ago Attack on police station in Colombia leaves 2 officers dead, bomb blast injures 6 others Violence in southwestern Colombia intensified when an attack on a police station in Morales by rebel group FARC-EMC left at least 2 police officers dead, and a bomb blast in Jamundi left 6 injured.
U.S. 15 hours ago American couple stranded in Brazil facing 'bureaucratic nightmare' after newborn son arrives months early Bureaucratic red tape has left a Minnesota couple stranded in Brazil after their son was born months earlier than expected.
World 15 hours ago Argentina's Milei shuts up critics with miracle turnaround of economy, strong security policies Argentina elected Javier Milei as the country struggled with some of the highest inflation in the world, seeking radical change in the face of crisis.
World 15 hours ago An unusual autumn freeze grips parts of South America, giving Chile its coldest May in 74 years Chileans are experiencing their coldest autumn in over 70 years, with temperatures dipping near freezing in Santiago, as a sudden cold front from Antartica has gripped parts of South America.
World 15 hours ago Subway commuters in Buenos Aires see fares spike by 360% as part of austerity campaign in Argentina Subway commuters in Argentina's capital have been hit by a 360% increase in fares, a dramatic price hike in President Javier Milei's budget austerity campaign.
World 15 hours ago Peruvian lawmakers begin yet another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office Lawmakers in Peru have begun another effort to remove President Dina Boluarte from office; she has already survived 4 attempts at cutting her term short.
World 15 hours ago Argentina reports its first single-digit inflation in 6 months as markets swoon and costs hit home For the first time in 6 months, Argentina's monthly inflation rate lowered to a single-digit rate in April; President Javier Milei’s austerity program is aimed at fixing the country's economy.
World 15 hours ago Argentina will get next installment of bailout as IMF praises Milei's austerity policies Argentina's biggest creditor, the International Monetary Fund, agreed to release the next portion of loans due under a bailout program; $792 million will soon be available to the country's government.
Politics 15 hours ago Treacherous migration route through Panama to shut down under newly elected president The newly elected president of Panama is vowing to shut down a dangerous and secluded route that has become a popular illegal migration corridor to the United States.
World 15 hours ago At least 90 injured after passenger train hits boxcar, derails in Argentine capital At least 90 people were injured Friday in Buenos Aires, Argentina, after a passenger train derailed after striking an empty boxcar on the tracks.
World 15 hours ago Argentina labor unions' 24-hour strike against President Milei paralyzes daily life Argentina's biggest trade unions have staged a mass general 24-hour-long strike that led to hundreds of flights canceled and key transportation lines halted.
World 15 hours ago Guyana says it gave permission for the US military to fly 2 powerful jets over the capital Guyana's government said the U.S. military was given permission to fly 2 F/A-18F Super Hornet jets over the country's capital in order to demonstrate cooperation between the 2 countries.
World 15 hours ago WATCH: Notorious Colombian criminal allegedly masterminded, escaped in mass jailbreak Retired Army Major Juan Carlos Rodriguez recently earned parole on condition he would assist the police in cracking down on military ties to the cartels.
World 15 hours ago Heavy rains leave at least 10 dead in southern Brazil Heavy rains in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state have left at least 10 people dead and 21 others missing since Monday, according to national authorities.