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South America

Mercosur and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that negotiations for a comprehensive and broad-based free trade agreement concluded during the Mercosur Summit in Buenos Aires.

Mercosur Reaches Free Trade Agreement With Swiss-Norway Group

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Colombia: Prosecutors Say FARC Dissidents Killed Eight Religious Leaders

13 hours ago13 hrs

Chile's Communist Candidate Wins Left-Wing Coalition Presidential Primary

3 days ago3 days

Report: Former Colombian Foreign Minister Allegedly Sought US Support for Coup Against Petro

3 days ago3 days

Brazil's Bolsonaro Holds Rally in São Paulo

3 days ago3 days

Brazil

A hot air balloon carrying 21 people caught fire and crashed in Praia Grande, Santa Catarina state, Brazil, on Saturday morning, killing eight people. The 13 survivors were taken to local hospitals for treatment.

8 Killed, 13 Injured After Hot-Air Balloon Crashes in Brazil

Three Dead, Thousands Displaced as Heavy Rains Hit Southern Brazil

Brazil: Lula's Approval Rating Slips, Polls Show

Report: Brazilian Police Accuse Bolsonaro's Son in Spy Agency Case

Brazilian Court Rules Social Media Firms Liable for User Content

6 days ago6 days

Venezuela

A federal judge issued a decision Tuesday blocking the Trump administration's attempt to terminate temporary protected status (TPS) for over 500,000 Haitian migrants, ruling that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lacked statutory authority to end the program early.

Judge Blocks Trump's Early End to Haitian Immigration Status

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Venezuelan Ex-Spy Chief Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking

5 days ago5 days

Venezuela's Government Wins Polls Amid Opposition Boycott

Judge Orders Trump Administration to Allow Deported Migrants Legal Challenges

Rubio and Grenell Clash Over Venezuela Policy

Argentina

An Argentine federal judge ordered on Thursday that seven Iranians and three Lebanese nationals accused in the 1994 bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish community center in Buenos Aires to face trial in absentia — a first in the country.

Argentina to Try Suspects in 1994 Jewish Center Bombing in Absentia

6 days ago6 days ago

Argentina's GDP Grows 5.8% in Q1

Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner Granted House Arrest

Argentina Lifts Ban on Semiautomatic Weapons for Civilians

Argentina's Monthly Inflation Falls to 1.5%, Lowest Pace in Five Years

Colombia

Both houses of Colombia's parliament reconciled the labor reform bill on Friday, approving the legislation on the final day of the current legislative session — and thus the deadline for the bill to be sent to President Gustavo Petro to sign — and prompting Petro to withdraw the referendum decree on the matter.

Colombia Approves Labor Reform, Petro Withdraws Referendum

Colombia: Presidential Hopeful Uribe Undergoes Emergency Surgery

Colombia: Suspected Teen Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Uribe Assassination Attempt

Colombia's Petro Denounces Alleged 'US-Backed' Coup Plot

At Least 7 Dead as Colombia Hit with Bombings, Gun Attacks

Chile

A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck in the Drake Passage between Cape Horn and Antarctica on Friday morning, prompting Chilean authorities to issue tsunami warnings for coastal areas in the southernmost Magallanes region and Antarctic territory.

Chile: 7.4 Magnitude Quake Triggers Tsunami Alert, Mass Evacuations

Two Soccer Fans Die in Stampede Ahead of Copa Libertadores Match in Chile

Chile Orders Closure of Small Copper Mine Over Sinkhole

Chile Declares Emergency After Nationwide Power Outage

Chile's Boric Denies Sexual Harassment Claims

NOV 27 2024NOV 2024

Peru

Peruvian President Dina Boluarte swore in a new cabinet under newly appointed Prime Minister Eduardo Arana at the Government Palace in Lima on Wednesday, with cabinet members set to serve for the remainder of her term — which expires next year.

Peru: New Cabinet Sworn In

5,000-year-old Elite Woman's Tomb Discovered in Peru

Nobel Literature Laureate Mario Vargas Llosa Dies at 89

Peru's Ex-President, Wife Get 15 Years in Corruption Case

Peru Declares State of Emergency in Lima Amid Surge of Gang Violence

Ecuador

Ecuadorian security forces captured José Adolfo Macías Villamar, known as "Fito," on Wednesday, after a 10-hour joint police and military operation in the coastal city of Manta, where he was found hiding in an underground bunker beneath a luxury home.

Ecuador Captures Drug Lord 'Fito' in Underground Bunker

7 days ago7 days ago

Ecuadorian Lawmakers Vote to Allow Foreign Military Bases

Magnitude 6.3 Earthquake Rattles Ecuador

Ecuador's Daniel Noboa Sworn In for Full Term

British Man Burned Alive in Ecuador After Fatal Shooting Incident

Bolivia

Jessica Saraiva was sworn in as Bolivia's justice minister on Monday, replacing her previous boss César Siles — who resigned amid allegations of involvement in a plan to remove an elected magistrate.

Bolivia Swears In New Justice Minister

Bolivia: At Least Five Killed in Anti-Government Protests

Bolivia: Evo Morales Disqualified From Presidential Race

Bolivia Confirms Andrónico Rodríguez on Presidential Ballot

Bolivia's Arce Exits Election Race, Challenges Morales to Follow

Uruguay

Uruguay's President Yamandú Orsi announced in a post on X on Tuesday that José "Pepe" Mujica, who served as president of the country between 2010 and 2015, has died at the age of 89.

Uruguay's Former President Mujica Dies at 89

Uruguay's Left Returns to Power as Orsi Takes Office

NOV 25 2024NOV 2024

UK Joins Trans-Pacific Trade Pact

MAR 31 2023MAR 2023

FIFA to Host 2030 World Cup on Three Continents

OCT 4 2023OCT 2023

Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay Submit Joint 2030 FIFA World Cup Bid

FEB 8 2023FEB 2023

Paraguay

Paraguay's National Anti-Drug Secretariat (SENAD) has unilaterally halted its partnership with the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) — a move that will leave only officials from the national police in Paraguay's US-backed elite Sensitive Intelligence Unit (SIU).

Paraguay's Anti-Drug Agency Halts Cooperation With DEA

DEC 11 2024DEC 11 2024

Paraguay Declares Visiting Chinese Diplomat 'Persona Non Grata' Over Taiwan

DEC 8 2024DEC 2024

Taiwan Vice President Vows to Fight Authoritarianism During US Stop

AUG 14 2023AUG 2023

Paraguay Senior Official Sacked After Deal With Non-Existent Country

DEC 1 2023DEC 2023

China Condemns Taiwan VP's US Visit

AUG 13 2023AUG 2023

Guyana

Venezuela's government stated Friday that it "does not and will never recognize the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice" in the disputed, resource-rich Essequibo region, adding that international law does not allow the U.N.'s top court to ban a regional election there.

Venezuela Rejects ICJ Ruling on Elections in Disputed Region

US Warns Venezuela of 'Consequences' After Incursion in Guyana Disputed Waters

Venezuela to Hold Military Drills After UK Sends Warship to Guyana

DEC 29 2023DEC 2023

Report: Venezuela Deploys Military Near Guyana Border

FEB 10 2024FEB 2024

Essequibo Dispute: Venezuela and Guyana Agree Not to Use Force

DEC 15 2023DEC 2023

Suriname

Amazon River: Over 100 Dolphin Deaths Tied to Drought, Heat

OCT 4 2023OCT 2023

Dutch King Apologises for Country's Historic Role in Slavery

JUL 3 2023JUL 2023

Suriname is about to have its first female president as six parties signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to come together and form a coalition government, positioning Jennifer Geerlings-Simons of the opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) as the likely next head of state and government after a general election on Sunday.

Suriname Set for First Female President as Opposition Reaches Coalition Deal