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05 Sep 2022

Blow to President Boric! Chile looks for way forward, rejects new constitution

Chileans overwhelmingly rejected a new progressive constitution to replace its dictatorship-era charter President Gabriel Boric could hammer out deals to create another document. Shocking defeat for a document that had been billed as a democratic effort to replace 41-yr-old constitution

09 Dec 2020

Giant iceberg on course to collide with south Atlantic penguin colony island

The gigantic iceberg - dubbed A68a - is on a path to collide with South Georgia Island, a remote British overseas territory off the southern tip of South America. A collision, while looking increasingly likely, could still be avoided if the currents carry the iceberg past the island, Tarling said. Scientists have long been watching this climate-related event unfold, as the iceberg - about the same size as the island itself – has meandered and advanced over two years.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers

12 Mar 2020

South America asks FIFA to suspend World Cup qualifiers amid COVID-19

According to CONMEBOL, the outbreak could have an impact on South American national teams that have members in Europe and if they are put in quarantine, they would have to stop playing.

17 Aug 2018

Four planes make emergency landings in Chile and Peru after bomb threats

Two of the planes were operated by LATAM Airlines and two by Sky, a low-cost Chilean airline, the aviation authority said. Sky also reported that a third plane it operated was prevented from taking off because of a bomb threat.

23 Jun 2017

Ecuador foreign minister says UK wants a solution to Assange standoff

A British court issued an arrest warrant for Assange when he failed to surrender to the court on June 29, 2012, and the Metropolitan Police Service is compelled to execute that warrant, the London police said in May.

31 Mar 2017

Ecuador decides its future, and maybe Assange's, in runoff

Ecuador votes Sunday in a presidential runoff that will decide whether it follows Latin America's recent shift to the right, and could seal the fate of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

19 Dec 2016

Several strong earthquakes rattle coastal Ecuador leaving some areas without power

Several strong earthquakes rattled Ecuador's northwestern coast in the pre-dawn hours of Monday, leaving some areas without power but with no reports of casualties.

02 Dec 2016

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru, damages homes; no casualties

Peru lies on the so-called "Ring of Fire" -- an arc of fault lines that circles the Pacific Basin and is prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

16 Jul 2016

Pele releases song celebrating 2016 Rio Olympics

The Olympics open August 5.

13 Jul 2016

Brexit a chance for closer EU security ties: Germany

The EU should take advantage of Britain`s departure from the union to forge a common security policy.

12 Jun 2016

61 migrants from Central, South America rescued in Mexico

Mexico's federal agents and marines rescued 61 Central and South American migrants during two different operations, federal and state authorities said on Saturday.

Mexico Vs Uruguay

06 Jun 2016

No laughing matter: WATCH national anthem blunder at Copa America Centenario

Uruguayans are the proud 15-time champions of South America, a continent which still continues to dominate the world football despite the presence of European powerhouses.

24 Apr 2016

Death toll from Ecuador earthquake tops 650

Ecuador's government says the death toll from last week's devastating magnitude-7.8 earthquake has risen to 654 with another 58 people missing.

28 Dec 2015

Torrential rains, flooding kill at least 10 in South America

The epic rainfall also has driven 160,000 people from their homes in Paraguay, Argentina and Uruguay, said officials.

12 Dec 2015

Avian evolution linked to climate change: Study

New research led by the American Museum of Natural History reveals that the evolution of modern birds was greatly shaped by the history of our planet's geography and climate.

Roman Catholic society

01 Nov 2015

Peru Catholic society admits sex abuse probe against founder

A secretive Roman Catholic society with chapters across South America and in the US has revealed under pressure that a Vatican investigator is looking into allegations that its founder sexually molested young recruits.

07 Oct 2015

Nearly 700 killed by Dengue in Brazil: Health Officials

Health officials in Brazil said Tuesday a record 693 people have died so far this year after contracting dengue fever, the deadly mosquito-borne disease running rampant across Central and South America.

23 Sep 2015

Colombia-FARC peace deal `within six months`: President

The Colombian government and FARC rebels will sign a definitive peace deal within six months to end their half-century conflict, President Juan Manuel Santos said Wednesday as the two sides announced a major breakthrough.

23 Apr 2015

GM first-quarter profit misses estimates on South America, Russia weakness

General Motors posted a smaller-than-expected quarterly profit on Thursday on weakness in South America and Russia and a higher tax rate, sending shares down 3.5 percent.

17 Jul 2014

BRICS bank opens cooperation opportunities with S America: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the establishment of the BRICS development bank opens up newer opportunities of cooperation with nations of South America.

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