Latin America

Brazil 10 hours ago

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP

Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.

Mexico 1 day ago

Mexico evacuates turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches

The Mexican government began evacuating sea turtle eggs from beaches Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which is currently barreling across the Caribbean.

Central America June 26

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández sentenced to 45 years in US prison

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for colluding with drug traffickers to ensure over 400 tons of cocaine reached American soil.

Brazil June 25

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.

Mexico June 20

Heat wave leaves at least 125 dead in Mexico

At least 125 Mexicans have been reported dead in the nation's latest heat wave, with over 2,300 more suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn.

South America June 19

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.

South America June 12

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.

Caribbean June 11

Haitian transitional council appoints new Cabinet as country looks to recover from gang-run turmoil

Haiti's transitional council on Tuesday appointed a new Cabinet, the final step in reconstructing the nation's government after months of de facto gang rule.

WILD NATURE June 11

Plummeting Humboldt penguin population presents extinction risk

The Humboldt penguin population has declined to the point that the birds are at risk of extinction. Scientists found only a single breeding pair during their survey.

Mexico June 10

Explosion injures 9 in Acapulco, Mexico's main square

Nine people were injured late Sunday after an explosion rocked the main square of Acapulco, a major resort community on Mexico's Pacific coast.