El Salvador journalism association condemns “mass exodus” of reporters
El Salvador’s Journalists’ Association (APES) says it is concerned by deteriorating human rights and press freedom in the country. APES issued a statement on Saturday,...
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Arrests made but no answers in attempted assassination of Colombia’s Miguel Uribe Turbay: Perspective
Bogotá, Colombia — Colombia continues to speculate over who is behind last week’s assassination attempt of Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and pre-candidate for...
Peru hit by 6.1 magnitude earthquake
One person has died after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit Peru on Sunday. The earthquake struck off Peru’s central coast, with its effects felt in...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro testifies in coup trial, rejects Supreme Court’s charges
São Paulo, Brazil – Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was questioned on Tuesday by the country’s Supreme Court as part of a criminal case in...
Why did Guatemala issue warrants for Colombia’s Attorney General and ex-Defense Minister?
In a recorded address last Monday, June 2, Guatemalan Public Prosecutor Rafael Curruchiche ordered the arrest of two high-ranking Colombian officials. He accused Colombia’s Attorney...
Brazilian activist returning home after Israeli Navy seized humanitarian flotilla near Gaza
São Paulo, Brazil – Brazilian activist Thiago Ávila, who was on board a vessel operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) and intercepted by Israeli...
7 dead, 28 injured in wave of rebel attacks in Colombia
Western Colombia was rocked by a series of 24 coordinated attacks today, June 10, that claimed the lives of seven people and wounded 28 others,...
Argentina’s Supreme Court upholds conviction on former president Cristina Kirchner, ends her electoral run
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina’s Supreme Court upheld the conviction of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in the corruption case known as “Causa Vialidad.”...
Brazil seeks extradition of congresswoman following 10-year prison sentence
São Paulo, Brazil – Authorities in Brazil are seeking the extradition of a federal lawmaker who fled to Italy. Carla Zambelli, a congresswoman and one...
Mayor shot and killed in Western Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico – Salvador Bastida García, Mayor of Tacámbaro, Michoacán, in western Mexico, was murdered along with his security detail on Friday morning while...
