Protests erupt in Argentina against President Javier Milei’s economic shock decree
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Thousands took to the streets of Argentina in the past few days to protest a series of economic decrees proposed by...
Month : December 2023
Could convicted human rights abuser Alberto Fujimori remain free forever after recent prison release?
Lima, Peru — On December 6, Alberto Fujimori, Peru’s former president who was convicted of human rights violations in 2009, was released from prison early,...
Storm rocks Eastern Argentina, killing 15 people
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Fifteen people were killed as strong winds and heavy rain rocked the southern part of the Buenos Aires province in Argentina...
Brazil’s Congress overturns Lula’s veto on bill that weakens Indigenous land rights
São Paulo, Brazil – In a major setback for Brazil’s Indigenous, as well as for the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the...
As nation’s inflation tops 160%, country looks to digital assets
Argentina’s annual inflation rate surpassed 160% in November, faster than expected and the highest monthly figure in 2023. The data is the first inflation statement...
Institute submits Brazil’s first chikungunya vaccine for approval amid rising cases
São Paulo, Brazil – The Butantan Institute, linked to the state of São Paulo’s Health Department, on December 12 submitted a request for the use...
Argentina’s Finance Minister devalues peso, announces spending cuts
Buenos Aires, Argentina — Argentina ‘s new Finance Minister, Luis Caputo, on Tuesday announced a series of economic measures the administration of President Javier Milei...
São Paulo to host Brazil’s first NFL game in 2024
São Paulo, Brazil – The United States’ National Football League (NFL) announced on Wednesday that it will hold its first-ever game in Brazil in 2024....
Violence in Rio de Janeiro prompts Copacabana residents to form illegal vigilante patrols
São Paulo, Brazil – An increase in robberies and thefts in Rio de Janeiro’s picturesque Copacabana tourist enclave has led to the creation of vigilante...
Brazil’s Lula advocates for Venezuela-Guyana dialogue in call with Maduro
São Paulo, Brazil – Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke over the phone this weekend with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He told his...
