South America
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Peru’s gateway airport to Machu Picchu closes as protests grow
Safety considerations led to the closure of the airport in Cusco, a gateway to Peru’s tourism crown jewel of Machu…
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Democratic lawmakers urge Biden to revoke Bolsonaro’s US visa
A group of 46 lawmakers in the United States House of Representatives have called on the administration of President Joe…
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Mexico deploys National Guard to city subway amid sabotage fears
The mayor of Mexico’s capital has announced that 6,060 National Guard officers will be posted in the city’s subway system…
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El Salvador renews state of emergency as gang crackdown continues
Government says emergency measures have led to drop in murders, but rights groups raise concerns about reported abuses. El Salvador’s…
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El Salvador passes law on cryptocurrency transfers
The bill, backed by ruling party lawmakers allied with President Nayib Bukele, aims to attract national and foreign investors. El…
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UN calls for probe into killing of two Honduran environmentalists
Two environmental activists were killed on Saturday after they opposed an open-pit iron oxide mine in a reserve. United Nations…
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Peru protests spread to Cusco, gateway city to Machu Picchu
At least 47 people have died in the violence, including 39 killed in clashes with police and an officer set…
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Canada to send armoured vehicles to Haitian government
The vehicles come as Haiti contends with surging levels of gang violence, particularly in the capital Port-au-Prince. Canada has delivered…
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Brazil bolsters security as more pro-Bolsonaro protests expected
Brazil’s new government is preparing for more protests by supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro, just days after rioters stormed…
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What happened in Brazil was not a repeat of Jan 6 in the US
On January 8, supporters of Brazil’s far-right former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed the country’s presidential palace, Congress, and Supreme Court…
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