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At Least 23 Dead in Clash Between Gangs and Police in Venezuelan Capital
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - At least 23 people died over the weekend in a clash between police and gangs in Venezuela's capital Caracas,...
In Central America, Tensions Rise as Soldiers Begin to Stop Migrants
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Guatemalan and Honduran soldiers will be deployed to prevent new U.S.-bound migrant caravans from advancing, military officials said, amid...
Brazil Health Regulator Says Application for Sinovac Vaccine Lacks Information
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian health authority Anvisa said on Saturday, January 9th, that the application from São Paulo-based medical center Butantan for...
Japan Government: New Coronavirus Variant Found in Travelers from Brazil:
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A new coronavirus variant has been found in four travelers from Brazil, the Japanese Health Ministry said on Sunday,...
US-Mexico Drug War Ripe for Rethink Under Biden, Experts say
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - President-elect Joe Biden's arrival in the White House is expected to bring a shake-up of US-Mexican cooperation in a...
Brazil Fuel Import Group to File Antitrust Complaint against Petrobras Pricing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - A Brazilian association of private fuel importers known as Abicom plans to file a complaint against the pricing policy...
Haunted by 1990s Forced Sterilizations, Peruvian Women Pin Hopes on Court Hearing
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - A 25-year legal battle by thousands of indigenous Peruvian women who say they were forcibly...
Hapvida Bids US$9 Billion for Intermedica, to Create Brazil’s Top Hospital Chain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian health plan and hospital operator Hapvida on Friday, January 8th, offered to buy rival Notre Dame Intermedica for...
Brazil’s Bolsonaro Asks India to Expedite Vaccine Shipment as Delays Loom
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro asked Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expedite a shipment of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine amid...
South African Coronavirus Variant Detected in Reinfection Case in Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Brazilian researchers have identified the concerning new coronavirus variant first discovered in South Africa in a woman who contracted...
Mexico City to Stay at Highest Coronavirus Alert Next Week
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday, January 8th, that the capital would remain at the highest coronavirus...
Reuters Poll: Brazil Real Projected to Remain Steady in Near Term Amid Vaccination Questions
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - (Reuters) Brazil’s real will likely stay on pause in coming weeks around the mid-point of its recent wide trading...
Iranian Ship at Venezuelan Port with Unknown Cargo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - An Iranian ship arrived at the Venezuelan port of La Guaira on Thursday, according to Refinitiv Eikon data, in...
Bogotá to Enter Lockdown Amid Concerns over New Coronavirus Strain
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Colombia's capital and largest city will enter a strict quarantine until Tuesday due to rising coronavirus infection numbers and...