Americas News

Bolivia Referendum: President Evo Morales Loses Fourth Term Bid

Bolivian President Evo Morales has narrowly lost a referendum to allow him to stand for a fourth term in office,…

9 years ago

Patriarch Kirill Prays in Front of Rio’s Christ the Redeemer

Patriarch Kirill has prayed in front of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The head of…

9 years ago

Venezuela Increases Fuel Prices for First Time in 20 Years

Venezuela has decided to increase fuel prices for the first time in 20 years, although President Nicolas Maduro claims it…

9 years ago

Zika Outbreak: Brazil Deploys 220,000 Troops to Warn of Risks

Brazil has deployed more than 220,000 soldiers across the country to warn people about the risks of the Zika virus.…

9 years ago

Venezuela: Opposition-Controlled National Assembly Plans to Oust Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela’s opposition plans to speed up moves to oust the government of President Nicolas Maduro after it took control of…

9 years ago

Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill Hold Historic Talks in Havana

Pope Francis has met Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill at Havana airport to hold historic talks. Both leaders have called for…

9 years ago

Zika Outbreak: Brazil Expects to Develop Vaccine in One Year

Brazil expects to develop a vaccine for the Zika virus in about a year, health officials say. However, two more…

9 years ago

Topo Chico Jail Riot Leaves 52 Inmates Dead in Mexico

Fifty two inmates have been killed in a battle between rival groups at Topo Chico jail near Monterrey, northern Mexico.…

9 years ago

Stranded Cuban Refugees Flown from Costa Rica to Mexico-US Border

A group of 113 Cuban refugees have been flown by the Costa Rican authorities to a Mexican border town, from…

9 years ago

Venezuela Stores Halve Work Hours to Comply with Energy Rationing Rules

Venezuela’s stores will halve their work hours to four a day in order to comply with the government’s energy rationing…

9 years ago