Americas News

Mexico floods: More than 2,000 tourists airlifted from Acapulco

More than 2,000 tourists have been airlifted by the Mexican army from Acapulco resort, following deadly floods caused by Tropical…

11 years ago

Dilma Rousseff cancels US trip over NSA espionage row

Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff has called off a state visit to the US next month in a row over allegations…

11 years ago

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner criticizes Argentine elite

Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has criticized her country's elite for trying to create a negative image of her…

11 years ago

Hurricane Ingrid: Mexico hit by severe dual storm

Hurricane Ingrid, the second major storm of the hurricane season, has been steadily gathering strength in the Gulf of Mexico.…

11 years ago

Mexico: Striking teachers clash with riot police in Zocalo Square

Riot police have clashed with striking teachers during an operation to clear an occupied Mexico City square. The police used…

11 years ago

Venezuela to create security unit to defend country’s electrical system after blackout

Venezuela has announced the creation of a security unit to defend the country's electrical system, a day after a blackout…

11 years ago

Power blackout hits 70% of Venezuela

A power blackout has left 70% of Venezuela without electricity, including parts of the capital Caracas. The power cut disabled…

11 years ago

Edward Snowden documents: NSA spied on Brazil and Mexico

Brazil announces it will demand an explanation from the US after allegations that the National Security Agency (NSA) spied on…

11 years ago

Peru extends snow state of emergency to more regions

Peru’s government has decided to extend to nine more regions a state of emergency called to cope with unusually cold…

11 years ago

Colombian troops deployed in Bogota following violent protests

Colombia has decided to deploy troops in the capital, Bogota, following violent protests in support of a strike by small-scale…

11 years ago