Americas News

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Charged with Money Laundering and Corruption

Former Argentina’s President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and her two children are charged with money laundering and corruption. Two business…

8 years ago

Colombia Landslide: State of Emergency Declared as Death Toll Rises to 262

Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos has declared an "economic, social and ecological emergency" as the first victims of the Mocoa…

8 years ago

Ecuador Elections 2017: Accusations of Electoral Fraud as Lenin Moreno is Declared Winner

Accusations of fraud sparks over Ecuador's presidential elections after early results projected victory for the incumbent party's candidate. Results show…

8 years ago

Colombia Landslide Death Toll Rises to 254

The total death toll of the devastating mudslides in south-west Colombia is now 254, with hundreds also injured. According to…

8 years ago

Paraguay Riot: Congress Building on Fire Amid Violent Protests

Paraguay's congress has been set on fire amid violent protests against a bill that would let the president seek re-election.…

8 years ago

Venezuela: President Nicolas Maduro Asks for UN Support to Boost Medicine Supply

Venezuela has asked for help from the United Nations to boost the country's supplies of medicines. President Nicolas Maduro said…

8 years ago

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to Go on Trial on Financial Mismanagement Charges

Argentina’s ex-President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner should stand trial on charges of financial mismanagement, a judge has ruled on March…

8 years ago

Argentina Concert Crush Kills Two People During Indio Solari Performance

A crush at a large open-air rock concert in Argentina killed two people and injuring several others. Saturday night's concert…

8 years ago

Panama: Manuel Noriega in Critical Condition after Brain Hemorrhage

Former Panamanian leader Manuel Antonio Noriega has undergone a second operation after suffering a hemorrhage following brain surgery. General Manuel…

8 years ago

Rio Carnival 2017: Twelve Injured as Float Collapses in Sambadrome

Twelve people were injured when a float collapsed in Rio de Janeiro's Sambadrome, the venue where the samba schools hold…

8 years ago