Americas News
Kyriakos Amiridis: Greek Ambassador to Brazil Found Dead, Wife Questioned
According to Brazilian media, the body of a man found in a burnt-out car north of Rio de Janeiro is that of Greek envoy...
Kyriakos Amiridis: Brazil Police Find Body in Hunt for Missing Greek Ambassador
Brazilian police have found a body inside a burnt-out car that had been rented by the Greek ambassador to Brazil, Kyriakos Amiridis. The car was...
Rubi Quinceanera: Man Killed in Horse Race at Rubi Ibarra Garcia’s Viral Birthday Party
A man was killed in a horse race at Rubi Ibarra Garcia's birthday party in Mexico attended by thousands of people after her father's...
Rubi Quinceanera: Thousands Attend Mexican Girl Birthday Party after Viral Invitation
Thousands of people have attended Rubi Ibarra Garcia's 15th birthday party in Mexico, after her parent's video invitation to "everyone" went viral on social...
Mexico Fireworks Explosion Kills at Least 31 at Tultepec’s San Pablito Market
At least 31 people have been killed in an explosion at a fireworks market outside Mexico City. According to officials, more than 70 others were...
Venezuela: Nicolas Maduro Defends His Decision to Withdraw 100-Bolivar Banknote
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has defended his decision to scrap the nation's most-used banknote, 100 bolivares. The 100-bolivar note withdrawal has prompted protests and looting...
Venezuela: 100-bolivar Banknote Withdrawal Postponed
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro has announced the withdrawal of the 100-bolivar banknote will be delayed until January 2, 2017. The sudden change of policy comes...
Venezuela Closes Colombian Border to Combat Smuggling Gangs
Venezuela has decided to close its border with Colombia for 72 hours in the latest measure to combat smuggling gangs. According to President Nicolas Maduro,...
Cuba and Google Sign Internet Access Deal
Google and Cuba's state-run telecommunications company ETECSA have signed a deal that will enable faster access to content from the tech giant. Under the deal,...
Venezuela to Replace 100-Bolivar Banknotes with Coins
Venezuela will replace its 100-bolivar banknotes with coins within 72 hours. The government hopes swapping the country’s highest denomination notes will help to stop smuggling...
Venezuela Seizes 4 Million Christmas Toys
Almost four million Christmas toys have been seized in Venezuela after authorities arrested two executives at toy distributor Kreisel. According to officials, the toys will...
Donald Trump Urged to Continue Cuban Thaw
Cuban business owners have appealed to Donald Trump not to reverse a recent thaw in bilateral relations. In a letter, more than one hundred business...
Chapecoense Plane Crash: LaMia Airline Head Arrested in Bolivia
The head of LaMia airline, which was involved in a plane crash last week that killed 71 people, including most of the Brazil’s soccer...
Fidel Castro Funeral: Cuban Revolution Leader’s Ashes Buried in Santiago
The ashes of late Cuban Revolution leader Fidel Castro have been laid to rest in the city of Santiago, nine days after his death...
Fidel Castro Funeral: Final Tributes Led by Raul Castro at Santiago Ceremony
The final tributes to late Cuban leader Fidel Castro have been led by his brother, President Raul Castro, at a ceremony in the city...
Chapecoense Plane Crash: Pilot Was Warned over Fuel Before Taking off
According to new reports, the pilot of a charter plane that crashed in Colombia on November 28 had been warned before taking off from...
Chapecoense Plane Crashed After Running out of Fuel
The plane carrying Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense, which crashed in Colombia killing most of the passengers, had run out of fuel, according to a...
Fidel Castro Funeral: Mass Rally Held in Havana’s Revolutionary Square
The late Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has been honored with a mass rally in Havana’s Revolution Square. The gathering began with the national anthem...
Brazil Chapecoense Soccer Team in Colombia Plane Crash
A chartered plane carrying 81 people, including top Brazilian soccer team Chapecoense, has crashed on its approach to Medellin, Colombia, officials say. Reports say there...
Fidel Castro Death: Ladies in White Call Off Traditional Sunday Protest
Cuba's dissident group The Ladies in White has called off its traditional protest for the first time in 13 years following Fidel Castro’s death. The...
Fidel Castro Death: Cuba Declares Nine Days of National Mourning
Cuba has declared nine days of national mourning following the death of former President and leader of communist revolution Fidel Castro on November 25. Cubans...
Fidel Castro Dead: Cuba’s Former President and Leader of Communist Revolution Dies Aged 90
Fidel Castro has died at the age of 90, his brother, Cuban President Raul Castro, has announced in an unexpected late night broadcast on...
Brazil’s President Michel Temer Named in Corruption Allegations
Brazilian President Michel Temer has been accused of corruption after he allegedly pressured former Culture Minister Marcelo Calero to engage in corrupt practices. Marcelo Calero,...
Hurricane Otto to Batter Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Caribbean storm Otto has been upgraded to a hurricane and is threatening Costa Rica and southern Nicaragua, forecasters say. Forecasters warned that Hurricane Otto may...
Brazil Protests: Demonstrators Storm Chamber of Deputies Demanding Military Coup
At least 40 demonstrators stormed Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies demanding a military coup. The protesters scuffled with guards and took over the podium as a...
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