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Colombia hunts for survivors
Colombia

Video | Colombia races to find survivors after deadly quake

President Abelardo de la Espriella declared a state of emergency and said rescuing people ‌trapped under the rubble is the priority.

Colombia

Colombian woman pulled alive from rubble as quake death toll tops 200

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Colombia

Colombia hunts for survivors after powerful earthquake kills at least 181

Fifa World Cup

Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball heads to US auction

The football used by the Argentinian legend to score his infamous goal in the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch US$10 million.

The ball that was used in the 1986 World Cup match between Argentina and England during which Diego Maradona scored the “Hand of God” goal is displayed before auction at Heritage Auctions in Beverly Hills, California, on Friday. Photo: AFP
Colombia

Trump ally Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia president

The right-wing ex-lawyer who calls himself ‘The Tiger’ vowed to bomb cocaine labs, build mega prisons and usher in closer ties with the US.

US-China relations

In Focus | Race for UN top job enters final stage: choice may ‘make or break’ bloc

A strong, visionary leader is needed as next secretary general as Iran war rages during one of most ‘unpredictable times geopolitically’.

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Mexico

Mexican social media influencer killed during live stream

Authorities implied the killing linked to cartel violence but did not blame any particular group.

Onlookers stand behind a police cordon as forensic technicians and police officers work at the crime scene where Mexican social media influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed while livestreaming outside a fast-food restaurant in Culiacan, Sinaloa state, Mexico on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

Brazil to become regular borrower in China, treasury official says

Brasilia cannot guarantee debut will happen this year, but wants it repeated to give companies a yuan benchmark to aim for.

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Volcanoes

Guatemala on volcano alert after Fuego erupts

Authorities evacuate communities as the ‘Volcano of Fire’ spews lava and ash plumes.

United States

US revokes visa of Brazil’s ambassador to Washington in escalating row

State Department retaliates against Brasilia over delayed envoy approval as fractious relationship is again tested.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva during a recent visit to Washington. Photo: Reuters
United States

US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia: sources

The State Department did not confirm the closures but said it was focused on ensuring that America’s diplomatic footprint was efficient.

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The US State Department building in Washington. Photo: Reuters
Venezuela

In message from US jail, Maduro weighs in on Venezuela transition talks

Ex-president calls for ‘reconciliation’ ahead of US-backed meetings between the interim government and opposition.

Brazil

At 80, Brazil’s Lula launches campaign for fourth term

Leftist icon vows to protect critical minerals from foreign control as election battle against far-right rival looms.

Aviation accidents

Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on sightseeing flight

Local media ‌said ‌the plane ⁠was carrying 11 ⁠passengers and 2 pilots when it crashed near the Nazca Lines archaeological site on Saturday.

One of the geoglyphs etched into a slope at the Unesco Nazca Lines world heritage site in the Peruvian desert. On Saturday, a tourist plane visiting the archaeological site crashed, killing all 13 passengers and crew, police said. Photo: Peruvian Ministry of Culture / AFP
Crime

Colombia bombing near police station wounds 14 ahead of president’s inauguration

Defence Minister Pedro Sanchez blamed the National Liberation Army rebel group for the attack and offered a US$64,000 reward for information.

Police officers stand outside a building damaged after a truck packed with explosives detonated next to a police station in Cucuta, Colombia on Saturday. Photo: Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

Chile’s Kast courts China day after US hits exports with forced labour tariff

Chilean president, who campaigned on aligning Chile with Trump, meets Beijing delegation as his party claims Washington cannot be trusted.

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Argentina

Argentina’s president decrees expulsion of foreigners expressing ‘hate’ against nation

Move follows backlash over World Cup defeat as legal experts and opposition politicians denounce emergency measure as unconstitutional.

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Natural disasters

5 killed in Brazil, as fierce winds bring chaos to Rio, Sao Paulo region

Gusts of up to 100km/h cut power, fell dozens of trees and brought public transport to a halt, stranding thousands of people.

A fallen tree and collapsed utility poles block a residential street after strong wind gusts in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Peru

Keiko Fujimori sworn in as Peru’s president, vowing to stabilise nation

Daughter of late leader Alberto Fujimori becomes Peru’s ninth president in a decade following a narrow election victory.

United States

As I see it | America declares international law for thee but not for me

While the US is seeking to dismantle the International Criminal Court, it has signed a statement upholding the Hague tribunal’s South China Sea ruling.

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Venezuela

Venezuela opposition leader says won’t take part in US-backed talks

Refusal by Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia deals a blow to Washington-backed efforts for political reconciliation.

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado. Photo: AFP
Honduras

Pardoned by Trump, ex-president Hernandez returns to Honduras

Former leader thanks the US president and hints at political comeback as local fraud case looms.

Juan Orlando Hernandez meets with supporters on Sunday. Photo: Reuters
China-Latin America relations

Chile wants US$100 billion to break China’s grip on its copper

Chile’s foreign minister says the copper market is too concentrated, but refining more at home means competing with Chinese smelters.

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US-Venezuela conflict

Venezuela’s Maduro and wife back in US court, as judge sets 2027 trial date

Defence lawyers to seek dismissal of the drug-trafficking charges for the former president, claiming immunity.

Human rights

Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, president says

Central American nation’s long-time leader vows US-backed parties will ‘never again’ take power.

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Nicaragua’s President Daniel Ortega waving next to wife and co-President Rosario Murillo. Photo: EL 19 DIGITAL via AFP
Guyana

27 dead, 83 missing after passenger ferry capsizes off Guyana

Initial signs indicate that the ship flipped over after being hit by a big wave, Public Works Minister Juan Edghill said.

Rescuers look for passengers on Sunday after the MV Barima capsizes off the coast of Guyana. Photo: Handout via Reuters
Natural disasters

At least 6 dead, 21 injured after 2 earthquakes hit Peru

Peru ‌lies along the ‌Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone that accounts for roughly 85 per cent of the world’s seismic activity.

Cuba

Cuban dissident artist Otero Alcantara lands in US exile

One of the most prominent figures in Cuba’s new dissident movement, Otero Alcantara had just completed a five-year sentence on the island.

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