South America

Outrage over Peruvian miners’ massacre sparks new political crisis

Published on: May 5, 2025
08:59

Lima, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The killing of 13 miners in Peru has sparked an wave of criticism, calls for the Minister of Defense to be impeached, and a parliamentary motion of censure against the Prime Minister, giving rise to a possible new political crisis.

Solution to Mapuche conflict in Chile shows an uncertain future

Published on: May 5, 2025
08:51

Santiago, Chile, May 5 (Prensa Latina) The Peace Commission, which seeks a solution to the conflict between the Chilean state and the Mapuche people, will submit its report to the government this week.

Measures adopted to prevent the spread of yellow fever in Colombia

Published on: April 17, 2025
09:42

Bogota, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Colombia today ensures compliance with the measures to be followed by passenger transport companies before the entry of people to the department of Tolima (center-west) due to the outbreak of yellow fever.

Lula presents pet registration system in Brazil

Published on: April 17, 2025
09:29

Brasilia, Apr 17 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will present the National System for the Registration of Domestic Animals (Sinpatinhas), a tool created to register dogs and cats in a database.

Bolivian antifascists denounce electoral fraud in Ecuador

Published on: April 15, 2025
08:24

La Paz, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) The Antifascist International-Bolivia Chapter stated that "Ecuador is facing a new fascist onslaught," referring to the elections in which President Daniel Noboa was declared the winner.

PT-Brazil calls amnesty bill for coup plotters an “aberration”

Published on: April 15, 2025
08:06

Brasilia, Apr 15 (Prensa Latina) Brazil's ruling Workers' Party (PT) has called the protocol for urgently requesting an amnesty bill for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his coup entourage a true constitutional aberration.

Argentine subway and premetro workers to stage strike

Published on: April 11, 2025
10:48

Buenos Aires, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Subway and Premetro workers will hold a one-hour strike on Friday as part of their protest against irregular hiring.

Bolivian documentary reveals US participation in failed coup

Published on: April 11, 2025
10:21

La Paz, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) The premiere of the documentary "What Happened on June 26th in Bolivia?", produced by the Ministry of Government, revealed the United States' involvement in the failed military coup of June 26th.

Yamandú Orsi enjoys wide support in Uruguay

Published on: April 11, 2025
08:47

Montevideo, April 11 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi garnered 63% support among his fellow countrymen last March, according to pollster Cifra.

Warning about the crisis in the Argentine health system

Published on: April 7, 2025
10:33

Buenos Aires, April 7 (Prensa Latina) The State Workers Association (ATE) warned today about the crisis in the Argentine health system and demanded that the government guarantee all citizens access to quality public services.

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