Tag: Latin America and Caribbean
Colombia names new ambassador to US amid rights concerns
BOGOTA, Colombia — Colombia’s president named a new ambassador to Washington on Monday, as he tries to improve his nation’s image abroad and maintain...
Brazil: 41 COVID-19 cases connected to Copa America event
SAO PAULO — Brazil's health ministry has documented 41 cases of COVID-19 related to the Copa America, including 31 players or staffers and 10...
Donated US vaccines arrive for Mexican border cities
MEXICO CITY — Mexico received 1.35 million doses of Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccines donated by the United States Tuesday and Mexican officials said...
In Argentina, pandemic exacts a heavy toll on tango culture
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — In a huge ballroom in a Buenos Aires basement, the tables are stacked. On the orchestra stage, the piano lid...
Mexico’s Zapatista rebels complain they can’t get passports
MEXICO CITY — Indigenous rebels of Mexico’s Zapatista movement complained Tuesday that the Mexican government has made it hard for them to get passports...
Northern Mexico bus accident leaves 12 dead, 10 injured
CIUDAD VICTORIA — A bus carrying patients for treatment of chronic illnesses flipped in northern Mexico near the U.S. border Tuesday, killing 12 people...
OAS condemns Nicaragua’s pursuit of political opponents
NEW YORK — The Organization of American States' Permanent Council approved a resolution Tuesday condemning the arrest in Nicaragua of presidential pre-candidates, restrictions imposed...
Q&A: Rita Moreno on finding self-worth and never giving up
NEW YORK — Rita Moreno emigrated with her mother from Puerto Rico at age five. By six, she was dancing at Greenwich Village nightclubs....
Spanish referee picked to officiate Copa América match
CUIABA, Brazil — A Spanish refereeing crew was selected Tuesday to officiate a Copa America game as part of an agreement between UEFA and...
Messi’s Argentina team draws 1-1 with Chile at Copa America
RIO DE JANEIRO — Lionel Messi scored a stunning free kick, repeatedly dribbled through the Chilean defense and created opportunities regularly for his Argentina...
