Tag: Latin America and Caribbean
In Peru, authorities allowed secret burials of virus victims
IQUITOS, Peru — When Adriana Wong reached the field in the Amazon forest, she was confused. There were dozens of crosses planted in the...
Women’s team makes history in Argentine auto racing
BUENOS AIRES — Standing on the starting grid, team director Tamara Vital patted the roof of a white Chevrolet with the No. 31 on...
EXPLAINER: Is the US border with Mexico in crisis?
Nearly 19,000 children traveling alone were stopped at...
AP Sources: El Salvador president snubs visiting Biden envoy
MIAMI — El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele refused to meet with a visiting senior U.S. diplomat this week over what he sees as a...
Rio governor vetoes renaming Maracanã stadium after Pelé
SAO PAULO — The historic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro will not be renamed after Pelé.
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CONCACAF Gold Cup preliminary rounds in Fort Lauderdale
MIAMI — The new preliminary rounds of the CONCACAF Gold Cup will be played at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from July 2-6, leading to the...
Mexico expects a ‘constant and growing’ flow of migrants
MEXICO CITY — Mexico’s top diplomat said Thursday his country expects to see “constant and growing” flows of migrants in coming years and estimated...
Mexico detains cartel leader, local politician in 2 raids
MEXICO CITY — Mexican prosecutors say they have detained one of the leaders of the Gulf Cartel, and in a related raid at a...
Puerto Rico to open vaccinations to all amid COVID-19 spike
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s governor announced Wednesday that officials will start vaccinating all those 16 years and older beginning Monday, prompting...
‘Grim reaper’ Berlin artist protests Brazil’s virus stance
BERLIN — A Brazilian activist dressed as the grim reaper is taking to the streets of Berlin every night in a one-man protest against...
