Tag: South America
Brazil Senate starts potentially damaging probe of president
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s Senate on Tuesday began an inquiry into the government’s management of the COVID-19 pandemic, a probe that analysts say could...
Brazil regulator rejects Sputnik vaccine; Russia cries foul
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazil's health regulator cited safety concerns while rejecting several states' requests to import almost 30 million doses of Russia's Sputnik...
With pools closed, Peruvians turn to open-water swimming
LIMA, Peru — The swimmers began gathering even before dawn glimmers on Pescadores beach, plunging into the Pacific surf for one of the few...
Rights group cites abuses by Venezuelan forces near Colombia
MEXICO CITY — Venezuelan security forces operating against Colombian rebels along the nations’ shared border have executed peasants, tortured and arbitrarily arrested people, and...
Coach leaves Brazil’s Santos 2 months into 3-year contract
SAO PAULO — Brazilian club Santos and coach Ariel Holan parted ways on Monday, only two months into a three-year contract.
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US weighs policy on Venezuela as Maduro signals flexibility
MIAMI — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro’s government is intensifying efforts to court the Biden administration as the new U.S. president weighs whether to risk...
Colombian nightlife workers demand end to virus lockdowns
BOGOTA, Colombia — Hundreds of nightlife workers protested lockdowns in Colombia’s capital on Monday as the country struggles with a steep rise in coronavirus...
Brazil leader says army could be called if lockdown chaos
RIO DE JANEIRO — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has suggested that the army might be called into the streets to restore order if lockdown...
Brazilian players barred after coronavirus test confusion
SAO PAULO — Four men were stopped from playing in a Brazilian state championship soccer match Thursday because of suspicions they had attempted to...
Venezuela prosecutor who defied Maduro implicated in bribery
MIAMI — A former Venezuelan attorney general who defied President Nicolas Maduro by siding with his opponents has been implicated in a major corruption...
