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Paraguay's New President To Reopen Embassy In Jerusalem In A Year, Says Israel

The move will bring an end to a rift sparked in 2018 between Paraguay and Israel.

2 Migrants Found Dead In Desert Near Texas Border, Say Mexico Officials

A group of migrants, who had been detained by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, said they were abandoned in the desert by smugglers.

Bolsonaro Sought To Hack Into Voting Machines During 2022 Election, Brazilian Hacker Claims

Walter Delgatti Neto claimed that when he met with Jair Bolsonaro in August 2022, the former president offered to pardon him if he suffered any legal consequences for hacking into the voting machines.

6.3 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Colombian Capital And Other Cities, 1 Dead

One woman fell to her death out of a window during the magnitude 6.3 earthquake in the southeast of the capital, Bogota.

Newly elected President of Chile Gabriel Boric

Chile's President Reorganizes Cabinet For 3rd Time Amid Low Approval Rating

The approval for Chile's President Gabriel Boric dropped four points in the past month to 32%, as per a survey.

US Authorities Arrest Ex-Brazilian Military Police Officer Convicted In 2015 Deaths Of 11 People

Antônio José de Abreu Vidal Filho and three other military police officers were convicted by a criminal court in Brazil for killing 11 people, three attempted homicides and torture in Fortaleza, the capital of Ceara.

Hispanic Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Probe Texas Over Migrant Fathers' Separation From Families

Congressional Hispanic Caucus members have urged the Biden administration in a letter to launch an investigation into Texas for separating fathers from their families as they seek asylum along the Rio Grande sector of the border.

Nicaraguan Government Confiscates Prestigious University Run By Jesuits

The University of Central America in Nicaragua said Wednesday that Nicaragua's government alleged it was a "center of terrorism."

Almost 80% Of Texas' Controversial Floating Barrier To Block Migrants Is In Mexico: Survey

The controversial initiative was directed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to stop migrants from entering the U.S. state.

Power Restored In Brazil Following Massive Outages

A major blackout Tuesday left most parts of the north and northeast regions of Brazil without electricity for nearly six hours.

Santiago Peña Sworn In As Paraguay's President, Pledges To Work For 'Better Days For All Paraguayans'

Paraguay's new president, Santiago Peña, also delivered a pro-Taiwan message during the swearing-in ceremony held on Tuesday.

Market Area Explosion In Dominican Republic Kills 3 People Including A Baby

The fiery explosion happened at a bakery in San Cristobal, located west of Santo Domingo, injuring more than 30 people.

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Colombian Government, ELN Hold Peace Talks In Venezuela: 'For Lasting Peace'

The peace talks between the Colombian government and the rebel group ELN comes amid a 180-day bilateral ceasefire.

Older Hispanic Women Targeted By Scammers In Stamford, Say Police

At least two people, who are believed to be Hispanic men and women in their 20s to 30s, are suspected to work as a team to prey on the victims.

Political Organizer Killed In Ecuador Days After A Presidential Candidate's Murder

Presidential candidate Luisa Gonzalez confirmed Pedro Briones' killing in a tweet, saying that the local organizer "fell at the hands of violence."

Bolsonaro Accused Of Receiving $68,000 From Sale Of Luxury Saudi Gifts

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers said he has "never embezzled or misplaced any public assets."

Bernardo Arevalo, one of Guatemala presidential candidates

Guatemalans Prepare To Vote In Presidential Election Amid Corruption

Former first lady Sandra Torres is running against the anti-corruption candidate Bernardo Arévalo in Guatemalan presidential election.

Mexico Investigates Fourth Murder At Hotel Frequented By American 'Serial Killer'

"It's the same hotel, the victim is a woman and there are similarities to the deaths of the other victims," said former Baja California Attorney General Ricardo Iván Carpio Sánchez.

Argentina's Presidential Primary Voting: Trump Admirer Javier Milei Emerges As Biggest Vote-Getter

Votes were still being counted late Sunday, but analysts agreed that Javier Milei is a real contender for the presidency in Argentina.

Argentina Primary Elections: Protester Dies Of Heart Attack After Encounter With Police

The victim was identified as Facundo Molares, a leftist activist, who was taking part in a protest called by several left-wing groups before the national primary elections.

Gustavo Petro's Former Campaign Manager Under Investigation For Alleged Illegal Election Financing

The probe comes after Gustavo Petro's son was accused of illegal campaign financing.

President of Mexico Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador

Mexico's Poverty Rate Drops From 50% To 43.5% In 4 Years: Study

The reduction in the poverty rate means there were at least 5.7 million fewer people who reported incomes that were below the market basket for necessities like food and clothing.

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Ecuador's President Declares Countrywide State Of Emergency After Presidential Candidate's Assassination

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso called the killing "a political crime, which has the character of terrorism," adding, "We do not doubt that this murder is an attempt to sabotage the electoral process."

Amazon Summit: New Declaration Lacks Common Goal To 'End Deforestation,' Say Activists

A declaration signed by representatives of eight Amazon nations laid out plans for economic development in their countries and also for preventing Amazon's demise "from reaching a point of no return."

Colombia's ELN Rebels Call Allegations Of Plot To Kill Attorney General 'False'

The Colombia's Attorney General's office said it had got information from "three sources," which "indicated that there would be a terrorist attack" targeting Francisco Barbosa.

Mexican President Sparks Outrage After Suggesting Critics Guilty Of 'Gender-Based Violence' Against Him

Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has been unable to deal with soaring levels of violence against women in the country.

Anti-Corruption Presidential Candidate Shot Dead In Ecuador Less Than 2 Weeks Before Election

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso confirmed Fernando Villavicencio's assassination and suggested organized crime was behind the attack.

Saudi Arabia To Set Up Embassy In Costa Rica, 8 Years After Resuming Diplomatic Ties

Saudi Arabia will send a team to Costa Rica later this month to look into details for the establishment of an embassy in San Jose.

Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies Following Reports Of Counterfeit Pills

The crackdown came months after a UCLA team said pharmacies were selling pills to foreigners without prescriptions, and the U.S. State Department urged people to exercise caution while purchasing medication in Mexico.

Brazil's Lula Shares 'Amazon Dream' During Summit To Save World's Largest Rainforest

Lula, who took power in January, promised to repair Brazil's environmental and international reputation after four "disastrous" years under former President Jair Bolsonaro.