China’s BYD eyes lithium assets in Brazil in EV raw-material push
BYD is mulling the purchase of lithium mining assets in Brazil as it seeks to lock in raw-material supplies to expand its electric vehicle production outside Asia.
Colombian killer who confessed to over 190 child murders dies in hospital
Luis Alfredo Garavito, nicknamed ‘The Beast’, kidnapped and abused his numerous victims in the 1990s by posing as a monk, a homeless person or a street vendor.
Luis Alfredo Garavito, nicknamed ‘The Beast’, kidnapped and abused his numerous victims in the 1990s by posing as a monk, a homeless person or a street vendor.
Ecuador officials removed after killing of suspects in candidate’s assassination
Ecuador has removed two top security officials after the killings of seven suspects allegedly involved in the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
Ecuador has removed two top security officials after the killings of seven suspects allegedly involved in the murder of presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
3 children among 10 killed in Mexico church roof collapse
The roof appeared to be made of relatively thin poured concrete, and photos distributed by state authorities showed the roof slab resting on the top of pews in some parts of the church.
The roof appeared to be made of relatively thin poured concrete, and photos distributed by state authorities showed the roof slab resting on the top of pews in some parts of the church.
Brazilian love bite: banana spiders may treat erectile problems in ‘few minutes’
Bites from banana spiders in South America could potentially be used to treat erectile dysfunction and even prostate cancer.
Bites from banana spiders in South America could potentially be used to treat erectile dysfunction and even prostate cancer.
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US trying to counter Chinese overtures to Paraguay, document suggests
A report allegedly by US embassy in Asuncion discusses distancing Paraguayan President Santiago Pena from ex-president, who has been sanctioned for corruption.
Mexican mum protects son with Down syndrome from hungry bear in search of tacos
The incident occurred on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico as Silvia Macías was celebrating the 15th birthday of her son, Santiago, who has Down syndrome.
The incident occurred on the outskirts of Monterrey, Mexico as Silvia Macías was celebrating the 15th birthday of her son, Santiago, who has Down syndrome.
Corpses, body parts strewn across Mexico’s Monterrey in spate of violence
Media reports say there are at least 12 victims, though authorities say they are still analysing the parts to figure out how many people were killed.
Media reports say there are at least 12 victims, though authorities say they are still analysing the parts to figure out how many people were killed.
13 dead, 22 missing in Guatemala and Mexico floods
Eight children were among 13 people still missing after a sewage-polluted river swollen by heavy rains swept away homes in the Guatemalan capital. In Mexico, at least 7 people died and 9 were missing.
Eight children were among 13 people still missing after a sewage-polluted river swollen by heavy rains swept away homes in the Guatemalan capital. In Mexico, at least 7 people died and 9 were missing.
Venezuela seizes control of gang-run prison with pool, zoo and disco
The Tocoron prison had served as the headquarters for Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s most powerful local gang.
The Tocoron prison had served as the headquarters for Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s most powerful local gang.
Brazil’s president tells UN that Western groups are failing developing nations
Addressing the general assembly, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva says: ‘When institutions reproduce inequalities, they are part of the problem.’
Addressing the general assembly, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva says: ‘When institutions reproduce inequalities, they are part of the problem.’
Bus plunges into ravine in Peru, killing 25
The accident occurred before dawn when the bus travelling between two Andean towns careened down a 200-metre ravine.
The accident occurred before dawn when the bus travelling between two Andean towns careened down a 200-metre ravine.
Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads not guilty to US trafficking charges
Ovidio Guzman, one of the sons of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, pleaded not guilty to US fentanyl trafficking charges on Monday in a Chicago court.
Ovidio Guzman, one of the sons of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman, pleaded not guilty to US fentanyl trafficking charges on Monday in a Chicago court.
Mexico extradites drug kingpin El Chapo’s son to US
Guzman, who was captured in January after an intense firefight in Sinaloa, faces fentanyl trafficking charges in a US court.
Guzman, who was captured in January after an intense firefight in Sinaloa, faces fentanyl trafficking charges in a US court.
Colombian artist Fernando Botero, who inflated beauty and pain, dies at 91
Works by the ‘Picasso of Latin America’, known for his plump and slightly surreal forms, have been displayed in Madrid, Paris, Singapore and elsewhere.
Works by the ‘Picasso of Latin America’, known for his plump and slightly surreal forms, have been displayed in Madrid, Paris, Singapore and elsewhere.
Argentina inflation hits 124 per cent as cost-of-living crisis deepens
The inflation rate in South America’s second-largest economy is one of the highest in the world.
The inflation rate in South America’s second-largest economy is one of the highest in the world.
Purported ‘alien’ bodies shown at UFO hearing in Mexico
The alleged bodies of two ‘non-human’ beings were presented during a congressional hearing in Mexico, generating a mixture of surprise, disbelief and ridicule on social media.
The alleged bodies of two ‘non-human’ beings were presented during a congressional hearing in Mexico, generating a mixture of surprise, disbelief and ridicule on social media.
Chile marks 50 years since US-backed coup that ushered in dictatorship
The president of Chile issued a fervent defence of democracy on Monday, the 50th anniversary of the coup led by General Augusto Pinochet.
The president of Chile issued a fervent defence of democracy on Monday, the 50th anniversary of the coup led by General Augusto Pinochet.
Clashes, arson mar Chile march to commemorate Pinochet victims
Chileans marching to commemorate the victims of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, 50 years after the coup d’etat that brought him to power, clashed with police in Santiago.
Chileans marching to commemorate the victims of the Augusto Pinochet dictatorship, 50 years after the coup d’etat that brought him to power, clashed with police in Santiago.
‘Failed war on drugs’: Colombia calls for Latin American bloc, focus on health
Colombia has called for a Latin American alliance in their fight against drugs with a focus on public health, saying past military tactics have “failed”.
Colombia has called for a Latin American alliance in their fight against drugs with a focus on public health, saying past military tactics have “failed”.
