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Bolsonaro supporters pray for Trump rescue as coup plot trial verdict nears
Far-right ex-president’s devotees pin hopes on pressure campaign but tariffs and sanctions appear likely to fail
Brazil coaching trip ‘life-changing’
Ash Rahman in Bahia, eastern Brazil, joining other international coaches to train children IT is often whispered that England invented football, but it was Brazil who perfected it. And for one top coach, a “truly life-changing” trip to Salvador in Bahia has
ICE Deported Him. His Father Heard Nothing for Months. Then, a Call.
Merwil Guti�rrez is one of many immigrants across the United States who have been taken into custody by federal authorities, their whereabouts unknown or unclear. ...
Brazilian Drex CBDC Drops Blockchain to Launch Next Year
According to local media reports, the Brazilian
Brazil’s Lula Wants a United Front Against Trump’s Tariffs from the BRICS
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said on Wednesday (Aug. 6) that he will speak with representatives of BRICS countries about US tariffs on their products. In an interview with Reuters, he said he plans to call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese
Brazil's Lula vetoes parts of environment bill pushed by the opposition that could harm the Amazon
SAO PAULO — Brazil’s president vetoed Friday parts of a congressional bill that sought to overhaul the country’s environmental licensing rules — legislation pushed by the right-wing opposition but which environmentalists say would impede efforts to protect
4 arrested in Brazilian police raids against gang running illegal ride-hailing app in Rio
SAO PAULO — Police in Rio de Janeiro carried out raids against a criminal group Friday that allegedly operated a clandestine ride-hailing app that generated monthly profits of up to 1 million reais (about $185,000), authorities said. At least four people were
Unsilenced: Neelan Tiruchelvam’s Fight for Peace Through Power Sharing — An Interview with the Filmmaker
On July 29, 1999, Dr. Neelan Tiruchelvam, a distinguished Sri Lankan Tamil constitutional lawyer, academic, and parliamentarian, was assassinated by the Tamil separatist rebel group, the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE). His killing was in retaliation
Argentine lawmaker indicted over anti-Israel social media posts, in a first
BUENOS AIRES — An Argentine lawmaker has been indicted on criminal charges after comparing Israel to the Nazi regime and calling it a “genocide state” on social media. Vanina Biasi of the left-wing Workers’ Party is the first sitting legislator in Argentina to
Brazil’s Lula blocks key Agribusiness push in environmental bill, sparking rural lobby outrage
Brasilia — Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has
Top US diplomat in Brazil summoned to foreign ministry over Bolsonaro trial comments
US embassy accused supreme court judge of persecuting ex-president, currently on trial for alleged coup attempt
Chile prosecutor meets with Codelco as it probes fatal mine accident
SANTIAGO - Chilean prosecutors
Brazil’s president signs environmental ‘devastation bill’ but vetoes key articles
Campaigners had urged Lula to veto the bill entirely, but many have welcomed his alterations
Brazil COP30 climate summit lodging too pricey for some nations
High prices for lodging
Argentina-bound All Blacks rookie forced to scramble after dog eats passport
Leroy Carter has been called up to New Zealand's Rugby Championship squad. ...
Argentina falls in love with a starfish: Livestream sparks political wave
In Argentina, a live video stream of marine
Brazilian president on talking with Trump: 'I won’t humiliate myself'
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said he would not initiate trade talks with President Trump after U.S. tariffs on Brazilian goods spiked to 50 percent on Wednesday. "The day my intuition says Trump is ready to talk, I won't hesitate to call him,"
Scientists thought this Argentine glacier was stable. Now they say it's melting fast
An iconic Argentinian glacier, long thought one of the few on Earth to be relatively stable, is now undergoing its “most substantial retreat in the past century,” according to new research. The Perito Moreno Glacier in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field for
Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela's president to face US drug charges
MIAMI — The Trump administration is doubling to $50 million a reward for the arrest of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world's largest narco-traffickers and working with cartels to flood the U.S. with
Alvaro Uribe Supporters Rally in Colombia to Back Convicted Ex-President
On a day marked by political polarization, thousands of former President Alvaro Uribe supporters mobilized across Colombia yesterday, August 7, to show support for the convicted former head of state. Last week, a judge in Bogotá ordered him to serve 12 years
Yinson Production buys out $409m FPSO loan from Brava Energia
Singapore-based floater owner and operator Yinson Production has bought out the project loan related to FPSO Atlanta from Brazilian oil and gas
Golar firms up 20-year FLNG unit hire in Argentina
Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) specialist Golar LNG has announced that Southern Energy has reached a final investment decision for the charter of Golar’s 3.5 mtpa MK II FLNG. This firms
Air Transat Unveils Its New Longest Flight
Air Transat made a significant announcement yesterday
U.S. offers $50 million for Maduro’s arrest, calling him a top narco-trafficker
The U.S. government announced on Thursday an unprecedented $50 million reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of heading one of the world’s most dangerous narco-trafficking networks. ...
Trump’s firing of labor data chief: a terrible gamble with America’s future | Opinion
Does the U.S. economy risk a similar loss of trust and a massive capital flight like the one that hit Argentina more than a decade ago? | Opinion ...
A Miami desde Venezuela, grandes sueños se hacen realidad en la película ‘La sombra del Sol’
“Reencontré lo que era ser venezolano”, dice Ferrer. “Gente que hace milagros todos los días porque enfrenta tantos obstáculos”. ...
Are you going to Brazil to watch the Chiefs? We want to hear from you
Whether it’s your first time leaving the United States or your next time, share your journey to watching the Chiefs play the Chargers in São Paolo. ...
Trump Directs Military to Target Foreign Drug Cartels
The president has ordered the Pentagon to use the armed forces to carry out what in the past was considered law enforcement. ...
World leader refuses to 'humiliate' himself with Trump trade negotiations
As President Donald Trump’s global
Perito Moreno Glacier Is Thinning Faster Than Expected, Study Shows
After holding steady for decades, the beloved Perito Moreno has thinned considerably since 2019, scientists said. ...
