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Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:59:00 GMT
Former FARC leader not arrested in Mexico, just deported
Former Colombian guerrilla leader Rodrigo Granda, who was denied entry into Mexico Tuesday, was deported back to his native country. He explained he had never been under arrest.

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 08:48:00 GMT
China deals blow to Brazilian economy by holding import ban on meat
China's decision to uphold a ban on meat imports from Brazil means US $ 450 million less for the coffers of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, it was reported Wednesday. It was also good news for Uruguay.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:50:00 GMT
Presidents Duque and Bolsonaro show mutual understanding during Brasilia meeting
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday welcomed his Colombian counterpart Iván Duque in Brasilia to discuss bilateral issues as well as a joint agenda ahead of the COP-26 environmental summit next month in Glasgow.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:30:00 GMT
State of exemption declared in Ecuador to fight crime
Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso Monday declared a state of exception for 60 days to set in place military checkpoints to stop criminal activity linked to drug consumption and trafficking.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:20:00 GMT
Brazilian Navy sailship hits pedestrian bridge in Guayaquil
A Brazilian Navy training sailship Monday ran into a mobile pedestrian bridge across the Guayas River, in Guayaquil, Ecuador and nearly sank while performing training manoeuvres.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:15:00 GMT
Two dead, 450 arrested as looting marks 2nd anniversary of Chilean uprising
At least two people have died and no less than 450 others were arrested Monday in Santiago and other parts of Chile as demonstrators took to the streets to commemorate the second anniversary of the popular uprisings which led t...

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:01:00 GMT
Aerolíneas Argentinas gradually resumes flights to/from Córdoba
Argentina's flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas has announced the return of international flights to Córdoba's airport, in addition to new frequencies.

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 09:00:00 GMT
Former FARC leader arrested upon arriving in Mexico
Former Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC) leader Rodrigo Granda has been arrested upon landing in Mexico by Interpol.

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:22:00 GMT
Bolivia: Medical reports say Áñez would be better if hospitalized
Former Bolivian Interim President Jeanine Áñez, under preventive arrest for her alleged involvement in the repressions during the 2019 revolt that led to Evo Morales' resignation and her subsequent accession to power, has bee...

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 09:10:00 GMT
IACHR finds Colombia guilty for what happened to a reporter
Colombia's President Iván Duque has announced he would abide by the IACHR ruling against his country in the Jineth Bedoya case in which the Court also ordered the creation of a centre for women victims of sexual violence.



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