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Tue, 14 Jun 2022 22:00:00 GMT
Ecuador's native groups to up protests after leader was arrested
Ecuador's Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) Tuesday launched an appeal to up protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso by staging "a great indigenous and popular revolt."

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:45:00 GMT
Another FARC dissident leader gunned down
Colombian President Iván Duque Monday reported a dangerous dissident FARC leader had been gunned down by national forces in Suárez, Cauca.

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:39:00 GMT
Peru eliminated from Qatar football World Cup
Australia beat Peru 5-4 on penalties to advance to the football World Cup finals later this year after a goalless draw.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:10:00 GMT
A group of Colombian Catholics wants Hernández excommunicated
Colombian Catholic groups have filed a petition before the Archdiocese of Bogotá for the ex-communication of presidential hopeful Rodolfo Hernández for his “deep offenses” against the Virgin Mary, it was reported.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:58:00 GMT
Lacalle calls for a more connected and open world
Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou made a virtual appearance at the IX Summit of the Americas after canceling his trip following a positive COVID-19 test, during which he spoke about democracy and his commitment to preserving...

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:50:00 GMT
Bolivian court hands down 10-year jail sentence to former ruler Áñez
Former Bolivian interim President Jeanine Áñez (2019-2020) has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the crimes of breach of duties and resolutions contrary to the Constitution and laws in the so-called "Coup d'État II" c...

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:28:00 GMT
Nicaragua opens the door for Russian troops to land in Central America
Nicaragua's regime has reportedly greenlighted the entry of Russian forces into the Central American country, according to a Russian state TV broadcast. "It is time for Russia to deploy something powerful closer to US cities," ...

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 21:23:00 GMT
Maduro thanks Fernández for his speech in Los Angeles
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Friday thanked Argentine President Alberto Fernández for his message at the Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, a gathering from which Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua have been excluded by t...

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:55:00 GMT
Not the Summit we would have wanted, Argentine President tells LA conference
Argentine President Alberto Fernandez Thursday delivered a controversial speech before the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles, California, which was anything but pleasing and obliging to the hosting country.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 09:53:00 GMT
Mexico would like to see OAS dissolved, FM says
In the absence of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), one of the regional leaders who chose not to attend the IX Summit of the Americas in Los Angeles for having excluded Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela from the even...



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