Venezuela: Maduro makes arrests over naval officer’s death in custody
CARACAS – Two suspects are to face justice over the death in custody of a navy officer accused of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro,…
Chile eyes historic win against Peru in Copa America semi-final
PORTO ALEGRE – Reigning Copa America champions Chile are preparing to make history in their semi-final with Peru on Wednesday. “We want to leave our…
Rare total solar eclipse stuns skywatchers in Chile, Argentina
SANTIAGO – Chileans witnessed the first total solar eclipse since August 2017, which darkened the skies over northern parts of the South American country on Tuesday….
Vale dam collapse: Brazilian Senate recommends 14 indictments following 350 deaths
BRASILIA – Brazilian Senate inquiry into the collapse of a Vale dam that killed nearly 350 people will recommend indictments of 14 people, including Vale…
Israel frees Palestinian minister after arrest over Pinera’s Al-Aqsa visit
JERUSALEM – Police in Israel have released from custody the Palestinian minister for Jerusalem affairs after questioning him over claims he organized activities in the…
Former Canadian professor stabbed to death in Chile’s Valparaiso
SANTIAGO – A Canadian citizen has been confirmed to have died from stab wounds received on Friday in the Chilean port of Valparaiso while he…
Argentina opens official inquiry into Sunday’s massive blackout
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina has opened an inquiry into what caused a massive blackout that left nearly 50 million people without power, Energy Minister Gustavo…
15 injured in aircraft while crossing over the Andes en route to Ezeiza
LIMA – At least 15 people were injured when an Airbus 330 flying from Lima to Buenos Aires encountered severe turbulence, Argentina’s national news agency…
Argentina ready for its first sale of natural gas cargo
BUENOS AIRES – Argentina is offering its first-ever liquefied natural gas cargo, putting the nation on the verge of becoming a regular exporter of the…
Women among 6 dead in Chile bus crash
SANTIAGO – At least six people were killed and 30 others injured after a bus overturned in the La Araucania region of south-central Chile, according…