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Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:52:00 GMT
Bolivian former interim president and cabinet members face charges of an alleged coup
Former Bolivian interim president Jeanine Anez said on Friday that she and former Cabinet members faced arrest over an alleged coup. In a tweet, she said, "The political persecution has begun." Prosecutors accused them of terro...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:40:00 GMT
IDB initiative to help Latin America better compete for Covid-19 vaccines
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced a first-of-its kind initiative that would help Latin American and Caribbean countries better compete to obtain lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines. The instrument would help both cou...

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:19:00 GMT
Interpol leads investigators to arrest 13 of the most wanted Latin American fugitives
An Interpol coordinated ‘EL PAcCTO’ operation (20 November– 5 March) has seen a team of investigators from across Latin America locate and arrest 13 of their most wanted fugitives.

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 10:08:00 GMT
Argentina promises Bolivia's incorporation to Mercosur for the next bloc's summit
Argentina pledged on Thursday to manage Bolivia's entry into Mercosur, after both countries relaunched their trade relationship during the official visit of the Argentine Foreign Minister, Felipe Solá, who sees the need to app...

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 09:44:00 GMT
Mexico to join the club of countries that decriminalize cannabis
Mexico's lower house of Congress on Wednesday approved a bill that would decriminalize cannabis for recreational, medical and scientific uses, bringing it a step closer to creating one of the world's largest markets for the pla...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:30:00 GMT
Honduran president accused of assisting to smuggle tons of cocaine into the US
Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez was accused on Tuesday of assisting a drug trafficker smuggle tons of cocaine into the US. Assistant US Attorney Jacob Gutwillig made the claim during his opening statement at the trial...

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 08:49:00 GMT
International Women's Day was particularly defiant and even violent in Latin America
Tens of thousands on Monday defied coronavirus restrictions, gathering worldwide on International Women's Day to denounce gender violence and inequalities.

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 09:35:00 GMT
Colombian fighting continues: 11,000 people have been terrorized and displaced in two months, ombudsman report
REUTERS – Intra fighting continues among armed groups in Colombia and more than 11,000 people have been displaced from their homes so far in 2021 the country's human rights watchdog said on Monday.

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:55:00 GMT
Names of women victimized by violence painted on metal barriers protecting Mexico's National Palace
Reuters – The names of women victimized by violence were painted late on Saturday on metal barriers erected around Mexico's national palace ahead of a major women's march as activists turned the fencing into a makeshift billb...

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 09:35:00 GMT
Norway's Equinor, YPF and Shell will operate a block in North Argentine basin
Norway's Equinor and YPF have entered into an agreement with Shell to jointly farm-down 30% non-operated interests in the CAN 100 block in the North Argentine basin, offshore Argentina.



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