Latin America

Jair Bolsonaro's Son Flavio Charged With Embezzlement, Money Laundering

Vianne Burog | Nov 05 2020, 10:57AM EST

Jair Bolsonaro’s eldest son has been charged with embezzlement, money laundering, and misappropriation of funds by prosecutors in Brazil.

Argentina President Alberto Fernandez Pressured To Legalize Abortion Amid COVID-19

Vianne Burog | Sep 29 2020, 04:48AM EDT

Argentina president Alberto Fernandez is under pressure to keep his electoral pledge on abortion.

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Argentinian Lawmaker Suspended After Kissing Partner’s ‘Implants’ During Live Congress Session [VIDEO]

Guneet Bhatia | Sep 25 2020, 10:49AM EDT

An Argentinian lawmaker has been suspended after he was seen kissing his partner’s recently done “breast implants” during a live Congress session.

Plane Stolen In Mexico Crashes In Guatemala; Cocaine Found Next To Dead Men Onboard

Vianne Burog | Sep 24 2020, 05:42AM EDT

A business plane that was stolen in Mexico crashed in Guatemala on Wednesday following a mysterious trip to Venezuela.

PHOTOS: World Heritage Sites In Central America You Should Visit!

Latin Times | Sep 18 2020, 08:38AM EDT

We celebrate Central America's independence day with some of its most beautiful World Heritage Sites.

Why Do We Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

Latin Times | Sep 11 2020, 08:00AM EDT

Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us. The purpose of the celebratory month is to recognize the contributions and vital presence of both Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. How are you...

China’s Sinovac Biotech Coronavirus Vaccine Shows Promising Results In Early Data

Guneet Bhatia | Sep 10 2020, 07:03AM EDT

The COVID-19 vaccine candidate developed by China’s Sinovac Biotech Ltd seems promising in Phase 3 clinical trials, said the governor of Brazil’s São Paulo state on Wednesday, September 9.

Mexico Runs Out Of Death Certificates Due To High COVID-19 Death Toll

Vianne Burog | Sep 07 2020, 03:31AM EDT

Mexico has ordered the printing of 1.1 million additional death certificates as the country runs out of the essential document due to the high death toll brought by COVID-19.

Brazil Riddled With Corruption As It Struggles To Fight COVID-19

Vianne Burog | Aug 26 2020, 12:23PM EDT

Massive amounts of COVID-19 funds are being stolen in Brazil, the second hardest-hit country in the world.

Brazilian Evangelical Congresswoman Masterminded Husband's Brutal Murder, Police Says

Vianne Burog | Aug 25 2020, 03:36AM EDT

A 59-year-old Brazilian evangelical congresswoman has been accused of masterminding the brutal murder of her husband.

Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro Threatens To Punch A Reporter

Vianne Burog | Aug 24 2020, 07:20AM EDT

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro threatened to smash a journalist’s face on Sunday.

Mexico President Lopez Obrador Demands Corrupt Officials To Return Stolen Money

Vianne Burog | Aug 21 2020, 07:37AM EDT

Mexico president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador demanded corrupt officials on Thursday to return the money they had stolen from the Mexican people.

Venezuela Planning To Buy Iranian Missiles, Claims Columbian President

Guneet Bhatia | Aug 21 2020, 03:34AM EDT

Colombian President Ivan Duque claimed on Thursday, Aug. 20, that Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro is eyeing to purchase Iranian missiles and is also handling over arms produced in Belarus and...

COVID-19 Cases in Brazil Top 3.4 Million

Vianne Burog | Aug 19 2020, 12:51AM EDT

Coronavirus cases in Brazil have topped 3.4 million, making it the second worst-hit country in the world.

Brazilian Chicken Wings Test Positive For Coronavirus In China

Guneet Bhatia | Aug 13 2020, 02:45PM EDT

A sample of chicken wings imported from Brazil has tested positive for coronavirus, the authorities in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen confirmed on Thursday, August 14.

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