Latin America

'These Aren't Just Numbers': Activists Move To Raise Awareness As Brazil Hits 100,000 COVID-19 Deaths

Annabelle Alonzo | Aug 10 2020, 09:35AM EDT

A scientist who has been imploring Brazilians to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously clings to hope as the country hits 100,000 deaths on Saturday, while another commemorates the lives of those...

Former Colombia President Tests Positive For COVID-19

Vianne Burog | Aug 06 2020, 04:46AM EDT

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has contracted the new coronavirus.

Coronavirus Death Toll Now Highest In Latin America

Vianne Burog | Aug 05 2020, 02:19AM EDT

The coronavirus death toll in Latin America reached 206,000 on Tuesday, making up 30 percent of the global total.

Brazil's Quilombos Test For COVID-19 After Several Of Its Members Contracted The Disease

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 31 2020, 11:41AM EDT

One-hundred twenty members of a quilombo community in Peropava, Sao Paolo lined up for mass testing for the novel coronavirus after it was confirmed that several of its members had contracted the...

Brazil’s First Lady Tests Positive For Coronavirus After Husband Recovers

Guneet Bhatia | Jul 31 2020, 11:24AM EDT

Brazil's first lady Michelle Bolsonaro tested positive for COVID-19 as her husband and country’s President Jair Bolsonaro resumes office after spending two weeks in quarantine with the infection.

Latin America Could Create 15 Million Jobs By Taking Part In Green Initiative, Says IDB And ILO

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 31 2020, 07:59AM EDT

Researchers said on Wednesday that about 15 million green jobs in climate and nature protection could be created for Latin America if countries would take part in a sustainable economic recovery...

Brazilian Health Workers Urge ICC To Investigate Bolsonaro's Government For Failed COVID-19 Response

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 29 2020, 04:25PM EDT

A group of unions representing Brazil's healthcare workers and professionals has lodged a complaint to the International Criminal Court (ICC) seeking that a probe must be conducted against...

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Ecuador On-Guard To Protect Marine Wildlife Against Massive Chinese Fishing Fleet Near Galapagos Islands

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 29 2020, 04:17PM EDT

The Ecuadorian navy discovered that a massive fleet of about 260 Chinese-flagged fishing vessels have been hovering some 200 miles from the Galápagos Islands - a marine sanctuary known to have the...

President Bolsonaro Of Brazil Says His Latest COVID-19 Test Turned Out To Be Negative

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 27 2020, 10:19AM EDT

After weeks of quarantine, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro announced onSaturday that he had finally tested negative for the novel coronavirus that caused him to go under quarantine at his...

Latinos In the US Experiencing Staggering COVID-19 Death Rates, Reasons Identified

Guneet Bhatia | Jul 24 2020, 01:04PM EDT

Coronavirus is spreading like wildfire across the southern and western U.S. and Latinos, who represent a significant percentage of the population in these regions are bound to suffer a great loss...

One dead after U.S. agent fires across Mexican border at suspected smugglers

Smuggler Groups Battle Border Closures, Violence Ignited In Latin America's Triple Border: Reports

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 21 2020, 02:41PM EDT

Violent crimes have reportedly been increasing since Paraguay closed its borders on March 24. This went as far as having one marine killed and then allegedly leading to the torture of around 35...

Coronavirus Goes Untamed In Latin America With Officials Testing Positive For COVID-19

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 15 2020, 05:58AM EDT

As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, areas in Latin America are suffering some of the highest number of cases. The disease has, without exception, hit several of Latin America's...

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Mexico Overtakes Italy In COVID-19 Death Toll, Numbers Surging Beyond 35,000

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 13 2020, 01:37PM EDT

Mexico's fate on Sunday appears to have worsened as it topped more than 35,000 coronavirus deaths, thereby surpassing Italy as the country with the fourth-highest pandemic deaths in the world.

Mexican President's Pledge To Improve Economy Threatened By Coronavirus Meltdown

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 02 2020, 01:03PM EDT

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador's platform was to bring about positive change and progress in its people especially the poor. But, the current state of Mexico has not worked towards the...

Brazil's New Education Minister, Carlos Decotelli, Steps Down After 5 Days On The Job

Annabelle Alonzo | Jul 01 2020, 09:41PM EDT

President Jair Bolsanaro's latest pick for education minister has been forced to step down after rising controversies about his credentials.

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