Colombia to Cull Up to 80 Hippos Descended from Pablo Escobar Zoo
Colombian officials have authorized a plan to cull up to 80 hippos descended from Pablo Escobar's private zoo, according to a report by The Guardian.
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Brazil Former Spy Chief Arrested in US After Fleeing Country
Brazil’s former spy chief, Alexandre Ramagem, was arrested by ICE agents in the United States, according to The Guardian, after fleeing the country following his conviction for orchestrating illegal surveillance operations.
Brazil’s Lula Livestreams Workouts as He Seeks Fourth Term
Brazil’s 80-year-old president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is using a series of workout livestreams to show he is in top physical condition ahead of the October election, according to The Guardian.
James Blair Linked to Document Featuring Petro and Maduro in Colombian Report
James Blair is mentioned in a Colombian report regarding a document that features images of President Gustavo Petro and Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro dressed as prisoners, according to CAMBIO Colombia.
Venezuela Protests Escalate as Riot Police Push Back Demonstrators
Riot police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital on Thursday as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage of 130 bolivars ($0.27) per month, according to Al Jazeera.
Argentina Approves Milei Glacier Mining Bill Amid Protests
Argentina's congress has approved a bill promoted by President Javier Milei that authorizes mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, sparking outrage among environmentalists, according to The Guardian.
Argentina Approves Bill Allowing Mining in Glaciers
Argentinian politicians have approved a bill allowing mining in ecologically sensitive areas of glaciers and permafrost, a move that has outraged environmentalists, according to Al Jazeera.
Chile Far-Right Government Rips Plan for Memorial at Pinochet Torture Site
Chile’s far-right government has announced plans to reverse a decree that would have expropriated land linked to a former Nazi-run compound used as a torture center during the Pinochet dictatorship, according to The Guardian.
Chilean Woman Accused of Pinochet-Era Kidnaps Loses Extradition Battle
A 72-year-old Chilean woman accused of involvement in kidnappings during the Pinochet era has lost her legal battle to avoid extradition from Australia, according to the BBC.
UN Warns Mexico is ‘Garbage Sink’ for US Toxics, 1,000 Sites Recorded
Mexico is facing a 'toxic crisis' and has become a 'garbage sink' for the US, exposing Mexican communities to dangerous pollution, according to a UN expert.
House Democrats Demand End to ‘Cruel’ US Energy Blockade After Cuba Visit
House Democrats Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson have called for an end to the 'cruel collective punishment' of Cuba after visiting the island and witnessing the effects of the US energy blockade, according to The Guardian.
One Dead, Dozens Injured in Peru Football Stadium Incident
One person has been killed and dozens more injured at the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium in Lima, Peru, according to the football club Alianza Lima, as officials investigate the cause of the incident.
Cuba Begins Freeing 2,010 Prisoners as US Eases Fuel Blockade
Cuban authorities have begun releasing more than 2,010 prisoners, the second major pardon in less than a month, as the US eases a fuel blockade, according to The Guardian.
Brazil Grants Joint Custody Over Pets in New Law
Brazil has introduced a new law allowing courts to grant joint custody over pets in cases of separating couples, according to the BBC.
Iraq Defeat Bolivia 2-1 to Qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026
Iraq secured their first FIFA World Cup qualification since 1986 with a 2-1 victory over Bolivia in the intercontinental playoff final in Mexico, according to Al Jazeera.