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At least four dead in Colombia attacks, local media reports

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2025-06-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd2vn0j3gvo
The attacks come as the country grapples with an escalating security crisis. "

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Colombia presidential hopeful shot in head at rally

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2025-06-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dq8yxxy8zo
The opposition senator was hit three times during rally in Bogota and is in a critical condition in hospital. "

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Watch: Moment Chile earthquake rocks live TV show

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2025-06-07 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cev4lzg7zeko
The 6.4 magnitude earthquake interrupted the broadcast, shaking the equipment in the studio. "

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Indigenous lawyer leads race for chief justice in Mexico

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2025-06-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c14k56dmxx7o
Hugo Aguilar, who has long fought for indigenous rights, looks set to preside over Mexico"s highest court. "

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British journalist missing in Brazil found safe

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2025-06-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgvlpd5j8do
Charlotte Alice Peet, 32, was reported missing to authorities by her UK-based family after losing contact with her. "

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China-Linked Hackers Exploit SAP and SQL Server Flaws in Attacks Across Asia and Brazil

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2025-05-30 https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/china-linked-hackers-exploit-sap-and.html
The China-linked threat actor behind the recent in-the-wild exploitation of a critical security flaw in SAP NetWeaver has been attributed to a broader set of attacks targeting organizations in Brazil, India, and Southeast Asia since 2023. "The threat actor mainly targets the SQL injection vulnerabilities discovered on web applications to access the SQL servers of targeted organizations," Trend "

Autosummary: remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2021-22205 - GitLab remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2024-9047 - WordPress File Upload plugin arbitrary file access vulnerability CVE-2024-27198 - JetBrains TeamCity authentication bypass vulnerability CVE-2024-27199 - JetBrains TeamCity path traversal vulnerability CVE-2024-51378 - CyberPanel remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2024-51567 - CyberPanel remote code execution vulnerability CVE-2024-56145 - Craft CMS remote code execution vulnerability Describing it as "highly active," Trend Micro noted that the threat actor has shifted its focus from financial services to logistics and online retail, and most recently, to IT companies, universities, and government organizations. "


German court rejects Peruvian farmer"s landmark climate case

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2025-05-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y5lwveqzno
Saúl Luciano Lliuya believes energy giant RWE should be held responsible for melting glaciers. "

Autosummary: He said that as a result, Lake Palcacocha - which is located above the city - now has four times as much water than in 2003 and that residents like him were at risk of flooding, especially if blocks of ice were to break off from Palcacocha glacier and fall into the lake, causing it to overflow. "


Chile"s salmon farms hope for calmer waters

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2025-05-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd9003z9nzjo
Chilean salmon producers are being criticised for operating in some of the country"s national parks. "

Autosummary: Chile"s salmon farms hope for calmer waters 9 hours ago Share Save Jane Chambers Business reporter Reporting from Puerto Montt, Chile Share Save Getty Images Chile has 1,343 offshore salmon farms scattered up and down the coast in the south of the country Chile is the world"s second-largest exporter of farmed salmon, and the biggest supplier to the US.Regarding salmon farming in national reserves, he says that is a different environment which, according to Chilean law and the rules and regulations they follow, they can operate in. "


Brazil sues China carmaker BYD over "slave-like" conditions

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2025-05-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3v5n7w55kpo
The Public Labour Prosecutor"s Office in the state of Bahia says 220 Chinese workers were rescued. "

Autosummary: Brazilian prosecutors are suing Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD and two of its contractors, saying they were responsible for human trafficking and conditions "analogous to slavery" at a factory construction site in the country. "


Brazil "best team in the world" - new boss Ancelotti

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2025-05-26 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c5y5jnq4v13o
New Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti says he is "honoured and proud to lead the best team in the world" and targets winning the 2026 World Cup. "

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Argentina"s Cabrera wins second senior major in seven days

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2025-05-26 https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/cd0l7y5v243o
Angel Cabrera wins the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional to secure his second senior major title in seven days. "

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Joy as Colombian boy, 11, freed after 18 days in rebel captivity

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2025-05-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clynlnlxw03o
He was seized by masked armed men at his home in what is believed to have been a kidnapping for ransom. "

Autosummary: Joy as Colombian boy, 11, freed after 18 days in rebel captivity The freed boy was reunited with his mother and other family members Rebel groups in Colombia are notorious for forcibly recruiting children but the boy"s abduction from his home at gunpoint nevertheless shocked locals. "


Gunman kills Mexico City mayor"s top aides in roadside attack

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2025-05-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvmm275j1go
The mayor"s private secretary and top adviser were shot dead on a busy road during the morning commute. "

Autosummary: The mayor"s private secretary, Ximena Guzmán, and Brugada"s adviser, José Muñoz, were killed on their way to work on Tuesday morning local time. "


Watch: Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison

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2025-05-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0j7zexwpl9o
The feline was found carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin, authorities say. "

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Mexico mourns Navy cadets killed in Brooklyn Bridge ship crash

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2025-05-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7807vexn0go
América Sánchez, 20, and Adal Jair Maldonado Marcos, 23, died when the tall ship lost power and drifted into the bridge. "

Autosummary: Reuters The body of América Sánchez will be taken to her home town of Xalapa on Monday "She was a warrior, a soldier who didn"t give up, who always fought for her goals," she said, adding that her daughter only had one year left until her graduation. "


Colombian police arrest alleged suspect in Peru mine workers" killings

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2025-05-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg7ekyvelpo
Thirteen men were kidnapped and killed at a gold mine in Pataz district earlier in May. "

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Mexico accuses MrBeast of exploiting Mayan pyramids

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2025-05-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crr70vykk0wo
Authorities say they never allowed Jimmy Donaldson to film at pyramid heritage sites for profit. "

Autosummary: The video "I Explored 2000 Year Old Ancient Temples" shows the influencer, real name Jimmy Donaldson, 27, and his team exploring ancient Mayan cities, with a permit. "


Peru"s prime minister resigns ahead of no-confidence vote

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2025-05-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70nedjg1y1o
Gustavo Adrianzén"s resignation is another blow to President Dina Boluarte amid anger over rising crime. "

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At least 21 killed in crash in Mexico, official says

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2025-05-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3nz3126xxo
Several other people have been injured and are receiving medical treatment, a local official says. "

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Outrage in Peru as ancient site daubed with obscene graffiti

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2025-05-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rejddyyjdo
A video shared on social media shows a man spray painting an original wall of the pre-Columbian site. "

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Ancelotti set to leave Real Madrid to coach Brazil

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2025-05-12 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/clyg2127419o
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to leave the Spanish club at the end of the season to become the new national team coach of Brazil. "

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"God loves Peru": Country celebrates new Pope as one of their own

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2025-05-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewdl4e57v7o
Robert Prevost is a citizen of the country, reportedly referring to it as "mi segunda patria" – my second homeland. "

Autosummary: Reuters A woman holds an image of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost in front of the Cathedral of Saint Mary in Chiclayo, Peru, after he was elected the new Pope, 8 May 2025 Janinna Sesa, who met Prevost while she worked for the church"s Caritas nonprofit, told the Associated Press during torrential rains in 2022 he waded through mud to help people in Chiclayo and nearby villages.He arrived at the Augustinian mission in Chulucanas, in the Peruvian department of Piura, in 1985, aged 30, and the following year, joined the mission in Trujillo. "


Initial Access Brokers Target Brazil Execs via NF-e Spam and Legit RMM Trials

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2025-05-09 https://thehackernews.com/2025/05/initial-access-brokers-target-brazil.html
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new campaign that"s targeting Portuguese-speaking users in Brazil with trial versions of commercial remote monitoring and management (RMM) software since January 2025. "The spam message uses the Brazilian electronic invoice system, NF-e, as a lure to entice users into clicking hyperlinks and accessing malicious content hosted in Dropbox," Cisco Talos "

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Mexico sues Google over "Gulf of America" name change

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2025-05-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yk5nj7p7ko
President Sheinbaum argues Trump"s executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf. "

Autosummary: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has responded by saying he hopes the "absurd rumours" are "no more than a disinformation campaign" and such a move would "bring the wrath of all Iranians". "


Peru imposes curfew after kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers

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2025-05-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0l033ezg1po
A local prosecutor says there is a "war" raging in the area between illegal and legal gold miners. "

Autosummary: Peru imposes curfew after kidnap and murder of 13 mine workers The miners were killed after being kidnapped by criminal gangs, authorities allege La Poderosa, the Peruvian company which owns the gold mine at which the men worked, said they had been kidnapped by "illegal miners colluding with criminals" on 26 April. "


Brazil police thwart bomb attack on Lady Gaga concert

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2025-05-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c209r5pqzneo
Police say the plan was orchestrated by a group promoting hate speech and the radicalisation of teenagers. "

Autosummary: The person responsible for the plan and a teenager were arrested, the police said on X. The Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state, in co-ordination with the justice ministry, said suspects had recruited participants to carry out attacks using improvised explosives and the plan was aimed at gaining notoriety on social media. "


Peru kidnapping leaves 13 dead in gold mine

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2025-05-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3vdw5ek9qo
Miners were kidnapped and killed in a Peruvian gold mine after a confrontation with a criminal gang. "

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Colombia"s wind farms bring promise and pain for indigenous group

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2025-05-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg2ekjjgldo
The South American country is turning to wind power, but some local people are unhappy. "

Autosummary: The Wayuu indigenous group, which Mr Iguarán belongs to, has lived on the arid peninsula region for centuries, herding goats, tending to crops, mining salt, and fishing. Catherine Ellis The Guajira 1 wind farm is very close to José Luis Iguarán"s home "The wind farms produce clean energy, but they create division within the Wayuu communities," explains Aaron Laguna, a Wayuu fisherman, who lives in the coastal village of Cabo de la Vela.The energy company behind it, Colombian firm Isagen, has paid for them to have access to clean drinking water, better roads, and sturdy brick houses, which have replaced some of the mud and cactus ones. "


Brazil social security minister latest to quit in major pension fraud scandal

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2025-05-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jz0wwgz95o
The scheme allegedly saw pensioners defrauded of payments, with the diverted money shared among corrupt officials. "

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Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru

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2025-05-03 https://securityaffairs.com/177388/cyber-crime/rhysida-ransomware-gang-claims-the-hack-of-the-government-of-peru.html
The Rhysida Ransomware gang claims the hack of the Government of Peru, the gang breached Gob.pe, the Single Digital Platform of the Peruvian State. The Rhysida ransomware gang claims responsibility for hacking the Government of Peru, breaching Gob.pe, which is the country’s official digital platform. The group published the images of multiple documents allegedly stolen […] "

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Crowds flock to free Lady Gaga concert in Brazil

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2025-05-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c705p98d0kgo
Lady Gaga fans gather for a massive concert on Copacabana beach, paid for by Rio de Janeiro city to help boost the economy. "

Autosummary: "I can"t wait for her to sing Abracadabra, it"s great to dance to, like her early stuff," he said. "


Chile issues tsunami warning after earthquake

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2025-05-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8dg32qmg7qo
The warning is issued for parts of the remote Magallanes region after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast. "

Autosummary: In Argentina, the earthquake was felt primarily in Ushuaia, with other towns affected "to a lesser extent", the office for the governor of the region said. "


Two dead after Peruvian navy ship hits oil platform in Amazon River

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2025-05-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy70zlzrgd8o
Thirty crew members were rescued from the vessel, while one person remains missing, Peru"s defence ministry says. "

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Football-loving Brazilian nun, world"s oldest person, dies at 116

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2025-05-01 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr4nv0g15xyo
Born on 8 June 1908 in southern Brazil, Sister Inah Canabarro Lucas dedicated her life to God and teaching. "

Autosummary: "She is very grateful, and good-humoured," Sister Terezinha Aragon told Brazilian TV in January, when Sister Inah became the world"s oldest person after the death of the previous holder of the title, Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka at the age of 116. "


Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks

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2025-04-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx1e0x762lo
The government says armed illegal groups are launching deadly revenge attacks on the security forces. "

Autosummary: Targeted attacks on Colombian security forces leave 27 dead in two weeks The bodies of six soldiers were found at the site of an ambush in Guaviare, the body of a seventh missing soldier was found later Petro was elected on a promise to bring "total peace" to Colombia, but on Friday his interior minister acknowledged that the strategy was "not going well", following the breakdown of talks with the Gulf Clan and several other armed groups. "


Drone footage shows scale of deadly Peru landslide

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2025-04-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz6d4nlgzdlo
Two people are killed after a glacial lagoon overflowed in the Ancash region triggering a landslide. "

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Mexico City GP signs extension until 2028

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2025-04-30 https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/articles/c17512zz80xo
Mexico City will stay on the Formula 1 calendar until at least 2028 after signing a new three-year contract. "

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Real Madrid boss Ancelotti set for Brazil talks

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2025-04-27 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cy4v21ze8plo
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is set to meet Brazilian Football Federation representatives for more talks about taking over as Brazil coach before the June World Cup qualifiers. "

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Woman who used lipstick to write on statue during Brazil unrest jailed for 14 years

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2025-04-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62x6qx682jo
The Bolsonaro supporter, who drew in lipstick on a statue during riots, has been jailed for taking part in an alleged coup "

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Health of Brazil"s ex-president Bolsonaro has worsened, doctors say

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2025-04-24 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy9v1lq1ndgo
The 70-year-old, who remains in intensive care, underwent intestinal surgery earlier this month - and currently faces coup charges. "

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Ex-Brazil boss Tite takes break to preserve health

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2025-04-23 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cg41g2g1rl4o
Former Brazil head coach Tite to take an indefinite break from football to take care of his mental and physical health. "

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Colombia declares health emergency after dozens die of yellow fever

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2025-04-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj68x4p412eo
Health authorities are urging people to get vaccinated before travelling to risk areas for Easter. "

Autosummary: According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), most people recover after the first phase of infection which usually involves fever, muscle and back pain, headache, shivers, loss of appetite, and nausea or vomiting. "


Peru"s ex-President Ollanta Humala guilty of money laundering

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2025-04-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33z6kn7xvyo
A court ruled that Humala, who governed Peru from 2011 to 2016, took illegal campaign contributions. "

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Peru"s president avoids impeachment over "Rolexgate" scandal

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2025-04-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4jl0xw35xo
Dina Boluarte faced allegations that she accepted Rolex watches as bribes. "

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General strike hits transport in Argentina

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2025-04-11 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czx1y5gwwwyo
President Javier Milei has made sweeping cuts to public services since he took office 16 months ago. "

Autosummary: Getty Images The national airline, Aerolíneas Argentinas, said it had scrapped 258 flights, affecting around 20,000 passengers Since then, the president has introduced tough austerity measures to tackle hyperinflation. "


Teenagers die as fans and police clash in Chile

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2025-04-11 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/czrv888e37yo
Two teenagers die as fans and police clash before a Copa Libertadores game in Chile between hosts Colo Colo and Brazilian side Fortaleza. "

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Ashley Cain"s "shocking" experience in the Brazilian favelas

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2025-04-05 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0zj63yr9qo
The ex-footballer speaks about visiting some of the world"s most dangerous environments for a new BBC series. "

Autosummary: The presenter, who has faced the loss of his own child, says he hoped "in that moment, just to make this lady feel comforted, feel heard and feel like she had a voice to speak about all that"s wrong in that area". "


Brazil to host Prince William"s Earthshot Prize

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2025-04-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kv0kpyx1yo
The climate prize ceremony will come just before Brazil hosts the COP30 climate summit in November. "

Autosummary: Brazil to host Prince William"s Earthshot Prize Prince William"s Earthshot Prize aims to recognise ideas and technologies that can safeguard the planet The Earthshot Prize is a 10-year project with past ceremonies held in London, Boston, Singapore and Cape Town. "


What"s going on with Brazil?

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2025-03-26 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpq2rzd7ryro
South American football writer Tim Vickery analyses what is going wrong for Brazil following their 4-1 defeat by Argentina. "

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Brazil"s Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules

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2025-03-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1d4v3dwn03o
Brazil"s top court has ruled that there is enough evidence to warrant that Jair Bolsonaro be put on trial. "

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Brazil"s Supreme Court to decide whether to put Bolsonaro on trial

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2025-03-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y0nkz2g06o
Jair Bolsonaro is accused of plotting a coup, but the ex-president says he is the victim of a witch hunt. "

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Colombian police arrest Italian fugitive accused of being mafia boss

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2025-03-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr72xrr9vrno
Police have described Emanuele Gregorini as "the head of the Italian mafia Latin America". "

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From Mexico cartel safe house to US streets: BBC tracks deadly fentanyl targeted by Trump tariffs

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2025-03-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy5ng663d1wo
One cartel member tells the BBC"s Quentin Sommerville the impact of the illegal drug is "not my problem". "

Autosummary: As she walks the neighbourhood, Ms Pichardo finds people passed out on the pavement, a woman in a stupor with her trousers down, a man lying prone next to a metro turnstile, another man in a wheelchair, his eyes closed and money in his hands.She bristles at the terms like "addict", "junkie" or "zombie", which have been used to describe the people of her neighbourhood.A memorial to thousands of fentanyl overdose victims is displayed at the Drug Enforcement Administration"s headquarters President Sheinbaum has also recently emphasised the demand side of the crisis, saying the US fentanyl crisis began with the legal but "irresponsible approval" of painkillers, such as OxyContin, starting in the late 1990s. Darren Conway/BBC Rosalind Pichardo has reversed thousands of opioid overdoses with the drug Naxolone Ms Pichardo, who runs a drop-in centre called Sunshine House, operates what she calls a "no-judgement zone"."Look at this one, seven years old, two Narcans," she points out.Mexico has also made it harder to import a key ingredient of fentanyl from China, prompting cartels to reduce the strength of each pill - and, in the process, making them less deadly. "


Blind Eagle Hacks Colombian Institutions Using NTLM Flaw, RATs and GitHub-Based Attacks

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2025-03-11 https://thehackernews.com/2025/03/blind-eagle-hacks-colombian.html
The threat actor known as Blind Eagle has been linked to a series of ongoing campaigns targeting Colombian institutions and government entities since November 2024. "The monitored campaigns targeted Colombian judicial institutions and other government or private organizations, with high infection rates," Check Point said in a new analysis. "More than 1,600 victims were affected during one of "

Autosummary: While the HTML file, named "Ver Datos del Formulario.html," was deleted from the repository on February 25, 2025, it has been found to contain details such as usernames, passwords, email, email passwords, and ATM PINs associated with individuals, government agencies, educational institutions, and businesses operating in Colombia. "


Carmakers win break from Trump"s tariffs on Canada and Mexico

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2025-03-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62zn47d5j1o
Trump says he will exempt cars from the new import taxes, while continuing his criticism of Canada. "

Autosummary: I just hope that it ends quickly," said Iowa farmer Bob Hemesath, the board president for lobby group Farmers for Free Trade, which has raised concerns about the tariffs. "


Trump announces month-long suspension of Mexico tariffs

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2025-03-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y03qleevvo
Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on goods that come under the trade pact between the two countries and Canada until 2 April. "

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As US and Canada trade barbs, it"s so far so good for Mexico"s Sheinbaum

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2025-03-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0q1l398wz3o
Donald Trump and Justin Trudeau"s clear tensions are a stark contrast to the Mexican leader"s approach to the White House. "

Autosummary: Share Save Will Grant Mexico Correspondent, BBC News Share Save Watch: Call with Trump "very, very respectful", says Mexico"s Sheinbaum In announcing the decision to postpone some tariffs on Mexico for another month, US President Donald Trump was at pains to praise his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum. "


Trump will "probably" cut Mexico and Canada tariffs - US commerce chief

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2025-03-05 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yx02nnnyvo
Canada"s Minister of Foreign Affairs told the BBC"s Newsnight her office had not been contacted about the plan. "

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Hong Kong billionaire to sell Panama Canal ports to US firm

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2025-03-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyzlk259g2o
BlackRock will buy two ports after Trump"s interest in taking back control of the key shipping route. "

Autosummary: In a statement announcing the business deal, Frank Sixt, co-managing director of CK Hutchison, said: "I would like to stress that the transaction is purely commercial in nature and wholly unrelated to recent political news reports concerning the Panama Ports. "


Supreme Court wary of Mexico"s fight against US gunmakers

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2025-03-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgm1jr9pzw4o
Mexico accuses US firms of practices that help arm gangs, but the US gun trade association denies wrongdoing. "

Autosummary: The Mexican lawsuit also suggests that some weapons are being manufactured and decorated specifically to the tastes of cartel members - such as a gold-plated gold pistol known as the "Super El Jefe", Spanish for "the boss". In the long-running lawsuit, Mexico"s government argues that the "flood" of illegal guns across the border is a result of "deliberate" practices by US firms. "


US tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go ahead on Tuesday, says commerce chief

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2025-03-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn48q3150dxo
Howard Lutnick says the president"s threat of blanket import taxes on his neighbours will proceed as planned. "

Autosummary: Watch: Canada plans "strong" response if Trump imposes tariffs, says Trudeau Mexico"s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, appeared to send a message to Trump after the Lutnick interview when she said at a public event in the city of Colima that "Mexico has to be respected". "


Bus crash kills at least 37 in Bolivia

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2025-03-01 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g02qx349do
About 30 people were also injured after two buses collided early on Saturday, police say. "

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Chile power cut: "We were trapped like sardines in the dark"

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2025-02-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w182z9868o
Millions of people in Chile had their routines disrupted by an almost nationwide power cut. "

Autosummary: Chile power cut: "We were trapped like sardines in the dark" 1 hour ago Vanessa Buschschlüter BBC News Reuters Thousands of people had to make their way home after the Viña del Mar festival was suspended More than eight million households across Chile were left without power on Tuesday afternoon after an electricity transmission line failed, cutting off the electricity supply to much of the country. "


Chile power cut leaves millions without electricity

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2025-02-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmj7vkyr78o
Media reports say some power has been restored in parts of the capital, Santiago. "

Autosummary: Reuters news agency reported that the world"s largest copper mine, Escondida, was without power, citing a source close to the matter. "


Elon Musk waves "bureaucracy chainsaw" gifted by Argentina

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2025-02-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/crmj284d0k8o
Argentina"s president gifted Elon Musk a chainsaw to symbolise cuts to bureaucracy. "

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Brazil"s former President Jair Bolsonaro charged over alleged coup plot

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2025-02-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwydxnxnxpgo
The former Brazilian president has been charged with attempting a coup after his 2022 election loss. "

Autosummary: "Allied with other individuals, including civilians and military personnel, they attempted to prevent, in a coordinated manner, the result of the 2022 presidential elections from being fulfilled," he said. "


British journalist Charlotte Peet reported missing in Brazil

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2025-02-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gexj8ll31o
The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in Brazil says it is concerned over her disappearance. "

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Seven Chileans charged over burglary spree targeting US sportsmen

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2025-02-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07ze242rj5o
Goods worth more than $2m were stolen from the homes of NBA and NFL players late last year. "

Autosummary: The complaint names the men as Pablo Zuniga Cartes, Ignacio Zuniga Cartes, Bastian Jimenez Freraut, Jordan Quiroga Sanchez, Bastian Orellano Morales, Alexander Huiaguil Chavez, and Sergio Ortega Cabello. "


"Help us": Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel

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2025-02-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3rndygqll7o
Indians, Afghans and Sri Lankans are among the undocumented migrants unable to leave the hotel after being deported. "

Autosummary: Getty Images Migrants in the Decápolis Hotel try to catch the attention of those outside However, of the 299 undocumented migrants - from India, China, Uzbekistan, Iran, Vietnam, Turkey, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka - only 171 have agreed to return to their countries of origin. A photo taken by one of the deported migrants from inside the hotel where they remain isolated in Panama City Using a hidden mobile phone, since contact with those outside of the Decápolis Hotel is reportedly not allowed, the Iranian woman said the migrant told her there were several children in the hotel, that they have been denied a lawyer and that they are not allowed to leave their rooms even to eat.Hundreds deported from US held in Panama hotel 2 hours ago Cecilia Barría, Santiago Vanegas and Ángel Bermúdez BBC News Mundo Getty Images Two people who have been deported from the US ask for help from the window of the Decápolis Hotel in Panama City In a room at the luxury Decápolis Hotel in Panama City, two girls hold a piece of paper to the window with a written message. "


Bus crash in Bolivia kills at least 30 people

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2025-02-18 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7d7llvz28o
The driver likely lost control of the vehicle, causing it to plunge almost 800 meters. "

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Argentina"s President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations

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2025-02-18 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1w07nq8qqqo
Javier Milei says he was acting in "good faith" when he posted about a crypto currency which collapsed. "

Autosummary: Argentina"s President Milei denies crypto fraud allegations On Monday, Milei said he had acted "in good faith" and dismissed investors" complaints, comparing their actions to people who gamble: "If you go to a casino and lose money, what"s there to complain about when you knew the risks?" A judge will now determine if the president should face fraud charges over the incident. "


Argentina president faces impeachment calls over crypto crash

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2025-02-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9x9j89evxo
Some have accused Javier Milei of performing a "rug pull" after he promoted a virtual coin on social media. "

Autosummary: Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who is now in opposition, was heavily critical, calling him a "crypto scammer" in a post seen 6.4 million times. "


Brazilian teenager wins first ATP Tour title

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2025-02-16 https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cx2j2y1vrrko
Teenager Joao Fonseca underlines why he is one of tennis" most promising stars by beating Francisco Cerundolo to claim his first ATP Tour title. "

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Peruvian police in capybara gear make Valentine"s drug bust

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2025-02-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cjr8wexly4xo
Video shows the moment police use fancy dress to carry out a drug raid in Lima, Peru. "

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Erasing Escobar: Will Colombia ban the sale of memorabilia of the drug lord?

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2025-02-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cednp178dwdo
Politicians in the country want to prohibit the sale of such items, but they face opposition. "

Autosummary: We have a right to work, and these Pablo T-shirts especially always sell well," says Joana Montoya, who owns a stall stocked full of Escobar merchandise in Comuna 13, a popular tourist zone of Medellín."Difficult issues that are part of the history and memory of our country cannot simply be remembered by a T-shirt, or a sticker sold on a street corner," says Juan Sebastián Gómez, Congress member and co-author of the bill.It helps us pay our rent, buy food, look after our kids," says Ms Montaya, who supports herself and her young daughter. "


BBC Verify: Why has Google Maps renamed the Gulf of Mexico?

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2025-02-11 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cy7gzk8d2r0o
The Gulf of Mexico has been renamed the Gulf of America on Google Maps in the US. BBC Verify explains why Google made the change. "

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Thousands of baby turtles released in Brazil

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2025-02-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cnvq9l1j551o
The project aims to boost numbers of threatened tracajás turtles in Amazonas state. "

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Dozens killed in bus crash in southern Mexico

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2025-02-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c05ly8gp0llo
The bus operator says 48 people had been travelling on the Cancun to Tabasco bus service. "

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Mexico"s Alvarez to fight Scull in Saudi unification bout

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2025-02-08 https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/ce9n510n8l2o
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will meet IBF super-middleweight champion William Scull on 3 May, the first bout of a four-fight deal agreed with Saudi Arabia"s Riyadh Season. "

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Panama says US "spreading lies" over free canal passage

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2025-02-07 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyep7e070wo
The US State Department had claimed that they were no longer required to pay a fee for transit. "

Autosummary: On Wednesday, China"s Foreign Affairs spokesman, Lin Jian, said its partnership with Panama was yielding "fruitful results" and urged the country to "resist external interferences. "


Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming residents

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2025-02-07 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpqlpvdvzlzo
Pictures and videos show the intensely coloured water flowing into an estuary, the Rio de la Plata. "

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Watch: Argentina canal turns bright red, alarming locals

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2025-02-07 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cevep790e3vo
The body of water runs through industrial areas on the outskirts of Buenos Aires. "

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Panama denies US claims over free canal passages

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2025-02-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj9149j4nmzo
Washington had suggested Panama had agreed to no longer charge fees for US government vessels using the waterway. "

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Argentina leader orders WHO exit in move mirroring Trump"s

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2025-02-05 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8975qp1n4qo
Argentina says it objects to the way the international health body handled the Covid-19 pandemic. "

Autosummary: Argentina leader orders WHO exit in move mirroring Trump"s Javier Milei was the first president whom Trump met after being elected last November The two leaders have expressed admiration for each other, with Milei calling Trump"s re-election the "greatest political comeback in history", while the US president described his Argentine counterpart as "my favourite president". "


Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from 70+ financial apps and websites

financial exploits latam
2025-02-04 https://securityaffairs.com/173818/malware/coyote-banking-trojan-targets-brazilian-users.html
Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from over 70 financial applications and websites. FortiGuard Labs researchers detected a campaign using LNK files executing PowerShell commands to deploy the Coyote Banking Trojan. Threat actors target Brazilian users by stealing financial data, the malware can harvest sensitive information from over 70 financial applications and numerous […] "

Autosummary: Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from 70+ financial apps and websites Pierluigi Paganini February 04, 2025 February 04, 2025 Coyote Banking Trojan targets Brazilian users, stealing data from over 70 financial applications and websites. "


Chile lose as Garin refuses to play after collision

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2025-02-03 https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/c9w5npn981jo
Chile lose their Davis Cup qualifier against Belgium as Cristian Garin refuses to continue playing after being knocked over by Zizou Bergs. "

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US and Mexico reach deal to put tariffs on hold - for now

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2025-02-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crke8jx5mvro
A trade war between the US and Mexico has been temporarily averted after the two sides agreed a deal. "

Autosummary: As well as reinforcing Mexico"s northern border, and a commitment by the US that it would "work towards" curbing the flow of weapons to Mexico, Sheinbaum wrote the two countries would start work "today" to reach a deal on "security and trade". "


Rubio demands Panama "reduce China influence" over canal

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2025-02-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39149p920no
Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the country amid US threats to retake control of the Panama Canal. "

Autosummary: Rubio demands Panama "reduce China influence" over canal 2 hours ago Tom Bateman State Department correspondent in Panama Reuters US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, right, was greeted by Panamanian foreign minister Javier Martinez-Acha on his arrival in Panama City US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has demanded that Panama make "immediate changes" to what he calls the "influence and control" of China over the Panama Canal."There"s a treaty that he has to respect, and there"s nothing in the treaty that says that we cannot have ports run by the Chinese," she told the BBC, pointing out that there is Chinese investment in American ports and cities. "


Trump hits China, Mexico and Canada with tariffs

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2025-02-01 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c627nx42xelo
The US president will tax imports from America"s three largest trading partners but retaliation is expected. "

Autosummary: "Today"s tariff announcement is necessary to hold China, Mexico, and Canada accountable for their promises to halt the flood of poisonous drugs into the United States," the White House said in a statement on X on Saturday. "


Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs on Saturday

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2025-01-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg0m79gm10o
Canadian oil will be hit with a lower levy of 10%, likely by mid-February, President Trump says. "

Autosummary: Trump to hit Canada, Mexico and China with tariffs on Saturday 9 hours ago Peter Hoskins Business reporter Watch as leaders of US, Canada and Mexico trade warnings over tariffs US President Donald Trump will impose tariffs on Saturday of 25% on Mexico, 25% on Canada and 10% on China, says the White House. "


"Outlandish comments": US, Canada and Mexico go toe-to-toe over tariffs

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2025-01-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1dgzlg69q7o
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the duties were in response to "illegal fentanyl" both countries "allowed to distribute" into the US. "

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Mexico asks Google Maps not to rename Gulf of Mexico

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2025-01-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyn1rgngn8o
US President Donald Trump has ordered that the body of water be renamed the Gulf of America. "

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Migrants veer from US and stay in Mexico to "make a life"

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2025-01-29 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c983njx883no
Migrants from Cuba and Venezuela have chosen to seek asylum in Mexico after Trump blocked an app that processes immigration claims. "

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Colombian air force planes fetch deportees from US

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2025-01-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgly1we7gx4o
The planes" arrival paves the way for the US to lift visa restrictions imposed after a spat with Colombia. "

Autosummary: "They are Colombians, free and dignified, and in their homeland where they are loved," he wrote on X. He also posted photos of the migrants getting off the plane without handcuffs. "


Google Maps will rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America in US

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2025-01-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8634nwxd46o
It is the firm"s "longstanding practice" to observe updates from official sources - in this case requested by Donald Trump. "

Autosummary: "America will reclaim its rightful place as the greatest, most powerful, most respected nation on Earth, inspiring the awe and admiration of the entire world," Trump said at the time. "


Colombia backs down on deportation flights after Trump tariffs threat

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2025-01-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20p36e62gyo
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump had ordered 25% tariffs on all goods. "

Autosummary: "Your blockade does not scare me, because Colombia, besides being the country of beauty, is the heart of the world," he said. "


Co-operate or else: Trump"s Colombia face-off is warning to all leaders

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2025-01-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglynrxjyl5o
But there are risks too - coffee prices could rise and nations may be less willing to stop the flow of migrants north. "

Autosummary: Petro went on to describe himself as "stubborn" and said that while Trump could try to "carry out a coup" with "economic strength and arrogance" he would, in short, fight back.Trump"s pick for deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, has long argued that "working with other countries to stop such migratory flows" must be a "global imperative of US foreign policy". "


Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia as deported migrant flights denied

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2025-01-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdxny0lnyepo
It comes after Colombian President Gustavo Petro denied entry on Colombian soil of US military planes carrying deported migrants. "

Autosummary: "These measures are just the beginning," Trump added, saying his administration would not allow the Colombian government "to violate its legal obligations with regard to the acceptance and return of the criminals they forced into the United States". "


Colombian soldiers deployed to quell deadly rebel violence

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2025-01-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7vd7njv4zzo
At least 80 civilians have been killed amid a surge of violence between rival rebel groups. "

Autosummary: Thousands of people have sought shelter in a sports stadium in the city of Cúcuta Investigative news programme Noticias Uno said it had seen a military intelligence report which suggested that the surge in violence between the two rival groups had been triggered by "the loss of a multi-million-dollar cocaine shipment in November 2024". "


Does China "operate" Panama Canal, as Trump says?

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2025-01-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1km4vj3pl0o
The US president says the US should "take back" the famous waterway because China runs it now. "

Autosummary: This "package of Chinese activities", as described by Mr Thomas, might have prompted Trump"s assertion that the canal is "owned" by China, but operation of those ports does not equate to ownership, he stresses.On Christmas Day, Trump posted on social media that the "wonderful soldiers of China" were "lovingly, but illegally, operating the Panama Canal" - a claim which was swiftly denied by officials in Panama City and Beijing. "


1,500 active-duty troops headed to US-Mexico border

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2025-01-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpwx7qeeyleo
The new administration has also halted all refugee travel and processing, leaving thousands stranded as they wait to come to the US. "

Autosummary: Deportees seen at the US-Mexico border in Tijuana on 21 January An executive action, posted to the White House"s website, argues that the measures are necessary to prevent undocumented immigrants from entering the US, "invading" US communities and "imposing billions of dollars of costs" on state and local governments. "


BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?

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2025-01-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c1lvm0j5vd8o
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work? "

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Panama rejects Trump vow to "take back" Panama Canal

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2025-01-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2egwzvp080o
Donald Trump claims China is operating the key US trade route but Panama says it belongs to them. "

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Colombian drug gang violence kills 60 people

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2025-01-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew5kn9xkp8o
Attacks between guerrilla groups have also seen thousands displaced from the country"s Catatumbo region. "

Autosummary: "In some communities in the region, food shortages are beginning to be reported, affecting local communities," the Ombudsman"s Office wrote in a statement on Saturday, adding that thousands of people are believed to have been displaced by the violence. "


Hidden tunnel on US-Mexico border to be sealed

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2025-01-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98y4n853vmo
Security has been ramped up on both sides of the border ahead of the inauguration of Donald Trump. "

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Watch: Firefighters rescue riders from Chilean Ferris wheel

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2025-01-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/czx8898e8qjo
Firefighters in Viña del Mar rescued more than 35 revellers trapped aboard a malfunctioning Ferris wheel. "

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Homes and roads swamped by Brazil floodwaters

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2025-01-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckgrrx377xpo
A state of emergency has been declared in southern Brazil after heavy rain caused flooding in costal cities. "

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Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil"s Minas Gerais state

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2025-01-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvglwd34l81o
The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday. "

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Taylor beats Colombia"s Echavarria in play-off to win Sony Open

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2025-01-13 https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/articles/crm72gm19j8o
Canadian Nick Taylor gets the better of Nico Echavarria of Colombia in a play-off to claim the Sony Open in Hawaii. "

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Sophisticated smuggling tunnel found between US and Mexico

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2025-01-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cz6pj1njdx6o
The underground passage linking Ciudad Juarez with El Paso, Texas, was equipped with lighting and ventilation. "

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Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal

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2025-01-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzn48jwz2o
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. "

Autosummary: Watch: Danish PM says "Greenland is for the Greenlandic people" Trump also vowed to use "economic force" when asked if he would attempt to annex Canada and called their shared border an "artificially drawn line".Among other things, he suggested renaming the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America" and restated his opposition to wind power, saying wind turbines are "driving the whales crazy". "


Panama Canal will stay in our hands, minister tells Trump

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2025-01-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79191d9xreo
Panama says the canal"s sovereignty is "non-negotiable" after Trump refuses to rule out military force to seize it. "

Autosummary: Pressed by journalists on whether he would rule out using military or economic force to acquire Greenland and the Panama Canal, he said: "No, I can"t assure you on either of those two." Panama"s foreign minister denied his country had received any kind of offer from the president-elect. "


Threat actors breached the Argentina’s airport security police (PSA) payroll

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2025-01-07 https://securityaffairs.com/172776/uncategorized/argentinas-airport-security-police-psa-payroll-hacked.html
Threat actors breached Argentina’s airport security police (PSA) payroll, stealing data and deducting 2,000-5,000 pesos from salaries. Threat actors have breached Argentina’s airport security police (PSA) and compromised the personal and financial data of its officers and civilian personnel. Threat actors deducted from 2,000 to 5,000 pesos under false charges like “DD mayor” and “DD […] "

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Chilean president makes historic trip to South Pole

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2025-01-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj0r675re2no
Gabriel Boric is the first leader in the Americas to visit the South Pole, stressing Chile"s "Antarctic mission". "

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Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

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2025-01-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rne2d540lo
Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money. "

Autosummary: " "I decided to donate the equipment I acquired with my own resources to the chamber," she said in statement on X, following a social media backlash. "


Watch: Huge waves strike Peruvian coastline

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2024-12-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvg6zrvdq7qo
Videos show waves reported to be up to four metres high upending boats and deluging towns. "

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Brazilian citizen charged for threatening to release data stolen from a company in 2020

latam
2024-12-27 https://securityaffairs.com/172362/hacking/brazilian-citizen-extortion-attempt.html
A Brazilian citizen faces U.S. charges for allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company in a March 2020 security breach. The U.S. government has charged the Brazilian citizen Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, with allegedly threatening to release data stolen from a company during a March 2020 security breach. De Oliveira was charged […] "

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Brazilian Hacker Charged for Extorting $3.2M in Bitcoin After Breaching 300,000 Accounts

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2024-12-26 https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/brazilian-hacker-charged-for-extorting.html
A Brazilian citizen has been charged in the United States for allegedly threatening to release data stolen by hacking into a company"s network in March 2020. Junior Barros De Oliveira, 29, of Curitiba, Brazil has been charged with four counts of extortionate threats involving information obtained from protected computers and four counts of threatening communications, the U.S. Department of "

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Panama"s president calls Trump"s Chinese canal claim "nonsense"

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2024-12-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rj11ne68eo
The president-elect has threatened to take back control of the Panama Canal, alleging Chinese interference. "

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Greenland and the Panama Canal aren"t for sale. Why is Trump threatening to take them?

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2024-12-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1lnzzd1zrmo
Trump"s promises to use America"s strength to its advantage helped propel him twice to the White House. "

Autosummary: While the statements might be "coercive", said Mr Freeman, it remained to be seen "whether canal authorities lower fees on US cargo in response to the threat". "


Drug lord back in Colombia after 20 years in US jail

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2024-12-24 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gwv4lez6go
Fabio Ochoa Vasquez completed his prison sentence in the US and returned home a free man. "

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Brazil shuts BYD factory site over "slavery" conditions

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2024-12-24 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xj9jp57r2o
More than 160 workers have been rescued, according to local prosecutors. "

Autosummary: It added that it had conducted a "detailed review" of the working and living conditions for subcontracted employees, and asked on "several occasions" for the construction firm to make improvements. "


Toxic spill fears follow deadly Brazil bridge collapse

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2024-12-24 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ew5g6n7xro
Lorries containing pesticides and sulphuric acid plunged into the Tocantins river in the north of the country. "

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Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal

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2024-12-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98l9wj67jgo
It prompts a sharp rebuke from Panama"s president, who says "every square metre" of the canal belongs to his country. "

Autosummary: Trump threatens to try to regain control of Panama Canal Getty Images Trump made his remarks in front of thousands at Turning Point"s annual conference, one of the country"s largest gatherings of conservative activists President-elect Donald Trump has demanded Panama reduce fees on the Panama Canal or return it to US control, accusing the central American country of charging "exorbitant prices" to American shipping and naval vessels. "


Private plane crash in Brazil kills pilot and his family

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2024-12-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2p5nlyly7o
The plane fell minutes after take-off, hitting an urban area in Rio Grande do Sul and injuring 17 people. "

Autosummary: Brazilian businessman Luiz Claudio Galeazzi, who was piloting the plane, was killed in the crash alongside his wife, three daughters and other family members, a statement from his company said. "


Swimming mouse among 27 new species discovered in Peru

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2024-12-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3vrnx2gvpko
The expedition also found a new species of dwarf squirrel and 10 types of butterfly. "

Autosummary: A new species of dwarf squirrel will also belong to a new genus, giving it a higher level of distinction This dwarf squirrel measures just 14cm (5.5in), half the length of an average grey squirrel in the UK, which ranges from 24 to 29cm, according to the UK Squirrel Accord. "


Mexico asks US to hand over "mastermind" in journalist"s killing

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2024-12-18 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy3pyd7wp0o
Mexican officials say cartel boss Damaso Lopez Serrano ordered the killing of well-known journalist Javier Valdez in 2017. "

Autosummary: Mr Gertz added that Mexico has called for his extradition "on countless occasions", but was rebuffed because US authorities considered López Serrano a "protected witness" who "was giving them a lot of information". "


Los Zetas cartel boss re-arrested in Mexico after US jail time

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2024-12-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c99xmp73ello
Osiel Cárdenas Guillén founded the feared group of brutal cartel hitmen known as Los Zetas. "

Autosummary: Los Zetas cartel boss re-arrested in Mexico after US jail time Osiel Cárdenas Guillén was quickly re-arrested on his return to Mexico US immigration officials handed Cárdenas over to Mexican police at the Otay border crossing, where he was quickly re-arrested and taken to El Altiplano maximum security jail in Mexico state. "


Brazil"s Lula says he"s well after brain bleed surgery

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2024-12-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gxd7qglz6o
The 79-year-old says he is "I am here, alive, whole" after emergency surgery this week. "

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Milei, Musk and Maga: Is Argentina influencing the US?

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2024-12-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y86vv0wneo
As Argentina"s libertarian President Javier Milei marks one year in office, his policies are keenly observed in the US. "

Autosummary: " Reuters Plans to privatise Aerolineas Argentinas are part of Milei"s cost-cutting drive Marcelo J García, Buenos Aires-based director for the Americas at global consulting firm Horizon Engage, says Milei"s decision to wield a chainsaw on the campaign trail as a sign of his approach to government was a "masterpiece" of political marketing that has "captured the imagination of small-state activists across the globe". Meanwhile, tech billionaire Elon Musk, who looks set to play a key role in the incoming US administration, has also praised Milei, saying Argentina is "experiencing a giant improvement" under his leadership. "


Bolivia extradites former anti-drugs chief to US on drug trafficking charges

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2024-12-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd6epp1662o
Maximiliano Dávila is accused of facilitating cocaine smuggling to the United States. "

Autosummary: "Bolivians are handed over to the North American Empire, violating international agreements, without first being tried in their homeland where they supposedly committed crimes", he added. "


Bolivian shamans refuse to leave shacks on deadly cliff edge

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2024-12-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c20nzepj6kro
Locals call the shacks "suicide homes" with authorities planning a forced evacuation if necessary. "

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Meet Karol G, Colombia"s Taylor Swift

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2024-12-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg3dl757w6o
The Colombian singer is the world"s most-watched artist when it comes to streamed videos. "

Autosummary: While she is widely reported to be both hardworking and ambitious, Rocío Guerrero, head of Latin music at Amazon Music, says that the singer – and Latin music in general - have been greatly helped by the rise of streaming, both the music and the accompanying videos."And reggaeton is super danceable, it"s super consumable, it"s super youth oriented," adds Ms Cobo, who is the author of a book on Latin music.Meanwhile, in the US, Latin music is now the fastest-growing genre, hitting a record $1.4bn (£1.1bn) in venues last year, according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). "


Brazil"s president "well" after brain bleed surgery

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2024-12-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2w9ppej0xo
The 79-year-old leader"s bleed stems from an injury he sustained during a fall in October. "

Autosummary: While Lula is in hospital, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin will take on some of the president"s commitments, including welcoming Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who is due to arrive in Brazil later today. "


Trump tariff threat puts a strain on Canada-Mexico ties

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2024-12-05 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3lznerryqo
Canadian officials have suggested striking their own trade agreements with the US - and Mexico has taken notice. "

Autosummary: Sheinbaum"s remarks came after Canada"s US ambassador, Kirsten Hillman, told the news agency that during a recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago, Trump"s Florida residence, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told the president-elect that the northern border was "vastly different than the Mexican border". "


Hawaii woman Hannah Kobayashi spotted entering Mexico - police

latam
2024-12-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y7819j500o
Police say Ms Kobayashi is now considered to be "voluntarily missing" and is not in danger. "

Autosummary: "The lack of communication surrounding some important details has left us feeling excluded from potentially crucial developments,” her sister, Sydni Kobayashi, said in a statement, according to the Times. "


Gang jailed over cocaine smuggled from Colombia in banana boxes

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2024-12-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e8pvg284no
More than two tonnes of the Class A drug was seized in a shipment from Colombia to the UK in 2021. "

Autosummary: Kuci, described as a "trusted member of the operation", was jailed for 21 years and Diko, who also moved to the UK from Albania and had worked as a mechanic, for 18 years. "


Colombian navy intercepts narco-subs taking new route to Australia

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2024-11-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyrjng13jlo
A semi-submersible packed full of cocaine is the latest of a number to be seized in the Pacific Ocean. "

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Mexico leader responds to Trump claim she agreed to stop migration

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2024-11-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89v4w51dzyo
President Claudia Sheinbaum says Mexico"s position is not to close borders, and to respect human rights. "

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"No-one will win" - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threats

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2024-11-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj6kj2752jlo
Mexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump"s finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts". "

Autosummary: Meanwhile, a spokesman for China"s embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, told the BBC that "China-US economic and trade co-operation is mutually beneficial in nature".Doug Ford, the premier of Ontario, Canada"s most populous province, said on Monday the proposed tariff would be "devastating to workers and jobs in both Canada and the US". "


Brazil police formally accuse Bolsonaro of alleged coup plot

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2024-11-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98e29yvl88o
Former President Bolsonaro says he will mount a legal "fight" against the accusations. "

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Brazil arrests soldiers over "plot to kill" President Lula in 2022

latam
2024-11-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79zj9279nlo
The suspects allegedly planned to poison the then-president elect before he could take office. "

Autosummary: Brazil arrests soldiers over "plot to kill" President Lula in 2022 Lula was elected in 2022 and sworn in on 1 January 2023 Lula was elected in October 2022, narrowly defeating incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, who never publicly accepted defeat. "


Brazil first lady uses expletive against Elon Musk at G20 event

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2024-11-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwy1693xwlzo
Janja Lula da Silva joked that she was not afraid of the owner of social media platform X. "

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Mexico"s Ramirez outclasses Billam-Smith to unify boxing titles

latam
2024-11-17 https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/cy8nlpeww9go
Mexican Gilberto Ramirez defeats Briton Chris Billam-Smith in Saudi Arabia to become the unified WBA and WBO cruiserweight champion. "

Autosummary: The victory was a comfortable one for "Zurdo" on the cards, the judges at ringside scoring it 116-112, 116-112 and 116-113. "


Argentina orders arrests of pro-Bolsonaro rioters

latam industry
2024-11-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3demgg542do
Many Bolsanaro supporters are believed to have fled to Argentina following prosecutions for the Brasilia riots "

Autosummary: Argentina orders arrests of pro-Bolsonaro rioters Scores of Bolsanaro supporters are believed to have fled to Argentina following prosecutions for the January 2023 riots But others fled to Argentina to escape their sentences - particularly after far-right politician Javier Milei was elected president in December 2023. "


Trump meets Argentina"s Milei ahead of conservative summit

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2024-11-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx28g3de7p1o
Argentina"s president is the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his election victory on 5 November. "

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One dead after attack on Brazil"s Supreme Court

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2024-11-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j8el1q1gjo
The suspected attacker is believed to have been killed by his own explosives. "

Autosummary: Jair Bolsonaro’s adviser, Fabio Wajngarten, wrote on X: “There are crazy people everywhere, across all political spectrums, supporters of all teams, of all beliefs and religions.” "


Crypto expert with links to gang shot dead at Brazilian airport

latam
2024-11-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly0re9xpvlo
Antônio Vinicius Gritzbach had recently agreed to hand over information about the Primeiro Comando da Capital group. "

Autosummary: Gritzbach, a former member of the PCC, dropped his bag and tried to run away - but he was shot many times and died at the scene. "


Police find 11 bodies in pick-up truck in Mexico

latam
2024-11-07 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cew2y194vlgo
The grim discovery was made in the city of Chilpancingo, whose mayor was beheaded last month. "

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Pig"s head thrown on pitch during derby in Brazil

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2024-11-05 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c0lpnr99986o
A pig"s head is thrown on to the pitch during the Sao Paulo derby between Corinthians and Palmeiras in the Brazilian championship. "

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Bolivia military post seized and soldiers kidnapped

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2024-11-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c937kekx3nqo
The move comes after weeks of clashes between security forces and supporters of ex-President Evo Morales. "

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Ex-police officers jailed over Brazil politician"s murder

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2024-11-01 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd7neyw2459o
Brazil"s justice minister said the homicide was "evidently politically motivated". "

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Huge fire engulfs shopping centre in Brazil

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2024-10-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c75lzpkp25eo
There have been no reported fatalities, according to the fire department. "

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Rescuers search for hotel collapse survivors in Argentina

latam
2024-10-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0l9jlge1eo
The 10-storey hotel, in Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with one body found in the debris. "

Autosummary: The 10-storey Dubrovnik hotel, in the coastal city of Villa Gesell, collapsed early on Tuesday, with a local describing the scene as resembling a "horror movie". "


Argentina"s Milei fires foreign minister for opposing US embargo on Cuba

latam
2024-10-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl4y6w2r33o
President Javier Milei fires Diana Mondino after Argentina backs lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the UN. "

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PhD student finds lost city in Mexico jungle by accident

latam government
2024-10-29 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmznzkly3go
The city is the size of Edinburgh and among the largest Mayan sites in ancient Latin America. "

Autosummary: "The point is that the landscape is definitely settled - that is, settled in the past - and not, as it appears to the naked eye, uninhabited or ‘wild’," she says. The ruins were found in eastern Mexico, in Campeche Professor Elizabeth Graham from University College London, who was not involved in the research, says it supports claims that Maya lived in complex cities or towns, not in isolated villages. "


World"s most indebted oil firm is headache for new Mexico leader

latam industry
2024-10-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2dpd8l4n69o
Claudia Sheinbaum inherits a buoyant manufacturing sector, but also a troubled state-owned oil firm. "

Autosummary: Washington’s disapproval of the measure, as publicly expressed by the US Ambassador to Mexico, Ken Salazar, suggested it could complicate, even jeopardise, parts of the USMCA renegotiation.Sheinbaum must strike a difficult balance, he adds, in getting Pemex to sell more of its products “which are obviously fossil fuels and oil-based, while at the same time addressing Mexico’s climate change responsibilities and dealing with urgent issues in our cities, like air pollution”. "


Bolivian government denies attempt to kill Evo Morales

latam government
2024-10-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn4vxjkn852o
Morales said on Sunday a car he was travelling in was shot at, condemning it as an attempt on his life. "

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Former Bolivian president shares "assassination attempt" video

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2024-10-28 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c624zm11lzmo
Evo Morales said he survived an attempt on his life on Sunday, blaming the current government. "

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Mining giants sign $30bn settlement for 2015 Brazil dam collapse

latam
2024-10-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2dk8yy4kjo
The dam collapse released toxic waste and mud, which flooded nearby towns, rivers and forests. "

Autosummary: The dam collapse in 2015 destroyed many villages and engulfed homes The mining giants BHP and Vale have signed a deal with the Brazilian government to pay nearly $30bn (£23bn) in compensation for the Mariana dam collapse in 2015 that caused the country"s worst environmental disaster. "


Venezuela vents its anger at Brazil"s Brics snub

latam industry
2024-10-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c624m4kgrg3o
Venezuela criticises Brazil"s decision to veto its admission to the Brics group of emerging economies. "

Autosummary: Jair Bolsonaro has applied against Venezuela for years, reproducing the hatred, exclusion and intolerance promoted from the centres of power in the West," the Venezuelan foreign ministry said in a statement. "


Rare footage of a cartel gun battle near US-Mexico border

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2024-10-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c0lpwk7yj0yo
Texas law enforcement said the shootout was between factions of the Gulf Cartel. "

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Ex-president of Peru gets 20 years for corruption

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2024-10-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx252e2q055o
Prosecutors say Alejandro Toledo took $35m in bribes from a Brazilian construction company. "

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"Nothing can bring a life back": Brazil dam collapse survivors speak as UK trial begins

latam
2024-10-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0r8eg7nnkwo
A lawsuit against mining company BHP starts in London on Monday over the 2015 dam collapse. "

Autosummary: “Some processes are taking longer than expected, because it is quite complex, but for the families that chose quickly to have their houses built here, their houses are ready, and they have already moved in.”Marcos Muniz, known as Marquinhos, moved to one of the towns that was hit - Bento Rodrigues - in 1969, when he was six years old, to the same house where his father was born.A separate trial against Samarco’s second parent company, Brazilian mining company Vale, is taking place in the Netherlands, with about 70,000 plaintiffs. "


Brazil"s president cancels Russia trip after injuring head

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2024-10-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c89l45zeq2eo
The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit. "

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Mexico drug tsar"s spectacular fall from grace culminates in NY court

latam
2024-10-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7v64lnzy02o
Genaro García Luna is the highest-ranking Mexican official ever to be convicted in the US. "

Autosummary: García Luna, of course, was found to have been well-remunerated with millions in drug money by the notorious kingpin, Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán, for his services. “It’s worth asking whether these big cases have any real preventative effect,” says Deborah Bonello, an investigative journalist and the author of Narcas, which is about women in organised crime. During the arrest earlier this year of one of the co-founders of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, the Americans essentially acted alone and didn’t share any intelligence information with their Mexican counterparts ahead of time, points out Ms Bonello. "


Astaroth Banking Malware Resurfaces in Brazil via Spear-Phishing Attack

financial exploits latam
2024-10-16 https://thehackernews.com/2024/10/astaroth-banking-malware-resurfaces-in.html
A new spear-phishing campaign targeting Brazil has been found delivering a banking malware called Astaroth (aka Guildma) by making use of obfuscated JavaScript to slip past security guardrails. "The spear-phishing campaign"s impact has targeted various industries, with manufacturing companies, retail firms, and government agencies being the most affected," Trend Micro said in a new analysis. " "

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USDoD hacker behind National Public Data breach arrested in Brazil

financial latam
2024-10-16 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/usdod-hacker-behind-national-public-data-breach-arrested-in-brazil/
A notorious hacker named USDoD, who is linked to the National Public Data and InfraGard breaches, has been arrested by Brazil"s Polícia Federal in "Operation Data Breach". [...] "

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Brazil’s Polícia Federal arrested the notorious hacker USDoD

latam
2024-10-16 https://securityaffairs.com/169914/cyber-crime/brazils-policia-federal-arrested-hacker-usdod.html
Brazil’s Polícia Federal has arrested hacker USDoD, the hacker behind the National Public Data and InfraGard breaches. Brazil’s Polícia Federal (PF) announced the arrest in Belo Horizonte/MG of the notorious hacker USDoD. In August, a CrowdStrike investigation revealed that the hacker USDoD (aka EquationCorp), who is known for high-profile data leaks, is a man from Brazil. The […] "

Autosummary: Among them, it was possible to identify tax registration, email addresses, registered domains, IP addresses, social media accounts, telephone number and city . "


Colombian man took own life after "multiple failings" at UK detention centre

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2024-10-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn8yn7n745yo
The coroner examining the death of Frank Ospina said he had been let down by the state "in numerous ways". "

Autosummary: Ospina family Frank Ospina took his own life in immigration detention An inquest jury has found "multiple failings" and "missed opportunities" at an immigration detention centre contributed to a Colombian man taking his own life in 2023. Frank Ospina, 39, an engineering graduate, came to the UK in late 2022 to visit his mother, who had settled here, and to visit prospective universities. "


Messi hits hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia 6-0

latam
2024-10-16 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62re2n8qq7o
Lionel Messi scores his 10th international hat-trick and sets up two goals as Argentina maintain a three-point lead at the top of World Cup qualifying. "

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Bolivian ex-leader"s looming arrest warrant triggers protests

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2024-10-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn5znlzrv97o
Ex-President Evo Morales is under investigation for alleged statutory rape and human trafficking, which he denies. "

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Five beheaded bodies found next to road in Mexico

latam
2024-10-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c148yy7yxyno
The rural area, which is plagued by violence, is largely under the control of the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel. "

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Eight dead as violent storms sweep Brazil after worst-ever drought

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2024-10-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czj98v31jjdo
Winds of up to 100km/h (60mph) have brought down trees and power lines. "

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Brazil lifts ban on Musk"s X after it pays $5m fine

latam
2024-10-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y06vzk3yjo
The country"s Supreme Court made the order after the platform also blocked certain accounts. "

Autosummary: "The decision to close X offices in Brazil was difficult," Musk, who also runs electric carmaker Tesla and rocket company SpaceX, wrote at the time. "


Six migrants die after Mexico soldiers open fire

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2024-10-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e9p5j1yelo
Officials say the incident happened after a military patrol saw a vehicle carrying 33 migrants travelling at speed. "

Autosummary: Six migrants die after Mexico soldiers open fire Thousands of migrants enter Mexico every year hoping to reach the US Soldiers reported hearing explosions after which two officers opened fire, the statement said, adding they have been removed from their duties while an investigation is carried out. "


"It kills everything" - Amazon’s indigenous people hit by record forest fires in Brazil

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2024-10-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgxv8n7wd0o
More than 62,000 sq km of rainforest has burned in Brazil, this year alone. "

Autosummary: The indigenous chief, Ze Bajaga, says that the majority of these fires are arson, set by people who “no longer want the wellbeing of humanity, or nature”.Most fires here are illegally started by humans, according to scientists, the Federal Police, and the government: loggers and miners looking to exploit land in the Amazon, or farmers turning it into pasture. Dorismar Luiz Baruffi says there is still a lot of land to be cultivated in the Amazonas At the heart of his, and others’, argument is the belief more land should be productive, not just protected. Zé Bajaga, an indeigenous chief, says a lot of the fires are caused by arson In recent years, deforestation has slowed in the Amazon. "


Mexico"s first female president vows "it"s time for women"

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2024-10-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3z263453lo
At her inauguration, the first female president of Mexico promises to focus on improving health and education. "

Autosummary: Reuters There were cheers inside Congress, where the governing party has a majority She began her first speech as president by thanking her political mentor and predecessor in the top job, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, calling him “the most important political leader and social warrior in Mexico’s modern history". "


US election: The view from Mexico

latam
2024-10-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cje3de25nn9o
BBC Monitoring"s Luis Fajardo looks at how the Mexican media has been reporting on US elections. "

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Mexico counting dead from "zombie storm" John

latam
2024-09-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cden3j9d1r7o
At least 15 people are dead after Hurricane John hit Mexico twice, triggering landslides and floods. "

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Argentina records sharp rise in poverty

latam
2024-09-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ceqn751x19no
More than half of people in Argentina are now living in poverty, latest figures indicate. "

Autosummary: "The government inherited a disastrous situation, the worst inheritance that a government has received in a democracy, perhaps one of the worst that a government has received in history," he added. "


Families of 43 missing students in Mexico are still demanding justice

latam
2024-09-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c93py3qzpnyo
In September 2014, 43 student teachers disappeared from the city of Iguala. Their protesting relatives want to know the truth. "

Autosummary: The protesters waved a banner commemorating the 43 missing student teachers An initial investigation, under then-President Enrique Peña Nieto, concluded that corrupt municipal police from Iguala and surrounding towns, acting on orders from the local mayor, handed the students over to the Guerreros Unidos drug cartel.Under her theory, the Mexican Army, acting on behalf of drug traffickers, intercepted the shipment, leading to the students" deaths to eliminate any witnesses. "


Storm Helene strengthens as it heads to Mexico and Florida

latam
2024-09-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd13mezz7mo
The tropical storm is forecast to strengthen into a category-three hurricane by Thursday. "

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Street battles in Bolivia as Evo Morales leads march to capital

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2024-09-23 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx24ed766lpo
Supporters of Evo Morales have clashed with followers of his rival ahead of 2025 election "

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Argentina beat SA to keep Rugby Championship alive

latam
2024-09-21 https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cly798784kvo
Argentina secure a dramatic win against South Africa to stop the world champions from winning the Rugby Championship title with a game to spare. "

Autosummary: They are aiming to secure a first title win in the competition since 2019 and host second-placed Argentina, who have 14 points, in the final game for both teams next Saturday, 28 September. "


New Brazilian-Linked SambaSpy Malware Targets Italian Users via Phishing Emails

financial exploits latam
2024-09-19 https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-brazilian-linked-sambaspy-malware.html
A previously undocumented malware called SambaSpy is exclusively targeting users in Italy via a phishing campaign orchestrated by a suspected Brazilian Portuguese-speaking threat actor. "Threat actors usually try to cast a wide net to maximize their profits, but these attackers are focused on just one country," Kaspersky said in a new analysis. "It"s likely that the attackers are testing the "

Autosummary: A fully-featured remote access trojan developed in Java, SambaSpy is nothing short of a Swiss Army knife that can handle file system management, process management, remote desktop management, file upload/download, webcam control, keylogging and clipboard tracking, screenshot capture, and remote shell. "


X working again in Brazil as Elon Musk finds way around ban

latam
2024-09-18 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4dn4z02emo
The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, was banned in the country on 31 August. "

Autosummary: "Unlike the previous system, which used specific, blockable IPs, the new system uses dynamic IPs that change constantly," the news release states. "


Mexico"s Alvarez "best in the world" after beating Berlanga

latam
2024-09-15 https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c4gdl1yd27yo
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez remains the unified super-middleweight world champion after earning a unanimous decision over Edgar Berlanga on Saturday. "

Autosummary: The 34-year-old"s record improved to 62-2-2 while 27-year-old Berlanga, born in New York and of Puerto Rican heritage, is now 22-1. "


Thousands gather as Peru"s late leader lies in state

latam government
2024-09-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2l2g3jjmxo
Alberto Fujimori, who ruled Peru with an iron fist during the 1990s, died aged 86 on Wednesday. "

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Former Peruvian leader Alberto Fujimori dies at 86

latam
2024-09-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0r0rgrewlo
The ex-president, who was convicted of human rights abuses and corruption, died "after a long battle with cancer". "

Autosummary: "After a long battle with cancer, our father, Alberto Fujimori, has just departed to meet the Lord," his children Keiko, Hiro, Sachie and Kenji said in a joint statement. "


Peruvian strongman Alberto Fujimori"s death leaves divisive legacy

latam
2024-09-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0jjn77z2xyo
The former Peruvian president was a controversial figure, who was jailed for human rights abuses. "

Autosummary: Re-elected for a third term amid allegations of ballot rigging 2000: Flees to Japan after Montesinos scandal breaks 2005: Detained in Chile at the Peruvian authorities" request 2007: Extradited from Chile to face trial in Peru 2007: Jailed for six years for abuse of power 2009: Convicted of human rights abuses, jailed for 25 years 2017: AFP Alberto Fujimori was imprisoned for human rights abuses in 2009, however he said the charges were politically motivated Though this shock therapy brought great hardship for ordinary Peruvians, it ended rampant hyperinflation and paved the way for sustained economic growth in the second half of the 1990s. "


Denmark returns iconic indigenous cloak to Brazil

latam
2024-09-12 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce818y325d2o
The cloak, made of 4,000 red feathers, was taken from Brazil during the Portuguese colonial period. "

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Mexico"s Alvarez rules out complacency against Berlanga

latam
2024-09-12 https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c5y5yrjggxpo
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez wants to show everybody he is still the best when he faces Edgar Berlanga in Las Vegas on Saturday. "

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Protests in Mexico as controversial judicial reform passed

latam
2024-09-11 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy4y9q74j2ko
Proponents say it will make judges more accountable but critics fear it undermines their independence. "

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Brazil and Argentina lose in World Cup qualifying

latam
2024-09-11 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cq5dvq5171vo
Brazil and Argentina are both defeated in their latest qualifying matches for the 2026 Fifa World Cup. "

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Firefighter "who wanted to be hero" arrested over deadly Chile blaze

latam
2024-09-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crmwg28k9vwo
The fire was Chile"s deadliest, killing a total of 137 people and leaving many more homeless. "

Autosummary: Firefighter "who wanted to be hero" arrested over deadly Chile blaze Police said the suspect had set the blaze because "he likes to be a hero, participating and helping in emergencies". "


Billam-Smith to face Mexico"s Ramirez in unification bout

latam
2024-09-10 https://www.bbc.com/sport/boxing/articles/c703260y4y6o
WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith will take on WBA champion Gilberto Ramirez in a unification bout in Riyadh on 16 November. "

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Blind Eagle Targets Colombian Insurance Sector with Customized Quasar RAT

latam
2024-09-09 https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/blind-eagle-targets-colombian-insurance.html
The Colombian insurance sector is the target of a threat actor tracked as Blind Eagle with the end goal of delivering a customized version of a known commodity remote access trojan (RAT) known as Quasar RAT since June 2024. "Attacks have originated with phishing emails impersonating the Colombian tax authority," Zscaler ThreatLabz researcher Gaetano Pellegrino said in a new analysis published "

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Argentina condemn Australia to biggest Test defeat

latam
2024-09-07 https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/cpw8lk9djd7o
Argentina overturn a 17-point deficit to condemn Australia to their heaviest Test defeat, with a thumping victory in the Rugby Championship. "

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Colombia to investigate police purchase of Pegasus spyware

latam
2024-09-05 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ckg5en18qvxo
Colombian police paid an Israeli firm $11m in cash for the spyware, Colombia"s president revealed. "

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Rocinante Trojan Poses as Banking Apps to Steal Sensitive Data from Brazilian Android Users

financial exploits latam
2024-09-03 https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/rocinante-trojan-poses-as-banking-apps.html
Mobile users in Brazil are the target of a new malware campaign that delivers a new Android banking trojan named Rocinante. "This malware family is capable of performing keylogging using the Accessibility Service, and is also able to steal PII from its victims using phishing screens posing as different banks," Dutch security company ThreatFabric said. "Finally, it can use all this exfiltrated "

Autosummary: " Some of the prominent targets of the malware include financial institutions such as Itaú Shop, Santander, with the phony apps masquerading as Bradesco Prime and Correios Celular, among others - Livelo Pontos (com.resgatelivelo.cash) Correios Recarga (com.correiosrecarga.android) Bratesco Prine (com.resgatelivelo.cash) Módulo de Segurança (com.viberotion1414.app) Source code analysis of the malware has revealed that Rocinante is being internally called by the operators as Pegasus (or PegasusSpy). "


Top Brazil court upholds ban of Musk"s X

latam
2024-09-02 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crkmpe53l6jo
A majority of justices has voted in favour of upholding the suspension which has seen X blocked in Brazil. "

Autosummary: Reacting to the decision to ban X, Mr Musk had earlier said: "Free speech is the bedrock of democracy and an unelected pseudo-judge in Brazil is destroying it for political purposes." "


Musk"s X banned in Brazil after disinformation row

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2024-08-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y3rnl5qv3o
The social media giant says it refused to comply with a judge"s order to appoint a legal representative. "

Autosummary: "Soon, we expect Judge Alexandre de Moraes will order X to be shut down in Brazil – simply because we would not comply with his illegal orders to censor his political opponents," the post said. "


Fugitive Italian kidnapper arrested in Argentina

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2024-08-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6yzw30gl1o
Police arrest a man wanted in Italy for decades for a kidnapping carried out by the Red Brigades. "

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Spanish actor"s son jailed for murder of Colombian

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2024-08-29 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyxry3k9rgo
Daniel Sancho claimed he acted in self-defence when he killed plastic surgeon Edwin Arrieta in Thailand. "

Autosummary: At the time, Sancho, now 30, told Spanish news agency EFE he had been a "hostage" to Arrieta, who he said was obsessed with him. "


Argentina police pepper spray pension protesters

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2024-08-29 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2l1r92e5rzo
They were protesting the president"s plan to veto measures to raise pensions in line with Argentina"s triple-digit inflation. "

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Brazil police clamp down on claw machines

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2024-08-29 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cgky23m80v5o
Officers are investigating whether organised crime gangs are involved in running the machines. "

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Brazil suspects criminals set record São Paulo fires

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2024-08-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clywk7nzqjvo
Officials say the fires were almost exclusively caused by "human action" and were likely set deliberately. "

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Russian national arrested in Argentina for laundering money of crooks and Lazarus APT

financial latam rusia-ucrania
2024-08-24 https://securityaffairs.com/167485/cyber-crime/russian-national-arrested-laundering-lazarus-funds.html
A Russian national was arrested in Argentina for laundering proceeds from illicit actors, including North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. This week, the Argentine Federal Police (PFA) arrested a Russian national for laundering proceeds from illicit actors and seized millions of dollars in assets from his Argentinian-based operation. The cybercriminal facilitated money laundering by accepting illicit cryptocurrency […] "

Autosummary: Russian national arrested in Argentina for laundering money of crooks and Lazarus APT Pierluigi Paganini August 24, 2024 August 24, 2024 A Russian national was arrested in Argentina for laundering proceeds from illicit actors, including North Korea-linked Lazarus Group.Through our investigation, we were able to confirm that the Lazarus Group and APT38, cyber actors associated with the DPRK, are responsible for the theft of $100 million of virtual currency from Harmony’s Horizon bridge reported on June 24, 2022.” "


Cities on high alert as Brazil wildfires kill two

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2024-08-24 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cze56wn278zo
A crisis cabinet has been set up by the state government to deal with the wildfires. "

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Russian laundering millions for Lazarus hackers arrested in Argentina

latam rusia-ucrania
2024-08-23 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/legal/russian-laundering-millions-for-lazarus-hackers-arrested-in-argentina/
The federal police in Argentina (PFA) have arrested a 29-year-old Russian national in Buenos Aires, who is facing money laundering charges related to cryptocurrency proceeds of the notorious North Korean hackers" Lazarus Group." [...] "

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Brazil police close investigation into Man Utd"s Antony

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2024-08-21 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cx2e9x028jqo
A Brazilian police investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Manchester United winger Antony is closed, though prosecutors could still look the claims. "

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Panama starts returning migrants on US-funded flights

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2024-08-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqjlqk0wv1no
Under an agreement between the US and Panama, undocumented migrants will be sent back to Colombia. "

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Watch: Meghan speaks Spanish during Colombia trip

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2024-08-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cwy4xd9pxpgo
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have been taking part in a series of events in Colombia. "

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What did Prince Harry and Meghan’s Colombia trip achieve?

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2024-08-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gdkljn78ko
The couple"s South America visit was an attempt to still show their influence on the world stage. "

Autosummary: He added: “For as long as people are allowed to spread lies, abuse, harass - then social cohesion as we know it has completely broken down.But as a result, some royal watchers did raise questions like: why do such a high-profile visit which seems, in part, about publicity too for both the hosts and the guests? "


X suspends business in Brazil over censorship row

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2024-08-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgjv857plevo
The social media platform says its legal representative was threatened by a supreme court judge. "

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All Blacks thrash Argentina to avenge first-Test loss

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2024-08-17 https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c5yk8kz1r71o
New Zealand thrash Argentina 42-10 to avenge the defeat by the Pumas in their opening match of the 2024 Rugby Championship. "

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Wanted Peru gang leader arrested in US

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2024-08-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8xl8g84wqxo
Gianfranco Torres-Navarro is believed to be the leader of Los Killers gang and is on Peru"s wanted list. "

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Argentina"s ex-president accused of abusing partner

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2024-08-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c935njzn004o
Alberto Fernández"s ex-partner alleges psychological threats and physical aggression - charges he denies. "

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Millions more Colombians living in conflict zones - NGO

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2024-08-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8rxkr830lgo
The number of Colombians faced by armed groups has gone up hugely, the Norwegian Refugee Council warns. "

Autosummary: Jess Wanless/NRC Migrants heading north have to cross the Gulf of Urabá by boat before embarking on the dangerous trek across the Darién Gap Eight years after the Colombian government signed a peace agreement with the country"s largest rebel group, the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (Farc), violence has reached "devastating" levels, according to the NRC. "


Harry and Meghan meet Colombian vice-president on visit

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2024-08-15 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce31qld552lo
Francia Márquez hosts Prince Harry and Meghan at her official residence in Bogota. "

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Cancer doctors and family with dog among Brazil plane crash dead

latam
2024-08-11 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvg4mjx0124o
As investigations continue into the crash that killed 62 people, more details emerge about the victims. "

Autosummary: Their dog, Luna, boarded the plane with them, because Joslan"s mother could not stand to see him separated from their pet, said the family friend. "


Aerial video shows "horror scene" after Brazil plane crash

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2024-08-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/ckg10mmne4mo
All 61 people on board were killed when a Voepass plane came down in São Paulo state. "

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In pictures: Brazil"s deadly plane crash

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2024-08-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgl2430566yo
Three days of mourning have been declared for those killed in the Voepass flight which crashed in Vinhedo. "

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Bodies recovered after 62 die in Brazil plane crash

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2024-08-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4gzpl2j260o
Teams worked through the night to find victims of the disaster in São Paulo state which killed all on board. "

Autosummary: Brazil"s civil aviation agency said the plane, which was built in 2010, had been "in good operating condition, with valid registration and airworthiness certificates". "


Brazil"s "queen" Marta unlikely to play for country again

latam government
2024-08-10 https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cn5r42n5227o
Brazil"s all-time leading goalscorer Marta said she has likely played her last game for her country. "

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Four-try Argentina stun New Zealand in Wellington

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2024-08-10 https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/articles/c89wv9pn117o
Veteran hooker Agustin Creevy scores the decisive try as Argentina stun New Zealand 38-30 in Wellington. "

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New artefacts found on ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’ off Colombia

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2024-08-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2kj0153zn0o
An anchor and glass bottles are among the treasures found in the "unprecedented" haul, researchers say. "

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Plane crash in Brazil"s São Paulo state kills all 61 on board

latam government
2024-08-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c07e9x0d4p2o
The passenger plane came down in the town of Vinhedo, Brazilian airline Voepass says. "

Autosummary: “When I heard the sound of the plane falling, I looked out my window at home and saw the moment it crashed," Felipe Magalhaes told Reuters news agency, adding that the sight left him "terrified". Another resident, Nathalie Cicari, told CNN Brasil she was having lunch when she heard a "very loud noise very close by", describing it like the sounds of a drone but "much louder". "


This man travelled from Canada to Mexico on only public transport

latam
2024-08-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg587pp5p2do
William Hui made the journey along the US Pacific coast using only public buses and trains. "

Autosummary: But earlier this year, he learned of a new, four-hour bus route that links Eureka, a city in northern California, to another city named Ukiah, about two hours north of San Francisco. "


Judge rejects bulk of Mexico"s $10bn US guns lawsuit

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2024-08-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c98510jdee4o
Mexico"s government has long alleged that US-made guns are have contributed to high rates of violence. "

Autosummary: The lawsuit, filed in a federal courthouse in Massachusetts - where several of the companies are based - argued that the "flood" of illegal guns in Mexico "is the foreseeable result of the defendants" deliberate actions and business practices". "


Ugly scenes as France edge out Argentina in quarter-final

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2024-08-02 https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/c7282z4kjj5o
France set up an Olympic men"s football semi-final with Egypt by beating Argentina 1-0 in the quarter-finals. "

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Brazil great Marta goes off in tears after red card

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2024-07-31 https://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/articles/cj50l9jz034o
Brazil"s all-time leading goalscorer Marta walks off the pitch in tears after being shown a straight red card during their 2-0 defeat by Spain in the Olympic women"s football tournament. "

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Leader of Mexico"s Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas

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2024-07-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4ng4g31x1wo
El Mayo co-founded the notorious Sinaloa crime syndicate with El Chapo, who is currently jailed in the US. "

Autosummary: Leader of Mexico"s Sinaloa drug cartel arrested in Texas DEA/ICE Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada (left) and Joaquin Guzman Lopez One of the world"s biggest drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico"s Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas. "


Ten-year-old boy killed in Colombia"s first drone death

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2024-07-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c87r84xm6v2o
The country"s defence ministry has blamed Wednesday"s attack on rebel guerrillas. "

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Morocco beat Argentina in game marred by crowd trouble

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2024-07-24 https://www.bbc.com/sport/articles/cv2gzll8wn5o
Crowd trouble forces the first football match of the Olympics to be delayed by almost two hours, with Morocco finally beating Argentina 2-1 in an empty stadium. "

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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine

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2024-07-23 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cek9mr43x1xo
Sharks taken from the shores near Rio de Janeiro have tested for high levels of cocaine. "

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Meta Halts AI Use in Brazil Following Data Protection Authority"s Ban

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2024-07-18 https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/meta-halts-ai-use-in-brazil-following.html
Meta has suspended the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in Brazil after the country"s data protection authority issued a preliminary ban objecting to its new privacy policy. The development was first reported by news agency Reuters. The company said it has decided to suspend the tools while it is in talks with Brazil"s National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) to address the "

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"Argentina song stained glory of Copa victory"

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2024-07-18 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cpe39n00ng2o
South American football writer Tim Vickery assesses the fallout - and origins - of the alleged racist chant that has led to Enzo Fernandez facing disciplinary action. "

Autosummary: Fifa is also investigating the video, in which several members of the Argentina squad - celebrating their 1-0 win over Colombia in the final - take part in a song originally sung by Argentina fans questioning the heritage of France"s black and mixed-race players. "


Uncontacted indigenous people sighted in Peru

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2024-07-17 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/czrj0neyk4ko
An uncontacted indigenous people in Peru has been spotted close to where logging companies have concessions. "

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Bolivia discovers huge natural gas field

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2024-07-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c25lpxzw9wlo
The discovery comes at a time when gas exports - one of Bolivia"s main sources of revenue - had dwindled. "

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Colombia football head arrested on battery charge

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2024-07-16 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnk40vjwd27o
Ramón Jesurún and his son are held on charges of battery after a brawl at Sunday"s Copa América final in Miami. "

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Is Brazil"s Brics-building worth it?

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2024-07-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0venrydg8yo
The Brazilian president sees the Brics as a way to remake the world - but it is dominated by China. "

Autosummary: In that time, President Lula"s comeback has given renewed force to one of the world"s most unlikely economic alliances - the Brics, a grouping that unites Brazil with Russia, India, China and South Africa. 4 days ago By Robert Plummer , BBC News Share Getty Images Lula"s Brazil is keen to promote the Brics, but it is dwarfed by Xi Jinping"s China It"s been more than a year-and-a-half since Brazil"s Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva returned to the country"s presidency, back from the political dead after his conviction on corruption charges was dramatically annulled.Rodrigo Zeidan, a Brazilian economist based at China"s New York University Shanghai, tells the BBC that Brazil and China alike see the Brics as a "hedge" in terms of global alliances, rather than as a top priority. "


Brazil"s Bolsonaro may be charged over jewel sale

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2024-07-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3gwdn2j816o
Brazil"s ex-president is accused of benefiting from a scheme to sell gifts given to his government. "

Autosummary: The former president"s lawyer, Paulo Cunha, posted on social media that heads of state "have no direct or indirect influence" on what happens to official gifts. "


Mexico"s coast and tourist hotspots battered by Hurricane Beryl

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2024-07-05 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g60982178o
Thousands in the region, home to tourist hotspots Tulum and Cancún, are being evacuated. "

Autosummary: Mexico"s coast battered by Hurricane Beryl 1 hour ago By Ian Aikman , BBC News Share Hurricane Beryl due to strengthen again after making landfall in Yucatan Peninsula Hurricane Beryl has been lashing Mexico"s Yucatán Peninsula after wreaking havoc across the Caribbean. "


Brazil Halts Meta"s AI Data Processing Amid Privacy Concerns

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2024-07-04 https://thehackernews.com/2024/07/brazil-halts-metas-ai-data-processing.html
Brazil"s data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has temporarily banned Meta from processing users" personal data to train the company"s artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The ANPD said it found "evidence of processing of personal data based on inadequate legal hypothesis, lack of transparency, limitation of the rights of data subjects, and risks to "

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Brazil data protection authority bans Meta from training AI models with data originating in the country

latam government
2024-07-04 https://securityaffairs.com/165216/social-networks/brazil-data-protection-authority-banned-meta-ai.html
Brazil’s data protection authority temporarily banned Meta from using data originating in the country to train its artificial intelligence. Brazil’s data protection authority, Autoridade Nacional de Proteção de Dados (ANPD), has imposed a temporary ban on Meta from processing users’ personal data for training its artificial intelligence (AI) models. “The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued […] "

Autosummary: “The National Data Protection Authority (ANPD) issued today a Preventive Measure determining the immediate suspension, in Brazil, of the validity of the new privacy policy of the company Meta , which authorized the use of personal data published on its platforms for the purpose of training artificial intelligence (AI) systems.” reads the announcement published by ANPD. "


Brazil blocks Meta from using social media posts to train AI

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2024-07-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c7291l3nvwvo
Brazil"s data protection regulator says it aims to protect users, the company says it is disappointed. "

Autosummary: In Europe, the policy change would include posts, images, image captions, comments and Stories that users over the age of 18 had shared with a public audience on Facebook and Instagram, but not private messages. "


Plane diverted to Brazil after turbulence injures 30

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2024-07-01 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c51ygv3lwlro
The Dreamliner plane was flying from Madrid to Montevideo when the mid-air incident happened. "

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In pictures: Soldiers stage failed coup in Bolivia

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2024-06-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c10l54gj359o
The leader of the military uprising is in custody following a tumultuous day for the country. "

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Bolivia"s failed coup attempt... in 75 seconds

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2024-06-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c2e4pv9zdmpo
It all started when the presidential palace in La Paz was stormed by soldiers. "

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Bolivia unrest: Coup or no coup?

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2024-06-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ck5gje7gyygo
Gen Juan José Zúñiga"s storming of the presidential palace revives memories of military rule. "

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One killed after Colombia cable car falls from station

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2024-06-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn338m5l98jo
Officials told local media the cabin detached and fell after striking the cabin in front. "

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Soldiers surround Bolivian presidential palace in attempted coup

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2024-06-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c288eewr1wko
Armoured vehicles and soldiers take positions in the centre of the capital La Paz. "

Autosummary: Mr Arce subsequently urged Bolivians to mobilise against a "coup d"etat" "We need the Bolivian people to organize and mobilize against the coup d"etat in favor of democracy," Arce said in a televised message to the country alongside his ministers inside the presidential palace. "


Charli XCX urges fans to stop anti-Taylor chants after Brazil gig reports

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2024-06-24 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9888130v4vo
The Brat singer says she "won"t tolerate" abuse aimed at Taylor Swift at her shows. "

Autosummary: Charli XCX urges fans to stop anti-Taylor chants 8 hours ago By Riyah Collins , BBC Newsbeat Share Getty Images Charli XCX says she "won"t tolerate" the chants at her shows Charli XCX has urged fans to stop chanting "Taylor Swift is dead" at her gigs. "


Penis cancer on the rise: Brazil sees 6,500 amputations in a decade

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2024-06-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9rr7z5gk62o
"It"s something you never imagine will happen to you," says João, 63, who under went a partial amputation. "

Autosummary: "In Brazil, despite the availability of the vaccine, the HPV vaccination rate remains low for girls - reaching only 57% - and for boys, it doesn"t exceed 40%,” he says."However, in total amputation, the urethral orifice can be relocated to the perineum, between the scrotum and the anus, requiring the patient to urinate while sitting on the toilet. "


Guerrilla fighters luring Colombian schoolchildren on TikTok

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2024-06-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgxxjzlg89zo
Rebel groups in rural Colombia are using social media to recruit young people to their ranks. "

Autosummary: “One or two start the trend and it becomes fashionable in the classroom,” says Lorena (not her real name), a 30-year-old teacher in Cauca, a rural region in south-western Colombia.She says as she enters her class, she is often met by students filming themselves on their smartphones, drawing symbols inspired by the now-demobilised Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerrilla group (Farc) on the blackboard, or dancing to revolutionary tunes.Now, with the majority of students having phones with internet access, "we can"t control it," she says: "They’re always on them". "


Climate change stoked US, Mexico heatwave - report

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2024-06-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czvvqdg8zxno
Scientists say human-induced climate change made extreme heat 35 times more likely. "

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Storm Alberto claims lives in Mexico and drenches US coast

latam
2024-06-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxwwzm0xmygo
The first named storm of the season comes as much of North America swelters in brutal heat. "

Autosummary: The state"s disaster declaration, issued by Governor Greg Abbott, means that "widespread and severe property damage, injury and loss of life" are possible. "


Peruvian ex-soldiers who raped teenagers jailed

latam
2024-06-20 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce99r0xlznko
The rapes were carried out systematically during Peru"s internal conflict, the court ruled. "

Autosummary: Peruvian ex-soldiers who raped teenagers jailed 4 hours ago By Vanessa Buschschlüter , BBC News Share Getty There were emotional scenes outside the court room A court in Peru has sentenced 10 retired soldiers for raping nine teenage girls and women during the country"s armed conflict decades ago. "


Suspects in Brazil judge kidnapping plot killed in jail

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2024-06-18 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clkk80pzw8vo
The men were attacked while on a "sunbathing break" inside a prison in São Paulo state. "

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Grandoreiro Banking Trojan Hits Brazil as Smishing Scams Surge in Pakistan

financial exploits latam
2024-06-15 https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/grandoreiro-banking-trojan-hits-brazil.html
Pakistan has become the latest target of a threat actor called the Smishing Triad, marking the first expansion of its footprint beyond the E.U., Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E., and the U.S. "The group"s latest tactic involves sending malicious messages on behalf of Pakistan Post to customers of mobile carriers via iMessage and SMS," Resecurity said in a report published earlier this week. "The goal is "

Autosummary: Targets of the campaign, which has been ongoing since April 2024, include government, health, and education organizations as well as financial, manufacturing, food, services, and transportation industries in Colombia. "


North Korean Hackers Target Brazilian Fintech with Sophisticated Phishing Tactics

financial latam industry
2024-06-14 https://thehackernews.com/2024/06/north-korean-hackers-target-brazilian.html
Threat actors linked to North Korea have accounted for one-third of all the phishing activity targeting Brazil since 2020, as the country"s emergence as an influential power has drawn the attention of cyber espionage groups. "North Korean government-backed actors have targeted the Brazilian government and Brazil"s aerospace, technology, and financial services sectors," Google"s Mandiant and "

Autosummary: "Jade Sleet"s packages, discovered throughout summer 2023, were designed to work in pairs, with each pair being published by a separate npm user account to distribute their malicious functionality," Checkmarx researchers Tzachi Zornstein and Yehuda Gelb said. "


Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law

latam
2024-06-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxx17zeydyo
Thousands gather in several cities to protest a law change that could equate abortion to homicide. "

Autosummary: Protests across Brazil over divisive abortion law 2 hours ago By Malu Cursino , BBC News Share Reuters Thousands of people in Brazil have protested against a proposed nationwide law change which would equate abortion to homicide, even in cases where a pregnancy is the result of rape. "


Wildfires threaten unique Brazil ecosystem

latam
2024-06-10 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crgg7rnlrylo
The number of fire outbreaks so far this year is 10 times that in the same period in 2023. "

Autosummary: The number of fires from the start of the year up to 9 June has been 935% higher than in the same period last year, according to figures from Brazil"s National Institute for Space Research (INPE). "


Messi returns as Argentina beat Ecuador

latam
2024-06-10 https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c899rj41ereo
Lionel Messi plays his first international for almost seven months as Argentina warm up for the Copa America with a 1-0 win over Ecuador. "

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Brazil to ask Argentina to extradite alleged rioters

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2024-06-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2vv504qj13o
The riots were led by supporters of former right-wing President Jair Bolsonaro in January 2023. "

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Colombian government sets peace talks date with rebels

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2024-06-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqqq9v1kvego
Formal peace talks between the Second Marquetalia and the government will start on 25 June. "

Autosummary: Colombian government sets peace talks date with rebels 55 minutes ago Vanessa Buschschlüter , BBC News Share Twitter/@BrunoRguezP Cuba, which is one of the guarantor nations in the peace talks, tweeted a group photo Colombia"s government and a group of left-wing rebels have said they will begin formal peace talks later this month. "


Man in Mexico dies with first human case of H5N2 bird flu

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2024-06-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cneejz1kdzmo
Mexico reports the death of a man from a strain of bird flu not seen in humans before. "

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Smuggled fossils found in Yorkshire return to Brazil

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2024-06-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyxxpz37lryo
More than 30 fossils are recovered from a Scarborough trader after an international investigation. "

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Sheinbaum elected Mexico"s first woman president

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2024-06-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp4475gwny1o
Claudia Sheinbaum is getting more than 56% of Sunday"s vote, convincingly beating her main rival, polls say. "

Autosummary: EPA Ms Sheinbaum, a former energy scientist, has promised continuity, saying that she will continue to build on the "advances" made by Mr López Obrador. "


Mexico"s first female president breaks political glass ceiling

latam
2024-06-03 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq552vz5y5zo
Given Mexico’s deeply ingrained patriarchy and entrenched machismo, Claudia Sheinbaum"s victory is no small feat. "

Autosummary: "It means more rights, a welfare state, education, health, access to housing, and that a living wage is a right, not a privilege," she added.Now, in a few months, she will occupy the National Palace, succeeding her mentor, outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, known by his initials, Amlo. "


UK ambassador in Mexico left post after "pointing gun at staff"

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2024-06-01 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggz77zp7zo
A video posted on social media claims to show Jon Benjamin aiming a weapon at another man, while looking down the rifle"s sight. "

Autosummary: UK ambassador left post after "pointing gun at staff" In the video, a man resembling Jon Benjamin can be seen aiming a gun at people in a car Mr Benjamin hasn"t commented so far on what appears to have been a badly misplaced joke. "


Meet the women campaigning to become Mexico"s first female president

latam
2024-05-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cxrr597e907o
Claudia Sheinbaum and Xóchitl Gálvez are election front-runners in a deeply patriarchal society. "

Autosummary: Meet the women campaigning to become Mexico"s first female president 2 hours ago Will Grant , Mexico and Central America correspondent Share Reuters Opinion polls have given Xóchitl Gálvez and Claudia Sheinbaum a wide lead over their rivals As Claudia Sheinbaum, the front-runner in Mexico’s presidential election, arrives for a rally in a packed park in the colonial city of Orizaba, the crowd starts to chant "Presidenta!"With her closest rival, Xóchitl Gálvez, also a woman, and the only man in the presidential race a distant third, Mexico is almost certain to set to break centuries of male domination of the country’s highest office. "


All Santander staff and "30 million" customers hacked

bancosmx latam
2024-05-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c6ppv06e3n8o
Their data is being sold online by the same gang who this week claimed to have hacked Ticketmaster. "

Autosummary: "


Migrants and drugs - why Mexico"s election matters to the US

latam
2024-05-31 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv22e75g4n4o
Who is elected as Mexico"s next president on Sunday will have repercussions on US-Mexico relations. "

Autosummary: Opinion polls have given the frontrunner, Claudia Sheinbaum, and her main rival, Xóchitl Gálvez, such a large lead over their male rivals, that a female president looks like a foregone conclusion. "


Deadly end to Mexico campaign as local candidate shot

latam
2024-05-30 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clee1pq2jdjo
A man running for mayor in Guerrero state has become the latest victim in a campaign beset by violence "

Autosummary: Reuters Xóchitl Gálvez is running on an anti-Morena ticket The current president, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is limited by the constitution to a single six-year term but his Morena party has put forward the former mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, as its candidate. "


Colombian Congress votes to ban bullfighting

latam
2024-05-29 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnll5glzl8vo
After many failed attempts, a bill banning bullfighting has won approval in Colombia"s Congress. "

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Brazilian Banks Targeted by New AllaKore RAT Variant Called AllaSenha

financial latam
2024-05-29 https://thehackernews.com/2024/05/brazilian-banks-targeted-by-new.html
Brazilian banking institutions are the target of a new campaign that distributes a custom variant of the Windows-based AllaKore remote access trojan (RAT) called AllaSenha. The malware is "specifically aimed at stealing credentials that are required to access Brazilian bank accounts, [and] leverages Azure cloud as command-and-control (C2) infrastructure," French cybersecurity company HarfangLab "

Autosummary: A second Python loader script, a ZIP archive containing the PythonMemoryModule package, and another ZIP archive containing "executor.dll." The new Python loader script is then launched to load executor.dll, a Borland Delphi-based malware also called ExecutorLoader, in memory using PythonMemoryModule. Targets of the campaign include banks such as Banco do Brasil, Bradesco, Banco Safra, Caixa Econômica Federal, Itaú Unibanco, Sicoob, and Sicredi. "


Kidnapped man running for mayor in Mexico found alive

latam
2024-05-27 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn44zzgqp0go
A candidate for mayor is the latest Mexican politician to be targeted amid a surge of violence. "

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Waterborne disease outbreak after Brazil floods kills four

latam
2024-05-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq559gexxy5o
Authorities in Rio Grande do Sul are investigating more than 800 suspected cases of leptospirosis after unprecedented floods. "

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Colombia begins exploring ‘holy grail of shipwrecks’

latam
2024-05-26 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4nn983qmepo
Exploration of a 300-year-old wreck in the Caribbean Sea with an estimate £16bn trove starts. "

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Chile arrests firefighter for blaze that killed 137

latam
2024-05-25 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czddewn1gd1o
A forestry worker is also arrested and charged with arson over the fire - the country"s deadliest. "

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Drone video shows aftermath of Mexico stage collapse

latam
2024-05-23 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/c888vl1pv95o
At least nine people died after strong wind gusts brought part of a stage to the ground at a campaign event. "

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Child among at least nine dead at Mexico election rally

latam
2024-05-23 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/crggzp9m7ydo
Part of the stage toppled over in high winds at an event for presidential candidate Jorge Alvarez Maynez. "

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Spain recalls Argentina ambassador in Milei insult row

latam
2024-05-21 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c988v2xl7zwo
Spain "definitively" recalls its ambassador to Argentina, in an escalating row with President Javier Milei. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Inside the dangerous rescue for Brazil flood victims

latam
2024-05-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c103lel2p5yo
The BBC joins emergency services in Porte Alegre as they battle unprecedented flooding. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Brazil floods: On board a rescue helicopter

latam
2024-05-19 https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cd11ljgp2xxo
The BBC"s Ione Wells joins emergency services in Rio Grande do Sul, which has seen its worst ever floods. "

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Police injured in protest over Mexico missing students

latam
2024-05-14 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c29661nl3edo
Protesters angry at the lack of progress in the case of the 43 missing students threw firecrackers. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Rowers give up Olympic dream to help Brazil flood victims

latam
2024-05-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-69009075
The athletes decided to stay in their home state of Rio Grande do Sul to help flood victims. "

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River levels rise in flood-hit Brazilian state

latam government
2024-05-13 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2899kjv7zeo
Alerts have been issued in areas already ravaged by floodwaters as more devastation looms. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Peru president’s brother held in corruption probe

latam
2024-05-11 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0w0kvvk6k1o
Nicanor Boluarte’s arrest comes weeks after President Dina Boluarte"s home was raided over corruption allegations. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes

latam
2024-05-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68979430
Heavy rains wreak havoc in southern Brazil, leaving many homeless and raising fears of further chaos. "

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Horse stranded on rooftop and airport floods in Brazil

latam
2024-05-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68981957
Aerials show a horse stranded on a rooftop and a flooded airport in Brazil"s Rio Grande do Sul. "

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Panama Papers law firm founder Ramón Fonseca dies

latam
2024-05-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68986408
The 71-year-old died in hospital while awaiting a verdict in his money-laundering trial. "

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Brazil floods: "We"ve never experienced anything like it"

latam
2024-05-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cle07g0zzqeo
Residents of the Brazilian city of Porto Alegre describe the devastation caused by recent floods. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Brazil floods leave hundreds of towns under water

latam
2024-05-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68968987
At least 85 people have died in Rio Grande do Sul state and 150,000 have had to flee their homes. "

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Surfer murders shock peaceful Mexico community

latam
2024-05-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68967238
A booming tourist and expat community is in shock after the campsite murder of three foreign surfers. "

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Images show devastating impact of Brazil floods

latam
2024-05-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68969337
Aerial footage shows devastating scenes in Brazil as landslides and massive flooding kill dozens. "

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Parents pay tribute to surfers killed in Mexico

latam
2024-05-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-68974276
"The world has become a darker place for us," say the Australian parents of brothers Callum and Jake. "

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Surfers found dead in Mexico well were shot in head

latam
2024-05-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd13vgg720jo
Authorities believe three tourists were attacked as they were trying to fend off an attempted theft. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Falklands still British, admits Argentina leader

latam
2024-05-06 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce43zv3qln9o
There is no "instant solution" to the claim over the islands, President Javier Milei tells the BBC. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Convicted candidate"s stand-in wins Panama presidency

latam
2024-05-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68963959
José Raúl Mulino stood in for ex-President Ricardo Martinelli, who was barred from running. "

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Surfers pay tribute to tourists found dead in Mexico

latam
2024-05-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-68964757
Authorities believe three tourists were attacked trying to fend off an attempted theft. "

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Argentina"s Milei defends radical austerity plan

latam
2024-05-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68935255
The Argentine leader tells the BBC that the "political caste" is bearing the brunt of his reforms. "

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Mexico surfer killings: Who were the victims?

latam
2024-05-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68965803
Friends and family of two Australian brothers and a US friend killed in Mexico have been paying tribute. "

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Panama to choose president after front-runner sentenced

latam
2024-05-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68935251
The man who led the polls, ex-President Ricardo Martinelli, was found guilty of money-laundering. "

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Madonna"s free Brazil show draws 1.5 million fans

latam
2024-05-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-68961409
The show at Rio de Janeiro"s Copacabana beach was the final stop on the pop idol"s Celebration Tour. "

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Landslides and massive flooding kill 60 in Brazil

latam
2024-05-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0w03627kq4o
Officials say another 67 people are missing in Rio Grande do Sul, with more rain forecast. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Mexico authorities find three bodies in search for tourists

latam
2024-05-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4n1243x755o
Bodies are found in the search for two missing Australian brothers and an American. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Spain-Argentina row over drug-use accusation

latam
2024-05-04 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd8qzvpl4lo
A row breaks out after Spain"s transport minister suggests Argentina"s president has taken drugs. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Dam bursts and death toll rises in Brazil floods

latam
2024-05-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68948239
More than 30 people have been killed and 60 are missing in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. "

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Watch: Bridge buckles and plunges into Brazil river

latam
2024-05-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68955655
Footage shows a man narrowly avoiding falling into the water as a bridge gives way. "

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Residents stranded on rooftops after deadly Brazil floods

latam
2024-05-01 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68935249
Survivors are being winched up by helicopters from the flooded areas in the south of Brazil. "

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Colombian military loses millions of bullets

latam
2024-04-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68931217
Military personnel have been selling weapons to arms traders, says President Gustavo Petro. "

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Fire guts homeless shelter in Brazil killing 10

latam
2024-04-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68909832
The blaze erupted in the middle of the night at a guesthouse in Porto Alegre in southern Brazil. "

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Huge protest in Argentina against education cuts

latam
2024-04-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68886411
Thousands marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday calling on President Milei to preserve university funding. "

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The Brazilians taking a UK mining project to court

latam
2024-04-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68772590
Brazil Iron calls itself a sustainable mining company. Local residents call its project a disaster. "

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Argentina seeks arrest of Iranian minister over bombing

latam
2024-04-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68888587
The call for his arrest comes after an Argentine court blamed Iran for an attack on a Jewish centre. "

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How Chinese firms are using Mexico as a backdoor to the US

latam
2024-04-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68825118
Chinese firms are racing to set up factories in Mexico to bypass US tariffs and sanctions. "

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Extortion and kidnap - a deadly journey across Mexico

latam
2024-04-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68816029
Under the radar in the US border crisis debate is the role of drug cartels preying on migrants. "

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Colombians grapple with water cuts

latam
2024-04-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68795101
About ten million people face water rationing as severe drought brings reservoir levels to record lows. "

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Panama Papers money-laundering trial begins

financial latam
2024-04-09 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cnek443n8zvo
The defendants include the founders of law firm Mossack Fonseca which was shut down in 2018. "

Autosummary: Error. "


HSBC agrees to sell off its Argentina business

latam
2024-04-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68775630
The banking giant is set to take a billion-dollar loss by exiting Argentina after nearly 30 years. "

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Brazil Supreme Court judge opens inquiry into Musk

latam
2024-04-08 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cv2ygp5pdqlo
The billionaire owner of social media platform X has defied a court order to block certain accounts. "

Autosummary: Error. "


Total solar eclipse plunges parts of Mexico into darkness

latam
2024-04-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/science-environment-68694245
Stargazers have gathered for the blockbuster event, with a total eclipse set to sweep across Mexico, the US and Canada. "

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Mexico cuts ties with Ecuador after embassy stormed

latam
2024-04-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68748011
Police stormed the Mexican embassy in Quito to arrest former Ecuadorian Vice-President Jorge Glas. "

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Argentina battles dengue surge and repellent shortage

latam
2024-04-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68738004
Residents say it is almost impossible to buy repellent as they prepare for their worst dengue season. "

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Brazil and Colombia new leaders spur logging drop

latam
2024-04-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68716874
Brazil and Colombia curbed logging in 2023, but other countries wiped out many of the gains. "

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Eight Chinese migrants found dead on Mexico beach

latam
2024-03-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68703354
The group were in a boat that capsized along a route used by people trying to reach the US. "

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Mexico"s Ramirez beats Goulamirian to win title

latam
2024-03-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68703379
Mexico"s Gilberto Ramirez beats France"s Armenia-born world champion Arsen Goulamirian to win the WBA (Super) cruiserweight title. "

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Girl"s death sparks deadly mob violence in Mexico

latam
2024-03-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68697414
The killing of Camila Gómez triggered protests and a lynch mob in the southern city of Taxco. "

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Peru president"s home raided in Rolex probe

latam
2024-03-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68697854
Authorities searched for a collection of Rolex watches Dina Boluarte allegedly had not declared. "

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France loves Brazil says Macron after Lula meeting

latam
2024-03-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68692226
French and Brazilian presidents share moments of friendship with world during tour of Amazon. "

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Argentina angers Colombia over "terrorist" jibe

latam
2024-03-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68683688
President Javier Milei calls his Colombian counterpart a "murdering terrorist", triggering diplomatic expulsions. "

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Brazil"s Barbosa banned for anti-doping fraud attempt

latam
2024-03-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68663171
Flamengo and Brazil striker Gabriel Barbosa is suspended for two years for attempted anti-doping fraud. "

Autosummary: "I have never attempted to obstruct or defraud any test, and I trust that I will be cleared by the higher court," he said in a post on X. "Since the beginning of my career as a footballer, I have always followed the rules of the game and never used banned substances. "


US win over Mexico marred by discriminatory chanting

latam
2024-03-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68653786
The United States beat Mexico to claim the Concacaf Nations League title in a game that was halted three times because of homophobic chanting. "

Autosummary: "It is extremely disappointing that this matter continues to be an issue at some matches, particularly in the context of the next two years presenting such a tremendous opportunity to grow the sport in our region," Concacaf said. "


Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

latam
2024-03-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68632912
The former Brazil international was convicted in Italy for his part in a gang rape in 2013. "

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Presidential furniture row takes new turn in Brazil

latam
2024-03-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68622674
Hundreds of items said to have been removed by the previous president are found still in the palace. "

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Ex-Brazil star Robinho told to serve nine-year rape sentence

latam
2024-03-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68621947
Former Manchester City and Real Madrid forward Robinho must serve a nine-year rape sentence in his home country of Brazil, a court rules. "

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PixPirate Android Banking Trojan Using New Evasion Tactic to Target Brazilian Users

financial exploits latam
2024-03-13 https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/pixpirate-android-banking-trojan-using.html
The threat actors behind the PixPirate Android banking trojan are leveraging a new trick to evade detection on compromised devices and harvest sensitive information from users in Brazil. The approach allows it to hide the malicious app’s icon from the home screen of the victim’s device, IBM said in a technical report published today. “Thanks to this new technique, during PixPirate reconnaissance "

Autosummary: "Usually, the downloader is used to download and install the droppee, and from this point on, the droppee is the main actor conducting all fraudulent operations and the downloader is irrelevant," Somech explained. "


New Banking Trojan CHAVECLOAK Targets Brazilian Users via Phishing Tactics

financial exploits latam industry
2024-03-11 https://thehackernews.com/2024/03/new-banking-trojan-chavecloak-targets.html
Users in Brazil are the target of a new banking trojan known as CHAVECLOAK that"s propagated via phishing emails bearing PDF attachments. "This intricate attack involves the PDF downloading a ZIP file and subsequently utilizing DLL side-loading techniques to execute the final malware," Fortinet FortiGuard Labs researcher Cara Lin said. The attack chain involves the use of "

Autosummary: "The malware facilitates various actions to steal a victim"s credentials, such as allowing the operator to block the victim"s screen, log keystrokes, and display deceptive pop-up windows," Lin said. "


Panama footballer makes quit threat after "fat" comment

latam
2024-03-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68515678
Marta Cox threatens not to play for Panama again after the president of Panama"s football federation (FEPAFUT) calls her "fat" and "out of shape". "

Autosummary: the section Women"s Football Marta Cox has played professionally in Colombia, Costa Rica and Mexico Marta Cox has threatened not to play for Panama again after the president of Panama"s football federation (FEPAFUT) called her "fat" and "out of shape". "


Can the Panama Canal save itself?

latam
2024-03-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68467529
The authority that runs the canal is looking at ways to conserve the water it needs to stay open. "

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Peru PM resigns after recording with woman leaked

latam
2024-03-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68486544
Alberto Otárola denies allegations he helped a woman gain lucrative government contracts. "

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Protesters crash truck into Mexico"s National Palace

latam
2024-03-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68494147
President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was inside the building giving a press conference at the time. "

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Outrage over Brazilian tourist"s gang rape in India

latam
2024-03-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-68444993
The woman and her husband were on a motorbike tour in India when the alleged assault took place. "

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Chile"s Niemann wins LIV Jeddah in Saudi Arabia

latam
2024-03-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68462910
Chile"s Joaquin Niemann claims his second victory of the season on the LIV Golf Tour, winning in Jeddah by four shots. "

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Bolivia floods: Homes destroyed and animals rescued

latam
2024-02-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68441209
The mayor of Cobija, a city in the north, declares the area a disaster zone because of heavy rain. "

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Superusers Need Super Protection: How to Bridge Privileged Access Management and Identity Management

latam
2024-02-28 https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/superusers-need-super-protection-how-to.html
Traditional perimeter-based security has become costly and ineffective. As a result, communications security between people, systems, and networks is more important than blocking access with firewalls. On top of that, most cybersecurity risks are caused by just a few superusers – typically one out of 200 users. There’s a company aiming to fix the gap between traditional PAM and IdM "

Autosummary: Let"s quickly review what PIM, PAM, and IAM focus on: PIM – management of root user identities and authorizations PAM – management of root user access to critical resources and auditing IAM – management of basic user identities, authorizations, and access to resources Not all digital identities are created equal – superusers need super protection Think about this: Your typical user probably needs access to regular office tools, like your CRM or M365. "


Brazil ex-leader Bolsonaro denies coup allegations

latam
2024-02-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68398676
Jair Bolsonaro, who lost to his bitter rival in 2022, tells a rally he is a victim of political persecution. "

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Mexico poll frontrunner deluged with hate messages

latam
2024-02-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68397627
Claudia Sheinbaum, a close ally of President López Obrador, has had her phone number leaked online. "

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Thousands attend Bolsonaro rally in Brazil

latam
2024-02-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68399370
Brazil"s former president greets supporters in Sao Paulo as an investigation continues into the 2023 storming of Congress. "

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Beef trade risks key Brazil ecosystem - campaigners

latam
2024-02-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68272643
Investigation by Global Witness suggests cattle farming is driving illegal deforestation in the savannah featured in BBC"s Planet Earth III. "

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Sunset video shows Mexico volcano spewing ash

latam
2024-02-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68358476
A yellow alert for areas close to the volcano is currently in place, according to local media. "

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Alert as torrential rains hit Bolivia, killing dozens

latam
2024-02-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68338020
Officials say 85% of all Bolivia"s municipalities are now under alert due to heavy rains. "

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Brazil judge issues $48m fine over deadly sinkhole

latam
2024-02-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68330474
Seven people died when a construction site suddenly collapsed, swallowing pedestrians and vehicles. "

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Brazil miss out on Olympics as Argentina win to qualify

latam industry
2024-02-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68270697
Two-time gold medallists Brazil will not feature in the Olympic men"s football event for the first time since 2004 after losing to Argentina. "

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Pope and Milei meet as Argentina gains first female saint

latam
2024-02-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68268257
Argentine President Javier Milei had previously criticised the Pope"s views on social justice. "

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China cancels Argentina games amid Messi backlash

latam
2024-02-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68261461
Chinese officials call off two Argentina friendlies after Lionel Messi failed to turn out for Inter Miami in an exhibition match in Hong Kong. "

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New Coyote Trojan Targets 61 Brazilian Banks with Nim-Powered Attack

financial exploits latam
2024-02-09 https://thehackernews.com/2024/02/new-coyote-trojan-targets-61-brazilian.html
Sixty-one banking institutions, all of them originating from Brazil, are the target of a new banking trojan called Coyote. "This malware utilizes the Squirrel installer for distribution, leveraging Node.js and a relatively new multi-platform programming language called Nim as a loader to complete its infection," Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky said in a Thursday report. What "

Autosummary: The malicious dynamic-link library, named "libcef.dll," is side-loaded by means of a legitimate executable named "obs-browser-page.exe," which is also included in the Node.js project. "


Brazil"s ex-leader Bolsonaro surrenders passport

latam
2024-02-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68239341
Jair Bolsonaro denies claims that he was involved in a plot to keep him in power. "

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"People will keep dying": Fentanyl crisis grips Mexico"s border cities

latam
2024-02-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68101263
More Mexicans are consuming the deadly drug, leading to a spike in overdoses. "

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Hundreds missing as deadly Chile wildfires rage

latam
2024-02-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68215354
More than 120 people have been killed in the fires and the number of dead is expected to rise further. "

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Former president of Chile dies in helicopter crash

latam
2024-02-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68223520
Sebastián Piñera became known abroad for overseeing the spectacular rescue of 33 miners in 2010. "

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Chile"s Niemann beats Garcia on fourth play-off hole

latam
2024-02-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/68201943
Joaquin Niemann beats Sergio Garcia on a dramatic fourth play-off hole in near darkness to win the LIV Golf Mayakoba title in Mexico. "

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Drone footage shows Chile forest fire devastation

latam
2024-02-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68205132
At least 112 people have been killed in Chile"s Valparaiso region. "

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At least 51 dead in Chile wildfires, say officials

latam
2024-02-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68196048
President Boric announced a state of emergency as forest fires scorched the Valparaíso region. "

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"It was like hell": Dozens killed in Chile wildfires

latam
2024-02-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68197170
Officials have warned the death toll is likely to rise as rescue teams reach the hardest hit areas. "

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Brazil"s Lula sacks deputy intelligence chief amid spying probe

latam
2024-01-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68150527?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Investigations continue into alleged illegal spying when his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro was in power. "

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MotoGP"s Argentina Grand Prix cancelled due to the "current circumstances" in country

latam government
2024-01-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/68158096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
MotoGP"s Argentina Grand Prix is cancelled due to the "current circumstances" in the country. "

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Brazil"s Lula sacks deputy intelligence chief

latam
2024-01-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68150527
Investigations continue into alleged illegal spying when his predecessor Jair Bolsonaro was in power. "

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MotoGP"s Argentina Grand Prix cancelled

latam
2024-01-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/68158096
MotoGP"s Argentina Grand Prix is cancelled due to the "current circumstances" in the country. "

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Joinville: Acid spill covers Brazil river in thick white foam

latam
2024-01-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68138208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A state of emergency is declared after a truck crash releases sulfonic acid into the Rio Seco. "

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Brazilian Feds Dismantle Grandoreiro Banking Trojan, Arresting Top Operatives

financial exploits latam
2024-01-30 https://thehackernews.com/2024/01/brazilian-feds-dismantle-grandoreiro.html
A Brazilian law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of several Brazilian operators in charge of the Grandoreiro malware. The Federal Police of Brazil said it served five temporary arrest warrants and 13 search and seizure warrants in the states of São Paulo, Santa Catarina, Pará, Goiás, and Mato Grosso. Slovak cybersecurity firm ESET, which provided additional "

Autosummary: Grandoreiro is one of the many Latin American banking trojans such as Javali, Melcoz, Casabeniero, Mekotio, and Vadokrist, primarily targeting countries like Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Argentina. "


State of emergency after Brazil river turns to foam

latam government
2024-01-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68138208
A state of emergency is declared after a truck crash releases sulfonic acid into the Rio Seco. "

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Protests as bullfighting returns to Mexico City

latam government
2024-01-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68125340?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The capital city held its first bullfight since 2022 on Sunday, with hundreds turning out to protest. "

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Los Alerces: Wildfire rages through national park in Argentina

latam
2024-01-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68128137?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
An official said arson was to blame for the blaze at the park which is a Unesco World Heritage site. "

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Carlos Bolsonaro: Brazil ex-leader"s son caught up in spying probe

latam
2024-01-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68128142?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Police have raided a number of properties linked to Brazilian politician Carlos Bolsonaro. "

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Brazil spying probe targets Jair Bolsonaro"s son

latam
2024-01-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68128142
Police have raided a number of properties linked to Brazilian politician Carlos Bolsonaro. "

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Aeromexico passenger opens plane door and walks on wing

latam
2024-01-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68121361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Passengers say they had been kept on the tarmac for four hours without air conditioning or water. "

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John Ryder stopped in ninth round by Mexico"s Jaime Munguia

latam
2024-01-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/68121189?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
England"s John Ryder is knocked down four times before being stopped in the ninth round by Jaime Munguia on Saturday night. "

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Mining giants told to pay $9.7bn over Brazil dam disaster

latam
2024-01-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-68102511?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The 2015 collapse of the Fundão dam in Brazil caused a giant mudslide that killed 19 people. "

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Argentina: Tens of thousands march against Javier Milei"s cuts

latam
2024-01-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68085197?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tens of thousands of Argentinians demonstrate against plans to reverse many employment protections. "

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Chiapas violence: Hundreds flee cartel battles in southern Mexico

latam
2024-01-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68067681?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Two rival cartels are fighting for territory in southern Chiapas state, displacing entire communities. "

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US appeals court revives Mexico"s $10bn lawsuit against gunmakers

latam
2024-01-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68071549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The $10bn lawsuit from Mexico alleges that US gun manufacturers knowingly fuel cartel violence. "

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Narco-sub with $27m of "scorpion" cocaine seized in Colombia

latam
2024-01-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68059754?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The 15m-long "narco-sub" is the first to be detected this year in Colombian waters, its navy says. "

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Supreme Court allows agents to cut razor wire at Texas-Mexico border

latam
2024-01-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-68064246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A top court decision allows federal agents to remove wire installed by Texas at the southern border. "

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Ecuador: Argentina expels family of gang boss Adolfo Macías

latam
2024-01-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-68038970?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The wife and children of Adolfo Macías - alias Fito - are deported amid a major manhunt for the gang boss. "

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Payoneer accounts in Argentina hacked in 2FA bypass attacks

latam
2024-01-19 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/payoneer-accounts-in-argentina-hacked-in-2fa-bypass-attacks/
Numerous Payoneer users in Argentina report waking up to find that their 2FA-protected accounts were hacked and funds stolen after receiving SMS OTP codes while they were sleeping. [...] "

Autosummary: Starting last weekend, many Payoneer users in Argentina, whose accounts were protected by two-factor authentication (2FA), reported suddenly losing access to their accounts or simply logging in to empty wallets, losing "years of work" worth in money ranging from $5,000 to $60,000. "


Griselda: Colombian drug lord "Cocaine Godmother" gets Hollywood makeover

latam
2024-01-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-67921672?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The ruthless criminal mastermind ran one of the most profitable cartels in history in 1980s Miami. "

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Colombia landslide kills 23 including many sheltering in house

latam
2024-01-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67967379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Some 23 people are killed and the local mayor says more are still trapped by debris. "

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DJ Black Coffee injured during flight to Argentina gig

latam
2024-01-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-67920477?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence. "

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Eight "suspicious" US deaths in Colombia linked to dating apps

latam
2024-01-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67947333?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The US embassy warns criminals are using the dating apps to rob and sometimes kill foreign tourists. "

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Entire population of Brazil possibly exposed in massive data leak

latam
2024-01-10 https://securityaffairs.com/157203/security/entire-population-of-brazil-possibly-exposed-in-massive-data-leak.html
The private data of hundreds of millions of Brazilian individuals were publicly accessible to threat actors, putting individuals at risk. Cybernews research revealed a publicly accessible Elasticsearch instance, which contained a staggering amount of private data belonging to Brazilian individuals. Elasticsearch is a commonly used tool for the search, analysis, and visualization of large volumes […] "

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New Brazil manager: Dorival Jr leaves Sao Paulo to take job

latam
2024-01-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67908693?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dorival Jr leaves his role as coach of Sao Paulo and is set to take charge of Brazil"s national team. "

Autosummary: The much-travelled coach has also taken charge of Atletico Mineiro, Athletico Paranaense, Internacional, Vasco da Gama, Fluminense and Palmeiras. "


Mario Zagallo: Brazil"s four-time World Cup winner dies aged 92

latam
2024-01-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67900776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazilian football legend Mario Zagallo, who won four World Cups as either a player or coach, dies aged 92. "

Autosummary: The tactically astute Zagallo, nicknamed "The Professor" and "Old Wolf", pulled together a side filled with the attacking talents of Pele, Jairzinho, Gerson, Tostao and Rivellino and made them irresistible. "A devoted father, loving grandfather, caring father-in-law, faithful friend, victorious professional and a great human being. "


Mexico police search for migrants kidnapped off coach

latam
2024-01-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67872039?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Armed men boarded a bus carrying mostly migrants to the US-Mexico border and kidnapped more than 30. "

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Suspects held over alleged Argentina parcel plot

latam
2024-01-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67872044?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Three men from Lebanon and Syria were detained in Buenos Aires, where a Jewish sporting event is under way. "

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Brazil jails: Hundreds of inmates use Christmas release to escape

latam
2024-01-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67871776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Officials are hunting more than 250 inmates who were granted temporary release for the holiday. "

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Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc

latam industry
2023-12-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67842992?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world. "

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Antony Blinken leads officials to Mexico as US seeks to stem migration

latam
2023-12-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67829682?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The top US diplomat meets with Mexico"s president amid a surge in migration across the shared border. "

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Renewable energy drive for indigenous groups in Colombia

latam industry
2023-12-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67825466?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Local communities and indigenous groups can now set up partnerships to produce and sell renewable energy. "

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Thousands join huge migrant caravan in Mexico ahead of Blinken visit

latam
2023-12-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67818686?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The large procession comes just days before Antony Blinken"s visit to Mexico City. "

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Argentina protest organisers will have to cover security costs, government says

latam government
2023-12-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67809237?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands took to the streets this week to protest against the policies of the new President, Javier Milei. "

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First protests in Argentina against Milei"s austerity plan

latam
2023-12-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67783055?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
President Javier Milei announces radical measures, including spending cuts and a drastic currency devaluation. "

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Argentina Milei: Thousands protest against austerity plans

latam
2023-12-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67783335?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands took to the streets of Buenos Aires despite threats of a crackdown on demonstrators. "

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Thousands of turtles in Peru saved from trafficking

latam
2023-12-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67771166?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Customs officials in Peru seized the turtles, which were bound for Indonesia, at Lima airport. "

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Fourteen killed in Argentina as storm brings 150km/h winds

latam
2023-12-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67745451?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The storm damaged buildings and caused power cuts across Buenos Aires province over the weekend. "

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Chileans vote not to replace Pinochet-era constitution

latam
2023-12-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67745456?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The new constitution would have affected areas including abortions, strike action and indigenous rights. "

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Mexico violence: Gunmen kill 12 people Christmas celebration

latam
2023-12-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67748317?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The victims were young people who had gathered at a venue for a religious pre-Christmas event. "

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Chile votes on new conservative draft constitution

latam
2023-12-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67715543?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The first draft was rejected as too left-wing - now a new, more conservative draft is put to a vote. "

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Tren Maya: Mexico"s Yucatán railway project horrifies environmentalists

latam
2023-12-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67638183?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mexico"s president says the Tren Maya will bring tourism and development to the jungle. But at what cost? "

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The Afghan refugees stuck in limbo at the US-Mexico border

latam
2023-12-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67661993?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Refugees fleeing the Taliban face a treacherous journey through Latin America to the United States. "

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US drops charges against Peruvian man accused of hoax bomb threats

latam
2023-12-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67722477?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Eddie Manuel Nunez Santos was wrongly accused of bomb threats that targeted schools and synagogues. "

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Argentina peso: Milei begins "shock therapy" by devaluing currency

latam
2023-12-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67688727?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The South American nation"s new government is trying to tackle its worst crisis in decades. "

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Colombian EMC rebel group to stop kidnapping for ransom

latam
2023-12-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67703478?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Kidnappings for ransom are on the rise, but the EMC rebel group says it will now stop the practice. "

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Our Lady of Guadalupe: Pilgrims converge on basilica in Mexico

latam
2023-12-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67690996?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Millions of pilgrims have visited the basilica in Mexico in the run-up to the day dedicated to the Virgin. "

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Javier Milei: New president tells Argentina "shock treatment" looms

financial latam
2023-12-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67678276?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The country"s new far-right president vows to launch a radical economic programme as he is sworn in. "

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Maceió: Salt mine ruptures in Brazil causing fear of collapse

latam
2023-12-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67681120?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Tens of thousands of residents have already been evacuated from the area over the past five years. "

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A crisis at the Mexico border felt in Ukraine

latam
2023-12-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67663844?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Migrants from as far afield as China, Cameroon and Afghanistan walk into a US political quagmire. "

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Alberto Fujimori: Peru"s ex-president freed after 15 years in jail

latam
2023-12-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67645016?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Alberto Fujimori, Peru"s divisive former leader, is pardoned over corruption and human rights violations. "

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Mexico"s missing students: Families to search "until the last beat of my heart"

latam
2023-12-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67639725?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Nearly 10 years after 43 students disappeared, families say they will look "until the last beat" of their hearts. "

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Brazil deploys troops to Venezuela border

latam
2023-12-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67645018?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Soldiers are deploying, days after Venezuela announces plans to take over part of Guyana. "

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Mine explosion: Colombian authorities blow up illegal sites

latam
2023-12-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67644336?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Colombia and Brazil destroy 19 illegal gold mining sites and equipment in the Amazon rainforest. "

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Lionel Messi: Argentina forward named Time magazine"s Athlete of the Year

latam
2023-12-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67632914?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina and Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi is named Time magazine"s Athlete of the Year. "

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Quinto Inuma: Peru environmentalist who fought for Amazon shot dead

latam
2023-12-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67597566?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The government expressed "deep regret" over Quinto Inuma"s death, describing the attack as "cowardly". "

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Bolivia wildfires: Locals care for animals affected by blazes

latam
2023-11-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67562353?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Images from mountainous San Buenaventura show locals doing their best to help vulnerable wildlife. "

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Cobre Panamá: Panama orders controversial copper mine"s closure

latam
2023-11-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67565315?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Environmentalists warned the mine threatened water supplies and damaged Panama"s coastal area. "

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Dina Boluarte: Peru"s president blamed for protesters" deaths

latam
2023-11-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67553360?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Human rights groups say dozens of demonstrators have been killed by security forces over the past year. "

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Bird flu kills hundreds of flamingos in Argentina

latam
2023-11-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67509697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Locals have been warned not to touch the dead birds as the avian influenza virus can spread to humans. "

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Argentina election: Javier Milei"s radical proposals face test of reality

latam
2023-11-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67509691?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A closer look at what Argentina"s president-elect has said he will do once he is in office. "

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Gunmen and sexism: On the road with Mexico"s women truckers

latam
2023-11-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67421698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Less than 3% of global lorry drivers are women. In Mexico, some are challenging stereotypes behind the wheel. "

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Mexico crime: Alleged security chief for El Chapo"s sons detained

latam
2023-11-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67509688?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Police say Néstor Isidro Pérez Salas provided protection for the leaders of a Sinaloa cartel faction. "

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Brazil records its hottest ever temperature

latam
2023-11-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67482423?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The town of Araçuaí in the country"s southeast hit a high of 44.8C (112.6F) on Sunday. "

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Far-right outsider Milei wins Argentina presidential run-off election

latam
2023-11-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67470549?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ex-US President Donald Trump congratulates Javier Milei, saying he will "Make Argentina Great Again". "

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Radical political change in Argentina and an uncertain future

latam
2023-11-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67470710?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Javier Milei"s victory sends a clear message - Argentinians wanted change and he was likely to deliver it. "

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Lionel Messi: Six of Argentina captain"s shirts from Qatar World Cup triumph to be sold at auction

latam
2023-11-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67472156?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Six of the shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina"s 2022 World Cup-winning campaign in Qatar are to be sold at auction and expected to fetch more than £8m. "

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Will Argentina vote in a radical politician to fix the economy?

latam
2023-11-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67438517?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Voters focus on candidates" plans to tackle rising prices as inflation soars past an annual 140%. "

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Brazil: Health warnings as country gripped by "unbearable" heatwave

latam government
2023-11-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67422663?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
More than a hundred million people are thought to have been affected by the extreme weather. "

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Mexico: Murder suspected in non-binary magistrate Jesús Ociel Baena"s death

latam
2023-11-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67422661?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mexican authorities say they suspect Jesús Ociel Baena was killed by their partner, who also died. "

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Brazil: dangerous heatwave continues

latam ransomware
2023-11-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/67429874?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The extreme and long-lasting heat, which has brought temperatures which feel like more than 50C, is set to continue for a few more days. "

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Jesús Ociel Baena: Mexico"s first non-binary magistrate found dead

latam
2023-11-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67411737?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
It is unclear if the deaths of Jesús Ociel Baena and another person were intentional. "

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Number of Venezuelan migrants at US-Mexico border halves

latam
2023-11-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-67422122?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The US government restarted regular deportation flights to Venezuela last month. "

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Dani Alves: Former Brazil and Barcelona defender to stand trial for alleged sexual assault

latam
2023-11-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67417736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ex-Brazil and Barcelona defender Dani Alves is to stand trial in Spain for alleged sexual assault. "

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Colombian rebels try to justify kidnapping of Luis Díaz"s father

latam
2023-11-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67403958?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Colombians are outraged after the rebels claim they have to resort to kidnapping because they are "poor". "

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Mexico officials find 123 migrants trapped in trailer

latam
2023-11-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67376145?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Most of those found in central Mexico were from Guatemala, Nicaragua and Honduras. "

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Suspects held over alleged Hezbollah plot in Brazil

latam
2023-11-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67367483?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazilian authorities made two arrests and carried out raids in key cities including São Paulo and Brasília. "

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Footballer Luis Díaz"s father freed by Colombian guerrillas

latam
2023-11-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67372903?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The father of the Liverpool footballer was handed over to UN and Catholic Church officials. "

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Fourteen Venezuelan migrants killed in Chile fire

latam
2023-11-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67341310?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Eight children were among those killed in the fire at a migrant settlement in southern Chile. "

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Pablo Escobar"s feral hippos face cull in Colombia

latam
2023-11-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/67306304?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Authorities says they must act to stop a dangerous population explosion among the invasive species. "

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Migrant caravan heading through Mexico to US grows in numbers

latam
2023-11-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67296361?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The size of the group of migrants which set off from Mexico"s southern border on Monday is increasing. "

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Bolivia severs diplomatic ties with Israel over Gaza war

latam
2023-11-01 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67281584?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The country"s president accuses Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza and calls for a ceasefire. "

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El Nino drought: Panama Canal cuts ship numbers further

latam
2023-11-01 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67281776?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The new restrictions will likely further increase the cost of shipping goods around the world. "

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Luis Díaz: Colombians march for release of footballer"s father

latam
2023-11-01 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67284202?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The father of Liverpool footballer Luis Díaz was kidnapped by armed men in his hometown in Colombia. "

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Mexico storm: Dozens still missing after Hurricane Otis hit

latam
2023-10-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67272805?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Forty-five bodies have been recovered but dozens of people have still not been found. "

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Hurricane Otis: Mexico troops tackle looting in devastated Acapulco

latam government
2023-10-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67253576?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands of soldiers and police go into the Mexican resort city ravaged by a powerful hurricane. "

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Major search in Colombia for footballer Diaz"s father

latam
2023-10-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/67257588?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A major military and police search is under way for the father of Liverpool player Luis Diaz in Colombia, with the country"s authorities offering a £40,000 reward for information leading to his rescue. "

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Hurricane Otis: Dozens killed in Mexico"s Guerrero state

latam government
2023-10-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67227493?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
More than two dozen people were killed as the powerful storm swept through Guerrero, officials say. "

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Watch: Seaside hotels smashed by Hurricane Otis in Mexico

latam
2023-10-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67216467?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The hurricane brought wind speeds of up to 165mph (270km/h), making landfall near Acapulco. "

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Malvertising Campaign Targets Brazil"s PIX Payment System with GoPIX Malware

exploits latam
2023-10-25 https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/malvertising-campaign-targets-brazils.html
The popularity of Brazil"s PIX instant payment system has made it a lucrative target for threat actors looking to generate illicit profits using a new malware called GoPIX. Kaspersky, which has been tracking the active campaign since December 2022, said the attacks are pulled off using malicious ads that are served when potential victims search for "WhatsApp web" on search engines. "The "

Autosummary: The latest to join the stealer ecosystem is Lumar, which was first advertised by a user named Collector on cybercrime forums, marketing its capabilities to capture Telegram sessions, harvest browser cookies and passwords, retrieve files, and extract data from crypto wallets. "Despite having all these functionalities, the malware is relatively small in terms of size (only 50 KB), which is partly due to the fact that it is written in C," Kaspersky noted. "


Chilean telecom giant GTD hit by the Rorschach ransomware gang

exploits latam ransomware Telcos
2023-10-25 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chilean-telecom-giant-gtd-hit-by-the-rorschach-ransomware-gang/
Chile"s Grupo GTD warns that a cyberattack has impacted its Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) platform, disrupting online services. [...] "

Autosummary: "We understand the importance of proactive and fluid communication in the face of incidents, therefore, in accordance with what we previously discussed on the phone, I would like to inform you that we are experiencing a partial impact on services as a result of a cybersecurity incident," reads a GTD security incident notification. On the morning of October 23rd, GTD suffered a cyberattack that impacted numerous services, including its data centers, internet access, and Voice-over-IP (VoIP). "


Archaeologists reveal face of Peru"s "Ice Maiden" mummy

latam
2023-10-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67215649?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Experts have reconstructed the face of the "Ice Maiden", an Inca girl sacrificed in the Andes "

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Videos show Hurricane damage in Mexico

latam
2023-10-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67221443?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mexico President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said there is no communication with the affected area. "

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Brazil drought reveals ancient rock carvings of human faces

latam
2023-10-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67204409?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The carvings of human faces on the shore of the Amazon are thought to be at least 1,000 years old. "

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Mexico police shot dead in ambush in Guerrero state

latam government
2023-10-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67202231?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
At least 11 officers and two security chiefs are killed near the Pacific resort of Acapulco, local media say. "

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Argentina presidential election: Javier Milei and Sergio Massa head for run-off vote

latam
2023-10-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67190494?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The country is set for a presidential run-off contest between Sergio Massa and his rival Javier Milei. "

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Skulls and flowers on parade at Mexico"s Catrinas procession

latam
2023-10-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-67193453?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mexicans dressed as skeletons parade through the streets of the capital ahead of the Day of the Dead. "

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Wales 17-29 Argentina: Pumas seal World Cup semi-final spot with victory in Marseille

latam
2023-10-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/67111823?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina ended Wales" World Cup journey in controversial fashion during an enthralling quarter-final in Marseille. "

Autosummary: Line-ups Wales: L Williams; Rees-Zammit, North, Tompkins, Adams; Biggar, G Davies; G Thomas, Elias, Francis, Rowlands, Beard, Morgan (capt), Reffell, Wainwright. Argentina: Mallia; Boffelli, Cinti, Chocobares, M Carreras; S Carreras, Cubelli; Gallo, Montoya (capt), Gomez Kodela, Petti, Lavanini, Gonzalez, Kremer, Isa. Replacements: Lake, Domachowski, D Lewis, D Jenkins, Tshiunza, T Williams, Costelow, Dyer. Replacements: Creevy, Sclavi, Bello, Alemanno, Bruni, Bazan Velez, Sanchez, Moroni. "


"Extremely dangerous" Hurricane Lidia hits Mexico"s Pacific coast

latam
2023-10-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-67073955?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Hurricane Lidia barrelled into Mexico"s Pacific coastline with wind speeds of up to 140mph (220km/h). "

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Mexico crime: Suspect held over young men"s kidnapping

latam
2023-10-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66993375?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Prosecutors hope the arrest will shed light on the disappearance of five friends from Lagos de Moreno. "

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Zanubis Android Banking Trojan Poses as Peruvian Government App to Target Users

financial exploits latam government
2023-10-02 https://thehackernews.com/2023/10/zanubis-android-banking-trojan-poses-as.html
An emerging Android banking trojan called Zanubis is now masquerading as a Peruvian government app to trick unsuspecting users into installing the malware. "Zanubis"s main infection path is through impersonating legitimate Peruvian Android applications and then tricking the user into enabling the Accessibility permissions in order to take full control of the device," Kaspersky said in an "

Autosummary: "As the "update" runs, the phone remains unusable to the point that it can"t be locked or unlocked, as the malware monitors those attempts and blocks them," Kaspersky noted. "


Mexico church: Ten dead after Tamaulipas roof collapse

latam
2023-10-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66979447?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Three children are among those killed during the ceremony in the coastal city of Ciudad Madero. "

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Ten Cuban migrants hiding in truck die in Mexico accident

latam
2023-10-01 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66978209?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
At least 17 others are injured after the vehicle flipped over on a motorway in Chiapas state. "

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Argentina 59-5 Chile: Pumas boost Rugby World Cup quarter-final hopes and set up Japan decider

latam
2023-09-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66972227?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina set up a winner-takes-all tie with Japan next week as they boost their Rugby World Cup quarter-final hopes with a win over neighbours Chile. "

Autosummary: Line-ups Argentina: Bogado, Isgro, Cinti, De la Fuente, Imhoff, Sanchez, Cubelli; Sclavi, Creevy, Bello, Pagadizabal, Rubiolo, Gonzalez, Kremer, Isa Replacements: Ruiz, Vivas, Gomez Kodela, Alemanno, Oviedo, Bazan Velez, Carreras, Cruz Mallia Chile: Ayarza, Videla, Saavedra, Garafulic, Ignacio Larenas, Fernandez, Torrealba; Carrasco, Bohme, Dittus, Pedrero, Eissmann, Sigren, Saavedra, Martinez Replacements: Dussaillant, Lues, Inostroza, Sarmiento, Escobar, Silva, Herreros, Urroz Referee: Paul Williams (New Zealand) "


Rugby World Cup 2023: Chile leave first tournament "smiling" despite four losses

latam
2023-09-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66973868?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Chile exit their first Rugby World Cup smiling despite four defeats - and hope it is the start of something special. "

Autosummary: " "We got more positives than negatives out of this" Chile qualified for their first World Cup by beating the United States 52-51 in a two-legged qualification play-off in July 2022, becoming the first debutants in the competition since Portugal in 2007, which was history in itself. "


Peruvian man charged with sending 150 hoax bomb threats in the US

latam
2023-09-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66955698?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Prosecutors say the Peruvian man was retaliating against minors who refused to send explicit pictures. "

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Monterrey gangs: Bodies dumped in Mexico"s business capital

latam
2023-09-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66911902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The remains of a dozen people are found strewn across the northern Mexican city of Monterrey. "

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Mexico: Bear gatecrashes picnic leaving onlookers frozen

latam
2023-09-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66932186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The animal interrupts lunch, devouring enchiladas and tacos at Chipinque Ecological Park. "

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Villarrica volcano: Chile raises alert level as activity increases

latam
2023-09-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66911897?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Villarrica is one of South America"s most active volcanoes and last erupted in 2015. "

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Huge shelf cloud seen over Brazilian city

latam government
2023-09-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66904959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Timelapse video captured the weather phenomenon moving across the sky in Caxias do Sul. "

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Pablo Neruda: Chilean poet"s death still shrouded in mystery

latam
2023-09-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66853120?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
An investigation into whether Chilean poet Pablo Neruda was murdered has yet to reach its conclusion. "

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England 71-0 Chile: Chile head coach Pablo Lemoine says his side "never had a chance"

latam
2023-09-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66903773?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Chile need to play more games against the world"s best sides to be able to compete, says head coach Pablo Lemoine. "

Autosummary: Sigren believes in four years the results against top-ranked teams may change, drawing comparisons to Chile losing 56-0 to Canada in 2019 - a team they beat two years later to prevent Canada appearing in France. "


Brazil"s Supreme Court to vote on decriminalising abortion

latam
2023-09-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66881900?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazil"s Supreme Court is to vote on decriminalising abortion in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. "

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Brazil"s top court boosts indigenous rights in landmark ruling

latam
2023-09-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-58328604?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The Supreme Court sets a precedent for land claims by restoring territory to the Xokleng people. "

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Brazil"s Supreme Court rules in favour of indigenous rights

latam
2023-09-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66886163?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazil"s Supreme Court rejects efforts to restrict indigenous peoples" rights to reservations on ancestral lands. "

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Mexico "alien bodies": Those viral artefacts get lab tests

latam
2023-09-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-66853551?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
There"s been widespread scepticism about the "bodies" presented to Mexican authorities by a UFO enthusiast. "

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Colombian dissident Farc rebels agree to ceasefire

latam
2023-09-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66861726?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The ceasefire is set to begin in early October and - if successful - last until August 2024. "

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Peru coach crash: 24 killed as bus falls into ravine

latam
2023-09-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66844172?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The coach veered off a highway at night high in the Andes mountains before plunging 200m (650ft). "

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Brazil: 14 killed after plane crashes in Amazon

latam
2023-09-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66835213?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Officials say it appears the aircraft tried to land in bad weather but ran out of runway. "

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Fernando Botero: Celebrated Colombian artist dies aged 91

latam
2023-09-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66819339?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Colombia"s best-known artist, he won worldwide fame with sculptures and paintings of rotund figures. "

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Quest to bring priest charged with torture in Argentina to justice

latam
2023-09-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66574950?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Father Franco Reverberi is wanted in Argentina on charges of murder and torture under military rule. "

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Brazil riots: First man tried for storming government buildings gets 17 years

latam government industry
2023-09-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66810835?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Aecio Pereira is the first to be convicted over the storming of government buildings in January. "

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What Nasa said about those "alien corpses" in Mexico

latam
2023-09-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66791954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The BBC asked scientists about the extraordinary evidence presented to Mexican lawmakers this week. "

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Colombian migrant begged to be sent home - but died in UK detention

latam
2023-09-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66791416?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Frank Ospina was awaiting deportation - his family say he was willing to leave. "

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Charming Kitten"s New Backdoor "Sponsor" Targets Brazil, Israel, and U.A.E.

latam
2023-09-11 https://thehackernews.com/2023/09/charming-kitens-new-backdoor-sponsor.html
The Iranian threat actor known as Charming Kitten has been linked to a new wave of attacks targeting different entities in Brazil, Israel, and the U.A.E. using a previously undocumented backdoor named Sponsor. Slovak cybersecurity firm is tracking the cluster under the name Ballistic Bobcat. Victimology patterns suggest that the group primarily singles out education, government, and healthcare "

Autosummary: "On December 12th, 2021, the reverse shell dropped a batch file, install.bat, and within minutes of executing the batch file, Ballistic Bobcat operators pushed their newest backdoor, Sponsor." "


Chile marks military coup as divisions continue

latam ransomware
2023-09-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66706064?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The left-wing government has condemned the 1973 coup but the opposition accuses it of fuelling divisions. "

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Neymar: Does Brazil superstar leave Paris St-Germain with a legacy unfulfilled?

latam
2023-08-16 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66505930?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
BBC Sport charts the career of Brazil legend Neymar as he departs Paris St-Germain and European football to join Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. "

Autosummary: Neymar won trophies at PSG but also struggled with injuries 2021-23 - Ups and downs as end approaches Neymar once again teamed up with former Barcelona team-mate Messi when the Argentina star joined PSG in August 2021, but that season was a disappointing one for Neymar as he finished with 13 goals in all competitions - his worst return since moving to Europe. 2016 - Record-breaking season and Olympic gold Neymar, Messi and Suarez continued to be one of the most deadly strike trios in club football and in 2015-16 they combined to score 131 goals - the most in a season for an attacking trio in Spanish football history. 2013 - Barcelona and Brazil success Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi and Neymar became a formidable attacking trio at Barcelona Having helped Santos win the Copa Libertadores in 2011 - their first since 1963 - Neymar joined Barcelona after being linked with a string of top European clubs. "


Harrison Ford has a new Peruvian snake species named after him

latam
2023-08-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66516576?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Unlike his Indiana Jones character, Ford says he likes snakes and called the discovery "humbling". "

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How Argentina learned to love the US dollar

latam
2023-08-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66507826?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Stuffing your greenbacks into the "mattress bank" is a way of life for many Argentines. "

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Javier Milei: Trump admirer leads race for Argentina presidency

latam
2023-08-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66496816?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Javier Milei gets the biggest number of votes in a primary considered a key indicator for the election. "

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Neymar transfer news: Al-Hilal agree deal with Paris St-Germain for Brazil forward

latam
2023-08-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66495833?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Paris St-Germain agree a deal to sell Neymar to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for a fee of about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons. "

Autosummary: the section European Football Neymar scored for Paris St-Germain in their pre-season friendly against Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors Paris St-Germain have agreed a deal to sell Brazil forward Neymar to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal for about 90m euros (£77.6m) plus add-ons. "A few months ago when Cristiano [Ronaldo] was the only one to go, no-one thought this many top, top players would play in the Saudi league," the City manager said. "


Amazon rainforest: Deforestation in Brazil at six-year low

latam
2023-08-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66393360?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Data shows a 66% drop in deforestation rates in July 2023 compared to the same month last year. "

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Mexico bus crash: 15 dead in Nayarit ravine plunge

latam
2023-08-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66395591?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The bus crashed off the highway early on Thursday in the coastal state of Nayarit. "

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Brazil police raids leave at least 45 people dead

latam
2023-08-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66387599?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Police have seized drugs and weapons following operations against drug gangs in three states. "

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Brazil police rescue migrants after 14 days at sea on ship"s rudder

latam
2023-08-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66384514?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The Nigerian migrants hoped to travel to Europe, but ended up thousands of miles away in Brazil. "

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Peru: Indigenous women and police clash in anti-government protest

latam government
2023-07-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66357011?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
At least 60 people have died in anti-government protests since December last year. "

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The Chilean band speaking out against police violence

latam
2023-07-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66312426?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
All of the band"s musicians were left partially or totally blinded by projectiles fired by police. "

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Brazil"s Embraer plans to build electric flying taxi factory near Sao Paolo

latam industry
2023-07-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66264229?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Embraer says it will build electric aircraft with hopes they will take flight from 2026. "

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Argentina: Woman miraculously misses serious injury in two-car crash

latam
2023-07-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66262083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The pedestrian was caught between two cars that collided before careening away in opposite directions. "

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Women"s World Cup 2023: Brazilian civil servants can start work late

latam
2023-07-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66241967?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Civil servants in Brazil have been told they can report to work up to four hours later than usual on days when their national side plays at the 2023 Women"s World Cup. "

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Colombia landslide: Rescuers search for survivors amid mud

latam
2023-07-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66245320?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Fifteen people are dead after rivers burst their banks and caused a landslide south-east of Bogotá. "

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Colombian mudslide: Children swept away as river burst its banks

financial latam
2023-07-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66232220?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
At least 10 people are dead after rising river waters swept away homes in Cundinamarca province. "

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Ricardo Martinelli: Panama"s ex-leader guilty of money laundering

financial latam
2023-07-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66236404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ricardo Martinelli has been found guilty of syphoning off millions of dollars from state contracts. "

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami unveil Argentina forward to sold-out crowd

latam
2023-07-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66219125?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Inter Miami unveil Lionel Messi as their new number 10 in front of a sold-out crowd in Fort Lauderdale. "

Autosummary: " Don Garber, commissioner of Major League Soccer, said someone of Messi"s status choosing to play in the league was a "transformational moment", and he hoped the signing would "shout to the world that this is a soccer nation". "A lot of naysayers and doubters, but Miami was able to make it happen" Inter Miami fans who could not get a ticket to the event, which was dubbed "The Unveil", waited for Messi after the show to try to catch a glimpse of the Argentina legend The arrival of Messi in the US has been met with feverish anticipation by the fans of Inter Miami, who only started playing in the Eastern Conference of the MLS in 2020. In a brief address in Spanish, Messi, 36, thanked supporters and said he had the "same desire" he always has. "


Dartford man convicted of the murder of his girlfriend in Peru

latam
2023-07-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-66222802?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Jorge Garay strangled and buried his partner Karla Godoy while on holiday in Lima, a jury decides. "

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Lionel Messi: Inter Miami sign Argentina forward until 2025

latam
2023-07-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66213439?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina forward Lionel Messi signs for American MLS side Inter Miami on a deal that runs until 2025. "

Autosummary: " On securing the services of a player expected to win another Ballon d"Or this year, Beckham said: "10 years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamed of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city. "


Google"s ChatGPT rival Bard launches in Europe and Brazil

latam
2023-07-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-66187283?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Google’s Bard artificial intelligence chatbot can now also talk and respond to visual prompts. "

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US-Mexico border: Will a "floating wall" barrier in the Rio Grande deter migrants?

latam
2023-07-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-66183563?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Some fear the controversial new barrier may make the crossing more dangerous for migrants. "

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2023 Women"s World Cup: Argentina aim for first win at global tournament

latam
2023-07-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65966147?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Seven months after Lionel Messi and his team-mates conquered the world in Qatar, the excitement is lukewarm in Buenos Aires as Argentina prepare for the Women"s World Cup. "

Autosummary: " Argentina"s World Cup-winning men"s team had to abandon an open-top bus parade in Buenos Aires and instead took a helicopter ride over the millions of ecstatic fans partying in the streets following their World Cup triumph 6,000 miles and 3am kick-offs Up to 40,000 Argentina fans were in Qatar in December but the numbers in New Zealand backing the women for group matches against 2019 quarter-finalists Italy, African champions South Africa and World Cup heavyweights Sweden are likely to be in the hundreds instead of thousands. "Most people in Argentina are fans of football - but women"s football, it"s not that popular," Daniela Lichinizer, a sports reporter for TN Deportivo in Argentina, tells BBC Sport." Florencia Bonsegundo met Lionel Messi in 2019 From shoe factory to World Cup There are no lucrative sponsorship deals for women"s players in Argentina, while forward Estefania Banini - regarded as the Messi of the women"s team external-link - has played much of her club football away in Spain. "


Luis Sánchez: Mexico finds murdered journalist"s body in Nayarit

latam
2023-07-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66145902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Luis Sánchez of La Jornada newspaper is the latest victim in a spate of attacks on journalists. "

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Recife: Eight killed in Brazil apartment block collapse

latam
2023-07-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66140720?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The four-storey block of flats collapsed in the early hours of the morning in the city of Recife. "

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Brazil building collapse: Drone footage shows destruction

latam
2023-07-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66141285?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A building collapsed on 7 July in Brazil"s northeastern state of Pernambuco, leaving at least eight dead. "

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Amazon deforestation down by a third in 2023, says Brazilian government

latam government
2023-07-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66129200?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Government data shows the decrease in Lula"s first six months, reversing a years-long trend. "

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Mexico-Based Hacker Targets Global Banks with Android Malware

financial exploits latam
2023-07-04 https://thehackernews.com/2023/07/mexico-based-hacker-targets-global.html
An e-crime actor of Mexican provenance has been linked to an Android mobile malware campaign targeting financial institutions globally, but with a specific focus on Spanish and Chilean banks, from June 2021 to April 2023. The activity is being attributed to an actor codenamed Neo_Net, according to security researcher Pol Thill. The findings were published by SentinelOne following a Malware "

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Eight-year election ban for Brazil"s Bolsonaro

latam
2023-06-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-66070923?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ex-President Jair Bolsonaro is barred from running for office by the top electoral court. "

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8Base Ransomware Spikes in Activity, Threatens U.S. and Brazilian Businesses

exploits latam ransomware
2023-06-28 https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/8base-ransomware-spikes-in-activity.html
A ransomware threat called 8Base that has been operating under the radar for over a year has been attributed to a "massive spike in activity" in May and June 2023. "The group utilizes encryption paired with "name-and-shame" techniques to compel their victims to pay their ransoms," VMware Carbon Black researchers Deborah Snyder and Fae Carlisle said in a report shared with The Hacker News. "8Base "

Autosummary: " 8Base is part of a wave of ransomware newbies entering the market such as CryptNet, Xollam, and Mallox, even as known families like BlackCat, LockBit, and Trigona have witnessed continuous updates to their features and attack chains to broaden their horizons beyond Windows to infect Linux and macOS systems. "


Bolsonaro: Trial which could bar Brazil ex-leader from office starts

latam
2023-06-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65984289?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazil"s ex-president faces charges of spreading false information about Brazil"s electoral system. "

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Illegal shark fin trade: Record haul seized in Brazil

latam
2023-06-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65953341?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Environmental officers seize the fins of an estimated 11,000 sharks from two companies in Brazil. "

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Brazil 4-1 Guinea: Brazil wear all-black kit in anti-racism message

latam
2023-06-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65941621?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazil play in an all-black kit for the first half of their win against Guinea in Spain as part of an anti-racism campaign. "

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Dengue fever crisis forces Peru minister to resign

latam
2023-06-16 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65930736?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Health Minister Rosa Gutiérrez quits with the country in the grip of a deadly dengue fever outbreak. "

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Mapping the search for Colombia"s plane crash children

latam
2023-06-16 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65915078?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The strategy used to track down four children lost in the Colombian jungle, visualised. "

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Peru archaeology: Ancient mummy found under rubbish dump

latam
2023-06-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65915074?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Archaeologists first spotted the hair of the 3,000-year-old mummy at the site of a rubbish dump. "

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Rhysida ransomware leaks documents stolen from Chilean Army

exploits latam ransomware
2023-06-15 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/rhysida-ransomware-leaks-documents-stolen-from-chilean-army/
Threat actors behind a recently surfaced ransomware operation known as Rhysida have leaked online what they claim to be documents stolen from the network of the Chilean Army (Ejército de Chile). [...] "

Autosummary: Chilean Army entry on Rhysida"s leak site (BleepingComputer) ​The Rhysida ransomware gang describes itself as a "cybersecurity team" that aims to help victims secure their networks, and it was first spotted by MalwareHunterTeam on May 17, 2023. "


Argentina 2-0 Australia: Lionel Messi scores fastest career goal in Beijing friendly

latam
2023-06-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65920186?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Lionel Messi scores his fastest career goal as Argentina comfortably beat Australia in a friendly in Beijing. "

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Colombia plane crash: New video shows lost children found in Amazon

latam
2023-06-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65889091?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Footage shows rescuers tending to the children after they survived 40 days in the Amazon. "

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Colombia plane crash: Mum told children to leave her and get help

latam
2023-06-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65874377?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The children"s mother survived for four days after the plane crashed in the jungle. "

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How 4 children survived 40 days in hostile Colombian jungle

latam
2023-06-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65871238?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The youngsters defied the odds in a part of the Amazon rainforest home to jaguars and wild dogs. "

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Colombia plane crash: Four children found alive in Amazon after 40 days

latam
2023-06-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65864158?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
It is a "magical day", says the president, as the four siblings are found after 40 days missing. "

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Watch: How Colombia children jungle rescue unfolded

latam
2023-06-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65865902?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Four children have been found alive, weeks after a plane crash in the Amazon jungle. "

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Colombia plane crash: Children reunited with family after 40 days in Amazon

latam
2023-06-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65869284?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The children have begun playing again in hospital, officials say, as the eldest is praised for her care. "

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Colombia plane crash: The clues that helped find the children

latam
2023-06-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-65864784?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Clues including footprints and partially eaten fruit led rescuers to four children missing in the Amazon. "

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Watch: Driving test ends with crash into lamp-post in Argentina

latam
2023-06-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65852316?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
CCTV has captured a driving test gone wrong in the Argentinian city of Lanus. "

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Mexico violence: Bodies found dumped in ravine are missing call centre workers

latam
2023-06-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65832537?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dozens of bags containing human remains were found dumped in a ravine in Jalisco last week. "

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Brazilian Cybercriminals Using LOLBaS and CMD Scripts to Drain Bank Accounts

financial latam ciber
2023-06-05 https://thehackernews.com/2023/06/brazilian-cybercriminals-using-lolbas.html
An unknown cybercrime threat actor has been observed targeting Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking victims to compromise online banking accounts in Mexico, Peru, and Portugal. "This threat actor employs tactics such as LOLBaS (living-off-the-land binaries and scripts), along with CMD-based scripts to carry out its malicious activities," the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team said in a report "

Autosummary: "This threat actor employs tactics such as LOLBaS (living-off-the-land binaries and scripts), along with CMD-based scripts to carry out its malicious activities," the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team said in a report published last week. "


River Plate: Football game is abandoned in Argentina after fan falls from stand

latam
2023-06-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65799090?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A top-flight match in Argentina is abandoned after a fan falls to their death from a stand at the stadium. "

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Argentina allows morning-after pill to be bought over counter

latam
2023-05-31 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65772878?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The health ministry says making the pill more easily available "removes an important barrier". "

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US and Mexico sound alarm over cosmetic surgery-linked fungal outbreak

latam
2023-05-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65731544?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The US and Mexico are urging the WHO to declare a public health emergency over the outbreak. "

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Lionel Messi: Destiny - new documentary goes inside Argentina"s World Cup win

latam
2023-05-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65690051?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A new BBC documentary tells the story of Argentina"s 2022 World Cup win from the point of view of the players and manager. "

Autosummary: " Even the typically mild-mannered Messi took issue with a comment from Van Gaal, who had said the Argentina captain did not "participate much" when his team lost the ball. After the final whistle, the Argentina players taunted their opponents, with Martinez - who saved two penalties in the shootout that followed a 2-2 draw - shouting at Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal. "


Mexico Popocatépetl volcano spews ash across region

latam
2023-05-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65642959?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Volcano ash has been falling like snow in Mexico and leaves residents worried about an eruption. "

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Alert: Brazilian Hackers Targeting Users of Over 30 Portuguese Banks

financial latam
2023-05-25 https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/alert-brazilian-hackers-targeting-users.html
A Brazilian threat actor is targeting more than 30 Portuguese financial institutions with information-stealing malware as part of a long-running campaign that commenced in 2021. "The attackers can steal credentials and exfiltrate users" data and personal information, which can be leveraged for malicious activities beyond financial gain," SentinelOne researchers Aleksandar Milenkoski and Tom "

Autosummary: "With the first PeepingTitle variant capturing the entire screen, and the second capturing each window a user interacts with, this malware duo provides the threat actor with a detailed insight into user activity," the researchers explained. "


Google removes "Slavery Simulator" game amid outrage in Brazil

latam
2023-05-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65714083?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The app, which allowed players to "buy and sell" black characters, was launched last month. "

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Colombian plane crash: New clues found in search for lost children

latam
2023-05-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65699761?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
It comes more than three weeks after their plane crashed in the Colombian jungle, killing all adults on board. "

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Bird flu: Brazil declares animal health emergency after several cases found

latam
2023-05-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65679328?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The country is the world"s largest exporter of chicken meat, and wants to stop the virus spreading. "

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Colombia conflict: Ceasefire with dissident Farc rebels suspended

latam
2023-05-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65674709?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The suspension is the latest blow to President Gustavo Petro"s aim to achieve "total peace". "

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Dom Phillips and Bruno Pereira: Brazilian former official indicted over murders

latam
2023-05-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65654878?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The former head of Brazil"s Indigenous protection agency is accused of indirectly playing a part in journalist"s death. "

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Colombia plane crash: Children reportedly survived 16 days in jungle

latam
2023-05-18 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65630020?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The children disappeared after their plane crashed but it remains unclear if they have been rescued. "

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Mexico dispatches discarded presidential jet to Tajikistan

latam
2023-05-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65596470?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
After several unsuccessful attempts to raffle off the Dreamliner, Mexico sold the jet to Tajikistan. "

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Chile"s new law blazes trail for children of femicide victims

latam
2023-05-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65560082?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A new law will provide an allowance for children of mothers killed by their partners or ex-partners. "

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What the NHS is learning from Brazil

latam
2023-05-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-65530272?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Will a healthcare approach that has been successful in poorer parts of Brazil work in the UK? "

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Chile constitution: Far-right party biggest in new assembly

latam
2023-05-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65524068?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A far-right party comes first in a vote to choose those tasked with drawing up a new constitution. "

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Laureus Sport Awards: Lionel Messi & Argentina World Cup team win Laureus awards

latam
2023-05-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/65528208?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Lionel Messi and his World Cup-winning Argentina team complete a double by winning Sportsman and Team of the Year at the Laureus World Sports Awards. "

Autosummary: " Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce has won 10 outdoor world sprint titles, including relays Fraser-Pryce"s 100m gold came 13 years after her first and the 36-year-old has more world sprint titles than any other athlete. "


Gold mine fire kills at least 27 in Peru

latam
2023-05-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65518526?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The blaze broke out while workers were about 100 metres underground, officials say. "

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Che Guevara: Bolivian General Gary Prado Salmón who captured revolutionary dies

latam
2023-05-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65522061?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Gary Prado Salmón led troops who caught the famous Cuban revolutionary in the Bolivian jungle in 1967. "

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Mexico claims proof of Chinese fentanyl smuggling

latam
2023-05-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65506087?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
President López Obrador says he wants China to help fight the deadly opioid ravaging the US. "

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Peru robbery: Shoe-shop thieves get off on the wrong foot

latam
2023-05-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65483468?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Three people break into a shop in Peru and make off with 200 trainers - all for the right foot. "

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Brazil school attacks: "I always look for places to hide"

latam
2023-05-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65414865?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Assaults on Brazilian schools are increasing, with 13 in the past two years. What"s behind the rise? "

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Lionel Messi: Argentina forward to leave Paris St-Germain at end of season

latam
2023-05-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65465532?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Lionel Messi will be looking for a new club this summer after both him and PSG decide not to extend his stay in Paris. "

Autosummary: His reluctance to commit to a new deal in recent months has frustrated PSG"s Qatari owners, who believe Messi"s lack of response was a clear message he didn"t want to stay The 35-year-old was suspended by PSG for two weeks on Tuesday after travelling to Saudi Arabia without the club"s permission. "


Dog diplomacy: Turkey sends Mexico puppy after search dog"s death

latam
2023-05-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65455317?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The puppy is meant to "carry on the legacy" of a Mexican search dog that died after Turkey"s quake. "

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Boss of Mexico"s migration authority charged over deadly fire

latam
2023-05-01 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65447707?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Forty migrants died in the fire while they were being held at a migrant centre in Ciudad Juárez. "

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Brazil"s Lula recognises six new indigenous reserves

latam
2023-04-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65433284?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mining is banned and logging restricted in a vast Amazon area and some other indigenous reserves. "

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Migrants: US to open new processing centres in Colombia and Guatemala

latam
2023-04-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65420394?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Washington also plans increase deportations to try and reduce people entering the US illegally. "

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Peru’s ‘fast and furious’ blueberry boom

latam
2023-04-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65190673?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The South American country has become the world"s largest exporter of the berries in only a decade. "

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Migrants march through Mexico in demand for justice

latam
2023-04-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65370238?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands of people are walking to Mexico City to protest at the poor treatment of migrants. "

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Argentina dengue: Record fever outbreak kills over 40

latam
2023-04-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65356495?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina steps up anti-mosquito measures, including use of radiation to reduce the disease carriers. "

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Alejandro Toledo: Peru ex-president to be extradited from US

latam
2023-04-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65355697?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Alejandro Toledo"s lawyers unsuccessfully attempted to stop his extradition earlier in the week. "

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Brazil Congress storming: Lula"s security chief resigns

latam
2023-04-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65336209?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Marcos Gonçalves Dias steps down after video shows him in the presidential palace as it was stormed. "

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Brazil riots: Jair Bolsonaro ordered to testify by Supreme Court

latam industry
2023-04-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65282559?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Prosecutors say the ex-president incited riots by questioning the legitimacy of an election. "

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Daniel Urresti: Peruvian ex-minister complicit in reporter"s murder

latam
2023-04-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65261946?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Daniel Urresti is found guilty of involvement in the brutal 1988 killing of journalist Hugo Bustíos. "

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Spain police expose Brazilian football stardom scam

financial latam
2023-04-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-65245064?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Gangs are accused of scamming families by promising they would turn their sons into elite players. "

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Mexico hot air balloon: Pilot charged over deadly crash

latam
2023-04-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65230671?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Two people died when the balloon burst into flames near the Teotihuacán archaeological site on 1 April. "

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WATCH: Entire building collapses onto road in Mexico

latam
2023-04-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65234499?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Authorities in Tijuana say the building is the second to collapse in the area following a landslide. "

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The young men of Mexico risking their lives to be Catholic priests

latam
2023-04-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65174632?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dozens of priests have been killed in recent years in an area of Mexico plagued with cartel violence. "

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Mexico police seize dozens of exotic animals during raid

latam
2023-04-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65195926?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Police find 25 exotic animals at a property near Mexico City thought to belong to petrol smugglers. "

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Brazil kindergarten attack: Man kills four children in Blumenau

latam
2023-04-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65192957?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A man armed with a hatchet forced his way into a kindergarten in the city of Blumenau in southern Brazil. "

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Mexico migrant centre fire: "They didn"t deserve to die this way"

latam
2023-04-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65148023?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
There is growing outrage over a fire which killed at least 39 people at a migrant centre in Mexico. "

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Jair Bolsonaro returning to Brazil for first time since 8 January riots

latam industry
2023-03-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65120313?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The far-right ex-leader has not been home since supporters stormed government buildings in January. "

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Mexico opens homicide investigation into deadly fire at migrant centre

latam
2023-03-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65120624?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Prosecutors open a homicide investigation after a fire in a migrant detention kills 38 people. "

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Bolsonaro touches down in Brazil after self-imposed exile

latam
2023-03-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65121945?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
It is the far-right ex-leader"s first time back in Brazil since his supporters stormed Congress. "

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$3.5m plan to move Colombian drug lord’s hippos

latam
2023-03-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65124063?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Pablo Escobar imported hippos to Colombia in the 1980s, but they now pose a growing problem. "

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Argentina 7-0 Curacao: Lionel Messi hat-trick as he passes 100 international goals

latam
2023-03-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65108739?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Lionel Messi moves up to 102 international goals with a seventh hat-trick for Argentina in a 7-0 friendly win at home to Curacao. "

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Video of deadly fire at Mexico migrant centre causes outrage

latam
2023-03-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65111258?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Footage emerges which appears to show officers failing to open a cell door as the fire erupted. "

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Colombian soldiers killed in attack blamed on ELN rebels

latam
2023-03-29 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65111259?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
At least nine soldiers are dead after a mortar attack on an army base in Colombia"s north-east. "

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Mexico migrants: Deadly fire at Juárez migrant centre

latam
2023-03-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65088389?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
People were trapped inside the centre on the US-Mexico border as the fire spread through the building. "

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Chabelo: The Mexico TV legend who became a meme

latam
2023-03-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-55734398?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Xavier López Rodriguez"s squeaky-voiced character sparked many an internet meme. "

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Police swoop across Brazil to crack "kidnap plot"

latam
2023-03-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65047379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Former top judge Sergio Moro accuses a crime group of planning to target himself and his family. "

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Gulf Clan: Colombia suspends ceasefire with drug cartel

latam
2023-03-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-65013430?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Colombia"s president says the gang has not stopped its illegal activities and is behind recent attacks. "

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Gangs sow terror in Brazil cities for third night

latam
2023-03-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64985010?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Organised crime members are carrying out attacks in several cities to protest against prison conditions. "

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Argentina inflation soars past 100% mark

latam
2023-03-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64960385?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Inflation hits triple digits for the first time since the period of hyperinflation in the early 1990s. "

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Frustrated migrants storm border between Mexico and El Paso, Texas

latam
2023-03-13 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64921872?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Hundreds of people, mostly Venezuelans, were met with barbed wire and police in riot gear. "

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Mexico too dangerous for spring break, Texas officials say

latam
2023-03-12 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64929565?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Texan officials say that cartel violence represents a significant threat for those entering Mexico. "

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Brazil seizing Flipper Zero shipments to prevent use in crime

latam
2023-03-11 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brazil-seizing-flipper-zero-shipments-to-prevent-use-in-crime/
The Brazilian National Telecommunications Agency is seizing incoming Flipper Zero purchases due to its alleged use in criminal activity, with purchasers stating that the government agency has rejected all attempts to certify the equipment. [...] "

Autosummary: "Anatel"s certification area informs that the equipment called FLIPPER ZERO has been used in the country by malicious users in facilitating a crime or criminal misdemeanor and, as provided for in item II of Art. 60 of the Regulation for Conformity Assessment and Homologation of Telecommunications Products (annex to Resolution No. 715, of October 23, 2019), Anatel has rejected all homologation requests for the product in question, in order to collaborate in the protection of Brazilian citizens against criminal actions," reads a letter received by Flipper Zero customers in Brazil. "


Mexico kidnapping: A twisted moral code explains cartel"s apology

latam
2023-03-10 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64921765?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mexico"s criminal gangs adopt a warped code of ethics - and the kidnap of Americans broke the rules. "

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Two survivors of Mexico kidnapping recovering in US hospitals

latam
2023-03-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64882744?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
One of them has gunshot wounds and two of their friends were killed by gangs at a Mexico border town. "

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A single mistake could explain the Mexico kidnappings

latam
2023-03-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64825204?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A theory that the kidnapping of four Americans was a case of mistaken identity is strengthening. "

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Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico are dead - governor

latam
2023-03-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64878721?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Their fate is confirmed by a Mexican state governor, who says two other Americans are alive. "

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Mexico kidnapping: Why a million Americans a year risk Mexico medical tourism

latam
2023-03-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64832308?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Some take precautions to avoid being targeted by criminals, like changing their car"s licence plate. "

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The moment four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico

latam
2023-03-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64881997?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Two of the victims were killed, and two are alive and in a safe location, authorities in Mexico said. "

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Four Americans kidnapped from minivan in Mexico, FBI says

latam
2023-03-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64842273?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Unidentified gunmen fired at the four Americans and took them away in a vehicle, the FBI said. "

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Mexico: More than 340 migrants found in truck trailer

latam
2023-03-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64870110?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Officials find 103 unaccompanied minors among the people inside an abandoned truck in Mexico. "

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Abortion may be legal in Argentina but women still face major obstacles

latam
2023-03-05 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64784660?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Abortion may finally be legal in Argentina, but social attitudes in some areas are making it hard for women to exercise their rights. "

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Colombia protests: Seventy-nine police officers taken hostage

latam
2023-03-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64834573?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
President Gustavo Petro has demanded the release of officials seized by rural protesters. "

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James Cleverly says Falklands are British as Argentina ends deal

latam
2023-03-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64835605?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina has broken a co-operation deal and is calling for talks over the sovereignty of the Falklands. "

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Fire knocks out half of Argentina"s power grid

latam
2023-03-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64819483?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The capital Buenos Aires, other major cities and large swathes of the countryside are affected. "

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APT-C-36 Strikes Again: Blind Eagle Hackers Target Key Industries in Colombia

latam
2023-02-28 https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/apt-c-36-strikes-again-blind-eagle.html
The threat actor known as Blind Eagle has been linked to a new campaign targeting various key industries in Colombia. The activity, which was detected by the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team on February 20, 2023, is also said to encompass Ecuador, Chile, and Spain, suggesting a slow expansion of the hacking group"s victimology footprint. Targeted entities include health, financial, law "

Autosummary: The activity, which was detected by the BlackBerry Research and Intelligence Team on February 20, 2023, is also said to encompass Ecuador, Chile, and Spain, suggesting a slow expansion of the hacking group"s victimology footprint. "


Ovidio Guzmán: US asks Mexico to extradite El Chapo"s son

latam
2023-02-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64797073?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Ovidio Guzmán was arrested in January after a gun battle in which more than a dozen people died. "

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Peruvian delivery man carried ancient mummy around in his bag

latam
2023-02-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64797080?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The Peruvian man said he wanted to show off the mummy, which is at least 600 years old, to his friends. "

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Tesla to build new factory in Mexico

latam industry
2023-02-28 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-64803467?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Elon Musk"s electric car company joins other firms investing south of the US border. "

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Mexico protests: Huge crowds rally against electoral reform

latam
2023-02-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64781306?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
People marched on the presidential palace in Mexico City, where organisers claim 500,000 gathered. "

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Lionel Messi: Argentina forward wins Best Fifa men"s player of the year award

latam
2023-02-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64790342?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina and Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi is named the 2022 men"s player of the year at the Best Fifa Awards. "

Autosummary: Alexia Putellas The Best men"s goalkeeper: Emiliano Martinez The Best women"s goalkeeper: Mary Earps The Best men"s coach: Lionel Scaloni The Best women"s coach: Sarina Wiegman The Best Puskas award: Marcin Oleksy The Best fan award: Argentina fans The Best fair play award: Luka Lochoshvili "


Peru recalls ambassador over Mexico"s "unacceptable" support for Pedro Castillo

latam
2023-02-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64769382?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Mexico"s president described Dina Boluarte"s government as "unconstitutional", sparking fury in Peru. "

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Mexico passes controversial reform of election watchdog

latam
2023-02-23 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64742733?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The reform reduces the size and the budget of the independent body overseeing elections in Mexico. "

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Russian women explain why they chose to give birth in Argentina

latam rusia-ucrania
2023-02-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64722803?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands of pregnant Russian women are travelling to Argentina despite having no links to the country. "

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in the mud

latam
2023-02-22 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64739626?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
More than 40 people have been killed in landslides which hit coastal towns in Brazil"s São Paulo state. "

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Brazil landslides: Dozens missing, feared buried in mud

latam
2023-02-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64724251?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Entire hillsides collapsed onto homes after record rainfall hit towns on the coast east of São Paulo. "

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Dani Alves: Brazilian kept in jail over sexual assault allegation after court reject bail request

latam
2023-02-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64717692?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Brazil defender Dani Alves has a request to be released from jail rejected by a Spanish court as an investigation into an alleged sexual assault continues. "

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Mexico"s ex-security minister Genaro García Luna convicted of drug trafficking

latam
2023-02-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64726724?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Genaro García Luna, a key drugs war figure, is found guilty of taking bribes from a drug cartel. "

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São Paulo: Dozens killed as deadly storms hit Brazilian coast

latam
2023-02-20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64701062?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Torrential rains plunge entire neighbourhoods under water and trigger landslides in São Paulo state. "

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Wood loses boxing world title to Mexico"s Lara

latam
2023-02-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/64688427?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Leigh Wood"s reign as WBA featherweight champion is over after the Briton loses to hard-hitting Mauricio Lara in Nottingham. "

Autosummary: "I thought Leigh was cruising that fight, won four rounds on the spin, but Mauricio Lara came with a left hook from the heavens." Heartbreak for Wood in thriller The loss is Wood"s third in a 29-fight career A fight widely expected to be a shootout between arguably two of the biggest punchers of the division did not disappoint. Victory for Mexican Lara brought his maiden world title Wood seeks rematch as Lara & Warrington clash ringside With so much emphasis nowadays put on protecting an unbeaten record, Wood has bounced back from defeats before and should be applauded for taking on a feared puncher in Lara as a voluntary defence, when easier options were available. "


The teenager who cycled from Alaska to Argentina

latam
2023-02-16 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64377365?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Liam Garner, 17, declared himself the youngest person ever to cycle the Pan-American highway. "

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Peru"s Machu Picchu reopens as protests shift to capital

latam
2023-02-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64648641?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The popular Inca site was closed three weeks ago when anti-government protesters cut off access routes. "

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Panama migrant bus plunges off road killing 39

latam
2023-02-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64653129?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Migrants hoping to reach the US died when their bus fell into a ravine near Costa Rica. "

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Thousands of pregnant Russian women fly to Argentina

latam rusia-ucrania
2023-02-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64610954?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The women are trying to ensure their children obtain Argentinian passports, officials say. "

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Narcocorridos: Mexico"s bloody drug ballads have American ears tingling

latam
2023-02-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64337404?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A genre likened to gangster rap revels in the cartel wars and has listeners divided on its merits. "

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Brazil expelling illegal miners from indigenous lands

latam
2023-02-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64582235?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A major operation is under way to drive out illegal miners from indigenous Yanomami territory. "

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Chile wildfires threaten animals

latam
2023-02-09 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64589513?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
An emergency clinic was set up in Santa Juana to treat some of the animals. "

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Chile forest fires: Heatwave puts new regions at risk

latam
2023-02-08 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64568379?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands of firefighters are battling blazes in the south of Chile which have killed dozens of people. "

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Turkey earthquake: Mexico sends its famed search and rescue dogs

latam
2023-02-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64553936?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Quake-prone Mexico has expert teams of humans and canines specialised in searching through rubble. "

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World Cup 2030: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay submit joint bid

latam
2023-02-07 https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64562518?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay officially submit their joint bid to host the 2030 World Cup, 100 years after the inaugural tournament was held in Montevideo. "

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"Bike desks" combat obesity in Mexico

latam
2023-02-06 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64489464?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A Mexican school has invested in a number of "bike desks" so its students stay active during class. "

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Chile wildfires: State of emergency declared in two regions

latam government
2023-02-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64521110?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Several people are killed in Chile as wildfires sweep through 14,000 hectares. "

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PixPirate: New Android Banking Trojan Targeting Brazilian Financial Institutions

financial exploits latam
2023-02-04 https://thehackernews.com/2023/02/pixpirate-new-android-banking-trojan.html
A new Android banking trojan has set its eyes on Brazilian financial institutions to commit fraud by leveraging the PIX payments platform. Italian cybersecurity company Cleafy, which discovered the malware between the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, is tracking it under the name PixPirate. "PixPirate belongs to the newest generation of Android banking trojan, as it can perform ATS ( "

Autosummary: The web inject modules, mainly used for harvesting credentials and sensitive data, are designed to single out banking, mobile payment services, cryptocurrency exchanges, and mobile e-commerce applications spanning Asia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas. "


Wildfires rage in Chile

latam
2023-02-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/64523640?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dry weather & high temperatures are exacerbating wildfires across central parts of the country. Matt Taylor has the details. "

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People in Chile loot beer after truck overturns

latam
2023-02-04 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64521112?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Locals in Santiago collect beer from the road after the vehicle carrying it was involved in an accident. "

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Jair Bolsonaro: Brazil"s ex-president attended election plot meeting - senator

latam
2023-02-03 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64507333?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
A former ally says Brazil"s ex-leader sat in silence as an aide offered ways to discredit October"s vote. "

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Peru Congress rejects early election despite protests

latam
2023-02-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64496596?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
President Dina Boluarte wants elections this year to quell deadly protests which have rocked the country. "

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Argentina unveils new 2,000-peso banknote as inflation bites

financial latam
2023-02-02 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64507085?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The new 2,000-peso note comes after the country"s annual inflation rate soared to 95% last year. "

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Brazilian police hunt dangerous prisoners after jail break

latam
2023-01-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64451913?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The three inmates, one a notorious drug lord, lowered themselves from a window using bed-sheets. "

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Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro has applied for US visa

latam
2023-01-30 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64460747?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The ex-president, currently staying in Florida, wants to "enjoy being a tourist", his lawyer says. "

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Peru unrest: Police to dismantle roadblocks set by protesters

latam
2023-01-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64421312?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The government says security forces will take down barricades set up by opponents of President Dina Boluarte. "

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Fugitive Gillespie brothers may have come to harm in Brazil

latam
2023-01-27 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-64425109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Detectives confirm they have shared their concerns with the families of James and Barry Gillespie. "

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Colombian drug lord Otoniel pleads guilty in US court

latam
2023-01-26 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64399222?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dairo Antonio Úsuga, also known as Otoniel, led Colombia"s Gulf cartel before his arrest in 2021. "

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Peru protests: President calls for "truce" after clashes

latam
2023-01-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64399219?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dina Boluarte says radical groups are behind the ongoing demonstrations calling for her to resign. "

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Peru"s President Boluarte calls for truce as protests flare in Lima

latam
2023-01-25 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64400615?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Dina Boluarte says ongoing unrest has caused $1.3bn (£1.56bn) in damages to infrastructure and output. "

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Brazil airlifts starving Yanomami tribal people from jungle

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2023-01-24 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-64381922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The government declares a medical emergency and ex-president Bolsonaro is accused of "genocide". "

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Peru protests: Historic building in Lima catches fire as protests continue

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2023-01-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64356109?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Authorities are yet to report how the building, in Lima"s Plaza San Martín, caught fire. "

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Chinese firm Catl to develop huge Bolivian lithium deposit

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2023-01-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64355970?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Bolivia is rich in a metal vital for electric cars, and a Chinese battery maker will mine it. "

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Peru protests: Machu Picchu closed indefinitely and tourists stranded

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2023-01-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64360531?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thousands of visitors to the tourist site have been stranded as violent protests rock the country. "

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Brazil Congress riots: President Lula sacks army commander

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2023-01-21 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64362096?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
General Julio Cesar de Arruda is the latest person in the military to lose their position. "

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Peru protests: More deaths reported as demonstrators descend on Lima

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2023-01-19 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64327180?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Clashes are reported in the capital Lima, where anti-government activists have been gathering. "

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Brazil Congress: Dozens indicted over 8 January riot

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2023-01-17 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64299892?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Thirty-nine people are indicted for their alleged involvement in the violence on 8 January. "

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Mexico tightens ban on smoking in public places

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2023-01-15 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64279351?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
The step, approved in 2021, means the country now has one of the world"s strictest anti-tobacco laws. "

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Brazil riots: Brasília"s ex-security chief arrested on return to city

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2023-01-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64275368?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Anderson Torres is accused of colluding in the storming of Brazil"s congress on 8 January. "

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Peru protests: President Boluarte "will not resign" despite weeks of violence

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2023-01-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64274088?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
Weeks of violent anti-government protests have brought large parts of the country to a standstill. "

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Brazil Supreme Court includes Jair Bolsonaro in riot probe

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2023-01-14 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64271922?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
For the first time the ex-president is put among those potentially responsible for the riots. "

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The mystery buses behind Brazil Congress attack

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2023-01-11 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-64231246?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA
It"s still unknown who financed the violent protest and laid on the free transport to take people there. "

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Beware: Cybercriminals Launch New BrasDex Android Trojan Targeting Brazilian Banking Users

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2022-12-20 https://thehackernews.com/2022/12/beware-cybercriminals-launch-new.html
The threat actors behind the Windows banking malware known as Casbaneiro has been attributed as behind a novel Android trojan called BrasDex that has been observed targeting Brazilian users as part of an ongoing multi-platform campaign. BrasDex features a "complex keylogging system designed to abuse Accessibility Services to extract credentials specifically from a set of Brazilian targeted apps, "

Autosummary: Casbaneiro"s features run the typical backdoor gamut that allows it to seize control of banking accounts, take screenshots, perform keylogging, hijack clipboard data, and even function as a clipper malware to hijack crypto transactions. "


Colombian energy supplier EPM hit by BlackCat ransomware attack

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2022-12-16 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/colombian-energy-supplier-epm-hit-by-blackcat-ransomware-attack/
Colombian energy company Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) suffered a BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware attack on Monday, disrupting the company"s operations and taking down online services. [...] "

Autosummary: BlackCat ransomware behind the attack BleepingComputer has since learned that the BlackCat ransomware operation, aka ALPHV, was behind the attacks, claiming to have stolen corporate data during the attacks. "


Keralty ransomware attack impacts Colombia"s health care system

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2022-11-30 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/keralty-ransomware-attack-impacts-colombias-health-care-system/
The Keralty multinational healthcare organization suffered a RansomHouse ransomware attack on Sunday, disrupting the websites and operations of the company and its subsidiaries. [...] "

Autosummary: Cyberattack disrupts Keralty"s operations Over the past few days, Keralty and its subsidiaries, EPS Sanitas and Colsanitas, have suffered disruption to their IT operations, the scheduling of medical appointments, and its websites. "


Brazilian Police Arrest Suspected Member of Lapsus$ Hacking Group

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2022-10-20 https://thehackernews.com/2022/10/brazilian-police-arrest-suspected.html
The Federal Police of Brazil on Wednesday announced it had arrested an individual for purported links to the notorious LAPSUS$ extortionist gang. The arrest was made as part of a new law enforcement effort, dubbed Operation Dark Cloud, that was launched in August 2022, the agency noted. Not much is known about the suspect other than the fact that the person could be a teenager. The Polícia "

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Brazilian police arrested a man suspected of being a member of LAPSUS$ gang

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2022-10-20 https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/137381/cyber-crime/brazilian-police-arrested-lapsus-member.html

The Federal Police of Brazil arrested an individual who is suspected of being a member of the notorious LAPSUS$ extortionist group. The Federal Police of Brazil yesterday announced the arrest of an individual suspected of being linked to the LAPSUS$ extortionist gang. The authorities did not disclose info about the individual, it seems that the […]

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Autosummary: Over the last months, the Lapsus$ gang compromised many high-profile companies such as NVIDIA, Samsung, Ubisoft, Mercado Libre, Vodafone, Microsoft, Okta, and Globant. "


Suspected LAPSUS$ group member arrested in Brazil

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2022-10-20 https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/2022/10/suspected-lapsus-group-member-arrested-in-brazil

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A person suspected of being a member of hacking group Lapsus$ has been arrested by Brazilian police

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Autosummary: LAPSUS$ is also believed to be responsible for invading the systems of Empresa Brasileira de Correios e Telégrafos, and Localiza Rent a Car, as well as several others in South America, the United States and Europe, including Sociedade Independente de Comunicação, a private television channel in Portugal, the group Impresa, Electronic Art, Globant, Nvidia, Okta, Uber, and many others. "


Brazil arrests suspect linked to the Lapsus$ hacking group

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2022-10-19 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brazil-arrests-suspect-linked-to-the-lapsus-hacking-group/
Today, the Brazilian Federal Police arrested a Brazilian suspect in the city of Feira de Santana, Bahia, believed to be part of the Lapsus$ extortion gang. [...] "

Autosummary: " Although it"s still unclear how many active members the gang still has, it is believed that Lapsus$ has affiliates worldwide and, based on Telegram chats seemingly suggesting, they speak multiple languages, including English, Russian, Turkish, German, and Portuguese. "


Brazil arrests suspect believed to be a Lapsus$ gang member

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2022-10-19 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/brazil-arrests-suspect-believed-to-be-a-lapsus-gang-member/
Today, the Brazilian Federal Police arrested a Brazilian suspect in the city of Feira de Santana, Bahia, believed to be part of the Lapsus$ extortion gang. [...] "

Autosummary: " Although it"s still unclear how many active members the gang still has, it is believed that Lapsus$ has affiliates worldwide and, based on Telegram chats seemingly suggesting, they speak multiple languages, including English, Russian, Turkish, German, and Portuguese. "


Australian police secret agents exposed in Colombian data leak

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2022-10-14 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/australian-police-secret-agents-exposed-in-colombian-data-leak/
Identities of secret agents working for the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have been exposed after hackers leaked documents stolen from the Colombian government. [...] "

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Guacamaya hacktivists stole sensitive data from Mexico and Latin American countries

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2022-10-01 https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/136497/data-breach/guacamaya-hacked-latam-countries.html

A hacker group called Guacamaya stole classified government information from multiple military and government agencies across several Latin American countries. Among the data stolen by a group of hackers called Guacamaya (macaw in Spanish) there was a huge trove of emails from Mexico’s Defense Department, which shed the light on the poor resilience of the […]

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Brazilian Prilex Hackers Resurfaced With Sophisticated Point-of-Sale Malware

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2022-09-29 https://thehackernews.com/2022/09/brazilian-prilex-hackers-resurfaced.html
A Brazilian threat actor known as Prilex has resurfaced after a year-long operational hiatus with an advanced and complex malware to steal money by means of fraudulent transactions. "The Prilex group has shown a high level of knowledge about credit and debit card transactions, and how software used for payment processing works," Kaspersky researchers said. "This enables the attackers to keep "

Autosummary: Prilex is "dealing directly with the PIN pad hardware protocol instead of using higher level APIs, doing real-time patching in target software, hooking operating system libraries, messing with replies, communications and ports, and switching from a replay-based attack to generate cryptograms for its GHOST transactions even from credit cards protected with CHIP and PIN technology," the researchers said. "


New ransomware hits Windows, Linux servers of Chile govt agency

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2022-09-01 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-ransomware-hits-windows-linux-servers-of-chile-govt-agency/
Chile"s national computer security and incident response team (CSIRT) has announced that a ransomware attack has impacted operations and online services of a government agency in the country. [...] "

Autosummary: "The ransomware would use the NTRUEncrypt public key encryption algorithm, targeting log files (.log), executable files (.exe), dynamic library files (.dll), swap files (.vswp), virtual disks (. vmdk), snapshot (.vmsn) files, and virtual machine memory (.vmem) files, among others," - Chile CSIRT According to CSIRT, the malware used in this attack also had functions for stealing credentials from web browsers, list removable devices for encryption, and evade antivirus detection using execution timeouts. "


Resecurity partners with ECOMIL SAS to improve cybersecurity for Colombian organizations

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2022-08-29 https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/08/29/resecurity-ecomil-sas/

Resecurity announced its partnership with ECOMIL SAS to expand Resecurity’s AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and threat intelligence services to Colombia. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, ECOMIL SAS provides cybersecurity, IT management and networking solutions to enterprise and government customers in Colombia. Colombia is rapidly transforming to a digital economy, where remote work has exploded 400% post pandemic. The transition to a digital economy has increased the threat of cyber-attacks, which increased 59% in the first half of … More

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Grandoreiro banking malware targets Mexico and Spain

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2022-08-21 https://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/134651/cyber-crime/grandoreiro-targest-mexico-spain.html

A new Grandoreiro banking malware campaign is targeting organizations in Mexico and Spain, Zscaler reported. Zscaler ThreatLabz researchers observed a Grandoreiro banking malware campaign targeting organizations in the Spanish-speaking nations of Mexico and Spain. Grandoreiro is a modular backdoor that supports the following capabilities: Keylogging Auto-Updation for newer versions and modules Web-Injects and restricting access to specific […]

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Autosummary: Grandoreiro is a modular backdoor that supports the following capabilities: Keylogging Auto-Updation for newer versions and modules Web-Injects and restricting access to specific websites Command execution Manipulating windows Guiding the victim’s browser to a certain URL C2 Domain Generation via DGA (Domain Generation Algorithm) "


Grandoreiro banking malware targets manufacturers in Spain, Mexico

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2022-08-19 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/grandoreiro-banking-malware-targets-manufacturers-in-spain-mexico/
The notorious "Grandoreiro" banking trojan was spotted in recent attacks targeting employees of a chemicals manufacturer in Spain and workers of automotive and machinery makers in Mexico. [...] "

Autosummary: The backdoor capabilities of the malware on the host include: Keylogging Auto-Updation for newer versions and modules Web-Injects and restricting access to specific websites Command execution Manipulating windows Guiding the victim"s browser to a specific URL C2 Domain Generation via DGA (Domain Generation Algorithm) Imitating mouse and keyboard movements Outlook The recent campaign indicates that Grandoreiro"s operators are interested in conducting highly-targeted attacks instead of sending large volumes of spam emails to random recipients. "


Argentina"s Judiciary of Córdoba hit by PLAY ransomware attack

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2022-08-16 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/argentinas-judiciary-of-c-rdoba-hit-by-play-ransomware-attack/
Argentina"s Judiciary of Córdoba has shut down its IT systems after suffering a ransomware attack, reportedly at the hands of the new "Play" ransomware operation. [...] "

Autosummary: " Justicia Córdoba"s website is suffering an outage Source: BleepingComputer Attack linked to Play ransomware While the Judiciary has not disclosed details of the attack, journalist Luis Ernest Zegarra tweeted that they were hit by ransomware that appends the ".Play" extension to encrypted files. "


Resecurity partners with CFBD to mitigate risk for Peruvian enterprises

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2022-08-01 https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2022/08/02/resecurity-cfbd/

Resecurity partners with CFBD to expand Resecurity’s AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and services to Peru. As Peru’s digital economy expands, cyber threats are increasingly prominent, with 32% of organizations in Peru suffering cyber-attacks from 2018-2020. Compounding these threats, Peru’s organizations face the challenges of limited security talent, early-stage digitalism, and access to cybersecurity solutions that help organizations mitigate risk and automate security workflows. To accelerate the implementation of AI-powered cybersecurity and threat intelligence in Peru, Resecurity … More

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How Conti ransomware hacked and encrypted the Costa Rican government

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2022-07-21 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/how-conti-ransomware-hacked-and-encrypted-the-costa-rican-government/
Details have emerged on how the Conti ransomware gang breached the Costa Rican government, showing the attack"s precision and the speed of moving from initial access to the final stage of encrypting devices. [...] "

Autosummary: A diagram of the attack flow: Conti ransomware attack flow on Costa Rica source:AdvIntel Post-attack: national emergency, Conti shut down According to a note on the Conti leak site, the ransom demand was initially $10 million and then increased to $20 million when Costa Rica refused to pay. "


Conti’s Reign of Chaos: Costa Rica in the Crosshairs

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2022-07-20 https://threatpost.com/contis-costa-rica/180258/
Aamir Lakhani, with FortiGuard Labs, answers the question; Why is the Conti ransomware gang targeting people and businesses in Costa Rica? "

Autosummary: We’re seeing this in terms of how they recruit, too – going after other threat actors and holding, essentially, recruitment events not that different from what you might expect from big Silicon Valley companies (though obviously a bit more underground).The bureau identified at least 16 attacks by Conti ransomware against U.S. healthcare and First Responder networks, including emergency medical services, law enforcement agencies and 9-1-1 dispatch centers last year. "


Report: Brazil must do more to encrypt, back up data

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2022-07-08 https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2022/07/report-brazil-must-do-more-to-encrypt-back-up-data/

We take a look at a report which indicates Brazil has a long way to go with regard to encrypting and backing up data.

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Autosummary: that claim to perform backups (254 out of 385), despite implementing physical access control mechanisms to the storage location of these files, do not store them encrypted, which carries a risk of data leakage from the organization, which can cause enormous losses, especially if it involves sensitive and/or confidential information.66.6% of organizations that claim to perform backups (254 out of 385), despite implementing physical access control mechanisms to the storage location of these files, do not store them encrypted, which carries a risk of data leakage from the organization, which can cause enormous losses, especially if it involves sensitive and/or confidential information.60.2% of organizations (247 out of 410) do not keep their copies in at least one non-remotely accessible destination, which carries a risk that, in a cyberattack, the backup files themselves end up being corrupted, deleted and/or encrypted by the attacker or malware, rendering the organization’s backup/restore process equally ineffective. "


US, Brazil seize 272 websites used to illegally download music

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2022-06-27 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/us-brazil-seize-272-websites-used-to-illegally-download-music/
The domains of six websites that streamed and provided illegal downloads of copyrighted music were seized by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Department of Justice. [...] "

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Fast Shop Brazilian retailer discloses "extortion" cyberattack

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2022-06-24 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fast-shop-brazilian-retailer-discloses-extortion-cyberattack/
Fast Shop, one of Brazil"s largest retailers, has suffered an "extortion" cyberattack that led to network disruption and the temporary closure of its online store. [...] "

Autosummary: Fast Shop is an online retailer selling a wide range of products, including computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, furniture, beauty products, and home appliances. "