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Latin America, World

Risky BuThe Challenges Faced by Mexico’s Priests

Evey Lovelace

Meet Father Miguel Pantaleon, the Latest Addition to the Most Dangerous Priesthood in the WorldMiguel Pantaleon's ordination as a Catholic priest brought pride to his family, but also bewilderment as…

Latin America, World

Brazilian Police Arrest Nine Suspected Criminals to Foil Murder and Kidnapping Plot

Evey Lovelace

Politicians and Public Figures Among Targets of the Criminal Group Linked to Brazil's Largest Criminal OrganizationFederal police in Brazil have arrested nine suspected members of a criminal group after raids…

Latin America, World

Explosive devices sent to journalists in Ecuador prompt terrorism investigation

Evey Lovelace

Five different news outlets targeted, one presenter injured by device made to look like a USB driveJournalists across Ecuador have been targeted by explosive devices sent through the post, with…

Latin America, World

Deadly earthquake strikes Ecuador’s southern coast, leaving over 400 injured

Evey Lovelace

Buildings damaged and landslides reported as more than 400 people are injured and 15 people are killed in the wake of a 6.7-magnitude earthquake.At least 15 people have died and…

Latin America, World

Marauding criminal gangs cause serious unrest in north east Brazil

Evey Lovelace

Gang members set buses ablaze and carry out gun attacks on buildingsFor the third night running, marauding criminal gangs have caused serious unrest in several cities in north east Brazil.…

Latin America, World

Doctors Without Borders closes hospital in Haiti due to gang violence

Evey Lovelace

Patients and staff at the medical charity's hospital in Cité Soleil have been put at riskMedical charity Doctors Without Borders, also known as MSF, has temporarily closed its hospital in…

Latin America, World

Two Americans Kidnapped in Mexico Dead, Two Rescued

Evey Lovelace

SUB-Kidnapping targets US citizens during their cross-border visit for cosmetic surgeryTwo Americans have been confirmed dead, while two have been rescued following a gun point kidnapping in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.…

Latin America, World

HOSTAGES RELEASED FOLLOWING PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA’S CAQUETÃ PROVINCE

Evey Lovelace

HOSTAGES RELEASED FOLLOWING PROTESTS IN COLOMBIA'S CAQUETÃ PROVINCEAdding to the tragedy, a police officer and a civilian were killed during the unrest, which provoked the reactions of the country's leaders.…

Latin America, World

Argentina Plunged Into Darkness as Fire Affects National Electricity Grid

Evey Lovelace

Than half of argentina has been left without power after a fire affected the national electricity grid, leaving the capital buenos aires, other major cities and large swathes of the…

Latin America, World

Ecuador Seizes 8.8 Tonnes of Cocaine Hidden in Bananas Bound for Belgium, Threatening EU Drug Markets

Evey Lovelace

In ecuador have discovered almost 8.8 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a shipment of bananas that was bound for belgium. the drugs would have been worth an estimated $330m (â£275m)…