South America

Rafael Correa: Outrage against Venezuela seeks to save oil deals

Published on: January 15, 2026
15:03

Quito, January 15 (Prensa Latina) Former Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa (2007-2017) stated that the outrage against Venezuela is an operation to save oil deals and the image of US President Donald Trump.

Uncontrolled fires in Patagonia, Argentina

Published on: January 11, 2026
09:32

Buenos Aires, Jan 11 (Prensa Latina) Six days after it began, the forest fire continues to consume hectares of the beautiful Argentine Patagonian landscape in the Andean province of Chubut, local media report.

Uruguay has the most expensive gasoline prices in Latin America

Published on: January 11, 2026
09:10

Montevideo, January 11 (Prensa Latina) Gasoline prices in Uruguay are currently among the highest in Latin America and globally, reaching almost two dollars per liter.

Brazil’s Workers’ Party calls for democracy protests

Published on: January 5, 2026
08:57

Brasilia, Jan 5 (Prensa Latina) The ruling Workers' Party (PT) has called for pro-democracy protests on Thursday, the third anniversary of the coup attempt that continues to shake Brazil.

Unemployment in Brazil falls to 5,2% in November

Published on: December 30, 2025
11:39

Brasilia, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) The unemployment rate in Brazil fell to 5,2% in the quarter ending in November, according to data published today by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).

Noboa declares prison perimeters in Ecuador security zones

Published on: December 30, 2025
11:38

Quito, Dec 30 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa declared the perimeters surrounding prisons as restricted security zones, requiring the Armed Forces to reinforce controls in these areas today. The decision, announced through an executive decree, came after a meeting of the State Public Security Council (Cosepe).

Young man injured during national strike dies in Ecuador

Published on: December 28, 2025
11:54

Quito, Dec. 28 (Prensa Latina) Ecuadorian indigenous man Edison David Farinango died after spending two months hospitalized with injuries sustained during the repression of the strike against measures implemented by President Daniel Noboa, local media reported.

Homicides highlight citizen insecurity in Uruguay

Published on: December 28, 2025
11:26

Montevideo, Dec. 28 (Prensa Latina) Nine homicides have occurred in the capital city in recent days, in neighborhoods such as Cerro Norte, Penarol, Tres Ombues, and Punta de Rieles, among others.

Expectations in Uruguay for a good tourist season

Published on: December 28, 2025
11:25

Montevideo, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan tourism sector is currently anticipating a successful summer season, especially given the predictions of a report from the Center for Studies of Economic and Social Reality (Ceres).

Colombia plans to establish direct flights with Russia

Published on: December 28, 2025
11:07

Moscow, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina) Colombia plans to explore the possibility of establishing direct air service with Russia, the South American country's ambassador to Moscow, Jorge Ignacio Zorro, announced.

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