South America

Death toll from earthquakes rises to 164 in Venezuela

Published on: June 25, 2026
11:39

Caracas, Jun 25 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, reported that the death toll from the earthquakes in Caracas and other states has risen to 164, with more than 900 injured.

Tax cuts purchases abroad via website by Uruguayans

Published on: June 17, 2026
11:23

Montevideo, Jun 16 (Prensa Latina) Uruguayans today buy less online abroad, a consequence associated with the collection of value added tax (VAT) that began to be applied in May.

Chile: Port workers call for strike due to lack of response to demand

Published on: June 17, 2026
10:09

Santiago, Chile, Jun 15 (Prensa Latina) The Confederation of Port Workers of Chile has called for a national strike due to the lack of response to several government commitments regarding pensions and other labor benefits.

Uruguay celebrates a good rice export quota to the EU

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:47

Montevideo, May 21 (Prensa Latina) Uruguay has secured 63 percent of the European Union's (EU) tariff-free rice export quota to Mercosur, it was announced today, along with President Yamandu Orsi's celebration.

Argentine locality to launch book “Mundo Che”

Published on: May 21, 2026
09:47

Buenos Aires, May 21 (Prensa Latina) The historic Argentine locality of Concepcion del Uruguay is the ideal setting for the launch of the book "Mundo Che" (Che World), by journalist and writer Juan Dario Fuentes, who will be accompanied by Juan Martin Guevara, brother of the heroic guerrilla fighter.

Alleged Ecuadorian attempts to destabilize Colombia denounced

Published on: April 28, 2026
19:09

Bogota, April 28 (Prensa Latina) Colombia's public broadcaster, Radio Nacional de Colombia, reported that actions are being prepared in Ecuador to destabilize the electoral process underway today in Colombia.

Petro inquires whether explosives used in attack came from Ecuador

Published on: April 28, 2026
09:32

Bogota, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) President Gustavo Petro called for an investigation into whether the explosives used in the attack that killed 20 civilians in Cauca, amid the escalating violence currently affecting southwest Colombia, came from Ecuador.

Bolivia prepares for critical mineral exploitation with US

Published on: April 28, 2026
09:31

La Paz, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) Bolivia has taken the first step toward exploring and exploiting critical minerals in conjunction with the United States Government and is preparing an agreement, an official source from the northern nation stated.

Brazil’s PT charts electoral course and mobilizes youth

Published on: April 27, 2026
18:42

Brasilia, Apr 27 (Prensa Latina) The 8th National Congress of Brazil's Workers' Party (PT) defined its electoral strategy, reinforced the organization's unity, and highlighted the role of youth prior to the October elections.

Bogota holds “All with Cuba” cultural gathering

Published on: April 19, 2026
00:06

Bogota, April 18 (Prensa Latina) A cultural gathering in solidarity with Cuba is being held in this city with the participation of some thirty artists, including Colombians, Argentinians, and Cubans.

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