Morales Blocked From Running For A Seat In Bolivia's Senate
Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal rejected former President Evo Morales' candidacy Thursday because he's no longer a resident.
| Katherine Biek
South America
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Juan Guaidó Visits The White House
The White House reaffirmed its commitment to Venezuela and ousting President Nicolás Maduro in a statement ahead of the visit.
| LeeAnne Lowry
DHS Adds Brazilian Migrants To 'Remain In Mexico' Policy
The program requiring migrants to wait in Mexico for their immigration hearing now includes Brazilian migrants.
More Than 50 Dead In Brazilian Flooding And Landslides
Death toll continues to rise as heavy rains beat down in southeastern Brazil.
| Caitlin Baldwin
Mexico Is Cracking Down On U.S.-Bound Migrants — At What Cost?
Under U.S. pressure, Mexico has ramped up efforts to stop transiting migrants from reaching the U.S. How is the crackdown playing out on the ground?
Argentina Introduces Bill To Address Debt Crisis
The country is looking to create a legal framework to repay foreign debt.
U.S. Treasury Hits Venezuelan Politicians With Sanctions
The Treasury Department sanctioned the seven Maduro supporters over an illegitimate power grab.
Twitter Met With Sharp Criticism After Suspending Venezuelan Accounts
The accounts belong to journalists, political leaders and military branches.
| LeeAnne Lowry
Brazil Fines Facebook For Sharing User Information
Brazil says Facebook shared user data with "questionable" purposes with an app.
Wildfire Destroys At Least 150 Homes In Valparaíso, Chile
At least 150 homes were damaged after a wildfire spread to the port city of Valparaíso, Chile.
| Ahmed Jawadi
Chile's President Signs Law For Vote On New Constitution
The law will allow for a public vote to be held next April on whether to change Chile's constitution.
| Ahmed Jawadi
Oil Spill Off The Galapagos Islands Prompts State Of Emergency
Ecuador has issued emergency protocols after a barge carrying 600 gallons of diesel fuel capsized and sank in the environmentally sensitive area.
| Gage Jackson
U.S. Bet On Venezuela Opposition, But Maduro Tightening Grip On Power
Supporters of Maudro are targeting opposition leaders, months after rival Juan Guaidó declared himself as Venezuela's rightful leader.
| Peter Hecht
A Shot From Police Killed A Protester In Colombia. Here's How We Know.
Exclusive video evidence shows what led up to the fatal shooting of a protester in Colombia.
| Jake Godin and Jennifer Smart and Zach Toombs
Trump Imposes Steel And Aluminum Tariffs On Brazil, Argentina
President Trump said the countries were manipulating their currencies.
| Caitlin Baldwin
Colombians Protest Over Economic Concerns, Teen's Death
Thousands are protesting proposed tax increases for low-income residents and cuts in health care and pension subsidies.
| Peter Hecht
Report: Chilean Security Forces Seeking To Injure, Punish Protesters
Amnesty International accuses Chilean authorities of directing attacks, including "torture and sexual violence," against anti-government protesters.
| Peter Hecht
State Department Tells U.S. Citizens Not To Travel To Bolivia
The U.S. State Department issued a travel advisory for Bolivia because of political instability and ongoing protests in the country.
Chilean Government To Write New Constitution After Weeks Of Protests
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera told a local news outlet the government has been working on a new draft of the constitution.
| Antoinette Miller
Bolivian President Evo Morales Resigns Over Calls Of Election Fraud
One of Latin America's longest-serving leaders is stepping down after three weeks of deadly protests against him.
El Salvador Expels Maduro's Diplomats, Backs Venezuelan Opposition
El Salvador now joins over 50 countries backing Juan Guaidó, the self-declared interim president of Venezuela.
Violence, Deaths In Chile Signal Crisis Over Economic Woes In Americas
Eighteen people are dead in a week of protests and clashes in Chile that began over a subway fare increase. Unrest reveals deep economic fissures.
| Peter Hecht
Violent Protests In Chile Bring Halt To Transportation Fare Hike Plan
Three people died in a supermarket fire after the store was looted in protest to another increase of public transportation fares.
| Antoinette Miller
Ecuador In State Of Emergency Over Fuel Protests
The president of Ecuador declared a 60-day state of emergency in response to national protests against cuts to fuel subsidies.
Trump Administration Triples Development Aid For Venezuela's Guaidó
The U.S. said Tuesday's assistance announcement "serves as another example of our commitment to help Venezuelans recover their country."
In Brazil's Amazon, Fires Threaten The Environment And Way Of Life
In the forested Acre state, searing fires and the president's development plans stir memories of an environmental martyr for the Amazon.
| Peter Hecht
Fires In Brazil Stoke Clash Between Economic Gain And Preservation
In Brazil, forest clearing can produce quick riches But a rash of fires stirs debate over short-term economic gains vs. the life of the rainforest.
| Peter Hecht
Views From The Amazon: A Source Of Livelihood
Newsy spoke with people on several sides of the issue about what the massive blaze means for their livelihoods.
| Johannah Grenaway
Brazil's President Might Miss A Meeting On Rainforest Fires He Called
President Jair Bolsonaro has faced international pressure to address the Amazon Rainforest fires.
| Caitlin Baldwin
No, The Amazon Rainforest Doesn't Produce 20% Of The World's Oxygen
There are plenty of reasons to be worried about the blazes burning in the Amazon rainforest, but our oxygen supply isn't one of them.
