Colombia's Former President Is Officially An Inmate On House Arrest
Álvaro Uribe Vélez was registered in the prison system after being charged with bribery and procedural fraud.
Protests move into Peru's capital, met by tear gas and smoke
The protests have been marked by Peru's worst political violence in more than two decades.
By Martin Mejia / APHow political unrest escalated into violence in Brazil
Thousands of supporters of former President Jair Bolsonaro broke through barriers to protest the inauguration of the country's new president.
By Eraldo Peres / APPolice officer burned to death amid anti-government unrest in Peru
The 29-year-old officer was killed when his patrol car was set on fire by a mob of protesters in Juliaca, a city near the border with Bolivia.
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Biden touts economic record, criticizes House Republicans
The president's first major economic address this year comes as the White House and Congress remain at odds over increasing the debt ceiling.
By Andrew Harnik / APState of emergency declared over violent Atlanta protest
Gov. Brian Kemp's declaration allows him to call up to 1,000 National Guard members to help "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
By Alex Slitz / ApHouse GOP wastes no time launching investigations
With their new majority in hand, House Republicans have made it clear that government oversight will be a huge focus.
By Jose Luis Magana / AP