Latin America News

From Milla to Vinicius Jr, the World Cup’s dancing football stars
Vinicius Jr calls critics killjoys, as Brazil follow in the fabled tradition of Roger Milla and Bebeto.
Published On 8 Dec 2022
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Why was Peru President Pedro Castillo impeached?
Congress votes to remove Castillo after he sought to rule by decree. He was replaced by his deputy Dina Boluarte.
Published On 8 Dec 2022
A look at years of political chaos in Peru
Peruvian politics marked by series of corruption cases and crises, the latest being removal of President Pedro Castillo.
Published On 7 Dec 2022
Peru updates: Congress removes Castillo, swears in new president
Dina Boluarte takes over after Congress votes to remove Pedro Castillo in third impeachment attempt of chaotic tenure.
Published On 7 Dec 2022

Dina Boluarte becomes first female president after a tumultuous day that saw Pedro Castillo accused of ‘rebellion’.

The Peruvian president is facing a third impeachment effort following allegations of corruption and ‘moral incapacity’.

Deadly attack by rebel dissidents takes place in Cauca, a southwestern region that has seen a surge in violence.

Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, accused of fraudulently awarding public contracts, is expected to appeal conviction.

Amid violence over land rights, the questions of heritage and who the land belongs to remain difficult to answer.

The three-time World Cup champion, hospitalised with colon cancer, continues to inspire fans globally.

Japan’s loss to Croatia in a penalty shootout and South Korea’s 4-1 defeat to Brazil have ended their World Cup runs.

‘This victory is for him’: Vinicius Jr said of win over South Korea dedicated to Pele who is hospitalised in Sao Paulo.

Brazil score four first-half goals to cruise past South Korea and into the World Cup 2022 quarter-finals.

Russia is one of the largest producers of crude oil, and it provides more than a third of Europe’s oil imports.

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