Latin America News

The benchmark stock exchange closed down 9.3 percent, the biggest decline since the start of the pandemic in March 2020.

Officials say South American nation will receive enough to produce as many as 25 million AstraZeneca and Sinovac jabs.

Ruling coalition loses out as Chile prepares to rewrite constitution following mass protests against inequality in 2019.

Voter turnout has been low, but Chileans say they hope to participate in ‘shaping future’ of the country.

The new constitution is aimed at addressing deep-seated social inequality that gave rise to deadly protests in 2019.

Seven women and three children found buried on ex-policeman’s property after he was arrested for two other murders.

With abortion illegal in 30 Mexican states, women are using an over-the-counter drug for the procedure.

‘Resistance Port’ is one of the biggest barricades in Cali where police have clashed with protesters.

Chileans will choose members who will draw up a new constitution as well as state and local officials.

Brazil’s environmental record is under intense scrutiny amid soaring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.

Unless Guatemala speeds up experts say coronavirus vaccine doses that have yet to be administered expire next month.

Protesters are calling for end to police violence and more economic support during pandemic, among long list of demands.

Facing new variants and a limited number of vaccines, some countries are approaching 100 percent ICU capacity.

Advocates say ruling to demarcate Indigenous reserve would help protect last two male Piripkura tribe members.