A new youth trend inspired by video games and social media is spreading across Latin America. Known as “aura farming,” the trend encourages young people to show off their creativity, confidence and personality in front of a crowd. In Peru’s capital, dozens of young people recently gathered on a beach for an “aura battle.” They… Continue reading Aura Farming: Youth Trend Sweeps Latin America
Venezuela’s main international airport has partially resumed commercial flights nearly 10 weeks after two powerful earthquakes caused extensive damage across the country. The Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, La Guaira state, reopened commercial operations Tuesday with a temporary passenger facility while permanent repairs continue. Temporary Terminal Opens for Passengers Airport authorities built a temporary… Continue reading Venezuela Airport Resumes Flights After Deadly Earthquakes
Brazil’s presidential campaign is entering a new phase as leading candidates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro take their fight to television and radio. From Friday, the two candidates will use free campaign advertising to reach voters across the country. Despite the growing influence of social media, television and radio remain powerful political… Continue reading Brazil Election Campaign: Lula and Flávio Face TV Battle
Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, a leading opposition candidate in the country’s presidential election, has promised to accept the result of the October vote. Speaking to TV Globo’s Jornal Nacional on Friday, Flavio said he would respect Brazil’s electoral process and its final outcome. He also stressed that he wants to win the election under the… Continue reading Flavio Bolsonaro Election: Senator Vows to Respect Vote
Former Ecuadorian President Lenin Moreno has been found guilty in a bribery case linked to the construction of the country’s largest hydroelectric plant. An Ecuadorian court convicted Moreno on Friday after prosecutors linked him and his relatives to an alleged corruption network surrounding the Coca Codo Sinclair hydroelectric project. The 73-year-old former president received a… Continue reading Lenin Moreno Guilty in Ecuador Hydro Plant Bribery Case
The Maradona Hand of God ball has sold for £2.5 million at an auction in the United States. The football became one of the most famous sporting objects in history after Diego Maradona used it during Argentina’s 1986 World Cup quarter-final against England. Maradona scored Argentina’s opening goal by punching the ball past England goalkeeper… Continue reading Maradona Hand of God Ball Sells for £2.5m at Auction
Cuba’s deepening economic crisis is making life harder for stray cats, rescue workers and animal welfare groups struggling to find food, medicine and other basic supplies. At Aldameros, a cat rescue center run by Cuban Gabriela Lopez, dozens of cats still move around freely, purring as workers feed them and gently rub their backs. For… Continue reading Cuba Cat Crisis Deepens as Rescue Centers Struggle
Haiti police are facing growing criticism after a gang attack in Kenscoff killed 47 people and left more than 50 others kidnapped. The attack has raised serious questions about whether authorities had enough information to prevent the violence and protect residents of the once-peaceful farming community. Police spokesperson Garry Desrosiers faced journalists on Thursday, but… Continue reading Haiti Police: Haitians Demand Answers After Gang Attack
Brazil has sued Discord over alleged failures to protect children and teenagers on the chat platform, seeking about $97 million in damages. The lawsuit, filed by the Brazilian government on Wednesday, follows unsuccessful discussions with Discord over measures intended to protect young users. Authorities say the platform has not done enough to comply with Brazilian… Continue reading Brazil Discord Lawsuit Seeks $97m Over Child Safety
At least 23 people have been killed, including two children, after a minibus and a lorry collided head-on in southern Brazil. Highway police said another five people were injured in the Brazil bus crash. The collision happened early Wednesday on the BR-373 highway in Paraná state. The crash took place near kilometre 209 of the… Continue reading Brazil Bus Crash Kills 23 in Head-On Collision
