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The Ecuadorian capital of Quito — already struck by severe drought — is enveloped by rising smoke as a wildfire threatens to trap the city. Authorities are racing to keep the inferno in check, but arid conditions have only made the fight more difficult. Regardless, President Daniel Noboa assured on
New Peru President Sworn In, Predecessor Castillo Arrested
By Marco Aquino LIMA - Peru swore in a new president on Wednesday after a day of political drama that...
Canadian Seeking Assisted Suicide Finds Hope, New Lease on Life, After Outpouring of Support
A St. Catharines, Ontario man who was in the process of taking his own life via Canada’s controversial...
Bank of Canada Posts First Loss in its 87-year History
The Bank of Canada — Canada’s central bank — lost $522 million in the third quarter of this year, marking...
Brazil’s Lula Considering US Trip Before January Inauguration
BRASILIA, Brazil — Brazilian President-elect Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Friday, Dec. 2 that he...
Bank of Mexico Issues Optimistic Forecasts to Counteract Inflation, Ends Rate Hikes
MEXICO CITY, Mexico — The Bank of Mexico on Wednesday, Nov. 30 issued more upbeat forecasts for inflation...
Thousands of Pelicans Die in Peru After Bird Flu Outbreak
More than 13,000 birds, mainly pelicans, have died on Peruvian coasts in recent weeks following an outbreak...
Cuba’s Municipal Elections See Lowest Turnout in 40 Years
HAVANA, Cuba — The small island nation in the Caribbean saw its lowest level of voter turnout in municipal...
Canada Aims to Boost Defense, Cyber Security in Indo-Pacific to Counteract ‘Disruptive’ China
OTTAWA, Canada — On Sunday, Nov. 27, the Canadian government launched its long-awaited Indo-Pacific strategy...
Tens of Millions Take the Streets in Brazil to Oppose Lula’s Controversial Victory
Tens of millions of demonstrators are still in the streets of Brazil to support current president Jair...