Peru votes for ninth president in less than decade
Voters to choose from 35 presidential candidates, including a comedian, a media baron and a political dynasty heiress.
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In Peru’s presidential race, a pro-Trump frontrunner sinks in final stretch
Donald Trump has sought greater influence over Latin America, but in Peru’s election, will a pro-Trump stance pay off?
Cuban president will not ‘step down’ despite Trump pressure to resign
Miguel Diaz-Canel vows to resist US pressure as Trump escalates threats, tightens oil blockade on the island.
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Riot police push back protesters demanding higher wages in Venezuela
Police pushed back protesters in Venezuela’s capital as they demanded an increase to the minimum wage.
Published On 10 Apr 2026
Ecuador hikes tariffs to 100-percent in feud with neighbour Colombia
Daniel Noboa has accused Colombia’s Gustavo Petro of failing to take ‘effective measures’ against drug trafficking.
Police in Venezuela block protesters calling for higher wages, pensions
Cost of living issues have persisted in Venezuela since the US abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
A record-breaking field: What to expect from Peru’s presidential election
Crime and corruption are top issues for voters as the country struggles to cope with persistent political instability.
Five wickets in 5 balls, 9 in match: Brazil bowler breaks cricket records
Brazil’s Laura Cardoso takes record nine-wicket haul in 189-run win against Lesotho to claim best T20I bowling figures.
Argentina MPs approve bill allowing mining in glaciers
Thousands of people have demonstrated against the bill, which scientists and activists say threatens water resources.
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Man rescued after two weeks trapped in collapsed Mexico mine
A man trapped for nearly two weeks in a flooded gold mine in Sinaloa, Mexico, has been rescued by military divers.
Published On 9 Apr 2026
Ecuador recalls its ambassador from Colombia over Jorge Glas comments
The diplomatic manouevre is the latest sign of tension between right-wing Daniel Noboa and left-wing Gustavo Petro.
