Latin America Archives - Page 184 of 458

Colombia Extends Border Closure until Nov. 1

Colombia will extend the closure of its land, sea and river frontiers by a month until November 1, immigration announced Wednesday.

According to data compiled by Espacio Público and shared with CPJ, 180 radio stations went off the air between 2009 and 2020.

Colombian educator Mayerlin Vergara Perez was chosen to win this year’s UN Refugee Award for rescuing sexually exploited children.

Today’s featured band is Los Orientales de Paramonga from Peru with the song “Lobos al Escape” (1970). Enjoy our song of the day.

In El Salvador, a 29-year-old woman sent to prison for having a stillbirth has been released on conditional freedom after six years.

Today’s featured band is Son Palenque from Colombia with the song “Yo me voy” from the album of the same name (2019).

A massive power failure plunged Venezuela into darkness on Friday. People were without electricity in at least 14 Venezuelan states.

Ecuador wants Interpol to issue a red notice for fugitive ex-president Rafael Correa, currently a resident in Belgium where his wife is from.

Colombian Journalists Face Inquiry for Reporting on Assault Allegations. If convicted of defamation, they could face 16-54 months in prison.

Volkswagen will compensate former employees whose rights were violated during Brazil’s 1964-1985 military regime,