http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-43697813 Hundreds of supporters of the former Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, have set up camp outside the cell where he is being held. Lula has been sentenced to 12 years and one month in prison for corruption and money laundering. He handed himself in to federal police on Saturday in São Paulo and was flown to the… Read more »
Recently in Brazil dozens of dolphins were found dead in the bay outside of Rio due to a deadly unknown virus. This is very concerning because of the major pollution in the area and the creation of new diseases. New diseases mixed with issues such as antibiotic resistance are one of the few universal threats against humanity. This has been… Read more »
Facebook’s Zuckerberg gets grilled by House in second day of hearings By Tony Romm April 11 at 12:06 PM Email the author Live coverage and analysis as Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. (The Washington Post) [Keep checking this page throughout the day for updated news and analysis of Zuckerberg’s testimony to Congress.] Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg… Read more »
Brazil’s ex-President Lula da Silva surrenders to federal police By Marcia Reverdosa and Flora Charner, CNN Updated 6:36 PM ET, Sat April 7, 2018 PlayMuteMute Fullscreen Now PlayingBrazil’s Lula da Silva… Brazil’s Lula da Silva sentenced to prison 01:31 Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil (CNN)Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva turned himself over to federal authorities Saturday to begin… Read more »
Inside an Immigrant Caravan: Women and Children, Fleeing Violence Leer en español By KIRK SEMPLEAPRIL 4, 2018 Continue reading the main storyShare This Page Share Tweet Email More Save Photo Central American migrants, members of a group making its way through Mexico, waited in line on Wednesday to review their visa status at a temporary camp in Matías Romero. CreditBrett Gundlock… Read more »
‘Sentinel’ Dolphins Die in Brazil Bay. Some Worry a Way of Life Has, Too. Leer en español Photographs and Text by DADO GALDIERIAPRIL 2, 2018 Continue reading the main storyShare This Page Share Tweet Email More Save 75 Continue reading the main story Dado Galdieri for The New York Times ITACURUÇA, Brazil — Something ominous was happening in the turquoise waters… Read more »
Former Farc Leader Arrested In Colombia On U.S. Drug Warrant – NPR Colombian authorities have arrested a former peace negotiator for the rebel group FARC on a warrant seeking his extradition to the U.S. on cocaine smuggling charges. Seuxis Hernandez, also known by the alias Jesus Santrich, was taken into custody at his residence in the capital, Bogota, on an… Read more »
Rights groups decry murder of Maria Magdalena Cruz Rojas The Colombian social leader, known as an ‘untiring fighter’ for human rights, was killed last week at her home. Human rights groups have decried the killing of a Colombian farmer and social leader, who was reportedly murdered in front of her husband and son. Maria Magdalena Cruz Rojas was killed by… Read more »
The ex-president of Brazil, Lula de Silva’s political career will be drawing to a close thanks to a supreme court ruling. He was convicted on the charge of corruption and must serve a 12 year jail sentence for his crimes. He was president of Brazil from 2003-2011, and was going to run in the elections in October. He tried to… Read more »
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