Almost 15,000 hectares have been consumed in Epuyén, Argentina, although the fire has been contained. In Chile, 20 people have died
Latin America
Wildfire hotspots reignite in Patagonia, flames rage on in south-central Chile
Brazil will no longer represent Argentina in Venezuela, sources confirm
No official information has been made public at the time of writing, but Argentine media report that Italy will take on the role
The U.S. president thanked her for ‘such a wonderful gesture of mutual respect.’ Nobel Prize authorities said the award cannot be transferred to others
Bolivia declares ‘energy and social emergency’ after widespread protests
The country was paralyzed for six days by roadblocks protesting new President Rodrigo Paz’s economic package, which he ultimately annulled on Sunday
The decision does not affect temporary visits. The US said the measure targets migrants who ‘take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates’
The U.S. president said the country will get ‘no more oil or money’ from Venezuela. Cuba said it’s ‘preparing’ to defend itself
EU votes in favor of creating world’s largest free-trade area with Mercosur
A majority of European Union members greenlit the trade accord, which can now be signed. It must be ratified by parliaments to come into effect
Venezuela announces release of ‘significant number’ of local and foreign prisoners
The country has been accused of holding political prisoners by human rights organizations
Trump and Petro cool down rhetoric and agree to meet in Washington
The leaders of the US and Colombia spoke on the phone after tensions escalated between them over Venezuela