Latin America – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Another Latin American country legalizes same-sex marriage

Posted on December 10, 2021December 10, 2021By Editor

Chile has become the latest country to allow LGBT couples to marry and adopt children after its parliament passed a bill that was introduced four years ago. … Read More >Another Latin American country legalizes same-sex marriage

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Brazil’s Bolsonaro could face a returning rival

Posted on November 21, 2021November 21, 2021By Editor

Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has said he is willing to stand as a candidate in elections against incumbent leader Jair Bolsonaro, labelling his potential opponent “a poor copy of Trump.” … Read More >Brazil’s Bolsonaro could face a returning rival

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Prison riot sparked by gang violence kills at least 68

Posted on November 17, 2021November 17, 2021By Editor

The death toll from a massive riot that turned into a massacre at a large prison in Ecuador has risen to 68, according to the authorities. The deadly violence was reportedly sparked by a gang rivalry. … Read More >Prison riot sparked by gang violence kills at least 68

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Preliminary results of US-criticized Nicaragua elections announced

Posted on November 10, 2021November 10, 2021By Editor

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega is on course to securing his fifth overall and fourth consecutive term in office, with primary results revealing an overwhelming lead for his Sandinista alliance in the general election. … Read More >Preliminary results of US-criticized Nicaragua elections announced

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All children will have to take Covid-19 jab in Costa Rica

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021By Editor

Costa Rica has become the first nation in the world to make Covid-19 vaccination mandatory for children. Parents face sanctions – and potentially, forced jabbing of their kids – if they don’t comply. … Read More >All children will have to take Covid-19 jab in Costa Rica

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Violent clashes erupt as Mexico’s National Guard confronts US-bound migrants (VIDEOS)

Posted on November 7, 2021November 7, 2021By Editor

Mexico’s southern state of Chiapas saw intense violence as local National Guard officers faced off with a migrant caravan moving north to Mexico City. Scuffles reportedly resulted in injuries on both sides. … Read More >Violent clashes erupt as Mexico’s National Guard confronts US-bound migrants (VIDEOS)

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Brazilian senators vote to charge President Jair Bolsonaro with crimes against humanity for his handling of Covid pandemic

Posted on October 28, 2021October 28, 2021By Editor

Brazilian senators voted on Tuesday to recommend that the country’s Prosecutor-General Augusto Aras charge President Jair Bolsonaro over the government’s ‘errors’ during the Covid pandemic, which led to more than 600,000 deaths. … Read More >Brazilian senators vote to charge President Jair Bolsonaro with crimes against humanity for his handling of Covid pandemic

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Brazilian Senate committee drops homicide accusation against Bolsonaro, recommends indicting president for 10 crimes over pandemic

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

Brazilian senators have presented their “final” report on the alleged crimes of President Jair Bolsonaro over his government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic. The list of recommended charges includes “crimes against humanity.” … Read More >Brazilian Senate committee drops homicide accusation against Bolsonaro, recommends indicting president for 10 crimes over pandemic

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Brazilian lawmakers to recommend HOMICIDE charges for President Bolsonaro over handling of Covid-19, leaked Senate report says

Posted on October 21, 2021October 21, 2021By Editor

A panel of Brazilian lawmakers could recommend a litany of charges against President Jair Bolsonaro, including homicide, in relation to his government’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a leaked Senate report. … Read More >Brazilian lawmakers to recommend HOMICIDE charges for President Bolsonaro over handling of Covid-19, leaked Senate report says

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