Latin America – Page 3 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Haitian gang demand $17 million for release of kidnapped US and Canadian Christian missionaries

Posted on October 19, 2021October 19, 2021By Editor

An armed gang that kidnapped 17 members of a US missionary group in Haiti last week are demanding $1 million each for their release, the Haitian justice minister told US media, adding that five children were among those abducted. … Read More >Haitian gang demand $17 million for release of kidnapped US and Canadian Christian missionaries

Armed gang kidnaps up to 17 American Christian missionaries, including children, in Haiti – reports

Posted on October 17, 2021October 17, 2021By Editor

Between 15 and 17 US missionaries and their families are reportedly being held by a gang in Haiti. Although the country is infamous for kidnappings, the abduction of such a large group of foreigners is nonetheless unusual. … Read More >Armed gang kidnaps up to 17 American Christian missionaries, including children, in Haiti – reports

Panama exhumes bodies from mass grave during search for victims of 1989 US invasion – media

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021By Editor

Panamanian authorities have reportedly exhumed several bags filled with human remains from a mass grave as the country conducts searches to identify victims of the 1989 US invasion that toppled General Manuel Noriega’s regime. … Read More >Panama exhumes bodies from mass grave during search for victims of 1989 US invasion – media

2 people hospitalized with burns after explosion at fireworks factory in Guatemala (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Posted on October 15, 2021October 15, 2021By Editor

A fireworks factory in San Raymundo, Guatemala has exploded, inflicting two people with severe burns as others fled the blast scene. Footage posted to social media shows a massive white-gray plume of smoke over the town. … Read More >2 people hospitalized with burns after explosion at fireworks factory in Guatemala (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Environmental activists take Brazilian president Bolsonaro to ICC over ‘crimes against humanity’ for destruction of Amazon

Posted on October 13, 2021October 13, 2021By Editor

Environmental campaigners have launched an official complaint at the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing Brazil’s president, Jair Bolsonaro, of “crimes against humanity” for his alleged role in Amazon deforestation. … Read More >Environmental activists take Brazilian president Bolsonaro to ICC over ‘crimes against humanity’ for destruction of Amazon

Bolivian police retreat after coca leaf farmers storm market in La Paz (VIDEOS)

Posted on October 5, 2021October 5, 2021By Editor

Thousands of coca leaf growers seized the main market in Bolivia’s capital, La Paz, on Monday after a week-long dispute over its control. Police used tear gas in an effort to stop them. … Read More >Bolivian police retreat after coca leaf farmers storm market in La Paz (VIDEOS)

Cuban researchers say ‘no scientific evidence’ for US’ ‘Havana Syndrome’ claims

Posted on September 29, 2021September 29, 2021By Editor

A panel of Cuban scientists has declared that there is “no scientific evidence” for US claims that diplomats on the island fell ill due to sonic warfare attacks. The mysterious illnesses have been dubbed ‘Havana Syndrome’. … Read More >Cuban researchers say ‘no scientific evidence’ for US’ ‘Havana Syndrome’ claims

Venezuela reports another ‘terrorist attack’ on its electrical system as power outages hit Caracas region & other areas

Posted on September 28, 2021By Editor

Venezuela’s electrical system was targeted by another “terrorist attack” on Sunday, minister of electric power Nestor Reverol has said, referring to power outages in the Caracas area and other parts of the Latin American country. … Read More >Venezuela reports another ‘terrorist attack’ on its electrical system as power outages hit Caracas region & other areas

At least one dead after 7.0-magnitude quake rocks Mexico near Acapulco

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021By Editor

A strong 7.0-magnitude tremor has struck Mexico’s Pacific coast, the United States Geological Survey has reported. The quake was felt in Acapulco as well as Mexico City and has reportedly caused some damage. … Read More >At least one dead after 7.0-magnitude quake rocks Mexico near Acapulco

Trump aide & Gettr CEO briefly ‘detained’ in Brazil amid claims of Bolsonaro hatching ‘insurrection’ plot ahead of elections

Posted on September 20, 2021September 20, 2021By Editor

Jason Miller, spokesman for US ex-President Donald Trump before launching social media platform Gettr, was detained for several hours in Brazil in what appears to be a struggle between President Jair Bolsonaro and his critics. … Read More >Trump aide & Gettr CEO briefly ‘detained’ in Brazil amid claims of Bolsonaro hatching ‘insurrection’ plot ahead of elections