Latin America – Page 8 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Brazil doesn’t need US permission to its own backyard, ex-president Lula tells RT

Posted on June 8, 2021June 8, 2021By Editor

RT’s Oksana Boyko caught up with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the former leader of Brazil – who usually goes simply by Lula – to discuss his potential return in 2022 and what place he wants for his country on the global stage. … Read More >Brazil doesn’t need US permission to its own backyard, ex-president Lula tells RT

Russian Embassy Refutes Colombian Minister Remarks About Moscow Role in Inciting Violence

Posted on June 7, 2021June 7, 2021By Editor

The Russian Embassy to Colombia has expressed bemusement over the remarks of Colombian Defense Minister Diego Molano Aponte, who accused Russia of cyberattacks and inciting violence in the Latin American nation via social networks. … Read More >Russian Embassy Refutes Colombian Minister Remarks About Moscow Role in Inciting Violence

Argentina’s oil workers threaten STRIKE if government doesn’t greenlight private Covid-19 vaccine purchase

Posted on June 4, 2021June 4, 2021By Editor

Argentina’s largest oil workers union is eager to buy coronavirus vaccines on its own, warning that it will be forced to go on strike to protect the health of its members if the government doesn’t quickly authorize the sale. … Read More >Argentina’s oil workers threaten STRIKE if government doesn’t greenlight private Covid-19 vaccine purchase

Peru almost TRIPLES its Covid-19 death toll after revising counting method a week before key election

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021By Editor

Peru has significantly revised its official record of deaths caused by Covid-19, increasing the number almost threefold. The change was made after a review proposed new criteria for linking deaths to the virus. … Read More >Peru almost TRIPLES its Covid-19 death toll after revising counting method a week before key election

WATCH: Tens of thousands march against President Bolsonaro’s response to Covid in Brazil

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021By Editor

Nationwide protests were staged in Brazil as people expressed their disapproval of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis, demanding vaccination for everyone. … Read More >WATCH: Tens of thousands march against President Bolsonaro’s response to Covid in Brazil

Mexican election candidate SHOT DEAD shortly after going LIVE on Facebook to ask locals to join her at rally

Posted on May 29, 2021May 29, 2021By Editor

A local elections candidate in Mexico has been gunned down in the middle of a campaign event and just after going live on Facebook, becoming the latest victim in a string of murders of politicians ahead of the June vote. … Read More >Mexican election candidate SHOT DEAD shortly after going LIVE on Facebook to ask locals to join her at rally

At least 24 bodies found in El Salvador mass grave at ex-policeman’s home, as possible murder ring investigated

Posted on May 24, 2021May 24, 2021By Editor

A mass grave containing the remains of at least 24 people has been unearthed at the home of a former police officer in El Salvador, who authorities reportedly believe may have been part of a gruesome murder ring. … Read More >At least 24 bodies found in El Salvador mass grave at ex-policeman’s home, as possible murder ring investigated

Brazilian police to raid environment minister’s home as part of probe into illegal timber smuggling ring

Posted on May 21, 2021May 21, 2021By Editor

Police in Brazil are targeting the country’s environment minister as well as the head of the Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources (Ibama) as part of a major investigation into a wood-smuggling ring. … Read More >Brazilian police to raid environment minister’s home as part of probe into illegal timber smuggling ring

Three cocaine ‘mega-factories’ destroyed in Bolivia as authorities carry out fresh raids against major drug gangs

Posted on May 20, 2021May 20, 2021By Editor

Bolivian police have announced they have uncovered and destroyed three huge cocaine production sites that were hidden in forestry reserves and national parks, during a successful anti-drug squad operation. … Read More >Three cocaine ‘mega-factories’ destroyed in Bolivia as authorities carry out fresh raids against major drug gangs

Covid-19 ‘far from being controlled’ in the Americas as region accounted for 40% of global virus-related deaths last week – PAHO

Posted on May 16, 2021May 16, 2021By Editor

Over 34,000 people succumbed to Covid-19 in the Americas last week – almost 40% of the global death toll, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has said, adding that demand for hospital beds in some places is “dire.” … Read More >Covid-19 ‘far from being controlled’ in the Americas as region accounted for 40% of global virus-related deaths last week – PAHO