Tag: South America
Sentenced to twenty years in prison for assassinations, a wanted ex-president
In Suriname, the police are on the trail of a former president. An arrest warrant was issued on Wednesday against Desi Bouterse, sentenced on appeal on December 14 to twenty…
Prosecutor investigating hostage-taking on murdered TV set
Chaos and terror continue in Ecuador. The prosecutor in charge of the investigation into the irruption of armed men live on the set of a public television channel on January…
Archaeology: Researchers discover ancient garden cities on the Amazon in Ecuador – Knowledge
In Ecuador, archaeologists have discovered a type of garden city area that dates back to around 2,500 years ago. The area is located on the Rio Upano, which is part…
Ecuador: Researchers discover ancient garden cities on the Amazon – Knowledge
In Ecuador, archaeologists have discovered a type of garden city area that dates back to around 2,500 years ago. The area is located on the Rio Upano, which is part…
After the outbreak of violence: More than 300 arrests in Ecuador – Politics
Ecuadorian security forces have arrested 329 suspects in the fight against criminal gangs. Firearms, ammunition, explosives, incendiary devices, boats and vehicles were also seized in operations across the country, said…
What is happening in the country placed in a state of “internal armed conflict”?
Live shooting on a television set, prison guards or police officers taken hostage, schools and stores closed… For more than three days, Ecuador has been plunged, according to its president,…
In Ecuador, at least 10 dead while the country is in a state of “internal armed conflict” against drug traffickers
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Armed men burst into a public TV set live, police intervene
Chaos in Ecuador. Armed men burst into the set of a public television (TC) in Guayaquil on Tuesday afternoon, taking journalists and other employees hostage, according to images broadcast live…
Understanding everything about tensions between Venezuela and Guyana (and the United Kingdom)
For months now, Venezuela and its neighbor Guyana have been arguing over Essequibo, a territory rich in natural resources, with the United Kingdom as a third player. Why such tensions?…
Leaders of Venezuela and Guyana meet Thursday to discuss Essequibo
Venezuela and Guyana dispute Essequibo, Guyanese territory rich in oil. Presidents Nicolás Maduro and Irfaan Ali are due to meet Thursday in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to discuss this…