Latin america
Latin America and Caribbean pass 8 million COVID-19 infections
The region made up of the United States and Canada has the second largest number of infections worldwide, with 6,504,734 cases.
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Virus deaths reach 375,000 as Latin America struggles
Healthcare systems across Latin America risk being overwhelmed by the illness, the World Health Organization said, as fatalities from the disease in hard-hit Brazil neared 30,000.
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Brazil sees record virus deaths as pandemic surges in Latin America
Health officials in Brazil reported 1,179 new coronavirus deaths on Tuesday, the first time the daily toll exceeded 1,000, but far-right President Jair Bolsonaro remains bitterly opposed to lockdowns.
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Latin America and Caribbean record 500,000 virus cases
Almost half have been recorded in Brazil -the country worst-hit by the pandemic in the region - which also has more than 15,000 deaths.
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Brazil avoids recession with second quarter growth: official
The surprising result comes after recent efforts to revive Latin America's biggest economy as it teetered on the edge of another recession.
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Latin America faces obesity-food insecurity paradox - report
The report found that a combination of excessive calorie consumption, unbalanced diets and declining activity levels were fuelling a growing burden of overweight and obesity in various countries across the world.
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These are the world's most attractive countries for foreign workers
According to the latest edition of the Boston Consulting Group’s Decoding Global Talent, workers are most likely to want to head to the United States, Germany or Canada.
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This is why governments should be watching the World Cup
As the World Cup unfolds, captivating soccer fans around the globe, the broad appeal of high-level sports is on full display.
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Latin America must think about legalising drugs, UN agency says
The battle to dominate crystal meth and heroin markets has also precipitated mounting violence in Mexico.
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Latin American human rights court urges same-sex marriage legalisation
A number of Latin American countries, including Costa Rica, do not allow same-sex marriage.
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[ANALYSIS) Latin American history suggests Zimbabwe’s coup will turn violent
Some observers think Robert Mugabe's overthrow by the Army might be a good thing for Zimbabwe. An Argentinean expert on Latin America's bloody military dictatorships disagrees.
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Sun International to hike stake in Latin American venture
Sun Latam would pay $63 million for its half of the stake, Sun International said, raising its holding in Sun Dreams to almost 65%.
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Zika fears 'prompt rise in abortion alternatives'
A study reveals pregnant women in Latin America have increasingly sought abortion pills online.
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US adds more countries to Zika travel alert
Pregnant women were warned not to travel to certain areas as Zika has been suspected to lead to birth defects.
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US politics takes centre stage at Latin Grammys
The ceremony was preempted by Barack Obama’s speech announcing a new immigration order.
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Latin American leaders offer Snowden asylum
Bolivia joins Venezuela and Nicaragua in offering the former US spy asylum.
