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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from South America, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 5,990 stories have been published about South America which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from South America, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 5,990 stories have been published about South America which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
Top South America News
US & Canada · HavanaTropical Storm Ian is expected to become a major hurricane in the coming days. Gov. Ron DeSantis declares a state of emergency for all of Florida. President Joe Biden also declares an emergency. Ian is forecast to strengthen before moving over western Cuba and toward the Florida Panhandle.See the Story
Tropical Storm Ian strengthening as it bears down on Western Cuba
69% Center coverage: 116 sources
Europe · CaracasVenezuela's ambassador in Geneva characterized the document on Monday as a "pseudo-report" The report alleges that President Nicolas Maduro personally ordered the detention of government opponents. Detainees allegedly endured electric shocks, asphyxiation and other cruel acts while in custody.See the Story
Venezuela rejects UN report detailing torture, rights abuses
50% Left coverage: 8 sources
AmericasVenezuela and Colombia reopen their border to vehicles transporting goods following seven years of partial closure. The South American neighbors broke off diplomatic relations in 2019 under Colombia's conservative president Ivan Duque. Colombia's first ever left-wing president has moved to mend relations with Venezuela's populist leftist government.See the Story
Colombia and Venezuela open border after years of closure due to political spat
60% Left coverage: 5 sources
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Jair Bolsonaro · BrazilIn valid votes, Lula has 52%, compared to 34% for Bolsonaro. Research was conducted between September 25 and 26. Margin of error is 2 points higher or lower. The Institute says that the scenario is one of stability.See the Story
IPEC: Lula, 48%; Bolsonaro, 31%
International · BrasíliaBRASILIA, Sept. 26 (Xinhua) -- Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Brazilian economy reached 52.63 billion U.S. dollars between January and July, the highest level for the same period since 2012, when it totaled 56.4 billion U.S. dollars, according to a report released Monday by the Central Bank of Brazil. In July alone, FDI inflow in the South American country totaled 7.72 billion U.S. dollars, compared to 6See the Story
Brazil's FDI hits highest level in 10 years
Coverage: 2 sources
AmericasDuring the meeting of the United Nations General Assambly on Monday, Nicaragua's Foreign Affairs Minister Denis Moncada asked multilateral institutions to respect the sovereignty of the countries and remain independent from the interests of the hegemonic powers.
RELATED:Nicaragua Celebrates Defeat of Walker's 1856 Colonizing Attempt“We come to speak on behalf of a heroic, dignified, sovereign, free People, who, together with so many other heroi…See the Story
Nicaragua Asks the UN Not to Submit to Imperialist Designs
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Americas · UkraineTop-seeded Maria Sakkari of Greece rallied for a 6-7 (2), 6-2, 6-3 victory over Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl in the first round of the Parma Ladies Open on Monday.
Sakkari offset seven aces with eight double faults but managed to save six of nine break points in the two-hour, 45-minute match on the red clay in Parma, Italy.
No. 4 seed Sloane Stephens also came from behind for a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win against Poland's MagdalenaSee the Story
WTA roundup: Top seed Maria Sakkari rallies in Parma
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Americas · VenezuelaFollowing seven years of closure, the border between Venezuela and Colombia was reopened with a festive ceremony.See the Story
Venezuelans and Colombians Celebrate the ‘Historical’ Reopening of Border
Americas · ChileIn an interview with CNN International, the President referred to the role of the United States in the coup d'état. “I think it would be very good for you to reflect on your behavior... Has it helped to improve democracy? I don't think so.”See the Story
President Boric and the victory of the Rejection: “You can't go faster than your people (...) we have to go a little slower”
Americas · UruguayThe head of President Luis Lacalle Pou's custody, Alejandro Astesiano, has been arrested by order of the Public Prosecutor's Office for alleged 'passport forgery', according to Uruguayan media and confirmed by sources from the Presidency.See the Story
Uruguay's presidential custody chief arrested for allegedly falsifying Russian passports
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
