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Lula receiving Brazilians and Palestinians returning from the Gaza Strip at Brasilia Air Base

Lula receiving Brazilians and Palestinians returning from the Gaza Strip at Brasilia Air Base

Brazil's Lula: Row with Israel has 'divided his own base'

The Brazilian president's comparison of the Gaza conflict with the Holocaust has sparked a diplomatic row.

Magazin Global Us | Kolumbien Care Blocks

Magazin Global Us | Kolumbien Care Blocks

Colombia: Caring for unpaid caregivers

Over 1 million women in Bogota work as full-time family caregivers. A city-led scheme aims to lighten their load.

Magazin Global Us | Biociudades Rio de Janeiro

Magazin Global Us | Biociudades Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro takes on its trash crisis

Rio de Janeiro is drowning in garbage. Clear-up and recycling initiatives are helping to tackle the problem.

Pro-electoral authority protest in Mexico City with pink and white clothing and signs and Mexican flags

Pro-electoral authority protest in Mexico City with pink and white clothing and signs and Mexican flags

Mexico: Thousands march against electoral reform proposal

Protesters are accusing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador of undermining democracy.

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron

UK's David Cameron to visit Falkland Islands

British Foreign Secretary David Cameron called the Falkland Islands part of "the British family."

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ministerial meeting

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a ministerial meeting

Brazil's Lula aims to bolster geopolitical ties with Africa

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is seeking to deepen economic and geopolitical ties with Africa.

Venezuelan activist Rocio San Miguel talks during a conference in Caracas, Venezuela on September 14, 2011.

Venezuelan activist Rocio San Miguel talks during a conference in Caracas, Venezuela on September 14, 2011.

Venezuela: Detained rights activist 'missing,' NGOs say

Rights activist Rocio San Miguel was arrested last week.

Argentine President Javier Milei greets Pope Francis on Sunday

Argentine President Javier Milei greets Pope Francis on Sunday

Argentine President Milei and Pope Francis hold first talks

Milei had previously criticised the pope during his election campaign last year, but fences look like they're on the men

Constitutional Court, Ecuador

Constitutional Court, Ecuador

Ecuador: Court decriminalizes euthanasia in landmark ruling

Verdict comes after a terminally ill patient argued that people with fatal diseases have a right to die with dignity.

A Chilean flag flies above the smoldering remains of a house

A Chilean flag flies above the smoldering remains of a house

More than 100 die in Chile's severe wildfires

In Chile, emergency services have been battling serious fires for days in several towns. The death toll is rising.

View of two observatories in the mountains of Chile

View of two observatories in the mountains of Chile

Chile's car-sized mega camera explores the universe

Astronomers in Chile want to delve into the universe with the world's largest digital camera.

Demonstrators clash with law enforcement officers during a protest as lawmakers debate Argentina President Javier Milei's economic bill outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires

Demonstrators clash with law enforcement officers during a protest as lawmakers debate Argentina President Javier Milei's economic bill outside the National Congress in Buenos Aires

Argentina: Protests continue as lawmakers debate reforms

Protesters clashed with police outside Argentina's Congress as lawmakers debated President Javier Milei's reform bill.

Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the Casa Rosada balcony after his swearing-in ceremony

Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the Casa Rosada balcony after his swearing-in ceremony

IMF approves $4.7 billion for Argentina, praises bold action

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised the "bold actions" of Argentine President Javier Milei's government.

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press as he leaves the Federal Senate in Brasilia on June 21, 2023.

Brazilian former President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press as he leaves the Federal Senate in Brasilia on June 21, 2023.

Brazil police search properties of Bolsonaro's son

Carlos Bolsonaro was named as a target in a probe of a suspected illegal spying network targeting political foes.

Mexican matador Octavio Garcia "El Payo" performs a pass on a bull during a bullfight in the Plaza Mexico bullring during its 76th anniversary, in Mexico City, on February 5, 2022.

Mexican matador Octavio Garcia "El Payo" performs a pass on a bull during a bullfight in the Plaza Mexico bullring during its 76th anniversary, in Mexico City, on February 5, 2022.

Protests as bullfighting resumes in Mexico City

Animal rights protesters rallied outside the city's Plaza Mexico arena for the first fight in nearly two years.

Maria Corina Machado speaking in front of the Venezuelan flag

Maria Corina Machado speaking in front of the Venezuelan flag

Venezuela's top court upholds ban on opposition candidate

Maria Corina Machado won the opposition's primary election by a landslide last year.

Determined looking union membres march in Buenos Aires, some holding flags and signs

Determined looking union membres march in Buenos Aires, some holding flags and signs

Argentina: Union strike challenges Millei's economic reforms

Striking unions want to remind President Milei to think of the people when he starts his liberal market reforms.

Aerial view of the protesters during Argentina's national strike

Aerial view of the protesters during Argentina's national strike

Argentina: Nationwide strikes over Milei's austerity reforms

Thousands join a general strike over new President Javier Milei's austerity measures.

An Ecuadorian soldier during an operation at a prison in Guayaquil

An Ecuadorian soldier during an operation at a prison in Guayaquil

Ecuador: Two arrested over killing of cartel prosecutor

As Ecuador's war against drug cartels continues, police arrested two suspects over the killing of a key prosecutor.

Confetti rains down on participants after outgoing Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei delivers his annual report at the National Palace in Guatemala City.

Confetti rains down on participants after outgoing Guatemalan President Alejandro Giammattei delivers his annual report at the National Palace in Guatemala City.

US bars ex-Guatemala president from entry

The US has designated former Guatemalan president Alejandro Giammattei as ineligible to enter the country.

A group of people standing in a coffee plantation

A group of people standing in a coffee plantation

Police uncover slave-like conditions on Brazil's plantations

Brazil is the world's leading coffee exporter. But day laborers on coffee plantations often work in shocking conditions.

A tank in a residential street in Quito

A tank in a residential street in Quito

Understanding Ecuador's 'internal armed conflict'

President Noboa is deploying 22,000 soldiers in the war against drug cartels and criminal gangs. Where will this lead?

A damaged pedestrian bridge

A damaged pedestrian bridge

Ecuador: All 178 prison staff held hostage freed

Violence erupted after a state of emergency was declared following a top drug gang leader's escape from prison.

Handout picture showing stopped vehicles after a landslide in the road between Quibdo and Medellin, Choco Department, Colombia, on January 12, 2024.

Handout picture showing stopped vehicles after a landslide in the road between Quibdo and Medellin, Choco Department, Colombia, on January 12, 2024.

Colombia: Landslide covers busy road, deaths reported

A mudslide killed at least 18 people trying to take shelter in a house near a road linking Medellin and Quibdo.

Soldiers stand guard outside the presidential palace in Quito, Ecuador, following a wave of violence around the nation

Soldiers stand guard outside the presidential palace in Quito, Ecuador, following a wave of violence around the nation

Ecuador 'in state of war' against cartels, says president

President Daniel Noboa says Ecuador is 'at war' with drug gangs who are holding over 130 prison guards hostage.

Soldiers in an armored vehicle patrol Quito's historic center

Soldiers in an armored vehicle patrol Quito's historic center

Ecuador gripped by drug gang violence

Ecuador's president has declared a state of emergency, saying the country has entered an "internal armed conflict."

Ecuadorian soldiers arrive at the Zonal 8 prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for an inspection.

Ecuadorian soldiers arrive at the Zonal 8 prison in Guayaquil, Ecuador, for an inspection.

Ecuador: Jailed crime boss vanishes

A manhunt is underway for a drug lord who disappeared from a maximum-security prison.

Police leaving El Inca prison in Quito after security operation

Police leaving El Inca prison in Quito after security operation

Ecuador: State of emergency follows drug boss disappearance

Ecuador's new president has declared a 60-day state of emergency after a top drug gang leader vanished from prison.

Float at the Carnaval de Negros y Blancos

Float at the Carnaval de Negros y Blancos

Colombia's carnival of cultures

The "Carnaval de Negros y Blancos" in the Colombian Andes celebrates the ethnic diversity of the region.

Javier Milei waving from a balcony

Javier Milei waving from a balcony

Argentina: Is Javier Milei moving closer to the West?

Yes to free trade and the dollar, a "perhaps" to Mercosur, no to BRICS. Does Milei want a new rapprochement with the US?

Residents wait their turn to shop at a government store in Havana, Cuba in 2022

Residents wait their turn to shop at a government store in Havana, Cuba in 2022

Cuba's economic crisis: Will a paradigm shift help?

Cuba is set to enact price hikes and subsidy cuts, but this "correction" could make things worse before they get better.

Argentinien | Präsident Javier Milei

Argentinien | Präsident Javier Milei

Argentina formally rejects BRICS membership

New president Javier Milei has followed through on an election promise to reverse the country's decision to join BRICS.

A person shoveling white lithium carbonate inside a salt recovery pool at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

A person shoveling white lithium carbonate inside a salt recovery pool at the Uyuni Salt Flats in Bolivia

Russia, China ahead in race for Bolivia's lithium

By wooing Bolivia, Russia, like China, has gained access to one of the world's largest lithium reserves.

People try to cross border between US and Mexico

People try to cross border between US and Mexico

Mexico, US agree to cooperate on border amid migrant surge

Washington closed a number of border crossings after authorities registered a record number of irregular arrivals.

Demonstrators protest against Argentina's new President Javier Milei's economic reforms, outside the Teatro Colon opera house

Demonstrators protest against Argentina's new President Javier Milei's economic reforms, outside the Teatro Colon opera house

Thousands in Argentina protest Milei's reforms

Large protests have been held in Buenos Aires over sweeping economic reforms and deregulation measures.

Demonstrators protest against Argentina's new President Javier Milei's economic reforms, outside the Teatro Colon opera house, near the Justice Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 27, 2023.

Demonstrators protest against Argentina's new President Javier Milei's economic reforms, outside the Teatro Colon opera house, near the Justice Palace in Buenos Aires, Argentina December 27, 2023.

Argentina: Protesters march against Milei's economic reforms

Protests were led by labor unions, describing a controversial economic reform decree as "unconstitutional."

Brazilian federal police launch Operation Dynasty against accused of integrating militia in Rio de Janeiro

Brazilian federal police launch Operation Dynasty against accused of integrating militia in Rio de Janeiro

Brazil militia leader 'Zinho' surrenders to police

The man described as "public enemy Number 1" in Rio de Janeiro has turned himself in after years on the run.

A young woman with long hair in a red wetsuit holds a surfboard on a beach, smiling

A young woman with long hair in a red wetsuit holds a surfboard on a beach, smiling

Bringing change to Brazil through surfing

Nuala Costa wants to inspire other people from various racial and ethnic backgrounds to compete in high-level surfing.

Several thousand migrants have formed a caravan in southern Mexico to march north toward the USA on December 24, 2023.

Several thousand migrants have formed a caravan in southern Mexico to march north toward the USA on December 24, 2023.

Migrant caravan treks through Mexico en route to US

The caravan is believed to be the largest trying to enter the US in over a year.

A bus is seen after it crashed at the Pan-American highway in Condega, Nicaragua, on July 28, 2022.

A bus is seen after it crashed at the Pan-American highway in Condega, Nicaragua, on July 28, 2022.

Nicaragua: At least 19 killed in bus crash

The crash occurred in Rancho Grande, north of the capital Managua. A crowded bus carrying some 70 people overturned.

Suriname's former President Desi Bouterse speaks during a rally at his NDP party centre, where he asked supporters to calmly wait for the High Court of Justice verdict in his appeals case against the Court Martial, in Paramaribo, on December 16, 2023

Suriname's former President Desi Bouterse speaks during a rally at his NDP party centre, where he asked supporters to calmly wait for the High Court of Justice verdict in his appeals case against the Court Martial, in Paramaribo, on December 16, 2023

Suriname court upholds ex-president's 20-year sentence

Suriname's ex-president, Desi Bouterse, was convicted in 2019 for his role in executing 15 people in December 1982.

Ballot box with a sign reading "Constitutional plebiscite" in Spanish

Ballot box with a sign reading "Constitutional plebiscite" in Spanish

Why Chileans rejected new constitution proposals

'The electorate acted like the adult in the room,' says an analyst, regarding the rejection of two draft constitutions.

Three people stand on a bridge overlooking newly constructed train tracks that cut through the rainforest

Three people stand on a bridge overlooking newly constructed train tracks that cut through the rainforest

Cutting through the rainforest: Mexico's Maya Train

Mexico has opened the first 473 kilometers (290 miles) of its Maya Train project, despite grave concerns.

Members of the campaign against the conservative constitution

Members of the campaign against the conservative constitution

Chile rejects second attempt to renew constitution

The new draft constitution, penned by the far-right opposition, was rejected by voters.

Medical personnel from Doctors Without Borders in Port-au-Prince

Medical personnel from Doctors Without Borders in Port-au-Prince

Haiti: MSF shuts clinic after patient shot dead

Gunmen pulled out a patient from an MSF ambulance and shot him dead in Port-au-Prince.

Nicolas Maduro (right), President of Venezuela, smiles during a meeting with Irfaan Ali (2nd from left), President of Guyana

Nicolas Maduro (right), President of Venezuela, smiles during a meeting with Irfaan Ali (2nd from left), President of Guyana

Guyana, Venezuela agree not to escalate conflict

Venezuela and Guyana agreed not to use force to settle a border dispute over the oil-rich Essequibo region.

Travelers look out at the Essequibo River as they ride a ferry carrying vehicles across Guyana's Kurupukari crossing

Travelers look out at the Essequibo River as they ride a ferry carrying vehicles across Guyana's Kurupukari crossing

Guyana: Essequibo residents worried over Venezuela claims

In Guyana, people told DW how anxious they are about Venezuela's sovereignty claims over the oil-rich Essequibo region.

Pedestrians walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires

Pedestrians walk past a money exchange shop in Buenos Aires

Argentina devalues currency in economic 'shock treatment'

Argentina has devalued the peso by more than 50%, along with cuts in spending to tackle a deep economic crisis.

Woman planting tree

Woman planting tree

Chile: Santiago takes measures against climate change

Heat, drought, erosion and landslides: the effects of climate change on the outskirts of Santiago are unmistakable.

Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the Casa Rosada balcony

Argentina's President Javier Milei waves to supporters from the Casa Rosada balcony

Argentina: Milei sworn in as president, warns of austerity

There is no alternative to austerity, warned Javier Milei as he was sworn in as Argentina's president.