Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison after being convicted of plotting a military coup. The verdict was delivered by a panel of five Supreme Court justices.
Ione Wells, the BBC’s South America correspondent, provides comprehensive insights into the details of the case.
A physical altercation involving two prominent Mexican politicians disrupted proceedings in the senate.
Footage originating from Ica depicts expansive dust clouds engulfing the region.
Video evidence illustrates communities in affected regions grappling with floodwaters and undertaking extensive cleanup operations.
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Lima, Peru, on Sunday morning, triggering widespread panic at the city’s cathedral.
The broadcast was interrupted by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake, which visibly shook the studio equipment.
Authorities report that a feline was apprehended while carrying 235.65g of marijuana and 67.76g of heroin.
Two fatalities have been confirmed following a glacial lagoon overflow in the Ancash region, resulting in a devastating landslide.
Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, the third-fastest woman in history, participated in sports day activities at her son’s school in Jamaica.
Maximo Napa recounts resorting to consuming insects, birds, and turtles to ensure his survival.
Surveillance footage captures the moment a man stands up and calmly walks away following an incident in Lima.
Colombian authorities intercepted a suspect attempting to smuggle over €10,000 worth of cocaine from Cartagena to Amsterdam.
Peruvian police have released footage depicting a suspect vandalizing Cusco’s renowned 12-Angle Stone.
Video evidence shows police officers in Lima, Peru, utilizing elaborate disguises to execute a drug raid.
Dell Simancas recorded the moment his son, Adrián, was briefly engulfed and then expelled by a humpback whale.
The waterway flows through industrial zones situated on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
Firefighters in Viña del Mar successfully rescued over 35 individuals who were trapped on a malfunctioning Ferris wheel.
Videos document waves, reportedly reaching heights of up to four meters, overturning boats and inundating coastal towns.
A firefighter dressed as Santa Claus rappelled down a bridge in Guatemala City to distribute gifts to children.
An officer in Peru, disguised as Dr. Seuss’ iconic character, breached the door of a suspected drug dealer.