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Death Toll In Rio De Janeiro Keeps Rising

RIO DE JANEIRO – Since the relentless storm struck the tourist region of Petrópolis, a mountainous area in the Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro, a few days ago,

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Chilean Beaches Color Crimson Red

SANTIAGO – Beaches at Coronel, Chili turned crimson red this morning because of thousands of dying shrimp washing ashore. The sand is covered in a thick layer of dead

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11 People Killed During Fireworks Explosion In Mexico

NATIVITAS – At least 11 people were killed during a fireworks explosion in Mexico. Mexican authorities said that the explosion occurred during a religious procession in the town of

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Steer Pierces Heart Of Bull Fighter In Arjona

ARJONA – Over the weekend the annual bull fighting festival in Arjona, Colombia ended deadly when a steer pierced the heart of a brave soul. The event places individuals

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Joran van der Sloot Case Goes To Supreme Court

LIMA – The Joran van der Sloot case in Lima, Peru will be heard by the country’s Supreme Court in June this year. Although it is not customary for

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Woman Values Cell Phone More Than Life

RIO DE JANEIRO – A woman at a train station in Brazil is lucky to be alive today after she dropped her cell phone on the train tracks and

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Bus Drops From Bridge Killing At Least Seven People

RIO DE JANEIRO – A bus accident in Rio de Janeiro Brazil took the lives of at least seven people. The bus dropped from a bridge running over one

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At Least 54 People Die In Flooding In Argentina

BUENOS AIRES – At least 46 people drowned last night during flash floods in the city of La Plata, Argentina. Eight people died the night before in Buenos Aires,

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Taxi Drivers Value Life More Than Money

LIMA – Deep in the heart of the Peruvian Amazon an group of taxi drivers committed an act of humanity the world could use many more of no doubt.

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Argentine President Is ‘An Old Wife’!

BUENOS AIRES – President Jose Mujica from Uruguay put his foot in his mouth when he called Argentine President Cristina Kirchner “an old wife”. The Uruguayan president was unaware

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Ferrets On Steroids Sold As Poodles In Argentina

BUENOS AIRES – Owning a miniature poodle dog is very popular in Argentina; so much in fact, some people have found a way to make money selling fake poodles

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Every 87 Minutes Someone Is Killed In Honduras

SAN PEDRO SULA – Violence has escalated in Honduras to the point that every 87 minutes a person is murdered somewhere in the Latin American country, according to Conadeh,

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Bus Accident In Peru Kills At Least 33 People

LIMA – A bus loaded with 45 people tumbled down a 630 feet ravine in Northern Peru on Friday, killing at least 33 people on board. The bus landed

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Chavez Still Prominent In Venezuela’s Election

CARACAS – Deceased Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez may not be leading his country in body anymore but his spirit is stronger now than it’s ever been, as was evident

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Nicolas Maduro Is Venezuela’s Newest President

CARACAS – The ballots have been cast and the votes have been counted and former Venezuelan Vice President Nicolas Maduro has been elected to follow up Hugo Chavez. Maduro,

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Brazilian Cops Sentenced To 156 Years Behind Bars

RIO DE JANEIRO – 23 police officers from Sao Paulo Brazil have each been sentenced to serve 156 years jail term for murdering inmates at the notorious Carandirú prison.

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Fluorescent Sheep Born In Uruguay

MONTEVIDEO – Uruguay is home to a group of fluorescent sheep. The animals glow when ultraviolet light is shined on them. It isn’t a natural phenomenon but a man

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Former Argentine Dictator Videla Has Died

BUENOS AIRES – News agency AFP reports that former Argentine dictator Jorge Videla has died at the age of 87. Videla was president of Argentina until 1981. From 1976

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Park Ranger Saves Girl From Lion With Cup Of Coffee

JOHANNESBURG – A young girl and her mother are alive and well today thanks to the ultra brave actions of a South African park ranger, who wasn’t afraid to

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4,926 Well Preserved Cave Drawings Found In Mexico

MEXICO CITY – Scientists have made a stunning discover inside caves in the north-eastern region of Burgos, Mexico. Thousands of well preserved frescoes of images humans, animals, insects, as

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