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Ecuador's Former President Moreno Convicted of Bribery in Hydroelectric Dam Scheme

Former Ecuadorian president Lenín Moreno has been convicted of corruption and sentenced to five years in prison for his role in a bribery scheme linked to a Chinese-funded hydroelectric dam. The 73-year-old will serve under house arrest and has indicated he will appeal.

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King Charles and Queen Camilla to tour Caribbean in autumn visit

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit the Caribbean from 27 October to 4 November, attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, with additional visits to the Bahamas and Guyana.

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Brazil Orders Discord to Suspend Livestreams After Teen's Death

Brazil's ANPD has ordered Discord to suspend its livestreaming feature after a 13-year-old girl died following alleged encouragement to self-harm in a private server, with the company facing large fines if it fails to comply.

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US Pledges $1bn Security Aid as Trump Ally Sworn In as Colombia's President

Abelardo de la Espriella was inaugurated as Colombia's president on 7 August 2026, with Washington pledging $1 billion in security assistance and welcoming Bogotá into Trump's regional alliance.

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Livestreamer’s killing raises cartel ties questions in Mexico

César Gastélum was shot dead while livestreaming in Culiacán, Sinaloa, prompting renewed questions about links between influencers and cartel violence.

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Tourist plane crashes in Peru, killing 13

A small tourist plane crashed over Peru’s Nazca Lines on Saturday, killing all 13 people on board. Authorities say the cause and passenger identities are not yet clear.

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Peru ex-president Humala freed after corruption conviction overturned

Peru's constitutional court overturned former president Ollanta Humala's 15-year corruption sentence, leading to his release from jail in Lima on Friday night.

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Chile captures fugitive convicted in Victor Jara murder

Police in Chile say they have captured Nelson Haase, convicted of kidnapping and murdering singer Victor Jara under Augusto Pinochet, after he fled in 2023.

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Milei calls Lula a 'thief' and 'convict' as Brazil recalls envoy

Brazil recalled its ambassador to Argentina after Javier Milei called Lula a “thief” and a “convict” at a São Paulo rally backing Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Venezuelan men sue firms that flew them to El Salvador prison

Venezuelan men deported to El Salvador are suing CSI Aviation and GlobalX, alleging the aviation firms helped carry out unlawful flights to Cecot.

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Families still search for loved ones a month after Venezuela quakes

A month after twin earthquakes hit Venezuela on 24 June, families in La Guaira are still searching rubble for loved ones as the death toll exceeds 5,300.

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Ferry with 116 passengers sinks off Guyana coast, eight rescued

A ferry carrying 116 passengers has sunk off the coast of Guyana near Iron Punt. Eight people have been rescued as search efforts continue.

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