Keiko Fujimori denied accusations that poor and indigenous women underwent forced sterilization during her father’s dictatorial regime from 1990 to 2000. Estimations from human rights defenders indicate that about 300,000 women were sterilized against their will.
Brazilian court hands down 19-year imprisonment to construction magnate Marcelo Odebrecht who was found guilty of bribing Petrobras officials to gain an advantage over contracts. Politicians, including two Brazilian presidents have also been dragged into the controversy.
Costa Rica has lots to offer people who are looking for a good retirement destination. The Central American country is a healthy and comfortable place for retirees.
As Donald Trump becomes an undeniable force in American politics, foreign officials, leaders and diplomats have become increasingly vocal about their fears over a Trump administration.
For more than a decade, the identity of street artist Banksy has remained a secret, although his works have attained widespread popularity. There are reports that Banksy’s identity may have finally been unveiled.
Chloe Grace Moretz appeared on “Saturday Night Live Korea” on March 5 and impressed everyone by speaking straight Korean. She did not just learn and memorize a few sentences, but actually played a character in a comic skit that lasted almost three minutes.
The United States is sending clean blood to prevent further spread of Zika virus in Puerto Rico because blood transfusion is seen as a means of transmitting the mosquito-borne virus. Request for funding has also been submitted to Congress.
Brazil’s Lower House of Congress Speaker Eduardo Cunha will be facing an investigation regarding corruption allegations. He is involved in the huge Petrobras kickback scheme.
Colombia’s Mines and Energy Minister Tomás González Estrada has resigned from his position. The country is swamped with energy problems due to the drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.
Brazil has created a new video game aiming to preserve and promote the country’s indigenous culture. Developers sought the help of anthropologists and members of the tribe for the game.
The depths of outer space are filled with silence. It might be tempting to believe that the depth of the ocean is similar. However, new reports suggest otherwise.
On Sunday, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter announced that he is ending his cancer treatment. Carter was diagnosed with skin cancer that spreads to his liver and brain.
The daughter of Joaquín Guzmán, Rosa Isela Guzmán Ortiz, has claimed that the drug lord paid politicians to facilitate his jailbreak from the Altiplano federal prison in July 2015. Guzmán's dirty money likely ended up in political campaigns.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s cancelled visit to Cuba may also lead to the cancellation of President Barack Obama’s trip to the communist nation.
