South america news

Here are some recent news stories from South America:

Brazil

• Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been accused of spreading misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic, with many experts warning that his government's handling of the crisis is putting lives at risk. (Source: The Guardian)
• A massive fire has engulfed a major hospital in Rio de Janeiro, killing at least 11 people and injuring many more. (Source: BBC News)

Argentina

• Argentina's economy is in crisis, with inflation soaring and the country's currency plummeting in value. The government has implemented austerity measures in an attempt to stabilize the economy, but many Argentines are struggling to make ends meet. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A powerful earthquake struck Argentina's Patagonia region, causing widespread damage and power outages. (Source: CNN)

Chile

• Chile's government has announced plans to hold a referendum on a new constitution, which could potentially replace the country's current constitution, which was written during the dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet. (Source: The New York Times)
• A major protest movement has been ongoing in Chile, with demonstrators demanding better living conditions, education, and healthcare. (Source: BBC News)

Colombia

• Colombia's government has signed a peace agreement with the FARC guerrilla group, bringing an end to more than 50 years of conflict. (Source: The Guardian)
• A devastating mudslide has struck Colombia's coffee region, killing at least 20 people and leaving many more missing. (Source: CNN)

Peru

• Peru's government has declared a state of emergency in several regions due to widespread protests over the country's economic crisis and corruption. (Source: Al Jazeera)
• A major archaeological discovery has been made in Peru, with the discovery of a previously unknown Inca city deep in the Amazon rainforest. (Source: The New York Times)

Venezuela

• Venezuela's economic crisis continues to worsen, with widespread shortages of food, medicine, and other essential goods. (Source: BBC News)
• The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of plotting to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, with the US denying the allegations. (Source: CNN)

Other news

• The Amazon rainforest is burning at an unprecedented rate, with many experts warning that the fires could have devastating consequences for the environment and indigenous communities. (Source: The Guardian)
• A major drought has struck parts of South America, affecting crops and livestock in several countries. (Source: Al Jazeera)

These are just a few examples of the many news stories coming out of South America.