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Fire at Brazil’s Antarctica Research Station
[The Rio Times]- Two people were killed in a fire that erupted at Brazil’s EACF base in Antarctica. The rest of the 40+ people escaped the fire by helicopter. Reports from the Brazilian Navy…
Fire engulfs Venezuelan prison
[The Jakarta Post]- Thousands of soldiers worked to put down an uprising in an overcrowded prison that had been engulfed in flames. Gunfire was heard from the El Rodeo prison. …
Argentina reports that UK sent nuclear sub near Falklands
[BBC News]- The Prime Minister of Argentina has claimed that the UK sent an armed nuclear sub near the Falklands. The British were forced to tell the locations of their submarines. …
Prince William lands in the Falkland Islands
[The Telegraph]- After being argued and talked about for several months, Prince William arrived in the Falkland Islands. He is the first member of the Royal family to visit in five years. Prince…
Another Brazil minister resigns
[Washington Post]- Brazil’s minister of cities has resigned his post over corruption charges. Mario Negromonte is the latest in a growing list of ministers who have left their positions during…
Collapsed buildings in Rio, 19 expected dead
[Telegraph]- Three buildings collapsed in central Rio, most likely due to structural problems. Rescue workers have almost lost all hope in discovering any survivors in the bulk of debris the…
Argentina and Venezuela expand economic ties
[Venezuela Analysis]- The leaders of Argentina and Venezuela announced a cooperative plan to develop resources and expand industry. The plan is set to include oil production and factories to build…
Brazil minister faces corruption charges
[The Rio Times]- Charges of corruption are being leveled against Fernando Bezerra Coelho, Brazil’s Minister for National Integration. Seven cabinet members have already left their positions during the first year…
Venezuela’s mystery credit from China
[El Universal]- President Hugo Chávez of Venezuela has faced questions over loans the government has received from China. The amount of oil used to repay the loans has a value…
South Atlantic offshore oil drilling
[Telegraph]- Oil was found in the Falklands after offshore drilling in the South Atlantic. The amount of oil could be close to that of the North Sea oilfield. This discovery is…
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