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Peru declares state of emergency in 283 districts amid heavy rains

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Peru declares state of emergency in 283 districts amid heavy rains

15:59, 13 March 2026

Death toll in Brazil rainstorms rises to 46 Source: XinhuaEditor: huaxia2026-02-26 12:29:30 RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- The death toll from heavy rains in Brazil's southeastern Minas Gerais state has risen to 46, with 21 people still missing, according to the latest official update on Wednesday. The hardest-hit city, Juiz de Fora, accounts for 40 of the fatalities, while the neighboring municipality of Uba has reported six deaths. Authorities added that 19 individuals remain missing in Juiz de Fora and two in Uba. Approximately 3,000 people in Juiz de Fora and 26 in Uba have been left homeless, while 400 and 178 residents, respectively, have been evacuated due to the risk of landslides and flooding. The municipal authorities of both Juiz de Fora and Matias Barbosa have declared a state of public calamity to access federal resources and expedite emergency responses. Classes across municipal schools have been suspended. The heavy rainfall, which intensified on Monday afternoon, has caused rivers to overflow, leading to the closure of bridges and an underpass, along with fallen trees and blocked roads. February has already become the wettest month on record in Juiz de Fora, with precipitation levels more than double the historical average. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed solidarity with the victims and rescue teams, while Minas Gerais Governor Romeu Zema declared three days of official mourning in the state. The Ministry of Defense is supporting emergency efforts with troop deployments for cleanup, debris removal, logistical aid, temporary shelters and helicopter-assisted humanitarian operations.

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Death toll in Brazil rainstorms rises to 46

12:12, 26 February 2026

Colombian authorities locate missing plane with 15 aboard, no survivors reported

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Colombian authorities locate missing plane with 15 aboard, no survivors reported

07:35, 29 January 2026

Brazil

Brazil welcomes record 9.3 million foreign tourists in 2025

16:58, 12 January 2026

Colombian President Gustavo Petro

Geopolitical Agenda

Trump hints at possible action against Colombia, says Cuba is weakening

23:03, 5 January 2026

Jose Antonio Kast, Chile, election

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Jose Antonio Kast wins Chile presidency in runoff vote

11:20, 15 December 2025

Kazakhstan-Brazil: Exploring new horizons through consultations in Astana

Kazakhstan-Brazil: Exploring new horizons through consultations in Astana

01:12, 9 December 2025

José Antonio Kast and Jeannette Jara, Chile, elections

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Chile’s runoff: Who are Kast and Jara and what do they represent

10:40, 19 November 2025

Chile, elections, Jeannette Jara, José Antonio Kast

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Chile heads to December run-off as voters narrow presidential field

12:10, 18 November 2025

Chile, election

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Chile votes in sharply split presidential election

11:20, 17 November 2025

Bolivia, Rodrigo Paz

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Rodrigo Paz sworn in as new president of Bolivia

10:37, 11 November 2025

US imposes sanctions on Colombian president and his family

US imposes sanctions on Colombian president and his family

12:05, 25 October 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro

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United States to revoke visa of Colombian leader Petro after UN protest speech

19:30, 27 September 2025

Colombian President Gustavo Petro joined thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators

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Colombian president Petro voices support for Palestine at UN protest

17:15, 27 September 2025

FIFA, football, sport, World Cup

FIFA and South American leaders weigh ambitious 64-team World Cup plan

01:10, 25 September 2025

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Chile launches national AI Supercomputing Hub

13:18, 29 June 2025

Earthquake

M7.4 quake hits Drake Passage, Chile issues tsunami alert

19:20, 2 May 2025

35 injured in explosion in Chilean school

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35 injured in explosion in Chilean school

11:56, 24 October 2024

Bullfights

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Colombia’s congress bans bullfights

20:42, 29 May 2024

South Korea

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S. Korea to provide US$500,000 in humanitarian aid to Chile over massive wildfires

21:16, 8 February 2024

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South America, fourth largest of the world’s continents. It is the southern portion of the landmass generally referred to as the New World, the Western Hemisphere, or simply the Americas.