• World Rugby Sevens: England and Argentina criticised over two-minute try
  
  England and Argentina are criticised over a long delay before scoring a try that helps both sides progress from their World Rugby Sevens men's group in Toulouse.
  BBC News.  Sun, 22 May 2022 13:17:20 GMT.
• Femicide: Keeping the memory of murdered women alive with maps
  
  Geraldina Guerra tracks cases of femicide in Ecuador and maps victims' lives online so people can learn about their life as well as their death.
  BBC News.  Sat, 21 May 2022 23:09:29 GMT.
• Elon Musk (sporting some very bizarre facial hair) meets Brazilian president Bolsonaro in Sao Paulo
  
  Elon Musk was in Sao Paulo on Friday to meet Brazil's president Jair Bolsonaro. The meeting was to discuss internet connectivity in the Amazon, and was seen as a coup for Bolsonaro.
  Daily Mail.  Sat, 21 May 2022 07:38:27 +0100.
• Bancolombia (CIB) Loses 19.2% in 4 Weeks, Here's Why a Trend Reversal May be Around the Corner
  
  Bancolombia (CIB) is technically in oversold territory now, so the heavy selling pressure might have exhausted. ...
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Fri, 20 May 2022 13:35:06 GMT.
• Venezuelan President reports receiving booster dose of Sputnik Light
  
  The head of state urged Venezuelan citizens not to postpone revaccination
  Tass.  Fri, 20 May 2022 07:47:00 +0300.
• President Joe Biden's daughter, Ashley, tests positive for COVID, skips Latin America trip
  
  Ashley Biden's positive test result was announced just before Jill Biden's flight Wednesday to Ecuador, the first stop on her six-day Latin America trip.
  Ap.  ABC News.  Thu, 19 May 2022 13:27:55 +0000.
• In 2011, Venezuela Was No. 4 For U.S. Oil Imports; In 2021, It Was Russia
  
  For the first time in at least 30 years and quite possibly closer to a century, the United States imported no oil from Venezuela in 2021. Little more than a decade ago, in 2011, Venezuela ranked fourth as a source of U.S. oil imports.
  By Ken Roberts, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 19 May 2022 05:12:00 -0400.
• Biden's daughter Ashley tests positive for COVID-19, scraps trip with the first lady
  
  The first couple's daughter, Ashley Biden, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, forcing her to cancel plans to join first lady Jill Biden on a trip to South America.
  Tom Howell Jr..  Washington Times.  Wed, 18 May 2022 13:25:40 -0400.
• Chile announces state of emergency as conflict between state and indigenous minorities escalates
  
  Chile has announced a state of emergency in southern areas after being shaken by conflict between indigenous Mapuche groups and the state.
  Sky News.  Tue, 17 May 2022 22:18:00 +0100.
• US moves to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela
  
  The limited changes will allow Chevron Corp to negotiate its licence with the state-owned oil company, PDVSA.
  Al Jazeera.  Tue, 17 May 2022 19:17:34 +0000.
• U.S. to ease a few economic sanctions against Venezuela
  
  The United States government is moving to ease a few economic sanctions on Venezuela in a gesture meant to encourage resumed negotiations between the U.S.-backed opposition and the government of President Nicolas Maduro.
  Regina Garcia Cano.  Washington Times.  Tue, 17 May 2022 12:12:44 -0400.
• Corporación América Airports S.A. Reports April 2022 Passenger Traffic
  
  Total passenger traffic continued the recovery trend reaching 73.5% of April 2019 traffic levels; Ecuador and Armenia at 95% of pre-pandemic levels.
  Travel Industry Wire.  2022-05-17 11:10:44 EST.
• Thousands in Argentina protest soaring inflation
  
  Prices rose 23% in the first 4 months of 2022, according to figures published on Thursday.
  Straits Times.  Fri, 13 May 2022 08:14:10 +0800.
• Uruguay in negotiations to acquire A-29 Super Tucanos from Brazil
  
  Uruguay is in active talks to buy 12 Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos from Brazil in a nearly USD40 million deal, sources in Brazil told Janes.
  Janes 360.  Wed, 11 May 2022 05:20:30 Z.
• Colombian Cartel Leader Extradited to Face Drug Charges in New York
  
  The man known as Otoniel is accused of smuggling tons of cocaine and assassinating police officers and civic leaders.
  Troy Closson.  New York Times.  Thu, 05 May 2022 16:07:34 +0000.
• "Death shadow" fossils of largest raptor dinosaur unearthed in Argentina
  
  
  Yahoo.  2022-05-04T10:12:44Z.
• Carnival Makes a Triumphant Return to Rio de Janeiro
  
  Covid canceled the 2021 festival. Now, the Brazilian city is reclaiming its streets
  Smithsonian.  Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:30:00 +0000.
• Argy-bargy over Brazil clash creates confusion over Superclasico at MCG
  
  FIFA mandated the two countries play another match in Brazil on September 22, just days after the Superclasico in June at the MCG was announced.
  Dominic Bossi.  Sydney Morning Herald.  Sat, 23 Apr 2022 18:15:45 +1000.
• Russian Artist Sent To Pretrial Detention For Using Price Tags At Store To Distribute Anti-War Slogans
  
  A court in Russia's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, has sent artist Aleksandra Skochilenko to pretrial detention for using price tags in a city store to distribute information about Moscow's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.
  Radio Liberty.  Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:28:55 +0000.
• Brazilian PC market grows 37% in 2021
  
  Corporate sales drive the sector's positive performance, according to IDC.
  ZDNet.  Tue, 12 Apr 2022 12:02:35 +0000.

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