South america
Brazil's Lula reelected to a historic fourth term in runoff vote
Pollsters said higher-than-expected turnout appeared to have boosted Lula. Andrei Roman, CEO of pollster AtlasIntel, told Reuters that Lula would be re-elected.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela
Netanyahu congratulates Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro on first election round
Venezuela's Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans, says official
Yahalomi mother, daughter found in Buenos Aires after traveling there voluntarily, police say
The women were reportedly running away to start new lives.
Mother, daughter missing from Vienna possibly fled to South America - report
Later on Friday night, Austrian police confirmed that the women had left the country and that there was no suspicion of coercion.
Race to reach trapped survivor offers hope in Colombia quake zone
285 have been killed, nearly 4,000 were injured, and 400 others are still missing from a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on Monday.
Colombia earthquake ‘reminded me of Israel’s sirens and bombs,’ Israeli in Bogota tells 'Post'
As the earthquake struck, an Israeli family experienced “something beautiful” when Colombians gathered around them and asked the family to bless them.
Colombia becomes second country to recognize Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights, joining US
Bogota says it recognizes Israeli sovereignty over Golan Heights as an 'essential component of its national defense' • Sa'ar: Decision demonstrates Colombian president's 'commitment to Israel'
At least 224 killed, more trapped under rubble after 7.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar shared his concerns about the earthquake in a statement and offered his Colombian counterpart any assistance Israel could provide in the aftermath of the quake.
Sa’ar visits Ecuador, Colombia to strengthen Israel-Latin America ties
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar began a diplomatic visit on Wednesday to Ecuador and Colombia, where he will hold meetings aimed at strengthening Israel's relations across Latin America.
Thirteen dead after tourism aircraft crashes near Nazca Lines in Peru
Flights over the Nazca Lines departing from the nearby Maria Reiche Airport had been suspended on Friday due to winds exceeding 40 kph (25 mph), which kicked up dust and reduced visibility.
Vivian Aisen appointed new ambassador to Colombia as Israel strengthens ties with Latin America
The appointment is part of Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s efforts to renew and restore relations between Israel and Colombia amid warming ties between Israel and Latin American countries.
Venezuela formally exits ICC amid accusations of political bias
Caracas announced its “irrevocable” withdrawal from the ICC, claiming the court has been politicized and unfairly targets countries in the Global South.
