At least 19 dead in Chile as forest fires approach densely...
Intense forest fires in a densely populated area of central Chile have left at least 19 people dead and about 1,100 homes destroyed, officials said Saturday.
International arrest warrant issued for former Suriname President Desi Bouterse
The authorities are now in the process of issuing an international arrest warrant for the 78-year-old ex-leader, who has failed to report to a local prison for the second time.
Suriname: UN experts welcome ruling against Bouterse and urge implementation of...
“The verdict demonstrates that there is no statute of limitations, special immunities for heads of State, or amnesties for serious human rights violations for crimes under international law, including enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings,” the experts said.
Drop in Panama Canal traffic due drought could cost millions
The new cuts announced Wednesday by authorities in Panama are set to deal an even greater economic blow than previously expected.
Prominent Belize City lawyer accused of raping two women
The incident, which sent shockwaves through the community, is said to have transpired in the early hours of last Friday at the attorney’s residence.
Escaped Brazilian prisoner found dead in Suriname’s hinterland
Kajoe was stabbed multiple times and he had head injuries.
Suriname: Mother and child found dead with stab wounds
According to police, the mother who is 20 years old, and her son were found dead with stab wounds in a guest house on December 25.
Suriname mother charged with forcing teenage daughter into prostitution
Police said that they have also arrested a 34-year-old civil servant after the teenager identified him as one of the customers with whom she had sex for payment.
Surinamese prosecution pauses execution of sentence of ex-leader
This decision was made after the lawyer of the five men, all ex-army officers, formally informed the Public Prosecution Service that they were considering asking for clemency from the President of Suriname.