Latin America News Headlines
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Brazil judge rules ex-health minister can remain silent in COVID inquiry
BRASILIA, May 14 (Reuters) - A Brazilian Supreme Court justice on Friday ruled that former Health Minister Eduardo Pazuello will not be obligated to answer questions that could incriminate him before a Senate panel investigating the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UPDATE 1-With ICUs nearly full, Colombia surpasses 80,000 COVID-19 deaths
BOGOTA, May 14 (Reuters) - Confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Colombia passed 80,000 on Friday with intensive care units almost full in the biggest cities, where large crowds have been gathering for weeks of anti-government protests.
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UPDATE 2-Biden rescinds Trump-era health insurance requirement for new immigrants
WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday revoked a 2019 proclamation by former President Donald Trump that sought to bar the entry of immigrants who could not prove they had health insurance or could cover healthcare costs.
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UPDATE 4-U.S. halts operations at Caribbean oil refinery after breakdowns
WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. regulators on Friday ordered the Limetree Bay refinery on St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, to cease operations for at least 60 days, throwing the multibillion-dollar overhaul of the massive plant into jeopardy.
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With ICUs nearly full, Colombia nears 80,000 COVID-19 deaths
BOGOTA (Reuters) - Confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Colombia were set to pass 80,000 on Friday with intensive care units almost full in the biggest cities, where large crowds have been gathering in protests that have entered their third week.
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With ICUs nearly full, Colombia nears 80,000 COVID-19 deaths
BOGOTA, May 14 (Reuters) - Confirmed deaths from COVID-19 in Colombia were set to pass 80,000 on Friday with intensive care units almost full in the biggest cities, where large crowds have been gathering in protests that have entered their third week.
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Biden revokes Trump ban on immigrants who would burden U.S. healthcare system
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday revoked a 2019 proclamation by former President Donald Trump suspending entry of immigrants who would financially burden the U.S. healthcare system.
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UPDATE 1-U.S., Mexico, Canada to hold 'robust' talks on trade deal - statement
May 14 (Reuters) - The United States, Mexico and Canada will next week hold their first formal talks on their continental trade deal, with particular focus on labor and environmental obligations, the U.S. government said on Friday.
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Brazil begins mass vaccination of Tokyo-bound Olympians
RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - Brazil began a mass vaccination program on Friday for athletes, coaches, staff and journalists heading to the Olympic Games in Tokyo in July.
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Peru election race tightens again as conservatives gain ground
LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's polarized presidential election race is tightening further, an opinion poll showed on Friday, with socialist candidate Pedro Castillo's lead being trimmed by right-wing opponent Keiko Fujimori just weeks before the June 6 ballot.
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