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Cecilia Haddad's ex boyfriend 'confessed to her killing' court hears
Mario Santoro argued with the businesswoman in her Sydney apartment and then strangled her to death, a detective has told a court.
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Venezuela
One-third of Venezuelans often eat only once a day
Facing severe food and medicine shortages, Venezuelans are increasingly open to extreme options like foreign intervention and leaving the country in order to stay alive, according to a new study.
Election
With God on their side, evangelicals expected to shape Brazilian elections
They could tip the balance thanks to their growing numbers, presence in remote areas and poor neighbourhoods, and organisational muscle
- by Marcelo Silva De Sousa
Immigration
OAS chief slams 'immoral' Venezuela amid migratory crisis
Neighbouring countries say Venezuela must return to democracy in order to stem the flow of people who are fleeing.
Brazil
Stabbing of leading Brazilian presidential candidate may reshape race
Far-right congressman Jair Bolsonaro, a former army captain who has promised to crack down on crime, has long argued that Brazil is in chaos and needs a strong hand to be steadied.
Brazil
Brazilian front-runner Jair Bolsonaro stabbed on campaign trail
Brazil's far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro, who leads opinion polls, was stabbed during a rally, according to local media reports.
Venezuela
Diplomats urge Venezuela to accept international aid
At a meeting of the Organisation of American States, member nations described the exodus of Venezuelans as a migrant crisis "without precedent".
Brazil
'Politicians are responsible': Fury after Brazil's past turns to ashes
Fire that gutted the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro has highlighted Brazil's crumbling economy and years of corruption, government neglect and mismanagement.
- by Lia Timson
Brazil
'Look at the irony': Recriminations fly after fire destroys Brazil's National Museum
Police used tear gas on protesters who gathered outside the museum, decrying the loss of Latin America's largest archive of artifacts.
- by Gabriel Stargardter
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Brazil
Esteemed Rio de Janeiro museum goes up in flames
Firefighters worked late on Sunday to put out a large blaze at the esteemed National Museum in northern Rio. Authorities say much was lost although some artefacts were saved
Brazil
'Most popular politician on Earth' barred from running for president
Brazil’s jailed former president, the front-runner in the country’s October election, will be struck from the presidential ballot.
- by Marina Lopes