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Amid coup probe, Bolsonaro calls on supporters to show strength
Thousands turned out to see the former Brazilian president, who is under investigation for a coup attempt.
- by Leonardo Benassatto, Lais Morais and Ricardo Brito
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Carnival, Rio’s biggest party, makes urgent plea to save the Amazon
With the eyes of the world on the celebrations, samba dancers asked for the removal of illegal miners and “destroyers of mother Earth” from the rainforest.
- by Diane Jeantet and Fabiano Maisonnave
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Extreme weather
‘Like entering hell’: Chile fires kill dozens, thousands of homes destroyed
The confirmed death toll has risen to 112 people, AP reported. Hundreds remain missing. At least 1600 people have been left homeless.
- by Annie Correal and John Bartlett
World of photos, February 3, 2024
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Tens of thousands attend bullfighting in Mexico City after court overturns ban
Bullfights have returned to Mexico City after the country’s highest court temporarily revoked a local ruling that suspended the events for more than a year and a half.
- by Fabiola Sanchez
A nationwide shutdown tests Milei’s tough medicine for Argentina
Turmoil should be expected after his economic reforms, the new Argentinian president warned. But many have already had enough.
- by Jack Nicas and Lucía Cholakian Herrera
Ancient cities to rival the Romans emerge in Amazon rainforest
A little-known culture built arrow-straight roads and canals through thick jungle to connect urban settlements where they ate sweet potatoes and drank beer.
- by Simeon Tegel
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Extremism
‘Still in shock’: Masked gunmen storm Ecuador TV studio live on air
The people, wearing balaclavas and largely dressed in black, were seen on the live feed wielding guns and accosting huddled staffers.
- by Allen Panchana and Gonzalo Solano
Prince Andrew had daily massages at Epstein’s home: former housekeeper
Donald Trump, meanwhile, had dinners in Jeffrey Epstein’s kitchen. A third round of unsealed documents reveals phone messages, including from Harvey Weinstein.