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Brazil's Bolsonaro should face homicide charge for COVID-19 errors, says Senate report

The senator leading a congressional probe into Brazil's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has recommended that President Jair Bolsonaro be charged with homicide for alleged government errors that led to the deaths of thousands.

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Ecuador's president declares 60-day state of emergency over rising crime
Americas
Haiti gang seeks $1 million per person for kidnapped missionaries
Americas
Brazil superior court rejects Brumadinho indictments on procedural grounds
Government
Arraignment date set for Venezuela envoy Saab accused of money laundering
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Ecuadorean indigenous communities sue to halt oil development
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Costa Rica congress approves legalization of marijuana for medicinal use

Costa Rica's Congress on Tuesday approved the legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes, despite opposition from conservative groups and President Carlos Alvarado who still needs to put his stamp of approval on the law.

Retail & Consumer
Carrefour Brasil reports 8% increase in Q3 gross sales
Aerospace & Defense
Aeromexico posts third-quarter net loss of almost $109 mln
Business
Miner Vale to slow down iron ore production in Q4 due to low prices
Media & Telecom
America Movil Q3 net profit dips 16%, falling short of expectations
Americas
Argentina freezes goods prices after talks break down
Americas
U.S. captives in Haiti were helping rebuild quake-damaged homes
Americas
Blinken says Ecuador's Lasso vows commitment to democratic principles during drug crackdown
Autos & Transportation
Auto sector blasts Mexico's move to legalize imported used cars
Business
Brazil central bank chief says climate shocks raising food, energy prices
Americas
Top U.S. and Brazil diplomats discuss 'unprecedented' migration
Future of Money
Volaris in El Salvador set to accept bitcoin
Americas
Human Rights Watch says Cuba arbitrarily abused, arrested protesters in July
Americas
Brazil nixes welfare expansion announcement amid currency sell-off