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Impeached Paraguay leader charged over shock implosion of bank
Nearly three million depositors were affected by the Ueno Bank's collapse.
Latest from South America
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
5.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Colombia
No damage or injuries were reported after the quake near Los Santos.
Immigration NZ cancels transgender woman's visitor visa before she boards flight to Auckland
She planned to be the first family member to visit her uncle since he moved to NZ.
Argentina hit with sanctions for Falklands banner, World Cup final brawl
The AFA will appeal all the bans and fines handed down to them.
'We can't keep building more roads': Auckland Airport pushes for mass transit
Auckland Airport says mass transit is needed as passenger numbers grow.
Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 240
Volunteers searched a collapsed six-storey building for two girls.
‘This could be it’: Kiwi in Colombia describes violent tremor in high-rise
The 7.4-magnitude quake is the strongest recorded in Colombia this century.
Helicopter crash in Argentina kills seven
Seven people died when a Bell 412 helicopter crashed in San Juan.
Arrogance or pride? Argentina grapple with World Cup villains label
Critics accused Argentina of foul play and arrogance in their loss to Spain in the final.
Lionel Messi’s tears show the burden he bears
Messi, 39, wept at the MetLife Stadium after Argentina’s defeat.
Argentina players parade provocative banner after beating England
Argentina invaded the islands in 1982 but surrendered to the British later that year.
'Highest risk': FBI and police ramp up security for England-Argentina semi-final
Fans will be allowed to mix inside the stadium despite entering through separate gates.
Eight reasons England vs Mexico was one of the great World Cup games
Jordan Pickford equalled Peter Shilton’s World Cup record with his 17th cap.
As tourism booms in Rio, the city tries to adapt without losing its identity
An influx of tourism is transforming Rio's beaches, favelas and food culture.
Messi is old, short and slow. How is he still dominating at the World Cup?
OPINION: It's a mental process called scanning, before he even touches the ball.
Why the true death toll of Venezuela’s quakes is so hard to know
NY Times: An early projection that the toll could exceed 10,000 remains grimly feasible.
Watch: Baby pulled alive from rubble after Venezuela earthquakes
An 18-day-old baby was rescued alive after 32 hours trapped in rubble.
What next for the World Cup’s ‘main character’?
The All Whites defender's Instagram account has nearly hit six million followers.
Woman gives birth under rubble after Venezuela earthquake
The disaster has led to more than 500 confirmed deaths and 57,000 people declared missing.
Venezuela races to search for survivors after quakes kill at least 235
People are trapped in collapsed buildings and power is cut in many areas, say authorities.
More flights, more trade: Auckland’s super-long air route steps up pace
Visitor arrivals from Argentina lifted 35% after the route began.
'Messi’s final World Cup match surely': The horror call that aged like milk
A 2018 clip predicting Lionel Messi’s exit has resurfaced online.
'Recovering and progressing': Messi family share update on father's health
38-year-old Lionel Messi's hat-trick equalled Miroslav Klose’s World Cup record.
'Not in good health': The reason behind Messi's World Cup tears
The Argentine legend was seen crying after he scored against Algeria in Kansas.