Tag Archives: Latin America

Brazil is amazed at the location of the vaccine scout

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) – Rumors and conspiracy theories erupted this past week over the whereabouts of Ze Gotinha, the mascot of Brazil’s national vaccination program. The outcry around the dressed Z Gotinha began on Wednesday after former President Luiz In ઇનcio Lula da Silva pointed out his recent absence. …

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62 killed in Ecuador jailbreak

Quoto, Ecuador (AP) – Thirty-two inmates have been killed in prison riots in three Ecuadorian cities as a result of rival gangs and attempted escape, officials said on Tuesday. Prison director Edmundo Moncayo told a news conference that 800 police offices were helping to gain control of the facilities. Hundreds …

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