For a long time, the National Information Service (SNI), the espionage agency of the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil from 1964 to 1985, investigated alleged UFO apparitions, a local newspaper reported today.
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Peru Creates Military Region to Better Combat Shining Path Guerrillas
Peru will raise the South Andean valley war zone cut through by the rivers Apurímac and Ene, one of the last refuges of Shining Path Maoist guerrillas, to military region rank, Secretary of Defense Antero Flores Aráoz said Friday.
Messi Fuels Argentina’s Dream Of A Third World Cup Title
Any time Leo Messi displays his enormous talent on the field, the Argentinians’ dream of winning their third World Cup title seems closer to reality.
Venezuela Expels Israeli Ambassador Over Gaza
As a sign of protest against the Israeli army offensive in the Gaza Strip and in solidarity with the Palestinian people, the Venezuelan government ordered the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador to Caracas, Shlomo Cohen.
Former Colombian Foreign Minister And FARC Hostage Aspires To Be A Presidential Candidate
Fernando Araujo, a former Colombian foreign minister and former hostage of the FARC who fled captivity just two years ago, revealed in an interview published today that he aspires to be a presidential candidate for the Conservative Party in the forthcoming elections.
Peru Seeks To Save Desert Whales From Illegal Fossil Trafficking
The Ocucaje desert, about 300 kilometers south of Lima, houses hundreds of 20 million years old whale or shark fossils, treasures that the Peruvian authorities struggle to save from illegal trafficking.
Colombian Drug Kingpin Extradited to US
Colombia has extradited the head of Colombia's most powerful drug cartel to face trafficking and murder charges in the United States.
Betancourt Wants To Assist Young Colombians Resist The Call From The FARC
Former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt said Monday in Rome that the first project of her foundation will prevent the FARC guerrillas from trying to recruit young Colombians.
Former Colombian Rebel Seeks French Asylum
A former member of Colombia's FARC rebel group is the first person to take advantage of a special French asylum offer. The rebel arrived in Paris with former French-Colombian hostage Ingrid Betancourt.
Chilean Navy Rescues Cruise Passengers Stranded In Antarctica
Chilean naval vessels completed the evacuation of 89 passengers of the cruise ship 'City of Ushuaia," stranded in Antarctica on Thursday, confirmed Commander Alan Nettle, chief of operations of the Third Naval Area.
Brazil and Paraguay To Build A Second Border Bridge Over The Paraná River
Brazil and Paraguay will build a second border bridge over the river Parana, a project that will begin next year and be completed in 2012, according to the agreement reached between the two countries and published today in the Official Journal.
Colombia: Navy Breaks Up Semi-Submersibles Building Operation
The Colombian Navy and the Administrative Department of Security [DAS] delivered a hard blow to drug trafficking by locating and destroying a makeshift workshop where a series of semi-submersible craft were built for drug trafficking service.