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Wednesday 23 September 2020
Multiple political figures in South America have tested positive for Covid-19 in the last week.
It follows weeks of protests against the re-election of the 60-year-old.
Solar eclipses happen when the Sun, Moon and Earth line up, allowing the Moon to cast its shadow on Earth.
The biggest ever trade agreement between the EU and South American countries was announced last week.
The Mercosur trade pact is the largest ever concluded by the EU.
The huge blackout is being blamed on Argentina’s electricity grid.
Brazil edged past Argentina in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday thanks to Miranda’s dramatic late winner.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
The South American nation is in the midst of a five-year economic crisis.
The structure is believed to date back to around the year 1150.
It plunged 100 metres and landed upside down on rocks at the edge of the sea.
Maduro claimed the “terrorist” group had ties to Colombia and the United States.
Uruguay will become the first nation to make the step later this year.
Student Lucia Perez was allegedly raped and impaled on a spike by drug dealers.
Both sides are, however, insisting that peace will prevail.
The convicted drug smuggler was pictured in Dublin Airport yesterday.
The 2016 Olympic Games are officially underway.
Venezuela’s President has threatened to seize factories amid unrest.
The country’s new cabinet is not looking representative.
The country’s economy has been crippled by falling oil prices.
A crazy 5,150 kms across three countries in an old Volkswagen T2 was so much fun – even though the hot seats skinned me alive.
Sister Clare Theresa Crockett had worked in a school in Playa Prieta.
The country was hit by the massive earthquake at around 1am Irish time.
A total of 19 countries are covered by the warning.
Richy O’Carroll didn’t want to have any regrets – so he decided to set sail for Peru.
He allegedly fed his son dog food.
“We’re very proud of the fact that we feel like we represent Ireland in everything we do.”
Three stone buildings have been excavated in the Argentinian jungle complete with swastikas on the walls.
Jose Mujica leaves Uruguay with 12 years consecutive growth, but challenges.
Fifteen others were injured at the remote mountainous area.
Caroline Dwyer also described finally seeing the room where her son died.
Michael Dwyer died from a single gunshot wound inflicted at a Santa Cruz hotel.
El Nino is a flow of unusually warm waters from the Pacific Ocean that shakes up climate patterns worldwide.
The band are on a huge tour of South America.
The military has taken over security in the city of Valparaiso.
Foreign journalists were among 41 arrested as clashes intensified in the capital Caracas.
“We want FIFA-standard trains,” demonstrators chanted. It’s the latest example of social tensions in Brazil in the run-up to the World Cup.
Sometimes the lines outside the Irish consulate in Caracas are 200 people deep, forcing a rotating cadre of self-appointed leaders to maintain a 24-hour vigil to stop queue jumpers.
Sexual violence is perpetrated by security forces, guerrilla groups and paramilitaries in Colombia – with journalists and human rights defenders targeted alongside civilians. But despite considerable personal risks, women are fighting back.
Michaella McCollum Connolly and Melissa Reid entered guilty pleas at a court hearing last night.
The bottom bunk is always best, people.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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