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Argentina passes 1 million cases as virus hits Latin America

By Almudena Calatrava, Christine Armario, Nicolas Deluca, Associated Press

At the edge of Argentina in a city known as "The End of the World," many thought they might be spared from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Transgender woman poised to make Argentine soccer history

By Debora Rey, Associated Press

Gómez spent years playing in local women's leagues before being signed by Villa San Carlos in the first division. Now the 22-year-old is awaiting the Argentine Soccer Federation's decision whether to authorize her signing.

Trump to tariff steel and aluminum from Argentina and Brazil

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Monday accused Argentina and Brazil of hurting American farmers through currency manipulation and said he’ll slap tariffs on their steel and aluminum imports to retaliate.

Priests found guilty of abusing deaf children at Argentine school

By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press

A three-judge panel in the city of Mendoza sentenced the Rev. Nicola Corradi to 42 years and the Rev. Horacio Corbacho to 45 years for abusing children at the Antonio Provolo Institute for Deaf and Hearing Impaired Children in Lujan…

Ivanka Trump to promote women's initiative in South America

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

Aides to President Donald Trump's daughter and adviser say she plans to visit Paraguay and Argentina to promote her Women's Global Development and Prosperity Initiative.

Priests accused of abusing deaf students go on trial in Argentina

By Almudena Calatrava, Associated Press

Former students at an institute for the deaf say Rev. Nicola Corradi was the force behind years of "indescribable" torment through alleged sexual abuse. Two others are also on trial.

South American countries emerge from blackout but cause still unknown

By Luis Andres Henao, Paul Byrne, Associated Press

The outage, which hit Argentina and neighboring countries, ignited questions about preparedness and lack of investment in the power system.

Families of Colombia's disappeared endure 'never-ending grief' and a wrenching search

In Colombia, an estimated 83,000 people have been forcibly disappeared since 1958. But peace accords between the government and the FARC, the country’s largest guerrilla group, in 2016 mandated that finding the missing was a necessary step toward reconciliation. Special…

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Trump's on-off dance with complicated acquaintances

By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

Amid weighty issues of state, another fascination at the Group of 20 summit has been President Donald Trump’s will-he, won’t-he dance with two fellow leaders who are something of international outcasts these days.

Argentine Senate rejects legalizing elective abortion

By Luis Andres Henao, Associated Press

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina's Senate on Thursday rejected a bill to legalize elective abortion, a defeat for a grassroots movement that came closer than ever to achieving the decriminalization of the procedure in the homeland of Pope Francis.