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COVID-19: Several Latin American countries ban travel to and from Europe
BUENOS AIRES: Several Latin American countries stepped up measures yesterday to slow the spread of the coronavirus, halting flights to and from Europe, banning public gatherings and closing schools. Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica, Paraguay and Honduras took tougher steps
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Wanted for graft, ex-Peru president arrested in US
LIMA: Former Peruvian president Alejandro Toledo was arrested in the United States Tuesday to face extradition to his home country on graft charges, authorities in the South American nation said. The 73-year-old is suspected of involvement in the sprawling Odebrecht
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Peru into Copa America final after trashing Chile 3-0
Peru have booked their tickets into the final of Copa America to face off with Brazil for the first time since 1975. The final will be held on Sunday. Edison Flores, Yoshimar Yotun and team captain Paolo Guerrero scored a
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8.0-magnitude earthquake hits Peru
An 8.0-earthquake struck northern Peru in the early hours of Sunday but there were no immediate reports of injuries or damage. The US Geological Survey said the epicenter was at a depth of 110 kilometers (68 miles). The agency has
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