Leader of Notorious German Colony Dead in Chile
SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) -- A former Nazi soldier who founded a secretive, commune-like colony of German immigrants died Saturday in a Chilean prison where he was serving time for child molestation and human rights abuses dating to the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet. feeds.nytimes.com |
12 Bodies Found in Cancun, Mexico
Authorities say that some of bodies had letter 'Z' carved on chests, likely reference to powerful Zetas drug smuggling gang www1.voanews.com |
Chilean Miners Not Told Rescue Could Take Months
The miners told officials they are fine, but they were not told it could take months before they are rescued voanews.com |
World Briefing | The Americas: Brazil: President’s Chief of Staff Resigns
Erenice Guerra had come under growing pressure to step down over allegations that she participated in a scheme to receive kickbacks for public works contracts. feeds.nytimes.com |
In Haiti, Rush to Stem the Spread of Cholera
The cholera epidemic is likely to grow within Haiti and reach the Dominican Republic, health officials said. feeds.nytimes.com |