Tag: South America

The Colombian health minister said the number of cases has been dropping by 600 a week. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara, File)

Colombia declares Zika outbreak over

Robert King · July 25, 2016 8:26 pm

The task force report also is focused on the implications of low oil prices for Central America and the Caribbean and the need to wean the region off Venezuelan oil and develop low-carbon resources. (AP Photo)

Energy and Environment

Obama administration touts role of natural gas

John Siciliano · May 3, 2016 8:15 pm

Death toll rises after Ecuador earthquake

Death toll rises after Ecuador earthquake

Daniel Chaitin · April 17, 2016 4:32 pm

The Office of the Inspector General at the Health & Human Services Dept. announced Monday that the man at the top of its most-wanted list had finally been arrested. (AP Photo)

Feds snatch most-wanted criminal after 21 years

Anna Giaritelli · April 4, 2016 9:43 pm

"We believe this will be the high season for Zika transmission as well," said Bruce Aylward, WHO executive director for outbreaks and health emergencies, during a Friday press conference in Geneva. (AP Photo)

WHO: ‘High season’ for Zika below the equator

Robert King · March 4, 2016 5:01 pm

Map of South America from CIA.gov

Census: South American immigrant population up 500%

Paul Bedard · March 2, 2016 4:27 pm

We have proof of concept that it is possible to wipe out the Aedes mosquito, at least for a period of years to decades. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Zika’s march through the Americas

Peter J · February 19, 2016 5:02 am

World Bank pledges $150 million for Zika-affected countries

World Bank pledges $150 million for Zika-affected countries

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 18, 2016 5:33 pm

CDC expects ‘hundreds’ of Zika U.S. cases

CDC expects ‘hundreds’ of Zika U.S. cases

Robert King · February 17, 2016 6:58 pm

The WHO said it is very concerned about a potential link between microcephaly, which causes babies to be born with abnormally small heads and can lead to brain damage, and Zika. (AP Photo)

WHO declares public emergency for Zika outbreak

Robert King · February 1, 2016 7:05 pm

The number of Cubans fleeing the country increased 78 percent from 24,278 in 2014 to 43,159 in FY 2015, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. (AP Photo)

8,000 Cubans headed to U.S.

Anna Giaritelli · January 29, 2016 12:44 am

U.S. officials expect ‘limited’ Zika virus outbreaks

U.S. officials expect ‘limited’ Zika virus outbreaks

Paige Winfield Cunningham · January 28, 2016 5:29 pm