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Argentines struggle with austerity measures

Argentines struggle with austerity measures

President Javier Milei has slashed public employment to reduce debt. DW met a former civil servant affected by the cuts.

Politics05/09/2024May 9, 202403:02 min

Floodwaters in Brazil force 160,000 from their homes

Floodwaters in Brazil force 160,000 from their homes

Entire communities have been cut off and more than 100 people are dead after devastating floods in southern Brazil.

Catastrophe05/08/2024May 8, 202402:00 min

In Colombia, graffiti art aims to boost Bogota slum

In Colombia, graffiti art aims to boost Bogota slum

Locals are trying to remove some of the stigma attached to one of Bogota's poorest districts by using art.

Arts05/07/2024May 7, 20248 images

Taking on traffic in Bogota, Colombia

Taking on traffic in Bogota, Colombia

The Colombian capital, Bogota, has one of the worst traffic problems in the world.

Cars and Transportation05/07/2024May 7, 202406:51 min

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visits flood-hit region

Brazil's President Lula da Silva visits flood-hit region

The president has pledged funds for reconstruction, and promised a plan to prevent "climate accidents."

Catastrophe05/06/2024May 6, 202401:40 min

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

The US pop idol gave it her all during a free show at Brazil's famous Copacabana beach.

Music05/05/2024May 5, 202401:55 min

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