Brazil
Bolsonaro hospitalized in ICU with bacterial bronchopneumonia
Brazil's former president admitted to intensive care in Brasilia after developing high fever, vomiting, and low oxygen levels overnight.
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South America
Venezuela cancels Petro-Rodríguez border meeting citing security
Venezuelan and Colombian governments postponed a scheduled Friday meeting between leaders at the international bridge, citing force majeure without elaborating.
Chile
Chilean ex-constitutional delegate found beaten on highway in critical condition
Rodrigo Rojas Vade discovered bound and unconscious near Melipilla; authorities investigating possible kidnapping.
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