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Latin America News: Millions in Chile Left Without Water After Severe Weather
January 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Some 2 million inhabitants of Santiago were without drinking water Tuesday due to the closing down of production plants following a rainstorm and flooding in the Andes east of the Chilean capital, officials said. continue reading »
7.4 Earthquake Hits Coast of El Salvador, Tsunami Warning for Portions of Latin America
August 27, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The U.S. Geological Survey is reporting a 7.4 earthquake off the coast of El Salvador and 110 miles southeast of the country's capital of San Salvador, late Sunday early Monday. continue reading »
5.3 Earthquake Rattles Chile This Weekend, No Deaths or Damage Reported
March 25, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake rattled central Chile before dawn without any victims, material damage or interruption of basic services reported. continue reading »
6.1 Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Argentina this Morning
March 5, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An early morning earthquake registering at a 6.1 magnitude rocked Argentina with no reports of damages or injuries. continue reading »
119 Injured in Peru from 6.2 Magnitude Earthquake
January 30, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The magnitude-6.2 earthquake that struck southern Peru's Ica region early Monday left 119 people injured and damaged 16 homes, authorities said. continue reading »
Four Earthquakes Rattle Dominican Republic this Month, Including One This Morning
January 24, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
There have been four earthquakes rattling the Dominican Republic this month, including one this morning occurring at approximately 10:30 a.m. and measuring 4.5. continue reading »
6-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Northern State of Chiapas in Mexico
January 22, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
A magnitude-6 earthquake shook the southeastern Mexican state of Chiapas on Saturday, although there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, the National Seismological Service, or SSN, said. continue reading »
Food Emergency Declared in Paraguay Due to Prolonged Drought
January 18, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
At least 313 indigenous communities are mostly affected by lack of food caused by the drought which has affected Paraguay since the end of November, for this reason President Fernando Lugo signed a decree yesterday which declares food emergency for 90 days. continue reading »
Chile Fires Destroy 34,000 Hectacres of Land, 500 People Homeless
January 9, 2012 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
An urgent appeal was launched by the Archbishop of Concepción, His Exc. Mgr. Fernando Chomali, to express solidarity to families who are suffering from the tragedy of the fires occurred in several municipalities in the area. continue reading »
Honduras Obtains $180 Million in Loans to Reform Pension System & Prepare for Natural Disasters
November 30, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved three loans for Honduras for a total of $180 million to support reforms to the pension system continue reading »
Rain-Fueled Landslide Kills at Least 21 People, Traps Dozens in Colombia
November 6, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
Colombian authorities and the Red Cross are reporting that at least 21 people are dead and dozens of others trapped in the northwestern city of Manizales from a landslide over the weekend. continue reading »
International Aid Coming to Flood-Ravaged El Salvador
October 26, 2011 | by HS News Staff | Latino Daily News
United Nations aid agencies are ramping up their efforts to provide shelter, food and health care to El Salvador, which is facing one of the greatest disasters in its history as heavy rains continue to cause severe flooding across Central America. continue reading »
