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US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Latin American countries’ refusal to bow to his orders.

Trump claims win over Colombia in stand-off over deportation flights

The tit-for-tat with the South American nation underscores the febrile environment surrounding the US president’s deportation policy.

  • Michael Koziol

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Banning G-strings at public pools is a bummer for some, but it’s the right move

Blue Mountains City Council has banned G-string bikinis at its pools, causing online outrage. But not everyone wants to see your bare bum.

  • Cherie Gilmour
A majority of parents in Brazil agree with the new law.

‘Kids will interact more’: Brazil bans smartphones at school

“We cannot allow humanism to be replaced by algorithms,” the Brazilian president said after signing the new law.

  • Mauricio Savarese and Diarlei Rodrigues
Stew on this… tomato, lime, spices, coconut milk and fish combine to creat a pot of deliciousness.

Brazil’s answer to the Thai seafood curry is an icon and an obsession

This classic seafood dish is similar to a Thai green curry, minus the heat.

  • Ben Groundwater
Donald Trump wants the world to bow down to the US dollar.

‘Go find another sucker’: Trump threatens Xi, Putin and co

Donald Trump has found a new way to deploy his favourite weapon.

  • Stephen Bartholomeusz
Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, has been accused over an alleged coup plot to maintain power, after his defeat by President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva.

Bolsonaro, generals indicted in coup d’etat, assassination plot

Brazilian police said charges were warranted against a total of 37 people, including military brass who served in the former president’s government.

  • Daniel Carvalho and Franco Dantas
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Police vehicles are parked outside the Supreme Court in Brasília, Brazil, following an explosion.

Brazil’s top court evacuated after explosions ahead of G20

One man is dead and police have blocked all access to the area where the Supreme Court, Congress and presidential palace are located.

  • Anthony Boadle and Andre Romani
The majestic Vinicunca in the Cusco region of Peru, also Rainbow Mountain.

Extraordinary and exotic: Why now is the time to visit South America

There are more flights and South America remains better value than Europe or the US. Here is our beginner’s guide to travelling around this continent of extremes.

  • Chris Moss and Julietta Jameson
Impossible to miss… the striking Museum of Tomorrow by renowned architect Santiago Calatrava.

Port guide: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

One of the world’s most vibrant cities in one of the world’s most beautiful settings will have you in the mood for sequins and samba.

  • Brian Johnston
The deadly collapse of the iron ore tailings dam was one of Brazil’s worst environmental catastrophes.

Brazil seals $46 billion compensation deal with BHP, Vale over 2015 dam collapse

The agreement could end more than a hundred lawsuits against the mining companies in the South American country and possibly limit legal action abroad.

  • Lisandra Paraguassu

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