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Argentina, Paraguay Probe Grounded 747 for Terrorism Ties
The plane operated by Venezuela's state-owned Emtrasur cargo line has been stuck since June 6 at Buenos Aires' main international airport, unable to depart because of U.S. sanctions against Iran. and suspicions about its crew.
Slim Win Makes Ex-Rebel Colombia’s First Leftist President
Former rebel Gustavo Petro narrowly won a runoff election over a political outsider millionaire Sunday, ushering in a…
June 20, 2022
Argentina Authorities Seek Data on Iranian, Venezuelan Crew
Argentine officials are trying to determine what to do with the cargo plane loaded with automotive parts and an unusually large crew of 17, including at least five Iranians.
June 15, 2022
Argentina Grounds Iran-Linked Venezuelan Cargo Plane
Argentine authorities have grounded an Iran-linked Venezuelan Boeing 747 cargo plane, a local opposition lawmaker and Iranian state…
June 13, 2022
Maduro to Meet Erdogan in Turkey to ‘Enhance Relations’
Turkey is one of the few countries around the world that maintains ties with the Maduro regime.
June 8, 2022