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Authorities Launch Investigation to Find Those Behind Uprising in Brazil Capital
Brazilian authorities said Monday that they were looking into who may have been behind the shocking uprising that…
Bolsonaro Supporters Invade Brazil’s Congress, Supreme Court and Executive Buildings
Videos show Bolsonaro supporters destroying an auditorium in the federal court building.
Brazil Enters New Leftist Era with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Taking Power
The 77-year old former president and union trade leader was sworn in among thousands of supporters who waved the red workers’ flag. The event was attended by other Latin American leftist leaders such as Gustavo Petro of Colombia to Chile’s Gabriel Boric of Chile.
Political Violence Remains in Brazil After Presidential Election
Even after the October election, Brazil continues to register cases of political violence. A Survey by researchers at…
Former Sec. State John Kerry Seen Shaking Hands, Laughing with Venezuela Dictator Nicolas Maduro
The U.S. State Department in 2020 offered $15 million for Maduro’s arrest.
Inflation in Venezuela Surpasses 300% as Consumer Prices Skyrocket
The inflationary trend shows an economic policy shift by Maduro’s regime.
Putin, Hamas Congratulate Lula da Silva for Winning Brazil’s Presidential Election
Lula, a member of the socialist Worker's Party, won Brazil's presidential election on Sunday with 50.9% of the vote.
Venezuela Releases 7 Jailed Americans in Prisoner Swap
The U.S. freed Franqui Flores and Efrain Campo, nephews of Venezuelan First Lady Cilia Flores, Maduro’s wife.
Every Region of Chile Rejects Communist-Drafted Constitution Promoted by Unpopular President
Would have guaranteed more than 100 rights including "culturally relevant food," abortion, universal healthcare and Chileans' right to develop their "personality, identity and life projects".
Brazilian FM: ‘Give Peace a Chance,’ Discusses Brazil’s Relations with the U.S., China, Russia
Franca said China is Brazil's largest trading partner.