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Invasion Averted: Venezuela Vows Not to “Use Force” to Settle Dispute with Guyana Over Oil-Rich Essequibo Region
The peace agreement comes weeks after tensions rose between the two nations after Nicolás Maduro held a referendum vote asking Venezuelans if they believed their country had a legal right to the Essequibo region.
U.S. Announces Military Drills, Brazil Deploys Troops to Defend Guyana Amid Threats of Venezuelan Invasion
The news comes as Brazil has also begun deploying troops to the Venezuelan border and the U.N. Security Council called an urgent meeting.
Argentina’s President-Elect Javier Milei Announces Pro-Israel Policies Ahead of White House Visit
Milei, who was born Roman Catholic, has considered converting to Judaism, and expressed passionate support for Israel both during his campaign and after he won the presidential election.
Argentina Makes History with Free Market Libertarian Javier Milei Elected as President
Javier Milei will be the President of Argentina from December 10, having obtained 55.86% of the votes.
Argentina Joins Chorus of Leftist Latin American Leaders Criticizing Israeli Military Response
Argentina’s Foreign Ministry criticized both Hamas and Israel on Wednesday, but outright accused Israel of violating international law for its response in Gaza.
U.S. Makes Deal with Maduro to Ease Oil Sanctions for Freer Elections, Trusts Communist Dictator
Maduro’s current presidency is widely viewed as the result of past fraudulent elections.
U.S. Watching for Escalation in Iran-Backed Activities in South America After Hamas Attack, General Says
By: Micaela Burrow, Daily Caller News Foundation The U.S. military is watching closely for an uptick in Iranian…
U.S. Sanctions Lebanon-South America Network Accused of Financing Hezbollah
The U.S. Treasury on Tuesday slapped terrorism sanctions on a family network of seven individuals and businesses in…
Brazil’s Lula Wants to Discuss Changes to U.N. Security Council with Biden
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Tuesday he wants to discuss the possibility of making…
Assassination: Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate, Renowned Journalist Murdered in Cold Blood
Fernando Villavicencio, a 59-year old member of the country's national assembly and renowned career political journalist, was murdered as he left a rally in the northern city of Quito on Wednesday.