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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.
Bolivia Says It is Interested in Obtaining Iranian Drone Technology to Protect its Borders
Bolivia is interested in obtaining Iranian drone technology to protect its borders and combat smuggling and drug trafficking,…
Venezuela Reverses Decision to Invite E.U. Observers for 2024 Presidential Elections
“There won't be any observation mission from Europe while we are the representatives of the Venezuelan state. They will not come," said Jorge Rodriguez, president of the government-allied National Assembly.
Rebellion in Colombia: Thousands Take to the Streets to Protest Petro’s Leftist Reforms
Around 90,000 protesters stormed the streets of Bogota, Medellin, Cali, Pereira, and Bucaramanga on Tuesday, with banners and slogans reading “No more Petro” and “Petro out”.
Argentine Judge Calls for Detention of Four Lebanese Citizens in AMIA Bombing Probe
A federal judge in Argentina has called on Interpol to detain four Lebanese citizens, so they can be…
Opponents Compete to Square Off Against Venezuela’s Powerful Leader
Leaders of Venezuela’s fractured opposition are shaking voters’ hands and promising — yet again — that they will…
Mexican Cartels Increase Presence in Colombia to Control Cocaine Production
Between January and July 2022, the Criminal Investigation and Interpol branch of the National Police reported 23 arrests of Mexicans in various cities of the South American country.
Iranian Warships in Rio de Janeiro Stirring Concern Abroad
The arrival this week to Rio de Janeiro of two Iranian warships that Brazil’s government authorized to dock…