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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.
Iran, Russia, China to Run War Drills in Latin America
Iran, Russia, and China are gearing up to run a series of major war drills in Latin America…
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…
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.