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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.
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…
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.