São Paulo, Brazil – A devastating plane crash occurred on Friday afternoon in São Paulo, claiming the lives of at least 61 people. The passenger plane, operated by Voepass, went down in a residential area of Vinhedo, a city located just outside São Paulo, after what...
Plane Crash in São Paulo: At Least 61 Dead in Tragic Incident
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Putin Extends Invitation to Maduro for BRICS+ Summit in Russia
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President Maduro Seeks Support from Pentecostal Churches for Venezuelan Elections
As Venezuela heads to the polls on Sunday for presidential elections, President Nicolás Maduro is turning to an unlikely ally: the Pentecostal churches. While Pentecostal congregations across Latin America often support right-wing politicians, in Venezuela, the...
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Trinidad Court Upholds ConocoPhillips’ $1.33 Billion Claim Against Venezuela
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Uncontacted Indigenous People Sighted in Peru Near Logging Concessions
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Fair Election in Venezuela Could Impact Millions of Migrants and Biden’s Presidency
A significant election in Venezuela this month could alter the lives of millions of migrants and influence U.S. President Joe Biden's administration. For the first time in a decade, an opposition candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez, is posing a credible challenge to Nicolas...
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