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...
President Maduro Seeks Support from Pentecostal Churches for Venezuelan Elections
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Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine in Landmark Study
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Trinidad Court Upholds ConocoPhillips’ $1.33 Billion Claim Against Venezuela
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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...
Maduro Rival Vows Inclusive Governance Ahead of Venezuelan Election
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Venezuelan Presidential Ballot Raises Concerns with Maduro’s 13-Time Appearance
In Venezuela's upcoming presidential election on July 28, incumbent Nicolás Maduro appears on the ballot 13 times, representing multiple political groups, making his image the most prominent among the 38 photos of candidates. The ballot's layout features Maduro in the...
Maduro Played Leading Role in Venezuelan Drug Cartel, Indictment Reveals
A newly unsealed federal indictment reveals that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro played a significant role in the operations of the Cartel de Los Soles, far beyond previous estimates. The indictment, presented in a New York federal court, details Maduro's rise...
Venezuelan Opposition Rallies Echo with Cries for Freedom Ahead of Pivotal Election
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Rising Intolerance in Argentina Under Milei’s Government: A Tragic Attack on LGBTQ Community
In a nation once hailed as a leader in LGBTQ rights, Argentina is grappling with a shocking hate crime that underscores a disturbing rise in intolerance. On May 6, four lesbian women—Pamela Fabiana Cobas, Mercedes Roxana Figueroa, Andrea Amarante, and Sofía Castro...
Uruguay Triumphs Over Brazil And Will Face Off Against Colombia In Copa America Semi-Finals
In a gripping encounter that culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout, Uruguay advanced to the Copa America semi-finals with a 4-2 victory over Brazil on penalties. The match, held on Saturday, ended 0-0 after regular time despite featuring a tournament-high 41 fouls...
Mexico Evacuates Sea Turtle Eggs as Hurricane Beryl Approaches Yucatan Peninsula
In an unprecedented move, the Mexican government began evacuating sea turtle eggs from beaches on Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Beryl's approach. The storm, currently off the coast of Jamaica, is expected to make landfall south of Cancun by late Thursday or early...
Bolivian President Survives Coup Attempt, Urges Respect for Democracy
Bolivian President Luis Arce has announced the appointment of three new military chiefs following an attempted coup. The coup saw military units using armored vehicles to breach the doors of Bolivia's government palace, leading to the arrest of the allegedly...
Venezuelan Opposition Leader Warns Only Massive Fraud Can Prevent Victory
Venezuela’s prominent opposition leader, María Corina Machado, is vigorously campaigning for the upcoming presidential election on July 28, despite being banned from standing for president, restricted from domestic flights, and facing restaurant closures if they serve...
Looming Water War: Mexico and the US Face Crisis Over the Rio Grande
Tensions are escalating between the United States and Mexico, not over migration, but water. The countries share water from the Colorado River and the Rio Grande under an 80-year-old treaty. However, severe droughts have left Mexico struggling to meet its water...
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Haiti’s mounting political turmoil deepened Monday as a new prime minister was controversially appointed, triggering fresh tensions in a nation already grappling with gang violence and social instability. The transitional council announced businessman Alix Didier...
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In a major legal development, the Dutch Court of Appeal in The Hague reversed a 2021 lower court ruling requiring Shell plc to slash its global carbon emissions. The original case, filed by environmental organization Milieudefensie along with other NGOs and private...
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In a critical shift for Haiti, Prime Minister Garry Conille has been dismissed by the country’s transitional council, intensifying an already turbulent political scene marked by widespread violence and a humanitarian crisis. Conille, a former United Nations official...
Cuba Shaken by Hundreds of Aftershocks Following Major Earthquake
Following a powerful earthquake that struck eastern Cuba, the country has experienced an ongoing series of aftershocks, with 495 recorded by late Sunday. More than 20 of these aftershocks have been felt in the province of Granma, causing residents to remain on high...