Colombia's government has unveiled a proposed budget of 523 trillion pesos ($130 billion) for 2025, reflecting a significant increase from this year’s 483 trillion peso budget, which had been reduced by 20 trillion pesos in June. The new budget proposal comes as...
Colombia Proposes $130 Billion Budget Amid Fiscal Challenges
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Protests Erupt in Venezuela Amid Controversy Over Maduro’s Victory
Protests erupted across Venezuela on Monday after the country’s electoral authority declared Nicolás Maduro the winner of the presidential election, amid widespread accusations of electoral fraud. In the capital, Caracas, security forces deployed tear gas to disperse...
Venezuelan Opposition Claims Proof of Victory Over President Maduro in Disputed Election
Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González declared on Monday that his campaign possesses evidence proving his victory in the recent presidential election, despite authorities announcing President Nicolás Maduro as the winner. González and opposition leader...
Venezuela’s Opposition Bets Maduro Has Miscalculated This Time
Venezuela’s opposition leader María Corina Machado has faced numerous obstacles in her campaign to unseat long-ruling authoritarian president Nicolás Maduro. The latest challenge involved indigenous protesters blocking the highway to Maracaibo, where Machado's...
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...
Brazilian Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine in Landmark Study
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Trinidad Court Upholds ConocoPhillips’ $1.33 Billion Claim Against Venezuela
Trinidad and Tobago's High Court reaffirmed its decision on Thursday to recognize U.S. oil producer ConocoPhillips' arbitration claim against Venezuela. This ruling allows ConocoPhillips to potentially freeze payments to Venezuela from joint natural gas projects,...
Venezuelan Farmers Boost Rice and Corn Production with Buyer-Funded Loans
Venezuelan farmers like Roberto Latini are experiencing a resurgence in rice and corn production, thanks to loans of fertilizers and seeds from agricultural guilds. Latini, who farms over 300 hectares in Portuguesa, attributes his ability to plant this season's crops...
Uncontacted Indigenous People Sighted in Peru Near Logging Concessions
Lima, Peru – A significant sighting of the uncontacted Mashco Piro tribe has been reported near the banks of the Las Piedras River in Peru, an area where logging companies have established concessions. The images, released on Tuesday by the indigenous rights...
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
Edmundo González Urrutia, a retired diplomat, is leading the polls in Venezuela’s upcoming presidential election on July 28, promising a government for all citizens, including supporters of incumbent Nicolás Maduro. Despite never having run for office, González has...
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
The chant "Freedom!" resonates deeply with millions of Venezuelans in 2024. At opposition rallies, it is shouted with tears, anger, and hopeful smiles. Holding Venezuelan flags, their children, or wearing political T-shirts, these cries for “libertad” highlight the...
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...
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Exploring Aruba on Foot: Top Hiking Trails for Nature Lovers
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What Comes After the Papal Election? Big Issues Await the New Pontiff
While the world is busy speculating about who the next pope will be, perhaps the more important question is: what will he do once he’s elected? As the cardinals gather behind the closed doors of the Sistine Chapel, it's not just about choosing a spiritual leader, but...
Bukele and Maduro Face Off Over Migrant Detentions and Prisoner Swap
Tensions are running high between El Salvador and Venezuela after President Nayib Bukele slammed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for rejecting a proposed prisoner swap that has sparked diplomatic outrage and renewed scrutiny of both governments' human rights...