As Aruba gears up for its December 9 elections, political tensions have risen across the island. With 12 parties registered to participate, some of the more established political players face internal challenges, while newcomers show surprising strength. The process...
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Shifting Dynamics in Aruban Politics as December Elections Approach
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A recent plot to assassinate Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro involving a Navy SEAL, CIA operatives, and a $15 million bounty seems straight out of a Hollywood script. This alleged conspiracy, however, underscores the complex and strained relations between the U.S....
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Dutch Leader Geert Wilders Takes Aim at Iran’s Khamenei After Hezbollah Leader’s Death
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Spain to Maintain Neutral Stance on Venezuelan Election Outcome
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Jimmy McCain Criticizes Trump’s Arlington Visit as a ‘Violation’
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Far-Right Party on Brink of State Election Success in East Germany Amid Rising Populism
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Kamala Harris Faces Historic Challenge as She Begins Presidential Campaign
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