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...
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Protests Erupt in Venezuela Amid Controversy Over Maduro’s Victory
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...
Israeli PM Netanyahu Defends Gaza War, Criticizes Protesters in Address to US Congress
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a forceful address to the United States Congress on Wednesday, calling for unwavering American support in Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza. His speech, aimed at consolidating US backing amidst rising international...
Kamala Harris Positioned to Lead Democrats After Biden’s Endorsement
Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden as his successor following his decision to drop out of the race. Harris, now the Democratic frontrunner, presents a compelling yet complex choice for the party. While she appears to be a seamless...
Breaking News: President Joe Biden Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2024
In a stunning development, President Joe Biden has announced that he will not seek reelection in the upcoming 2024 presidential race. In a heartfelt letter posted on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Biden emphasized that his decision was made in the best...
Growing Pressure on Biden to Step Down as Calls for Change Intensify
Growing Pressure on Biden to Step Down as Calls for Change Intensify Washington, D.C. – Independent Senator Joe Manchin has joined the chorus of voices from within President Joe Biden’s own party calling for him to step aside in the 2024 presidential race. Manchin’s...
Investigations into Trump Assassination Attempt Underway Amid GOP Concerns
Washington, D.C. – The Republican Party is grappling with the aftermath of an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, with investigations into the incident and broader security measures now underway. This attack has raised serious concerns about the...
Biden Considers Exit as Trump Prepares for Republican Nomination
President Joe Biden is contemplating withdrawing from the 2024 presidential race, sources say, while former President Donald Trump prepares to accept the Republican nomination with a major speech. On Thursday, the trajectories of the two candidates diverged...
Von der Leyen Re-Elected as President of European Commission with Stronger Support
On Thursday, Ursula von der Leyen was re-elected as President of the European Commission with a significant majority of 401 out of 720 votes from European Parliament members, a far wider margin than her narrow win five years ago. Ursula von der Leyen secured a second...
Politician Injured, Wife Killed in Sint Maarten Shooting
On the evening of Wednesday, July 17, 2024, a tragic shooting occurred in the Cupecoy/Maho area of Sint Maarten, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The Sint Maarten Police Force (KPSM) responded to a distress call at approximately 9:30 pm, discovering...
Paris Mayor Swims in Seine as River Cleaned Up for Olympics
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a historic swim in the Seine River on Wednesday, marking the culmination of a significant cleanup effort just in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Joined by about 100 officials, athletes, and local residents, Hidalgo's swim celebrated...
President Biden Tests Positive for COVID-19 Amid Rising Calls for Him to Step Down
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced earlier this week. This marks the second time the President has contracted the virus, the first being in July 2022. Despite the diagnosis, Biden is experiencing mild...
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...
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Thousands of Colombians Protest Against Petro’s Reforms
This Saturday, thousands of Colombians took to the streets of Bogotá and 17 other cities across the country to express their opposition to the reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro. The day of protest, organized by social organizations and opposition parties,...
Haiti and the Dominican Republic Begin Dialogue Amid Tensions
Haiti has taken an initial step toward dialogue with the Dominican Republic in an effort to improve strained bilateral relations. Jean-Victor Harvel, Haiti's new Foreign Minister, held a meeting with Dominican Ambassador to Haiti, Faruk Miguel Castillo, in the Haitian...
Inferno in Manila’s Isla Puting Bato Displaces Thousands
A massive fire engulfed Isla Puting Bato, a crowded shanty town in Tondo, Manila, on Sunday, leaving nearly 8,000 people homeless and destroying over 1,000 stilt houses. The fire began around 8 a.m. and raged for almost eight hours before being declared under control...
Netanyahu Faces Arrest Following ICC Warrant for Alleged War Crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military operations in Gaza...
Methanol Poisoning Tragedy in Laos Shakes Tourism Industry
Vang Vieng, Laos, a renowned destination for backpackers, has been plunged into crisis following a suspected methanol poisoning incident that has claimed the lives of six tourists from four countries. Authorities are investigating after travelers consumed contaminated...