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Venezuela suspends talks after US extradites Maduro ally
Alex Saab, who was arrested in Cape Verde last year, extradited to the US to face money laundering charges.Venezuela's government says it will suspend negotiations with its…
Can the US wrestle back influence in Latin America from China?
Can the US wrestle back influence in Latin America from China? .
US to lift curbs on vaccinated foreign travelers beginning Nov 8
White House says pandemic restrictions barring entry to the US will be lifted for fully vaccinated foreign nationals.The United States will reopen its borders to foreign visitors…
Guatemala’s growing palm oil industry fuels Indigenous land fight
Chinebal, Guatemala – Anibal Agurtia blows into the conch shell tied to a red string around his hand, calling people to the clearing.
Already, a few dozen members of the Indigenous…
Stateless: Fighting for racial justice in the Dominican Republic
Stateless: Fighting for racial justice in the Dominican Republic.
UN urges independent probe into death of ex-Venezuelan minister
Venezuela's government says Raul Baduel, who served as defense minister under Hugo Chavez, died due to the coronavirus.The United Nations human rights office urged Venezuela to…
Chile opposition moves to impeach president over Pandora leaks
President Sebastian Pinera rejects Pandora Papers report linking him to a controversial 2010 sale of a mining company.Opposition lawmakers in Chile have launched impeachment…
Hurricane Pamela makes landfall on Mexico’s west coast
Pamela is expected to bring storm surge and heavy rainfall to Mexico's Pacific coast, National Hurricane Center says.Hurricane Pamela made landfall on Mexico's Pacific, the…
Colombia to leave ‘Havana Syndrome’ embassy probe to US
Several families associated with the US embassy in Colombia report symptoms linked with the affliction, US media reports.Colombian President Ivan Duque says his government is aware…
US to open border with Canada, Mexico starting in early November
Biden administration to allow travellers from Mexico and Canada who are fully vaccinated to enter the US for non-essential purposes.The United States will lift restrictions at its…