Aussie traveller dies in ‘suspicious‘ circumstances in South America
The grieving family of a 26-year-old Australian traveller who died while on holiday in South America is calling for answers following his “suspicious” death.Perth man Benjamin…
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Venezuela Looms Large as Blinken Heads to Ecuador, Colombia
WASHINGTON —
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Latin America this week to discuss ways to tackle irregular migration, as Colombia hosts nearly 2 million Venezuelan…
Iran, Venezuela to sign 20-year cooperation accord
Venezuelan President Maduro will meet his Iranian counterparts on visit to Tehran 'in the next few months'.Tehran, Iran – Iran will sign a 20-year cooperation accord with Venezuela…
Why won’t Colombia let Martha Sepúlveda die?
At 7am on October 10, 51-year-old Martha Sepúlveda, a resident of the Colombian city of Medellín, was scheduled to die by euthanasia – and she could not have been happier.
“I'm a…
Thousands protest in El Salvador against Bukele government
President Bukele downplays San Salvador protests against economic and judicial policies, including Bitcoin move.Thousands of protesters have marched in El Salvador's capital San…
Police in Haiti say brutal gang snatched 17 foreign missionaries
A notorious Haitian gang known for brazen kidnappings and killings has been accused by police of kidnapping 17 Christian missionaries, including five children, from a US-based…
17 US missionaries, including children, kidnapped in Haiti
Group was leaving an orphanage in Port-au-prince when they were abducted, say media reports.A group of 17 Christian missionaries from the United States, including children, have…
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…