Venezuela government, opposition hold new round of talks
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AFP) -- Venezuela's government and opposition concluded a new round of talks Friday in an effort to bridge…
6 years ago
South America
Chile votes in what could be a close presidential run-off
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- Chilean voters will decide their next president on Sunday in a run-off election whose outcome is far from…
6 years ago
Peru president rejects demands he resign over corruption allegations
LIMA, Peru (AFP) -- Peru's President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski late Thursday rejected demands he resign, brushing aside an opposition ultimatum…
6 years ago
Storm-hit Puerto Rico starving for tourists
by Leila Macor Agence France Presse FAJARDO, Puerto Rico (AFP) -- Until Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, Jose Figueroa did…
6 years ago
Rio’s stray bullets give innocent nowhere to hide
by Sebastian Smith Agence France-Presse RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) -- While the fighting in Rio de Janeiro's crime war is done…
6 years ago
Army clears Honduras streets of protests alleging poll fraud
TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AFP)- Soldiers and police on Monday moved to clear roads across Honduras of demonstrators protesting alleged fraud in a presidential election…
6 years ago
Venezuelan leader says no to opposition in presidential race
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) -- Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro announced Sunday that leading opposition parties will be barred from taking part in next…
6 years ago
Argentina judge orders arrest of ex-president Cristina Kirchner: source
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AFP) -- An Argentine judge on Thursday ordered the arrest of former president Cristina Kirchner for allegedly…
6 years ago
Two sentenced in Costa Rica for organ trafficking
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AFP)-- A doctor and a pizzeria owner were sentenced by a Costa Rican court Monday for recruiting…
6 years ago
6.0-magnitude quake causes light damage, power outages in Ecuador
QUITO, Ecuador (AFP) -- A 6.0-magnitude earthquake shook coastal Ecuador Sunday, opening cracks in walls and cutting electricity in the…
6 years ago
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