Venezuela's Maduro Faces His Toughest Challenger Yet
With international support, Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó might be the most serious challenger that the country's president has faced.
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Russia Warns US And Others Against Military Intervention In Venezuela
The White House hasn't detailed what a U.S. intervention could look like, but President Trump has previously considered a military option.
Protests Erupt In Venezuela After Failed Military Revolt
According to Venezuela's defense ministry, a "small group" of national guardsmen tried to stage an uprising early Monday morning.
The US Might Stop Recognizing Nicolas Maduro as Venezuela's President
The U.S. and several other countries have declared Maduro's presidency illegitimate.
Venezuelan President Proposes Raising Minimum Wage 300 Percent
It's one of several measures Nicolás Maduro's government introduced to help tackle Venezuela's massive inflation problem.
Brazil's New Forest Policies Could Cause Worldwide CO2 Impacts
Brazil is home to one of Earth's most important carbon sinks, and President Jair Bolsonaro seems to be taking steps to develop that land.
Brazil Has A New President
Jair Bolsonaro was sworn in as the country's next president on Tuesday.
United Nations Approves Millions Of Dollars In Aid To Venezuela
The funding will go toward providing food, medicine and other help to Venezuelans.
The UN Says 3 Million People Have Fled Venezuela In Just A Few Years
The number of Venezuelan migrants in Colombia alone is more than 1 million.
Trump Signs New Sanctions Targeting Venezuela's Gold Market
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to issue the new sanctions.
Bolsonaro Win Foreshadows A Return To Power For Brazil's Military
Brazil's newly-elected president Jair Bolsonaro has repeatedly praised the country's authoritarian past.
Far-Right Candidate Bolsonaro Wins Brazilian Presidential Election
Heading into the election, polls showed Jair Bolsonaro held a 12 point lead over his opponent, Fernando Haddad.
Julian Assange Sues Ecuador For Violating His 'Fundamental Rights'
The lawsuit relates to a new set of embassy house rules that Assange claims violates his rights.
Venezuelan Councilman Dies In Custody Under Unknown Circumstances
Fernando Albán was jailed Friday by Venezuelan officials who allege he was part of an attempt to kill the country's president.
Venezuela's Crisis Is Rooted In Oil Prices — And Authoritarianism
The economy's downturn is closely tied to its dependency on oil exports.
Women Lead Protests Against Far-Right Candidate In Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro said Friday he won't accept the results of Brazil's upcoming election if he doesn't win.
Pope Francis Defrocks Chilean Priest Found Guilty Of Sexual Abuse
The pontiff defrocked 88-year-old Rev. Fernando Karadima of Chile, who was found guilty by a Vatican court of sexually abusing minors.
Brazilian Oil Company Petrobras To Pay $853M Over Bribery Scandal
The DOJ says Petrobras violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which bars companies from bribing foreign officials.
World Leaders Want The ICC To Investigate Venezuela
Leaders from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Canada signed a joint statement asking the ICC to probe possible crimes against humanity.
VP Pence Announces $48 Million In Humanitarian Aid For Venezuelans
Venezuela's economy has been spiraling downward and millions of people have fled the country.
New Venezuelan Sanctions Target Maduro's Wife And His Inner Circle
The Trump administration announced the additional sanctions on Tuesday.
Pope Accepts Resignation Of 2 More Chilean Bishops Amid Abuse Scandal
That means a total of seven bishops in the country have stepped down this year during an investigation into widespread sexual abuse in the church.
UN Report Says Cocaine Production In Colombia At All Time High
The U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime published the report on Wednesday.
Former Brazilian Leader Ends Presidential Bid From Behind Bars
Fernando Haddad will take his place on the ballot.
NYT: US Officials Met With Venezuelan Officers Planning A Coup
The plans to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro reportedly leaked, leading to arrests.
Argentina Is Cutting Government Ministries To Stabilize Its Economy
Inflation, drought and a massive sell-off of Argentine assets have added to the country's worsening economic crisis.
Nicaragua Kicks Out UN Investigators
The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights published a report that said the Nicaraguan government is using violence to repress protests.
Countries Put Up Barriers For Venezuelan Migrants
Officials from Peru and Ecuador are scheduled to meet counterparts in Colombia to discuss the growing migrant crisis.
Venezuela Issues New Currency — The Sovereign Bolivar
It's part of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's "formula" to help his country's economy.
Brazil's Lula To Register As Presidential Candidate From Jail
Despite being in jail since April, Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reportedly leads election polls.
