Venezuela To Raise Gas Prices To Combat Smuggling
Venezuela's gas prices haven't increased in years.
South America
Argentina's Senate Votes Against Legal Abortion
The government is still expected to decriminalize abortion.
6 Detained In Venezuela Over Alleged Maduro Assassination Attempt
The Venezuelan government says Nicolas Maduro was speaking at a military parade when drones armed with explosive devices flew toward the stage.
Venezuela To Knock 5 Zeros Off Its Currency To Help With Inflation
President Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday the new sovereign bolivar will start circulating Aug. 20.
One Brazilian Judge Orders Lula's Release — But Another Blocks It
Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is serving 12 years in prison for a corruption conviction.
US Sanctions 3 Nicaraguan Officials Over Violence And Corruption
Protests in Nicaragua began in April. Since then, over 230 people have been killed.
AP: Trump Asked Aides About Invading Venezuela Last Year
The Associated Press says President Trump asked why the U.S. couldn't invade Venezuela in a meeting on Aug. 10.
UN: Venezuelan Security Forces Killed Hundreds
The report claims the killings are often covered up by the officers.
Conservative Ivan Duque Wins Colombia's Presidential Election
Conservative Ivan Duque won 54 percent of the vote in Sunday's race, beating leftist Gustavo Petro by 12 points.
Pope Accepts The Resignations Of 3 Chilean Church Leaders
One of the leaders is Bishop Juan Barros Madrid, who's been accused of helping cover up sexual abuse within the church.
Chile To Become First South American Country To Ban Plastic Bags
Congress approved the measure last week, which is part of an effort to protect the country's coastline and the ocean.
Pompeo Wants Venezuela Suspended From Organization Of American States
This comes after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro won a second six-year term in what some countries and U.S. lawmakers called a "sham" election.
At Least 62 Dead After Volcano Erupts In Guatemala
The Fuego volcano is located about 25 miles southwest of Guatemala's capital.
Colombia's Presidential Election Moves To The Second Round
Right-wing candidate Ivan Duque will face leftist Gustavo Petro in a runoff election after no presidential candidate won 50 percent of the vote.
American Held In Venezuela For Nearly Two Years On His Way Home
Holt went to Venezuela in 2016 to marry. The Venezuelan police claim he and his wife were stockpiling weapons.
Venezuelan President Expels 2 US Diplomats Over New Sanctions
Nicolás Maduro's order comes after the U.S. banned American entities from buying certain Venezuelan assets.
More Countries Rebuke Venezuela Election; US Imposes New Sanctions
Fourteen countries reportedly recalled their ambassadors to Venezuela after Nicolás Maduro won another six-year term as president.
Every Catholic Bishop In Chile Offers To Resign Amid Abuse Scandal
The 34 bishops announced their intentions in a statement Friday.
Ecuador Removes Extra Security At Embassy Where Julian Assange Lives
Assange has been staying in the embassy since 2012, when Ecuador granted him asylum.
Opposition Parties Plan To Boycott Venezuela's Presidential Election
Sunday's election is expected to unfairly favor Nicolás Maduro, but two candidates are still challenging him.
At Least 1 Dead After Massive Fire Engulfs High-Rise In Brazil
The Sao Paulo Fire Department said 160 firefighters were needed to battle the blaze, which started early Tuesday morning.
Report: Deadly 2016 Plane Crash Was Caused By Lack Of Fuel
The plane was carrying a Brazilian soccer team, which was on its way to compete in the South American Cup finals.
Violent Protests In Nicaragua Leave At Least 10 Dead
Demonstrators have been protesting changes to the country's pension system.
Pope Says He Made 'Grave Mistakes' In Handling Sex Abuse Allegations
Pope Francis long defended Bishop Juan Barros, who was accused of helping to cover up sexual abuse by a priest.
What Trump Is Missing By Canceling His South America Trip
President Donald Trump's canceled trip to South America could have helped the president push several key policy goals.
Brazil's Ex-president Turned Himself In To Authorities
He failed to turn himself in to police on Friday.
In A Historic Vote, Costa Rica Chooses A Black Woman Vice President
Epsy Campbell is making international headlines.
Fire In Venezuelan Jail Kills At Least 68 People
The fire reportedly started during a riot at the jail in the city of Valencia.
Peru's President Resigns Ahead Of 2nd Impeachment Vote
Congress already had plans to impeach Pedro Kuczynski over allegations he profited from contracts with a Brazilian construction company.
Trump Bars US Citizens From Investing In Venezuelan Cryptocurrency
President Donald Trump issued an executive order that called Venezuela's recently issued cryptocurrency an "attempt to circumvent U.S. sanctions."
