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."
South America
Trump To Make His First Presidential Trip To South America In April
He'll be attending the Summit of the Americas.
Brazil Asks Military To End Gang Violence In Rio De Janeiro
President Michel Temer ordered the military to intervene.
Court Upholds Former Brazilian President's Corruption Conviction
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, popularly known as "Lula," was Brazil's president from 2003 to 2011.
Venezuela Will Hold Presidential Elections Before May
Opposition to President Nicolás Maduro is splintered; some prominent leaders are in exile or in jail.
In Chile, Pope Francis Accused Some Sex Abuse Victims Of Slander
While in Chile, Pope Francis called accusations against Bishop Juan Barros Madrid "calumny."
Venezuelan Rebel Dead After Posting Videos Of Police Raid
Oscar Perez posted videos of a shootout on social media.
Prominent Venezuelan Rebel Might Be Dead Or In Custody After Shootout
Venezuelan authorities say they arrested five "terrorists" after the shootout.
Venezuela's President Is Creating An Oil-backed Cryptocurrency
President Nicolás Maduro is hoping the "petro" will help Venezuela get around U.S. sanctions.
At Least 48 Dead In Peru After Bus Falls More Than 260 Feet
The accident happened on a stretch of highway called "Devil's Curve."
Peru's Ousted President Alberto Fujimori Is Asking For Forgiveness
In 2009, Alberto Fujimori was sentenced to 25 years in prison for authorizing a death squad.
Venezuela's Crisis, Explained
A former political prisoner and a human rights researcher explain the current crisis in Venezuela.
Honduras' Unsettled Election Has Led To National Unrest And Violence
Opposition parties in the country are calling for an annulment of the election.
Venezuelan President Bans Opposition Parties From Elections
Opposition parties boycotted Sunday's mayoral elections, saying the system was rigged in favor of the ruling party.
A Judge Issues An Arrest Warrant For A Former Argentinian President
Former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is accused of covering up Iranian involvement in the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Argentina.
Argentina Calls Off Rescue Mission In Search For Missing Sub
The search continues for the ARA San Juan, but officials no longer expect to find any survivors from the missing vessel.
'Explosion' Detected After Argentine Navy Submarine Went Missing
The Argentine navy said a noise "consistent with an explosion" was detected just hours after one of its submarines disappeared Nov. 15.
The Missing Argentine Navy Submarine Could Be Running Out Of Oxygen
An official told outlets the vessel only has enough oxygen to last around seven days if it's submerged and can't raise a tube for air.
Argentina Thinks Missing Submarine Made 7 Failed Calls To Base
The submarine San Juan has been radio silent since Wednesday, when the vessel was last seen.
Nations Join Ranks To Find A Missing Argentine Navy Submarine
Outlets report no one has heard from the ARA San Juan or the 44 crew members aboard since Wednesday.
Colombia Seizes More Than 13 Tons Of Cocaine In Historic Drug Bust
Police said they found the massive stash hidden underground on four banana plantations in Antioquia.
The UN Wants To Help Colombia With Its Cocaine Problem
The United Nations signed an agreement — worth around $315 million — to help the Colombian government reduce illicit crops like coca.
Venezuela Wants Relief From Its Massive Foreign Debt
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for the debt-ridden country's finances to be restructured.
Venezuela May Not Be Able To Pay Off Its Billion-Dollar Debt
Venezuela and its entities already missed nearly $600 million in payments this month.
Venezuelans Prepare For Potential US 'Military Option' Against Maduro
President Donald Trump said "a possible military option" might be used to deal with Venezuela.
New White House Sanctions Hit Venezuela Where It's Most Vulnerable
The White House said it sanctioned Venezuela's oil industry, which could worsen the country's ongoing economic crisis.
Brazil Opens Part Of The Amazon Rainforest To Privatized Mining
To combat its recession, Brazil will let private companies mine in parts of the Amazon. But environmentalists are worried about the impact.
Venezuela's Controversial New Assembly Voted For Law-Passing Powers
The assembly came to power through a vote that was heavily contested by the opposition.
Amid North Korea Threat, Trump Weighs Military Action In Venezuela
President Trump said he's considering using military force in Venezuela, even though it hasn't been acting threateningly towards the U.S.
Venezuela's Controversial Constituent Assembly Opens
Venezuela opened its controversial constituent assembly, which has the power to rewrite the constitution. Opponents called it a power grab.
