Brazil's Embattled President Michel Temer Likely To Avoid Impeachment
Brazil's Congress seems to have enough support to keep President Michel Temer in office, despite calls for impeachment proceedings.
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Venezuela's Voter Turnout Numbers Were Manipulated 'Without Any Doubt'
Voting technology company Smartmatic announced Wednesday the numbers were "without any doubt" manipulated by at least 1 million votes.
2 Main Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Have Been Taken From Their Homes
According to tweets from their families, Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma were taken from their homes early Tuesday morning.
US Sanctions Venezuelan 'Dictator' Nicolás Maduro
The sanctions are a reaction to a controversial vote that critics say will give Maduro power to rewrite Venezuela's constitution.
Voter Turnout In Venezuela Assembly Election Causes Even More Conflict
Electoral officials in Venezuela say more than 8 million people voted in the controversial election. But opposition members beg to differ.
Venezuela's Controversial Vote Is Sunday; Here's What You Should Know
The tension started in 2015 when President Nicolás Maduro lost support in the National Assembly.
10,000 Troops Being Deployed In Rio De Janeiro To Counter Crime Wave
Violent crime has become a major issue in the Brazilian state, and drug traffickers are a key source of violence against police.
Tension And Violence In Venezuela Grows Before Controversial Vote
Tension continues to mount in Venezuela as the country prepares for a controversial vote that could rewrite its constitution.
US Urges Venezuela To Cancel Vote, Sanctions 13 Officials
The White House is holding back on sanctioning the entire country or its prosperous oil industry out of concern it would make matters worse.
How Donated Bikes Are Putting Education And Health Care Within Reach
World Bicycle Relief gets bikes to those who need them, which it says can increase access to health care, education and more.
Trump Issues Venezuelan Leader An Ultimatum, Threatens Sanctions
Trump said if the July 30 referendum is allowed to take place, there will be "strong and swift economic actions" taken against Venezuela.
Millions Of Venezuelans Vote Against Constitution Rewrite Plans
Analysts say more than 7 million people voted in a symbolic referendum to reject President Nicolas Maduro's plans to rewrite the constitution.
Former Brazilian President Gets 10 Years In Prison For Corruption
This is the first of five charges against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and could bar him from running in the next election.
Mob Storms Venezuelan National Assembly, Injures Opposition Lawmakers
Five lawmakers were injured in the attack.
Brazil's President Is Charged With Corruption, Accepting Bribes
Brazilian President Michel Temer is accused of accepting a $152,000 bribe from the head of a major meatpacking company.
Critics Accuse Goldman Sachs Of Helping A Dictatorship
The investment bank bought bonds in Venezuela worth roughly $3 billion. The country, which is facing a food shortage, severely needs money.
Trump Faces The Media After A Turbulent Week
During a press conference with Colombia's president, Trump struck back against the string of bad press that's roiled the White House recently.
Venezuela's 'Grandparents' March' Is Met With Riot Cops
An older generation of Venezuelans took to the streets in protest of the country's severe economic crisis.
The US Might Be Breaking International Refugee Rules It Helped Create
A human rights group alleges agents at the southern U.S. border are sending at-risk refugees back to their home countries.
More Violence In Venezuela After President Calls For New Constitution
Anti-government demonstrators clashed with police after Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro announced his plans to write a new constitution.
New Constitution Or New Leader? Venezuela's Struggle For Its Future
After more than a month of protests, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called for a new constitution — but protesters aren't buying it.
At Least 12 Are Dead In Venezuela After A Night Of Protests
Pro-democracy demonstrations sparked violence in Caracas, Venezuela.
US Automaker Says Venezuelan Government 'Illegally' Seized Its Factory
General Motors says the government's takeover was an "illegal judicial seizure of its assets."
Venezuela's Chaotic Protests Leave At Least 3 Dead
The country continues to face major political unrest and economic woes.
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A Lot Of Monkeys Are Dying In Brazil, And Humans Aren't Helping
Thousands of monkeys have died from yellow fever infections in Brazil, and now people are killing them out of fear that they're spreading the disease.
Mudslides In Colombia Kill More Than 250 People
Heavy rain caused three rivers near the southwestern city of Mocoa to overflow.
Venezuelan Legislature Regains Power After Its President Backtracks
Venezuela's National Assembly can write laws again after it briefly lost its power in what protesters called a "coup."
Venezuela Opposition Cries Coup After Courts Suspended The Legislature
Venezuela's Supreme Court has removed the legislature's lawmaking powers. Those who oppose President Nicolás Maduro say it's a coup.
Smugglers Are Boosting Prices To Sneak People Across The US Border
The Department of Homeland Security reports smuggling prices have jumped more than 100 percent since November.
A Puerto Rican Neighborhood Found A Way To Avoid Gentrification
A Puerto Rican canal community found a way to improve the area without pushing out low-income residents in the process.
