Pro-government groups in Venezuela have attacked a convoy of opposition lawmakers outside the parliament building in central Caracas. Opposition leader Juan Guaidó said the violence…
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More than 60,000 Mexicans ‘disappeared’ in drug war
More than 60,000 people have disappeared in Mexico since the start of the country’s war on drugs in 2006, according to authorities. The number is…
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'The burned screamed': Mexicans seek answers after pipeline blast
Residents comb site, looking for any sign of those who went missing last week after a fuel pipeline explosion killed 89. Tlahuelilpan, Mexico – Claudia…
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Explainer: US sanctions to hit Venezuelan state-owned oil company
A look at how the measures announced by administration of President Donald Trump might affect both US and Venezuela. The administration of US President Donald…
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Widespread flooding as storm hits northern Argentina
The worst hit were Corrientes and Resistencia, neighbouring cities lying on either side of the Parana River. A severe storm hit northern Argentina and parts…
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Venezuela prosecutor moves to place travel ban on Guaido
Chief prosecutor asked Supreme Court to open preliminary investigation into self-proclaimed president Guaido. Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has asked the Supreme Court to place a travel…
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Uruguay seizes record haul of cocaine
Uruguay’s authorities say they have seized a record haul of 4.4 tonnes of cocaine, calling it the biggest setback for drug traffickers in the country’s…
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Dig uncovers large Mayan palace in Mexico
Archaeologists in Mexico have uncovered the ruins of a large palace they believe dates back to the height of the Mayan civilisation, 1,000 years ago.…
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Fifteen countries ban travel for Venezuela's Maduro and allies
Countries in the Americas agree to ban 29 Venezuelans as efforts increase to push him to step down. Fifteen countries have banned 29 Venezuelans –…
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Police probe attack on ‘gay Jesus’ film office
Police are investigating a fire-bomb attack on the Rio de Janeiro office of a production company behind a controversial Christmas special aired on streaming service…
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Honduras suffers second deadly prison riot in days
At least 16 inmates have been killed in a fight between rival gangs at a Honduran prison, less than two days after deadly violence at…
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Cuba appoints first prime minister in decades
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has appointed the country’s first prime minister in more than 40 years – the tourism minister, Manuel Marrero Cruz. The post…
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Man arrested for impersonating mum in driving test
A 43-year-old man has been arrested in northern Brazil for dressing up as his mother to take her driving test. When Heitor Schiave’s 60-year-old mother,…
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Chile missing plane: Floating debris found
Chilean officials say they have located debris believed to be from an air force plane that went missing on Monday. They said the wreckage was…
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