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February 07, 2019
Frustration Grows as Migrant Caravan Stuck in Mexico Shelter

Officials confirmed that migrants without Mexican humanitarian visas weren't being allowed to leave, and those allowed out temporarily were taken under police escort to a nearby store to buy supplies, or to the U.S. border to file asylum claims

February 07, 2019
Colombia Vet Who Smuggled Heroin to US in Puppies Sent to Prison

The veterinarian, who surgically implanted liquid heroin inside live puppies, will be deported to Colombia after his 6-year sentence
February 07, 2019
In Soccer-Mad Argentina, Women Fight Sexism and Inequality

Macarena Sanchez takes a stand to push for professional status for female soccer players Argentina
February 07, 2019
Canadian Diplomats File Suit Over Injuries Suffered in Cuba

Canada acknowledges that nine adults and five children from diplomatic families have developed unusual illnesses in Havana
February 07, 2019
Admiral: US Military Ready to Protect Diplomats in Venezuela

The head of US Southern Command did not provide any details on how the US military might respond should the need arise
February 07, 2019
Conflicted Spain Delays EU Recognition of Venezuela's Guaidó

Observers say recognition may further isolate Nicolas Maduro and may have bought him valuable time in which to mobilize and step up repression against his opposition
February 07, 2019
US Envoy for Venezuela: Time for Talks with Maduro 'Long Passed'

Eliot Abrams also announces the US has revoked visas for some Maduro supporters
February 07, 2019
Venezuela Military Barricades Key Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid

Blockade ordered by President Nicolas Maduro deepens standoff with self-declared interim president Juan Guaido; international group to meet in Uruguay Thursday to create peace plan
February 06, 2019
Venezuela Opposition Plans to Get Oil Money From US Fund

Fund to oust President Maduro would get income accrued by state-run oil firm PDVSA's US unit Citgo Petroleum Corp
February 06, 2019
Erdogan Slams Washington Over Venezuela

Worried by Trump's policies, Turkish president backs Maduro
February 06, 2019
FBI Raids Puerto Rico Bank Amid Venezuela Sanctions Probe

Agents had a search warrant to identify funds that might be linked to entities or individuals on the sanctions list
February 06, 2019
Venezuelan Military Barricades Bridge in Bid to Block Aid

The bridge was blocked by a fuel tanker, cargo trailer and makeshift fencing Tuesday at the Colombian border town of Cucuta

More Americas News

Chinese Ambassador: Peru to Sign MoU to Join Belt and Road Club in Coming Days
US Authorities Work With Armed Border Group

Mexican President Says New Airport Construction to Start Next Week
Diplomats Walk Out as Venezuela Hits US in UN Speech
EU Envoy: Trump Cuba Policy Worries European Companies

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April 24, 2019

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Americas

Thursday 7 February 2019

Frustration Grows as Migrant Caravan Stuck in Mexico Shelter

Colombia Vet Who Smuggled Heroin to US in Puppies Sent to Prison

In Soccer-Mad Argentina, Women Fight Sexism and Inequality

Canadian Diplomats File Suit Over Injuries Suffered in Cuba

Admiral: US Military Ready to Protect Diplomats in Venezuela

Conflicted Spain Delays EU Recognition of Venezuela's Guaidó

US Envoy for Venezuela: Time for Talks with Maduro 'Long Passed'

Venezuela Military Barricades Key Border Crossing, Blocking Humanitarian Aid

Venezuela Opposition Plans to Get Oil Money From US Fund

Erdogan Slams Washington Over Venezuela

FBI Raids Puerto Rico Bank Amid Venezuela Sanctions Probe

Venezuelan Military Barricades Bridge in Bid to Block Aid

More Americas News

Chinese Ambassador: Peru to Sign MoU to Join Belt and Road Club in Coming Days

US Authorities Work With Armed Border Group

Mexican President Says New Airport Construction to Start Next Week

Diplomats Walk Out as Venezuela Hits US in UN Speech

EU Envoy: Trump Cuba Policy Worries European Companies

The Day in Photos

April 24, 2019

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