South America
Backers ‘failed to follow through’ in abortive uprising, Guaido tells AFP
World
May 7, 2019
Backers ‘failed to follow through’ in abortive uprising, Guaido tells AFP
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said Monday that backers who had pledged support for his abortive uprising last week had…
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
World
May 6, 2019
US, Russia butt heads over Venezuela
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo pressed Sunday for Russia to get out of Venezuela, while his Russian counterpart, Sergei…
Maduro rallies military as Venezuela opposition appeals to troops
World
May 5, 2019
Maduro rallies military as Venezuela opposition appeals to troops
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro urged his troops Saturday to be “ready” for potential US military action, as a limited number…
Venezuela’s Guaido says troops have joined him to end Maduro presidency
World
April 30, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido says troops have joined him to end Maduro presidency
CARACAS (Reuters) – Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido said on Tuesday he had begun the “final phase” of his plan…
Ecuador Amazon tribe win first victory against oil companies
Environment
April 27, 2019
Ecuador Amazon tribe win first victory against oil companies
Ecuador’s Waorani indigenous tribe won their first victory Friday against big oil companies in a ruling that blocks the companies’…
Indigenous protesters march on Brazil Congress over land rights
World
April 25, 2019
Indigenous protesters march on Brazil Congress over land rights
Thousands of indigenous people decorated with traditional feathers and body paint converged on Brazil’s capital Wednesday to defend hard-won land…
Illegal logging in Brazil turns Amazon into a powder keg
Environment
April 24, 2019
Illegal logging in Brazil turns Amazon into a powder keg
A rifle resting on his shoulder, Tatji Arara looks despondent as he steps over the trunks of huge trees felled…
Ecuador says hit by 40 million cyber attacks since Assange arrest
World
April 16, 2019
Ecuador says hit by 40 million cyber attacks since Assange arrest
Ecuador said on Monday it has suffered 40 million cyber attacks on the webpages of public institutions since stripping Wikileaks…
Venezuelans protest as Guaido declares ‘definitive’ escalation
World
April 7, 2019
Venezuelans protest as Guaido declares ‘definitive’ escalation
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Saturday launched what he promised will be a “definitive” escalation of pressure to force…
Venezuela’s Guaido calls demo to maintain pressure on Maduro
World
April 6, 2019
Venezuela’s Guaido calls demo to maintain pressure on Maduro
Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido urged his supporters to demonstrate in the streets Saturday to maintain pressure on his rival…