The Americas February 01 Fidel Castro's oldest son commits suicide, Cuban state media report The oldest son of the late Cuban dictator Fidel Castro committed suicide at the age of 68, Cuban state media announced on Thursday.
The Americas December 14, 2017 Venezuelan first lady's nephews sentenced to prison on drug charges Two nephews of Venezuela's first lady were sentenced Thursday to 18 years in prison for drug conspiracy convictions by a judge who said their ineptness at their criminal craft and ...
Organized Crime November 08, 2017 El Chapo can get psych exam in jail, judge rules A U.S. judge has given permission for a psychologist to examine Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman behind bars.
General Assembly September 21, 2017 Cuban officials blast Trump, US embargo, amid UN General Assembly Cuban officials have taken to social media all week to denounce President Donald Trump’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly as well as his overall approach to U.S.-Cuba policy.
AMERICAS NEWSROOM September 04, 2017 Colombia signs cease-fire deal with last guerrilla group Colombia's government and last remaining major rebel group signed a bilateral cease-fire Monday ahead of Pope Francis' visit this week, an agreement seen as a significant step ...
Enforcement August 28, 2017 Border Patrol checkpoint in New Hampshire nets arrests of 25 illegal immigrants Border Patrol agents and law enforcement officers arrested 25 illegal immigrants, including 14 Colombian citizens, during a three-day checkpoint operation in central New Hampshire ...
State Department August 23, 2017 Cuba 'acoustic attack' gave U.S. diplomats brain injuries, medical records show U.S. diplomats were diagnosed with mild traumatic brain injuries and damage to the central nervous system from exposure to an “acoustic attack” in Cuba last year, CBS News reported ...
DISASTERS August 23, 2017 Dozens missing as boat carrying 70 people sinks in Brazil A boat carrying 70 people sank on a major river in northern Brazil with at least seven dead and dozens missing, authorities said Wednesday.
The Americas August 18, 2017 Venezuela's ousted chief prosecutor flees to Colombia Venezuela's ousted chief prosecutor has told the region's other prosecutors that President Nicholas Maduro removed her to stop a probe linking him and his inner circle to nearly $...
State Department August 09, 2017 Cuban diplomats kicked out of US after Americans experience 'physical symptoms' in Cuba Two Cuban diplomats were kicked out of their embassy in Washington by the State Department after a number of mysterious incidents forced U.S. officials in Cuba to return home.
