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May 24, 2017

Venezuela says feces bombs launched in protests are 'biochemical weapons'

Extraordinary scenes of flying feces were seen again Wednesday on the main highway through Caracas.

May 24, 2017

Mexico blasts study labeling it second deadliest conflict zone behind Syria

They claim it is inaccurate because the data include cases of fighting deaths, white-arms deaths and other crimes.

May 23, 2017

Poop bombs: Venezuelans’ new weapon against riot police are ‘poopootov cocktails’

The fetid bombs reprotedly made their debut over the weekend during clashes in Los Teques, near Caracas.

May 23, 2017

Blast at a fireworks warehouse in Mexico kills at least 14, injures dozens

The blast Monday night shook the community of San Isidro, where people were preparing for an upcoming religious festivity.

May 23, 2017

Economic crisis, infidelity keep witchcraft practices alive in Mexico

The more than 60 stands in the Sonora Market are full of amulets, incense and saintly candle holders.

May 23, 2017

Venezuela: Trump administration calls for quick, peaceful conclusion to unrest

The Trump administration is engaging with Venezuelan instability, agreeing there is a strong need to bring weeks of anti-government protests in Caracas to a quick and peaceful conclusion.

May 23, 2017

Venezuela provides 'proof of life' video of jailed leader, but family wants Red Cross

Leopoldo Lopez was sentenced to nearly 14 years in prison for inciting violence against the government.

May 23, 2017

Puerto Rico to close 184 schools, save $7M amid crisis and growing exodus

It is the largest mass closure of schools announced in the history of the U.S. territory.

May 23, 2017

Colombia investigating alleged kidnapping of UN staff member

The employee is believed to have been abducted by a dissident faction of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC).

May 23, 2017

Fears of Trump spur near-record cash transfers from US to Mexico

Mexico's central bank, Banxico, reported that around $2.5 billion in cash transfers were sent to the country from the U.S. in last month, compared to $2.2 billion a year earlier.