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US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

July 6, 2026

US updates travel warning for quake-hit nation, citing disaster risks and violent crime

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake adds new urgency to the Level 3 Venezuela travel advisory for Americans, which already warns of crime, kidnapping and terrorism.

Conservative Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru's presidential runoff election

July 3, 2026

Conservative Keiko Fujimori officially declared winner of Peru's presidential runoff election

Keiko Fujimori won Peru's presidential runoff after defeating Roberto Sánchez by a razor-thin margin, pledging an "iron fist" against surging crime.

US military deploys MTVRs, airlifts aid to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

July 3, 2026

US military deploys MTVRs, airlifts aid to Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

The USS Fort Lauderdale and Marine Corps vehicles support Venezuela earthquake relief as the death toll nears 2,000 and continues to rise.

Families sue Maduro in US, accuse ex-president of directing police unit tied to extrajudicial killings

July 1, 2026

Families sue Maduro in US, accuse ex-president of directing police unit tied to extrajudicial killings

Families of five Venezuelan men filed a lawsuit accusing Nicolás Maduro of overseeing FAES, a police unit allegedly responsible for extrajudicial killings.

$Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation$

June 30, 2026

Trump admin backs Bolivia state of emergency as leftist ex-leader's loyalists fracture nation

Bolivia's pro-U.S. government declares a state of emergency after 50 days of blockades led by former socialist President Evo Morales and his supporters.

US military touts work to assist in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

June 29, 2026

US military touts work to assist in Venezuela following deadly earthquakes

The United States military is helping with disaster relief in Venezuela following the earthquakes that wreaked havoc in the South American country.

Venezuelan earthquake death toll hits at least 920 as US rescuers race against critical survival window

June 27, 2026

Venezuelan earthquake death toll hits at least 920 as US rescuers race against critical survival window

Venezuela was hit with 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes on Wednesday, and, in the aftermath, aid agencies are still trying to find people who are trapped.

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to at least 589, with thousands reported missing

June 26, 2026

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to at least 589, with thousands reported missing

Venezuela earthquake death toll rises to 589 with over 2,980 injured as U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Jarrard arrives in Caracas to coordinate relief.

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

June 24, 2026

Colombia's 'El Tigre' secures presidency as leftist rival finally concedes defeat

After initially challenging the results, Colombia's leftist candidate conceded a razor-thin loss to conservative outsider Abelardo de la Espriella.

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

June 22, 2026

Trump says Colombia's 'El Tigre' will be a 'great president' as socialist opponent launches legal challenge

Trump congratulated de la Espriella on his apparent Colombia election win. With 99.9% counted, he leads 49.7% to 48.7%, but rival Cepeda has launched a challenge over voting irregularities.