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China, Russia suffer setback to global ambitions with major player refusing to join trading bloc

December 30, 2023

China, Russia suffer setback to global ambitions with major player refusing to join trading bloc

Argentinian President Javier Milei campaigned against close ties to communist-led countries and insisted that his country would align with the "free nations of the West."

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

December 27, 2023

Shakira’s hometown unveils a giant statue of the beloved Colombian pop star

The mayor of Barranquilla and the pop star's parents appeared at an event to unveil a six meter statue which depicts Shakira in a belly dancing outfit, along the banks of the Magdalena River.

Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity

December 27, 2023

Argentina's unions take to the streets to protest president's cutbacks, deregulation and austerity

Austerity measures, deregulation, and job cuts are key components of newly-elected President Javier Milei's reform package, as he seeks to right Argentina's troubled economy.

Argentina's Milei cuts 5,000 government jobs, will not renew contracts

December 27, 2023

Argentina's Milei cuts 5,000 government jobs, will not renew contracts

Argentinian President Javier Milei refused to renew the contracts of 5,000 employees hired by the government before his election, seeking to cut spending.

Colombia's ELN rebels say they will only stop kidnappings for ransom if government funds cease-fire

December 26, 2023

Colombia's ELN rebels say they will only stop kidnappings for ransom if government funds cease-fire

Colombia's Marxist ELN rebel group says it will only suspend kidnappings of civilians if the government finances projects that would provide the group with other sources of income.

World political scandals: A raunchy dance video prompts leader's exit as global corruption cases abound

December 26, 2023

World political scandals: A raunchy dance video prompts leader's exit as global corruption cases abound

The world saw its share of political scandals in 2023, from the end of the tenure of Finland's controversial prime minister to a probe of a Chinese military officer.

Cuban-American lawmakers defend Monroe Doctrine amid progressive push to end 200-year-old policy

December 23, 2023

Cuban-American lawmakers defend Monroe Doctrine amid progressive push to end 200-year-old policy

House Republicans of Cuban-American heritage are pushing back against progressive calls to end the Monroe Doctrine, a 200-year-old U.S. policy they say is "outdated."

Argentina's new libertarian President Milei signs decree to boost exports, deregulate struggling economy

December 21, 2023

Argentina's new libertarian President Milei signs decree to boost exports, deregulate struggling economy

Newly elected Argentine President Javier Milei signed a decree outlining plans to fix the country's economy on Wednesday, including deregulation and an end to export limits.

Ex-dictator Desi Bouterse of Suriname sentenced in murders of 15 political opponents

December 20, 2023

Ex-dictator Desi Bouterse of Suriname sentenced in murders of 15 political opponents

Former Surinamese President Desi Bouterse, 78, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the Dec. 1982 killings of 15 opponents of his then-incumbent regime.

Couple left the US in search of American dream and now they are helping others do the same

December 20, 2023

Couple left the US in search of American dream and now they are helping others do the same

JP Stonestreet and Amelia Basista moved from Colorado to Ecuador six years ago to escape America's high-cost of living. Now they run a business helping others move abroad.