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Colombia's former President Duque warns cocaine legalization will cause 'major' US security threat

September 23, 2022

Colombia's former President Duque warns cocaine legalization will cause 'major' US security threat

Former Colombian President Ivan Duque addressed a number of issues including illegal immigration, the war in Ukraine, Venezuela and solutions to solve the crisis on the US southern border.

El Salvador landslide kills at least 7 following 4 days of heavy rain

September 22, 2022

El Salvador landslide kills at least 7 following 4 days of heavy rain

A landslide in El Salvador is confirmed to have killed at least seven people following four days of heavy rains. Authorities continue to search for more people trapped in the disaster.

'Fat Leonard' captured: Navy corruption scandal mastermind nabbed in Venezuela after weeks on the run

September 22, 2022

'Fat Leonard' captured: Navy corruption scandal mastermind nabbed in Venezuela after weeks on the run

Wanted fugitive Leonard Francis was captured in Venezuela after fleeing before he was set to be sentenced. He pleaded guilty in 2015 to bribing Navy officials in a $35 million scandal.

Human rights violations continue in Venezuela, according to UN experts

September 20, 2022

Human rights violations continue in Venezuela, according to UN experts

The U.N.'s human rights body says that Venezuelan officials have not been doing their part to hold state-backed perpetrators of human rights violations accountable for their crimes.

Brother of LA lawyer jailed in Venezuela pleads for help from Biden admin: 'Need to act now'

September 16, 2022

Brother of LA lawyer jailed in Venezuela pleads for help from Biden admin: 'Need to act now'

Henry Martinez said there's a lack of urgency from the Biden administration and explained his efforts to stress the importance of his brother's situation.

Chile voters overwhelmingly reject left-wing constitution: ‘a path of hope’

September 4, 2022

Chile voters overwhelmingly reject left-wing constitution: ‘a path of hope’

Chilean voters have overwhelmingly rejected replacing the country's 41-year-old charter with a new constitution that would have been among the most progressive in the world.

Argentina VP Cristina Fernández escapes assassination attempt unharmed after gun misfires; suspect arrested

September 2, 2022

Argentina VP Cristina Fernández escapes assassination attempt unharmed after gun misfires; suspect arrested

A man pointed a gun at Argentina's Vice President Cristina Fernández and pulled the trigger Thursday night. The powerful leader was unharmed because the gun misfired.

New bird species is identified in remote area of Chile in South America

August 27, 2022

New bird species is identified in remote area of Chile in South America

A new bird species, named rayadito subantartico, has been identified by scientists on the Diego Ramirez Archipelago on the tip of South America, off the coast of Chile, a report in Nature says.

US seeks to seize mysterious plane grounded in Argentina and linked to Iran

August 3, 2022

US seeks to seize mysterious plane grounded in Argentina and linked to Iran

The U.S. is seeking to seize a Venezuelan plane linked to a U.S.-sanctioned Iranian airline that has alleged ties to terrorist organizations after it landed in Argentina.

Iran gains foothold in South America as Biden admin pursues nuclear deal

August 2, 2022

Iran gains foothold in South America as Biden admin pursues nuclear deal

Iran has gained a foothold in South America, undermining U.S. interests in the region as the Biden administration attempts to rekindle the Obama-era nuclear deal.