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January 9, 2020

Ex-MLB player attacks catcher with bat in bench-clearing brawl during Winter League game

An ugly brawl broke out during a Venezuelan Professional Baseball League game Wednesday night after frustrated former MLB player Alex Romero swung at a catcher several times while up at bat, prompting players from both dugouts to pour out onto the field.

January 7, 2020

Venezuela's Guaido forces his way into congress amid standoff

Opposition leader Juan Guaidó and opposition lawmakers pushed their way into Venezuela’s legislative building Tuesday following a standoff with security forces as the nation’s political divide deepens.

January 5, 2020

Venezuela's Guaidó blocked from congressional session as rivals declare substitute leader

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó was forcefully blocked Sunday from presiding over a congressional session where his rivals ultimately elected a substitute leader as new congress chief.

December 30, 2019

Mexican cartel violence, Notre Dame up in flames and Justin Trudeau blackface scandal: World in review 2019

There was no shortage of news from around the world that captivated headlines in 2019.

December 30, 2019

James Carafano: Top 5 world headlines to watch for in 2020 — some will surprise you

Next year's headlines will no doubt be dominated by American elections wilder than "Mad Max." Still, the world won’t stop turning while we try to sort things out.

December 26, 2019

Venezuela’s currency so worthless it’s mostly being used for making crafts

Venezuela – once one of the more prosperous countries in Latin America – has been driven into such economic and political turmoil that its currency is no longer of any use to those trying to buy essentials to survive.

November 14, 2019

Venezuela's ex-spy chief disappears on eve of extradition to US

Venezuela’s former spy chief has disappeared in Spain after a high court agreed to extradite him to the United States where he faces federal drug-trafficking charges.

November 13, 2019

Ex-Venezuelan spy chief wanted by US is missing, Spanish police say

Spanish police said Wednesday they have been unable to locate a Venezuelan former spymaster wanted by the United States for extradition on charges of drug trafficking.

November 8, 2019

Spanish court agrees to extradite Venezuelan ex-spy chief to US: report

Spain’s High Court has reversed its previous decision and agreed to arrest and extradite Venezuela’s ex-intelligence chief Hugo Carvajal to the United States, where he is wanted on drug trafficking charges, EFE news agency reported Friday, citing judicial sources.

November 7, 2019

Crisis throws curve ball at opening of Venezuelan baseball

Maria Graciela Briceno and her two best friends squeezed into their seats behind home plate at the baseball stadium in Venezuela's capital, knowing this season's opening game wouldn't measure up to past years.