Venezuelan Political Crisis July 30, 2024 Venezuela's Maduro faces political meltdown: Rivals claim election 'fraud' proof, police crackdown on protests Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro took office in 2013, but many doubted the authenticity of his victory and have alleged his government rules as a dictatorship.
Venezuelan Political Crisis July 29, 2024 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claims election victory, refuses to publish results Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was declared the winner of the presidential election on Sunday, although the opposition is also claiming victory.
Venezuelan Political Crisis July 27, 2024 Experts fear Venezuela's Maduro could steal Sunday's election as opposition leads in polls Polling has placed current Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro behind his opponent, leading experts to believe he may look to steal the election, as striking a deal is his only other option.
Mexico July 24, 2024 Death toll reaches 6 in Mexican tequila distillery blast A sixth body has been found at the site of a Jose Cuervo-owned tequila distillery in Tequila, Mexico, that exploded and caught fire on Tuesday.
Caribbean July 22, 2024 UN ambassador announces $60M in aid, police resources for Haiti U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced an additional $60 million in humanitarian aid for Haiti while in the nation Monday.
DISASTERS July 18, 2024 WATCH: Helicopter rescues plane from snowy mountain after emergency landing A Piper PA-18, a small plane, that had to make an emergency landing on a snowy mountain in Argentina was rescued by specialized personnel and a helicopter.
Drugs July 17, 2024 Paraguay finds 4 tons of cocaine hidden in sugar in 'Operation Sweetness' “Operation Sweetness," Paraguay's largest cocaine seizure, turned up more than 4 tons of cocaine hidden inside a shipment of sugar bound for Belgium.
South America July 9, 2024 Climber's body found on Peru's highest mountain after 22 years Peruvian authorities reported Tuesday the discovery of William Stampfl's body near the country's Huascaran summit, 22 years after the 58-year-old mountaineer's death.
Brazil July 4, 2024 Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.
Mexico July 3, 2024 Mexico evacuates turtle eggs from beaches as Hurricane Beryl approaches The Mexican government began evacuating sea turtle eggs from beaches Wednesday in preparation for Hurricane Beryl, which is currently barreling across the Caribbean.
Central America June 26, 2024 Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández sentenced to 45 years in US prison Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for colluding with drug traffickers to ensure over 400 tons of cocaine reached American soil.