Articles about South America
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Live Updates: at Least 24 Venezuelan Security Officers Killed in Maduro Capture, Its Military Says
Details of the incident are still emerging, but it is believed that a group of Venezuelan security personnel launched a surprise attack on a presidential motorcade on January 8, 2024. The attempt to capture President Maduro was met with fierce resistance from the President's security detail, resulti...
Rubio Explains How U.s. Might 'run' Venezuela After Maduros' Ouster
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, a long-time critic of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has proposed a plan to take over the country's government following the President's potential ouster. According to Rubio, the primary objective of this transitional plan is to establish a democratic and stable gover...
Chile Votes in Polarizing Presidential Runoff as Far-right Takes Lead
Chile is on the cusp of a major turning point, with the presidential runoff election set to determine the country's next leader. The contest has been characterized by intense campaigning, with both candidates vying for the support of a nation struggling to reconcile its past and present. The far-rig...
Venezuela Calls Trump Airspace Closure Warning 'colonialist Threat'
The warning by US officials to close Venezuela's airspace to all commercial flights has sparked a heated response from the Venezuelan government. The country's foreign minister, Jorge Arreaza, described the move as a "hostile act" that would further cripple Venezuela's already-struggling economy. Ar...
Cruzeiro Wins Thrilling Match Against Juventude in Campeonato Brasileiro
The Campeonato Brasileiro has witnessed a thrilling matchup between Cruzeiro and Juventude, with the former emerging victorious in a closely contested encounter. Goals from Pedro Ken and Lucas Costa were the difference between the two teams, as Cruzeiro secured a 2-1 win and cemented their position ...