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What We’re Watching: Trump threatens Nigeria, Jihadis surround Mali’s capital, Latin Americans back US-led regime change in Venezuela
Trump threatens hit on Nigeria over plight of Christians US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened military action against Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, over the government’s alleged failure to protect Christian communities, who...
Lauren Boebert blasted over ‘racist’ Halloween costume mocking migrants amid ICE crackdown
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AC/DC To Tour Stadiums In North & South America In 2026
AC/DC has announced a new extension of its multi-year Power Up Tour featuring 21 dates across North and South America throughout 2026 [get tickets]. The tour shares its name with the band’s Grammy-nominated 2020 album, Power Up, which debuted at...
Migrant nurses and physicians now critical to OECD health systems
Foreign-born doctors and nurses are becoming increasingly numerous in the health systems of developed countries, highlighted a report published Monday by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). “The shortage of health...
Maxion Announces Strategic Actions to Serve Growing Demand for Light Vehicle Aluminum Wheels in South America
“Passenger car sales continue to rise across South America, with our wheels business, especially light vehicle aluminum wheels, continuing to gain share in Mercosur,” stated Pieter Klinkers, President and CEO of Iochpe-Maxion. “To address this...
This Destination on the Coast of South America Is Seeing a Tourism Boom — With Rum, Waterfalls, and Spectacular Scenery
The rum. The waterfalls. The scenery. The adventure. Guyana is finding a new place on travelers’ radar, and it’s showing up in the numbers. Guyana’s tourism industry continues its strong upward momentum, with the South American destination...
Trump sends powerful warship to Latin America — historic echoes of regime change
President Donald Trump said on CBS’ "60 Minutes" on Nov. 2, 2025, that Nicolas Maduro’s days as Venezuela's president are numbered. (CBS) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is ordering the aircraft carrier USS...
Peru snaps ties with Mexico over asylum for ex-PM
Peru has cut off diplomatic relations with Mexico for granting asylum to a former prime minister being investigated over the alleged 2022 coup attempt by then President Pedro Castillo. "Today we learned with surprise and deep regret that former...
Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico over asylum granted to ex-Prime Minister
BUENOS AIRES, November 4. /TASS/. The Peruvian government has decided to sever diplomatic relations with Mexico after former Prime Minister Betsy Chavez, accused of organizing a coup, is taking refuge in its embassy in Lima, Peruvian Foreign...
Peru severs relations with Mexico for granting asylum to ex-PM
Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Peru is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over its granting of diplomatic asylum to a former prime minister accused of being involved in a coup attempt in 2022. The Peruvian Foreign Ministry announced it was ending...
‘Next Superpower’: Finland’s President Says UN Risks Weakening Without India On Security Council
Last Updated:November 04, 2025, 13:08 IST Finland President Alexander Stubb called India a rising superpower and praised New Delhi's global influence and strategic leadership. Finnish President Alexander Stubb (Image: Reuters File) Calling India a...
Peru cuts diplomatic ties with Mexico over asylum granted to former Peruvian Prime Minister
Peru announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico after the latter granted asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez. Peruvian Foreign Minister Hugo de Zela said in a press statement, “Given this unfriendly act, the...
Guyana and Caribbean island-states must hold fast to the region as a Zone of Peace
Dear Editor, As geopolitical tensions rise between major powers, Guyana finds itself on the frontline of a regional struggle that threatens the Caribbean’s hard-won peace. The Caribbean has long and proudly identified itself as a Zone of Peace—a...
Latin America, The Deadliest Region For Environmental Activists
Julia Chuñil has been missing for almost a year. She knew she was in danger and had been warning family and friends for years. At 72, she lived alone in a remote wooden cabin beside the Valdivian rainforest in Chile’s Los Ríos region, about 800...
World Cup qualifiers Mexico/Paraguay to play Alamodome friendly
The Alamodome is going to be bumping on November 18th. That's because Mexico's National Soccer team is playing a World Cup friendly against Paraguay. Team Mexico is playing several exhibitions around the United States but the match in SA will be...
President Maduro calls to defeat the psychological warfare imposed by the U.S.
“That media wants to destroy Venezuela, it is the Western and gringo media,” warned President Nicolás Maduro in the face of the systematic attacks that the country faces. President Maduro denounced the Western and gringo media that seeks to...
Liberty Latin America And Liberty Caribbean Foundation Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid To Jamaica
Just 48 hours after the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa, Liberty Latin America Ltd. (“Liberty Latin America” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: LILA and LILAK, OTC Link: LILAB), in partnership with the Liberty Caribbean Foundation, successfully...
Expansion in Mexico: Bodo Möller Chemie takes over Bridge Chemical Company
The Bodo Möller Chemie Group is expanding its presence in Mexico on acquiring the Bridge Chemical Company (BCC). Based in Chihuahua, this company has a nationwide sales and service network and many years’ experience in technical sales of specialty...
Peru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Mexico
Peru has officially severed diplomatic relations with Mexico following the decision of Mexican authorities to grant asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez. The ex-premier, who is facing charges for her alleged involvement in the...
Peru Breaks Diplomatic Relations with Mexico Over Asylum Claim of Former Prime Minister
New York City's voters are deciding the outcome of a generational and ideological divide that will resonate across the country Tuesday as they choose the next mayor to run the nation's largest city. Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary...