News from the Americas

News from the Americas

Domestic and international news items concerning Cuba's geographical neighbours

OAS Secretary General Luis Almagro (L) with Rex Tillerson in Washington, D.C., 2017

Luis Almagro Calls for Foreign Intervention in Nicaragua Again

By: Wales Nicaragua“We have an opportunity to work alongside each other against authoritarian regimes,” the OAS secretary general said.Even over…
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Ernesto Araujo, appointed by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro as Foreign Minister, in Brasilia, Brazil, November 2018.

Brazil: Jair Bolsonaro Withdraws From UN Migration Pact

Bolsonaro announced his decision as soon as Temer's government signed the agreement in December 2018.Brazil’s new far-right President Jair Bolsonaro…
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Bolivia to Lead Economic Growth in South America in 2019

Bolivia to Lead Economic Growth in South America in 2019

La Paz, Jan 9, Bolivia will lead again 2019 economic growth in South America, with an expansion of 4.3 percent…
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Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro and Economy Minister Paulo Guedes attend a ceremony at the Planalto Palace in Brasilia, Brazil January 7, 2019.

Brazil's Bolsonaro to Privatize Almost 100 Public Companies

The goal of the new government is to reduce Brazil's deep debt by about 20%, mainly through privatizations.Brazil’s public works…
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President Nicolas Maduro delivers a press conference to local and international media at the government's seat in Caracas.

Maduro: Venezuela Faces Coup Ordered by US, Lima Group Ahead of Inauguration

In a press conference delivered to local and international media, the president of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro said Wednesday that a…
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Turkey visits Venezuela for the first time to establish financial ties

Venezuela and Turkey Formalize Ties at Joint Business Forum

Venezuela and Turkey Formalize Ties at Joint Business Forum Published 3 December 2018 Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and Turkish President…
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Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Dec. 5, 2018.

Putin Meets Maduro, Denounces Intervention in Venezuela

Putin Meets Maduro, Denounces Intervention in Venezuela President Putin described intervention by other states in Venezuela as an act of…
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel speaks at the Nelson Mandela Peace Summit during the 73rd U.N. General Assembly in New York, U.S., Sept. 24, 2018

Presidents of Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador To Visit China

Presidents of Cuba, Dominican Republic, El Salvador To Visit China 29 October 2018 The Foreign Ministry spokesman, Lu Kang, stressed…
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Cuban singer Silvio Rodriguez (R) with Mexican President-Elect Lopez Obrador in February 2018.

Cuban Singer Silvio Rodriguez to Attend AMLO Swearing-In Ceremony for Mexican President-Elect Lopez Obrador

Cuban Singer Silvio Rodriguez to Attend Swearing-In Ceremony for Mexican President-Elect Lopez Obrador Renowned Cuban singer and composer Silvio Rodriguez…
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A Chilean flag featuring victims of the dictatorship on the anniversary of the coup that brought Pinochet to power, 2003.

Chile Confiscates US$1.6 Million Belonging To Augusto Pinochet

Chile Confiscates US$1.6 Million Belonging To Augusto Pinochet Law enforcers have so far managed to confiscate only a small fraction…
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Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Keith Rowley and Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago Sign 'Historic' Energy Pact

Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago Sign 'Historic' Energy Pact25 August 2018The energy agreement allows Trinidad and Tobago to process Venezuelan natural…
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Large Earthquake Off Northern Venezuelan Coast

Large Earthquake Off Northern Venezuelan Coast

Large Earthquake Off Northern Venezuelan CoastUsers in social networks have reported that they felt the earthquake in several states of…
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