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U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect
1 month ago

U.S. recognizes Venezuela’s opposition candidate as president-elect

LA Times  

The U.S. government recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the “president-elect” of the South American country this week, months after President Nicolas Maduro claimed to have won the July contest. “This gesture honors the desire for change of our people and the civic feat that we carried out together on July 28.” González left Venezuela in September for …

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Argentina and Colombia avert a diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents’ war of words
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina and Colombia avert a diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents’ war of words

Associated Press  

BUENOS AIRES — Argentina and Colombia have agreed to end a diplomatic spat that escalated over right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei’s visceral attack on his leftist counterpart in Colombia last week, prompting the country to order the expulsion of Argentine diplomats. In a joint statement late Sunday, the foreign ministries of the two Latin American nations said they “have taken …

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Argentina and Colombia avert diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents’ war of words
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Argentina and Colombia avert diplomatic crisis, downplaying their presidents’ war of words

LA Times  

Argentina and Colombia have agreed to end a diplomatic spat that escalated over right-wing Argentine President Javier Milei’s visceral attack on his leftist counterpart in Colombia last week, prompting the country to order the expulsion of Argentine diplomats. In a joint statement late Sunday, the foreign ministries of the two Latin American nations said they “have taken concrete steps to …

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Colombia calls for aid as forest fires fueled by climate change destroy more than 42,000 acres
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Colombia calls for aid as forest fires fueled by climate change destroy more than 42,000 acres

Salon  

Colombian President Gustavo Petro declared a national emergency last week, and has appealed for international aid, as more than 340 forest fires have destroyed over 42,000 acres across the South American nation since November. Local news outlets reported fires have broken out between the Samacá and Cucaita principalities, citing Samacá fire department authorities, who say high temperatures and strong winds …

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How have Latin American countries responded to the Israel-Hamas war?
1 year, 2 months ago

How have Latin American countries responded to the Israel-Hamas war?

Al Jazeera  

Colombia and Israel clashed earlier in the week after President Gustavo Petro compared Israeli attacks on Gaza with the Nazi persecution of Jewish people during World War II. But with news unfolding that the Hamas-led assault killed 13 citizens from several Latin American countries and with at least 21 more still missing, here’s a look at where some of those …

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Colombia-Venezuela border reopening raises hopes, new questions
2 years, 2 months ago

Colombia-Venezuela border reopening raises hopes, new questions

Al Jazeera  

Colombian President Gustavo Petro hails reopening as a victory, while experts say more must be done to improve security. “We are happy that this will allow more commerce from Colombia into Venezuela,” said Maria, a fruit seller in the Colombian border town of Villa del Rosario, who only gave Al Jazeera her first name. On the campaign trail, Petro – …

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How Francia Marquez aims to break barriers in Colombia
2 years, 8 months ago

How Francia Marquez aims to break barriers in Colombia

Al Jazeera  

In 2019, Francia Marquez survived an assassination attempt by men wielding firearms and grenades – an attack that came on the heels of a string of death threats against the award-winning Colombian environmentalist. “This is an important moment for the ‘nobodies’ of this country who have never had a voice,” Marquez told a news conference after her nomination last week. …

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'Don't trust Vladimir Putin and don't be afraid of him', says former Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko
2 years, 10 months ago

'Don't trust Vladimir Putin and don't be afraid of him', says former Ukraine president Petro Poroshenko

ABC  

Former president of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, has issued a simple warning to the West about the Russian President: "Don't trust Putin." Key points: Petro Poroshenko says Ukraine needs anti-aircraft weapons from the West He said he'd like NATO to give Ukraine a Membership Action Plan Mr Poroshenko thanked Australia for its support Vladimir Putin "considers himself an emperor. As Western …

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