World Oct 04 Peru plunges into political crisis, bringing dark days for a dynasty The dissolution of congress has plunged Peru into its deepest constitutional crisis in nearly three decades, and it may also be the start of a final, bleak chapter for the country's most prominent political dynasty.
World Apr 17 Peru’s ex-President Alan García dead after shooting himself Former Peruvian President Alan García died Wednesday after shooting himself in the head moments after police attempted to detain him amid corruption allegations in Latin America's largest graft probe.
World Mar 07 Most of Venezuela suffers power outage Local media reported Thursday that nearly the entire nation is experiencing a blackout just as workers begin their commute home.
World Feb 24 Clean up begins on Venezuela-Colombia border after unrest Venezuelan migrants on Sunday helped clean debris from a bridge where troops loyal to President Nicolas Maduro a day earlier fired tear gas on activists trying to deliver humanitarian aid in violent clashes that left two people dead and some…
World Feb 22 Standoff at Venezuela border leaves a dozen injured, at least one dead The violence came just hours before dueling concerts were to begin on the country's western border with Colombia, where much of the U.S.-supplied aid is being stored in a warehouse.
World Feb 08 Volunteers prepare U.S. aid for Venezuela amid political turmoil The emergency supplies have become the focus of Venezuela's political struggle between President Nicolas Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaido.
World Feb 06 Venezuela military blocks bridge in attempt to impede U.S.-backed aid The squabble is now the latest front in the battle between opposition leader Juan and President Nicolas Maduro, who is vowing not to let the supplies enter the country. Maduro argues Venezuela isn't a nation of "beggars" and has long…
World Jun 18 Colombia’s president-elect seeks unity after polarizing vote BOGOTA, Colombia — President-elect Ivan Duque appealed for unity after winning a runoff election over a leftist firebrand whose ascent shook Colombia's political establishment and laid bare deep divisions over the nation's peace process.