Politics Jan 06 World leaders express shock at storming of U.S. Capitol World leaders are condemning the storming of the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump. Leaders expressed shock at the chaos that unfolded Wednesday in a country they once relied upon for global leadership.
Politics Oct 27 Eager for change, Chile faces long road to new constitution One of Latin America's most affluent nations, and also one haunted by social and economic inequality, plans to draft a new constitution to replace the charter introduced during military rule decades ago.
Economy Feb 12 Argentina and IMF discuss debt in shadow of 2001 crisis This is a big week for one of Latin America's biggest economies, which is hosting an IMF team for talks on restructuring $44 billion in debt owed to the lender.
World Sep 06 Robert Mugabe, longtime Zimbabwe leader, dies at 95 The former leader of Zimbabwe forced to resign in 2017 after a 37-year rule whose early promise was eroded by economic turmoil.
World Aug 28 Bolsonaro says Amazon nations should decide region’s future The Brazilian leader also escalated a deeply personal dispute with French President Emmanuel Macron, accusing him of portraying himself as "the one and only person" concerned about the environment.
World Aug 27 Bolsonaro won’t accept Amazon aid without apology from Macron Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused the French president of questioning Brazil's sovereignty amid tensions over fires sweeping the Amazon region.
World May 25 Venezuela negotiators return to Norway for crisis talks Representatives of the Venezuelan government and opposition have returned to Norway for a mediation effort aimed at resolving the political crisis in the South American country, the Norwegian government said Saturday.
World May 09 Arrest of Venezuelan opposition figure draws condemnation Edgar Zambrano, vice president of the opposition-controlled National Assembly in Venezuela, was detained by members of Venezuela's intelligence agency.
World May 04 Key role of Venezuelan military in crisis takes center stage The critical role of the Venezuelan military in the country’s crisis was on display Saturday as President Nicolás Maduro sought to keep its support and opposition leader Juan Guaidó tried to woo the armed forces to his side.
World May 03 Days of tumult fail to end Venezuela’s political standoff. What’s next? In the fourth month of their standoff, neither President Nicolás Maduro and opposition leader Juan Guaidó have been able to deliver a knock-out blow as Venezuela spirals deeper into neglect, isolation and desperation.