Americas

Brazil promulgates heavy handed anti crime bill

BRASILIA, Dec 28 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has signed into law an anti-crime bill that toughens measures to…

Bolivia slams Spain’s bid to use arms in diplomatic row

LA PAZ, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Bolivia on Friday slammed its formercolonial ruler Spain for allegedly “trampling” its sovereignty in…

President of Venezuela pays tribute to Manuela Saenz, South America’s feminist and freedom fighter

CARACAS, Dec 28 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro paid tribute to the heroine of the Independence of South…

Mexico remains firm regarding asylum for Bolivians

MEXICO CITY, Dec 28 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Mexico stands firm in its position under international law to grant asylum to…

Russia reiterates support for dialogue in Venezuela

Moscow, Dec 28 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Russia reiterated its call to support the process of dialogue in Venezuela and its…

Chilean president sign decree calls for referendum for new constitution

A protester in Santiago holds a sign calling for a ‘constitutional assembly for more democracy’  SANTIAGO, Dec 28 (NNN-Xinhua) —…

UN extends investigation of Dag Hammarskjold’s mysterious 1961 death

UNITED NATIONS, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United NationsGeneral Assembly on Friday approved a resolution extending the investigation into the…

Chile: Pres Pinera sparks fury with fake news claims over police abuse against protesters

Chile’s President Sebastian Pinera SANTIAGO, Dec 28 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Chilean President Sebastian Pinera ignited a fresh wave of anger after…

US: Remains of six recovered from Hawaii helicopter crash, no sign of survivors

 The Kalalau valley in the Na Pali coast state park. The helicopter’s owner contacted the coast guard about 45 minutes…

Chicken pox outbreak forces migrant shelter to shutter in northern Mexico

Mexican officials turned an empty factory in Ciudad Juárez into a temporary shelter to hold migrants who have been arriving…