Americas

Brazil hopes to expand chicken and pork sales to EU bases on the deal with Mercosur

BRASILIA, July 9 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — A historic trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur last week is lifting expectations…

Colombia plans temporary work permit for undocumented Venezuelans – official

BOGOTA, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia is preparing a temporary work permit for undocumented Venezuelans, a government official said. Colombia…

UN: Migrants at U.S.-Mexico border must be treated with dignity

UNITED NATIONS, July 9 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Addressing concerns emanating from reports on the gruesome situation on the US-Mexico border,…

Mexicans in U.S. prepare for raids announced by Pres Trump

Mexico, July 9 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — Mexican immigrants in the United States are preparing for the raids announced by President…

One-third of Brazilians disapprove Bolsonaro’s gov’t: poll

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s disapproval rate rose to 33 percent in July, the…

Latin America faces obesity-food insecurity paradox: Report

UNITED NATIONS, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Latin America and the Caribbean is facing an obesity epidemic while paradoxically the number…

Venezuela: Pres Maduro ‘optimistic’ after talks with opposition resume in Barbados

CARACAS, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro said he was “optimistic” after dialogue between his government and the…

Saudi Carrier Flyadeal Withdraws Order For Grounded Boeing MAX

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, July 9 (NNN-SPA) – Saudi Arabian budget carrier, Flyadeal, has withdrawn a preliminary agreement for an order…

US, China to relaunch talks with little changed since deal fell apart

WASHINGTON, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and China are set to relaunch trade talks this week after a…

US Department of Homeland Security requests 1,000 soldiers to manage migrant crisis

WASHINGTON, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US Department of Homeland Security requested 1,000 additional soldiers to help manage the migrant crisis…