Americas

Peru expresses solidarity with Bolivia over landslide victims

LIMA, Feb 8 (NNN-ANDINA) — The Government of Peru —through its Foreign Affairs Ministry— extended its deepest condolences and solidarity…

Venezuela Crisis: Peru Deputy Foreign Affairs Min meets with U.S. authorities in Washington D.C.

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Hugo de Zela has held meetings with U.S. Deputy Secretary of…

Mexico, Uruguay propose 4-stage mechanism for peace in Venezuela

MONTEVIDEO, Feb 7 (NNN-EFE) — Mexico and Uruguay proposed the so-called “Montevideo Mechanism,” a four-stage process consisting of immediate dialogue,…

Central American caravan migrants stalled at Texas border eye other routes

PIEDRAS NEGRAS (Mexico), Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Some Central American migrants seeking entry into the United States but stalled near…

Colombia: ELN Urges a Return to Peace Agreement Negotiations

BOGOTA, Feb 7 (NNN-TELESUR) — The National Liberation Army (ELN) is willing to continue peace negotiations with the Colombia government,…

UN Warns Against Politicizing Humanitarian Aid in Venezuela

UNITED NATIONS, Feb 7 (NNN-TELESUR) — The United Nations warned on Wednesday against using aid as a pawn in Venezuela after the…

Russia Approves 38 M Loan for Cuban Military Defense

HAVANA, Feb 7 (NNN-TELESUR) — A loan of US$43 million dollars is being given for the “sustainable development” of Cuba’s military,…

Death toll from Brazil dam collapse climbs to 150

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 7 (NNN-Xinhua) — The death toll from the collapse of a tailings dam in Brumadinho in…

US, China committed to reaching trade deal by deadline: Mnuchin

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Both sides in the US-China trade negotiations are making a “big commitment” to reach an…

Canada opens doors to some 750 ex-slaves from Libya

OTTAWA, Feb 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Canada will welcome some 750 ex-slaves from Libya as refugees, Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen said. The…