Venezuela grants amnesty that could release hundreds of political detainees
More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates.

More than 600 people may be in custody for political reasons, one Venezuelan rights group estimates.










Peru’s Congress has ousted President Jose Jeri just four months into his term over multiple corruption allegations.
Colombia’s largest criminal group paused talks after President Gustavo Petro pledged to target its leader Chiquito Malo.
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Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum said she has turned down an invitation from Donald Trump to join his “Board of Peace.”
Jeri is the latest in a series of Peruvian presidents to be removed from office by an act of Congress.

The 1980s bring revolutionary wars, CIA-backed conflict and the violent birth of a new democratic era.
Cubans suffer under a fuel blockade as US President Donald Trump calls the Caribbean country a ‘failed nation’.
Argentinians are taking on loans, selling their belongings, and living on credit cards to pay for basics including food.
Bus’s rear tyre bursts, causing it to overturn on the BR-153 highway.
The dawn-to-dusk fast lasts anywhere from 11.5 to 15.5 hours, depending on where in the world you are.

Brazil became the first South American country to win gold at the Winter Olympics.