Americas News

Nicolas Maduro orders takeover of private supermarket chain Dia Dia

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has ordered the takeover of private supermarket chain Dia Dia by the state food agency. During…

10 years ago

Alberto Nisman planned arrest warrant for President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner

Prosecutor Alberto Nisman had planned an arrest warrant for Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, according to the woman investigating…

10 years ago

Two Eagles balloon lands in Mexico after completing record Pacific crossing

Two Eagles helium balloon has completed the Pacific Ocean crossing with a sea-landing off Mexico, setting new milestones on a…

10 years ago

Venezuela tourism ad features detained American journalist Jim Wyss

American journalist Jim Wyss, who was detained in Venezuela while covering the 2013 elections, has become the unlikely star of…

10 years ago

Venezuela issues new protest regulation allowing troops to open fire

Venezuela has issued new protest rules allowing troops to open fire if they feel their lives are at risk during…

10 years ago

Alberto Nisman’s death: Argentine prosecutor borrowed gun because he did not trust guards

According to one of his colleagues, Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who died in unexplained circumstances, borrowed a gun because he…

10 years ago

Raul Castro issues Guantanamo Bay demand to US

Cuban leader Raul Castro has demanded the US hand back the Guantanamo Bay military base before relations with Washington are…

10 years ago

Fidel Castro breaks silence on Cuba-US thaw

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears to have given tacit approval to the recent decision by Cuba and the US…

10 years ago

Alberto Nisman death: Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner to dissolve Argentina’s intelligence agency

Argentina's intelligence agency will be dissolved, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has announced. In a TV address, Cristina Fernandez de…

10 years ago

Alberto Nisman death: Journalist Damian Pachter flees Argentina after reporting prosecutor’s death

Argentine journalist Damian Pachter who is believed to have been the first to report the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman…

10 years ago