Americas News

Fidel Castro’s Son, Fidelito, Kills Himself in Havana

Fidel Castro’s son, Fidel Ángel Castro Díaz-Balart, has killed himself in Havana, according to Cuban state media. The 68-year-old was…

6 years ago

Venezuela to Hold Early Presidential Elections in April

Venezuela's Constituent Assembly has ordered fresh presidential elections before the end of April. President Nicolas Maduro told thousands of his…

6 years ago

Colombia Highway Bridge Collapse Kills Nine in Chirajara

A highway bridge under construction in Colombia has collapsed, killing at least 9 workers and injuring 5 others. The bridge…

6 years ago

Peru Hit by 7.1-Magnitude Earthquake

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has hit the south-western Peru's Pacific coast killing at least one person and injuring at least 65,…

6 years ago

Brazil Expels Venezuela’s Charge D’Affaires

Brazil has expelled Venezuela's charge d’affaires Gerardo Delgado. It came days after Venezuela's decision to expel the Brazilian ambassador to…

6 years ago

Peru: Former President Alberto Fujimori Pardoned

Peru’s former President Alberto Fujimori has been pardoned by current President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski on health grounds in a move…

6 years ago

Venezuela Expels Brazilian Ambassador and Canadian Charge D’Affaires

Brazilian Ambassador to Caracas Ruy Pereira and Canadian charge d'affaires Craig Kowalik have been expelled by Venezuela’s powerful Constituent Assembly.…

6 years ago

Venezuela’s Main Opposition Parties Banned from 2018 Presidential Election

Venezuela's main opposition parties are banned from taking part in 2018 presidential election, President Nicolas Maduro has announced. The president…

6 years ago

Galapagos of North America: Mexico Creates Mega Marine Park In the Pacific

Mexico has created a huge marine park around a group of islands home to hundreds of species including rays, whales…

6 years ago

Cuba Refutes Sonic Attacks Against US Embassy Staff

Cuba denies the existence of any sonic attack against US embassy staff in Havana and says the claims are a…

7 years ago