Americas News

Fistfights in Venezuela’s parliament over disputed presidential election

Several opposition MP’s are reportedly being injured during a brawl that have broken out in Venezuela's parliament over the recent disputed presidential election. Several…

12 years ago

Venezuela election final result shows narrower victory for Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's electoral council has amended the final result of the April 14 presidential election for Hugo Chavez’s successor after finishing…

12 years ago

IDMC: Colombia tops internally displaced people list in 2012

The annual report by the Norwegian Refugee Council suggests almost 29 million people lived in internal displacement in 2012, with…

12 years ago

Maracana stadium reopens in Rio de Janeiro after three years of renovations

Rio de Janeiro's world-famous Maracana stadium has reopened after nearly three years of renovations to prepare it for the World…

12 years ago

Henrique Capriles gives ultimatum over Venezuela’s presidential polls audit

Henrique Capriles, the opposition candidate for Venezuela’s presidency, has threatened to take action over disputed votes he claims were "stolen"…

12 years ago

Mexican teachers in violent protest against education reforms in Guerrero state

Mexican teachers incensed by sweeping education reforms have attacked the buildings of political parties in the south-western state of Guerrero.…

12 years ago

Horacio Cartes elected as new president of Paraguay

Horacio Cartes has been elected as the new president of Paraguay. Wealthy businessman and political newcomer Horacio Cartes beat the…

12 years ago

Carandiru prison massacre police officers sentenced to 156 years in jail

A court in Brazil has sentenced 23 police officers each to 156 years in jail for involvement in notorious 1992…

12 years ago

Nicolas Maduro sworn in as Venezuela’s new president in Caracas ceremony

Nicolas Maduro has been sworn in as Venezuela’s new president, succeeding the late Hugo Chavez who died of cancer last…

12 years ago

Nicolas Maduro proclaimed as Venezuela’s president

Nicolas Maduro has been formally proclaimed by Venezuela's election authority as the winner of Sunday's closely-fought presidential election. The National…

12 years ago