Trump taps architect of anti-Maduro strategy to lead Latin bank

Trump taps architect of anti-Maduro strategy to lead Latin bank

Since its founding in 1959,the Washington-based development bank has always been led by someone from Latin America.

  • byJoshua Goodman

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Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline

Venezuela celebrates docking of tanker with Iran gasoline

The first Iranian ship to arrive is trailed by four other tankers. The shipments,however,only carry enough fuel for two or three weeks,analysts say.

  • byScott Smith
Venezuela to escort Iranian tankers bringing needed fuel

Venezuela to escort Iranian tankers bringing needed fuel

Venezuela's ambassador to the United Nations,Samuel Moncada,also lashed out at the US,saying any attempt to stop the tankers would be illegal.

  • byScott Smith
Surging Brazil outbreak lifts it to fourth largest in the world

Surging Brazil outbreak lifts it to fourth largest in the world

India's confirmed coronavirus cases have also surpassed China's,with the health ministry reporting a spike to 85,940 infections and 2752 deaths.

Amazon indigenous groups raise own funds to fight coronavirus

Amazon indigenous groups raise own funds to fight coronavirus

They said governments have failed to consider the needs of indigenous people and they need other funding to buy food,medicine and masks.

  • byAnthony Boadle
'I was helping Venezuelans':Maduro airs video of detained American in invasion plot

'I was helping Venezuelans':Maduro airs video of detained American in invasion plot

Maduro aired a video of a 34-year-old Texas native who claims he signed a contract with a Florida-based company to train rebel troops and carry out the assault.

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American'mercenaries'detained after failed plot:Maduro

American'mercenaries'detained after failed plot:Maduro

In a state television address,The Venezuelan President showed what he said were the passports and other ID cards of two employees of a Florida-based company.

  • byVivian Sequera
Former US Green Beret linked to'invasion'of Venezuela

Former US Green Beret linked to'invasion'of Venezuela

Former US Green Beret called on Venezuelans to join the movement,saying people"are ready to flip. They just need a catalyst."

  • byAna Vanessa Herrero andAnthony Faiola
'So what?':Brazil's neighbours worry about laissez-faire virus response

'So what?':Brazil's neighbours worry about laissez-faire virus response

President Jair Bolsonaro has dismissed the gravity of his country's death toll having passed China's,but his neighbours are taking steps to curb the spread.

  • byAlmudena Calatrava
Coronavirus-triggered oil price collapse topples nations'political plans

Coronavirus-triggered oil price collapse topples nations'political plans

While Russia,Saudi Arabia and the United States have large financial cushions,the precipitous drop in demand could disrupt politics everywhere.

  • byRick Gladstone
Insiders say virus may provide answer to Venezuela's political crisis

Insiders say virus may provide answer to Venezuela's political crisis

Seven sources,representing both sides of the country's deep political divide,say allies to President Nicolas Maduro and rival Juan Guaido are in talks.

  • byCorina Pons andMayela Armas