As virus arrives,China courts Latin America with medical diplomacy

As virus arrives,China courts Latin America with medical diplomacy

China is leveraging its production of medical equipment and expertise in halting the coronavirus as a soft-power tool.

  • byCassandra Garrison

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Venezuela's Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism charges

Venezuela's Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism charges

Maduro blasted back by accusing the US and Colombia of"giving orders to flood Venezuela with violence."

  • byJoshua Goodman
'Overwhelming':Norwegian Refugee Council urges Venezuela exodus aid

'Overwhelming':Norwegian Refugee Council urges Venezuela exodus aid

More than 4.5 million Venezuelans have fled their nation's crisis in recent years,with nearly 2 million seeking jobs,shelter and healthcare in Colombia.

'Let the homeland grow!':Maduro urges Venezuelans to have 6 children

'Let the homeland grow!':Maduro urges Venezuelans to have 6 children

The country's economic collapse,coupled with its deep political divisions,has led more than 4.5 million Venezuelans to emigrate since 2015.

Captain murdered on oil tanker off Venezuela

Captain murdered on oil tanker off Venezuela

A coast guard sergeant guarding the ship was also injured. Locals blame pirates.

  • byDeisy Buitrago andMarianna Parraga
#CaudilloDay:New anti-Trump ads compare him to Latin American dictators

#CaudilloDay:New anti-Trump ads compare him to Latin American dictators

"What is a caudillo? An authoritarian. A demagogue. A dictator,"the campaign's introduction ad says in bold white letters.

  • byBianca Padro Ocasio
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Venezuelan officials arrest opposition leader's uncle

Venezuelan officials arrest opposition leader's uncle

Juan Guaido accused Nicolas Maduro of using his uncle,to threaten him as he returned from an international tour rallying support to topple the president.

Russia accuses US of'provocations'in Venezuela

Russia accuses US of'provocations'in Venezuela

A high-profile visit to the US by Venezuela's self-appointed interim president Juan Guaido appears to have roiled Russia.

  • byMarianna Parraga
Venezuela's Juan Guaido defies travel ban to woo support abroad

Venezuela's Juan Guaido defies travel ban to woo support abroad

After meeting with the Colombian President and US Secretary of State,Guaido plans to travel to the World Economic Forum in Davos,Switzerland.

  • byJulie Turkewitz andAnatoly Kurmanaev
Chaos in Venezuela as military blocks MPs from parliament

Chaos in Venezuela as military blocks MPs from parliament

Political rivals of US-backed opposition leader Juan Guaido swore in their own leader while opposition MPs were blocked from the chamber.

  • byFabiola Sanchez andJoshua Goodman
BRICS most notable for the burning issues it ignored

BRICS most notable for the burning issues it ignored

The summit brought together the chiefs of Brazil,Russia,India,China and South Africa but avoided the thorniest issues.

  • byLia Timson