Latin America

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  US demands big NAFTA changes, setting stage for tough talks

  Trump has called 23-year-old trade pact the 'worst' in history

  • Posted August 16, 2017
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  Pence praises Argentina’s economic reforms

  Investors have praised President Macri’s decision to cut government spending, reduce taxes on exports

  • Posted August 15, 2017
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  Ex-head of Mexico’s state oil company denies taking bribes

  Odebrecht's Mexico director claims $10 million paid to win a contract for work on...

  • Posted August 15, 2017
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  VP Pence says US won’t stand by as Venezuela ‘crumbles’

  Seeking to highlight growing plight with a visit with people who’ve fled to Colombia

  • Posted August 14, 2017
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  Franklin becomes 1st Atlantic hurricane as it aims at Mexico 

  Expected to gain more power as it moves across southern Gulf of Mexico

  • Posted August 9, 2017
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  Venezuela’s new assembly declares itself all-powerful

  Prohibits opposition-led congress from interfering with assembly's laws

  • Posted August 9, 2017
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  Traveler shot dead at ticket counter in Venezuelan airport

  Crime wave has given the country one of the world’s highest homicide rates

  • Posted August 9, 2017
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  Maduro vows ‘maximum penalty’ for attack on Venezuela base

  Twenty intruders killed

  • Posted August 7, 2017
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  Brazil’s president dodges bribery charge, but risks remain 

  Now expected to be charged with obstruction of justice by month's end

  • Posted August 3, 2017
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  Venezuelans lead UK firm that disputes Venezuela election

  Discrepancy of “at least 1 million votes” between the turnout figure announced by government...

  • Posted August 2, 2017