A series of rallies, mobilizations, and concerts are planned as activists, and leftist politicians continue to demand the release of former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva»
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Nicaragua Resumes Talks with IHRC Mediators
The dialogue had been suspended when opposition demanded President Daniel Ortega step down before finishing his term in 2021»
Colombia: ELN Announces Unilateral Ceasefire During Elections
Colombia’s largest guerrilla, the National Liberation Army (ELN), Monday announced a unilateral five-day truce»
Guatemala’s Head of Disaster Agency Faced with Accusations
Politicians are questioning whether or not the evacuation order was relayed to persons living in the surrounding area clearly»
China Announces New Drug for HIV Treatment
The drug is injected weekly and has been shown to have fewer side effects than many other HIV treatment methods»
Mariano Rajoy Ousted as Prime Minister After No-Confidence Vote
Parliament passes a vote of no confidence in ruling People’s party over corruption scandal»
Assange Must Comply with Conditions to Preserve Asylum
Speaking in an interview Ecuador President Lenin Moreno said that Julian Assange’s actions were a cause of concern for the government»
Venezuelans Elect President, Regional Legislative Councils
The polls are expected to close at 6:00 p.m. local time but those who are waiting to vote will be allowed to cast their vote beyond the set time»
Cuba: Plane Crashes Near Havana International Airport
The plane was flying from Havana to the eastern Cuban province of Holguin, with 113 persons on board»
Antonio Hamilton Mourao Might Join Presidential Run in Brazil
Mourao joined the Brazilian Labour Renewal Party (PRTB) days before the deadline, which would allow him to run for president in the October’s general elections»