Venezuelans will choose the governors of the 23 states after months of opposition violence and U.S. sanctions»
U.S. to Leave UNESCO Next Year
The official withdrawal of the North American nation will be effective December 31 of 2018, the State Department indicated»
Million Victims of Child Labor in the World
The practice is mostly concentrated in agriculture which includes fishing, forestry, livestock herding and aquaculture»
António Guterres Visits Caribbean Islands Hit by Hurricanes
Guterres told reporters that his visit to the Caribbean aims to “see what else the United Nations can do to help those affected”»
Caricom Tackles Consequences of Climate Change
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) has announced the creation of a special fund to recover agriculture in the region»
Large Budget Proposed for Mexico-US Border Wall
Ten billion dollars would be authorized for the construction of the border wall, and another 5 billion to improve ports of entry»
What a Great Job We Have Done, Said Trump in Puerto Rico
Donald Trump went to Puerto Rico on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after Hurricane Maria thrashed through the island »
Weapons Found in Gunman’s Hotel Room in Las Vegas
At least 23 firearms were found in the hotel suite occupied by the man who shot the audience attending an outdoor concert in Las Vegas on Sunday night»
Catalonia Independence Referendum Not Legal, EU
Catalonia’s independence referendum was “not legal” under Spanish law, a European Commission spokesperson has said»
Barcelona Mayor Wants EU Mediation in Catalonian Conflict
The head of the Barcelona government denounced a refusal of Mariano Rajoy to find an agreed solution to the conflict»