Heads of states from the 33-member Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, CELAC, participated Tuesday in the opening ceremony of the group’s fifth summit in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, kicking off their meeting with a moment of silence to honor late Cuban leader Fidel Castro. The summit continues Wednesday and the leaders will discuss greater regional cooperation and stronger »
5th CELAC Summit Begins in Dominican Republic
The Fifth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) has begun today in this eastern Dominican town, in the presence of more than 10 presidents and two prime ministers»
Majority of Venezuelans Condemns Trial to Nicolas Maduro
At least 77 percent of Venezuelans repudiated Parliament’s resolution to decree the resignation of President Nicolás Maduro, according to Hinterlaces polls»
USA After Trump: Republicans to Criminalize Peaceful Protests
Republicans have all but admitted their fear of social and civil unrest and are now cashing in on President Donald Trump’s ascent to power»
Donald Trump Becomes 45th USA President this Friday
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Avalanche Destroys Luxury Mountain Hotel in Italy
A huge avalanche swallowed up a luxury mountain hotel in central Italy after a series of strong earthquakes rocked the area, burying up to 30 people under tons of snow and debris, officials said on Thursday»
British Supreme Court Announces Decision Concerning Brexit
According to analysts, the Supreme Court has in its hands the future of the process for the split of the community block»
Obama Grants Pardon to Puerto Rican Oscar Lopez Rivera
Obama also announced the commutation of another 208 sentences, including that of Chelsea (Bradley) Manning, a U.S. Army intelligence analyst»
Argentinians Demonstrate to Support Milagro Sala
Milagro Sala was arrested on January 16 when she was heading a protest against the changes imposed by the Governor of the Argentinean province of Jujuy»
US Religious Leader Calls for End of Blockade on Cuba
John McCoollogh, Church World Service CEO, has reiterated the need to put an end to the economic, financial and trade blockade imposed by the White House on Cuba more than 50 years ago»