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Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff for the top job of Latin America's powerhouse economy.
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U.S. authorities believe the vessel was employing tactics typical of the "dark fleet"—ships that use deceptive practices to hide unlawful maritime activities.
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Cuba is facing severe challenges, with blackouts and shortages affecting daily life. Yet classical ballet remains a cherished cultural institution. The National Ballet School in the capital of Havana continues to train young dancers, blending rigorous dance instruction with academics.
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Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado have taken to the streets of the South American country to demand her safe return.
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Five years after the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, dozens of people arrested in connection with the killing in the troubled Caribbean nation are still awaiting trial in Miami.
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When Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Sept. 22, 2026, the Brazilian president posed a question to both an international and domestic audience: Who is to decide Brazil’s future?
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Addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla slammed U.S. foreign policy, accusing the Trump administration of carrying out a "ruthless siege" and imposing an illegal "energy blockade" designed to suffocate the island's economy.
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The Oxford English Dictionary has officially added over a dozen Caribbean words. "Bimpert," a Bermudian term for a foolish person, is included. "Hornerman," from Trinidad and Tobago, describes an unfaithful man.
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COMMENTARY President Trump all but confirmed this week he'll keep Venezuela's unpopular acting leader Delcy Rodríguez in place indefinitely. But could he remove her now even if he wanted to?
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Delcy Rodriguez says her government has started a "political dialogue with opposition sectors" to secure a "process based on equal conditions for all."
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Rubio said the Trump administration was hopeful that Putin would accept the invitation to visit Florida despite differences over Russia’s war with Ukraine and other matter.
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President Javier Milei has brought down inflation in Argentina, but economic pain is giving his Peronist opponents a new opening ahead of the 2027 election.