Guatemala prison shooting kills at least seven inmates
At least seven people have been killed in a shooting at a prison near the Guatemalan capital Guatemala City.
Some 1,500 soldiers and police...
Cuba cancels parade against homophobia
The Cuban government has cancelled the country's 12th annual march against homophobia.
In a Facebook post, the state-run National Centre for Sex Education (CENESEX)...
Venezuela crisis: Guaidó ‘considering asking US for military intervention’
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó has said he is considering asking the US to launch a military intervention in the embattled country.
Speaking to...
Venezuela crisis: Dozens injured in clashes
A woman was shot dead and dozens injured in the Venezuelan capital Caracas on Wednesday, in clashes between opposition supporters and pro-government forces.
The...
Guyana concerned about Venezuela crisis
The Guyana Government has expressed it's concerns about the developments in neighbouring Venezuela.
See full statement below:
Press Statement by the Government of the Co-operative Republic...
Venezuela’s Guaidó accused of coup attempt by government
Venezuelan authorities say they are putting down a small coup attempt after opposition leader Juan Guaidó announced he was in the "final phase" of...
Male model dies at São Paulo Fashion Week
A 26-year-old male model has died after collapsing on the catwalk at São Paulo Fashion Week.
Tales Soares was taking part in a show for...
Venezuelan migrants missing in shipwreck
At least 21 Venezuelan migrants are missing after a boat they were travelling in capsized on its way to the island of Trinidad...
Bolivia crash: Bus plunges into ravine killing 25
Twenty-five people were killed in western Bolivia when the bus they were travelling in fell more than 200m (656ft) down a ravine.
The bus was...
Deadly landslide hits Colombian town
At least 17 people have been killed by a landslide on Sunday in south-western Colombia, officials say.
Five others were injured and several houses destroyed...
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Ryan Sugrim is...