Americas

Another presidential hopeful arrested in Nicaragua

 MANAGUA, July 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Another presidential candidate was arrested in Nicaragua on Saturday, police said — the seventh detained…

Covid-19: Brazil registers 1,108 more deaths, 38,091 new cases

A health worker gives a shot of the vaccine inside the Solidary Hands Shelter for the homeless in Ceilandia, Brasilia…

New Congress in Peru takes office for the 2021-2026 term

LIMA, July 24 (NNN-TELESUR) — The new Congress of Peru, elected for the period 2021-2026, took office Friday at the…

Pres Bolsonaro announces cabinet reshuffle and casts doubts on his running for a second term as Brazil’s president next year

BRASILIA, July 24 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro announced he was evaluating a cabinet reshuffle and also expressed doubts…

Dignitaries rush to cover as protests flare at Haiti president’s funeral

CAP-HAITIEN (Haiti), July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A US delegation and other dignitaries were hurried to vehicles as reports emerged of shots…

Ecuador prison riot death toll rises to 27

 QUITO, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Ecuador raised to 27 the number of inmates killed in prison riots in two jails…

US, Russia to hold new talks to encourage stability

    WASHINGTON, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States and Russia will hold high-level talks next week in the second bid…

Covid-19 cases surpass 40 million in Latin America and the Caribbean

 MONTEVIDEO, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of Covid-19 cases surpassed 40 million on Saturday in Latin America and the…

Venezuela says US military jet violated its airspace

     CARACAS, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Venezuela on Friday accused the United States, of violating its airspace, in what it said…

US shooting: Gunman opens fire outside Mexican restaurant in Washington

Gunshots were reported outside a Mexican restaurant in Washington  WASHINGTON, July 24 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A gunman has opened fire outside…