Americas

Over 500 migrants died while trying to reach the US, IOM says

GENEVA, Aug 18 (NNN-TELESUR) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) stated that at least 514 people have died on the American migratory…

Venezuela to strengthen food production to challenge US blockade

CARACAS, Aug 18 (NNN-Prensa Latina) — The Venezuelan government is currently implementing new strategies to boost domestic food production and…

US: Police make arrests as right-wing, anti-fascist groups rally in Portland

Members of the Proud Boys and their supporters march during a rally in Portland PORTLAND (Oregon, US), Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES)…

Hundreds of Mexican women protest police rape of teenager

Women demonstrate at the “They Don’t Protect Me, They Rape Me” protest to demand justice for two teenage girls that…

Bulgaria seizes cocaine smuggled in banana shipment from South America

SOFIA, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A warehouse employee has found 75kg of cocaine hidden amongst bananas shipped from Ecuador to…

Leader of Kenyan drug organization sentenced to 25 years in U.S

NEW YORK, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A U.S. judge sentenced a leading Kenyan drug trafficker, Baktash Akasha, to 25 years…

Argentine economy minister resigns amid deepening crisis

BUENOS AIRES, Aug 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Argentina’s Economy MinisterNicolas Dujovne resigned Saturday after a week of economic tumult caused by…

Lima 2019: Peruvian medal-winning Para athletes to receive apartments too

LIMA, Aug 18 (NNN-ANDINA) — Just like the 39 Peruvian medalists who reached the podium at the latest edition of…

Venezuelans caught smuggling gold into Dominican Republic

CARACAS/SANTO DOMINGO, Aug 18 (NNN-TELESUR) — Six Venezuelans were arrested on Friday in the Dominican Republic for possible links to a…

Flag Day: Pres Evo says Bolivia’s flag symbolizes independent, sovereign nation

LA PAZ, Aug 18 (NNN-TELESUR) — President Evo Morales celebrated Flag Day on Saturday, emphasizing that the nation’s tri-colors—red, yellow…