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The abrupt end of the amnesty law frustrates hopes of freedom in Venezuela
15+ hour, 24+ min ago (509+ words) Delcy Rodr'guez's announcement has sparked controversy and a widespread sense that the measure fell short The end of the amnesty law in Venezuela, announced by the acting president, Delcy Rodr'guez, last week, has left the country with a balance marked…...
Dominican Republic searches for the remains of Enriquillo, "the first guerrilla leader in the Americas
12+ hour, 58+ min ago (478+ words) A group of archaeologists excavated the remains of a church where they believe they may have found the skeleton of the Ta'no "cacique" who fought against the Spanish Crown in the 16th century The trail of Enriquillo"s remains was lost…...
Arrests of Cubans skyrocket under Trump, while green card approvals plummet
11+ hour, 4+ min ago (299+ words) An analysis by the Cato Institute, a conservative think tank based in Washington, finds that approvals for permanent residency for Cubans fell 99. 8% last year In South Florida, home to the largest Cuban community in the country, many who once would…...
Abstention and blank votes, the undisputed winners of Peru's elections
13+ hour, 47+ min ago (468+ words) More than six million Peruvians stayed home in a vote marked by fragmentation and distrust, and over three million ballots were cast null Since the mid-20th century, Peruvian politics has been a story of disillusionment, marked by illusory prosperity and reforms…...
Brutal terrorist attack in Colombia exposes the standoff between armed groups and the state
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (347+ words) An explosion that left 20 civilians dead has highlighted the power struggle with the front commanded by FARC dissident Iv'n Mordisco From the outset, responsibility for Saturday's bombing was attributed to structures led by Iv'n Mordisco, the commander of a faction…...
The Caracas Marriott, the hotel where the future of Venezuela is being decided
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (335+ words) EL PA'S English At 8 a. m. , the 20 Marines staying at the JW Marriott in Caracas go down for breakfast It is a unique spectacle They are between 30 and 40 years old and almost all of them sport a chevron mustache, Freddie-Mercury-style The tattoos…...
Mines in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's almost invisible weapon that has put the world's most powerful navy in check
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (486+ words) Tehran is resisting the US by using basic and cheap devices planted on a maritime route through which 20% of the world's oil flowed before the war How could the White House have ignored this background? St'phane Audrand, a research associate…...
Image of Israeli soldier knocking down statue of Jesus in Lebanon prompts rare apology from Netanyahu
1+ week, 1+ day ago (203+ words) The soldier is seen attempting to decapitate the sculpture with an axe in a village in the southern part of the country Attacks on mosques by Israeli soldiers or settlers are more frequent than those on churches. But the power…...
Jos" Gil, philosopher: "Trump is a far-right proto-dictator who attacks repressive regimes, presenting himself as a liberator
1+ week, 3+ day ago (733+ words) The Portuguese thinker believes a democratic revolution is needed to save countries from climate change. He argues that it is a matter of survival Perhaps because he grew up near the Indian Ocean, Portugal's foremost thinker Jos" Gil has always…...
China takes advantage of declining US credibility to improve its global image
1+ week, 3+ day ago (847+ words) Beijing hopes its bid to position itself as a pillar of stability will be strengthened by missteps in the Iran war Historian Adam Tooze is a tall man who looms over the Chinese journalists pelting him with questions: "Mr. Tooze!...