New Maduro Indictment Alleges Ties to Ex-Guerrilla Leaders
A new US federal indictment accuses former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores of brokering an explosives-for-debt deal with FARC commanders after Hugo Chávez's death.
EU Renews Russia Sanctions but Exempts Two Oligarchs
The European Union narrowly renewed its sanctions against Russia after France and Luxembourg pushed to remove two oligarchs from the blacklist, drawing criticism from Ukraine.
Decades of Quarrying Devastate Mexico City’s Santa Catarina Hills
A new report describes how decades of unchecked quarrying have scarred the volcanic hills of Sierra de Santa Catarina, straddling the Mexico City boroughs of Iztapalapa and Tláhuac.
Russia’s Election: No Surprises, But Kremlin Stakes Are High
Russia holds parliamentary elections this weekend that are widely expected to hand another sweeping victory to Putin's ruling party, even as critics call the vote neither free nor fair.
EU Offers Canada First-Ever Associate Membership Deal
The European Commission has proposed a groundbreaking new status for Canada, making it the first country ever invited to become an associate member of the European Union.
Saab’s Son, Gold Shipments Cloud Maduro Ally’s US Case
Colombian businessman Alex Saab's guilty plea in a US money-laundering case is drawing new scrutiny to his son and a gold-trafficking probe, threatening his inner circle's legal future.
Saudi Arabia Halts Oil Loading at Key Red Sea Port
Saudi Arabia has suspended crude loading at a vital port after shutting down the East-West pipeline, the kingdom's main alternative route for avoiding the Strait of Hormuz.
Slain Journalist’s Family Demands Justice in Colombia
The family of murdered journalist Mateo Pérez is calling for the arrest of all those involved in his killing, after prosecutors formally charged an alleged rebel commander known as 'Chalá.'
Is Canada Quietly Aligning Itself with Europe?
A Mexican editorial explores growing signs that Canada is drawing closer to the European Union, a shift first hinted at by France's foreign minister earlier this year.
UK Regions Assert Right to Independence, EU Membership
Political leaders in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are reportedly asserting their right to self-determination and to seek European Union membership, arguing that the United Kingdom as currently constituted is nearing its end.