WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The White House today expressed concern about the threat of violence in Venezuela’s election on Sunday and warned President Nicolas Maduro of the need to hold a fair vote free of political repression or intimidation.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela opposition candidate Edmundo Gonzalez trusts the country’s military will ensure respect for the result of the presidential election this Sunday, he said during a press conference today.
CARACAS/VALENCIA, Venezuela, (Reuters) – Sunday’s presidential election in Venezuela has attracted a level of voter enthusiasm not seen in at least a decade.
MOSCOW, (Reuters) – Warships from Russia’s Baltic Fleet will make a port visit to Havana from July 27-30, Russian news agencies reported today, citing Cuba’s defence ministry, the second such visit this year.
(Trinidad Guardian) The Ministry of Health confirmed T&T’s fifth dengue-related death, and the victim is believed to be a 45-year-old quality control manager employed at WeldFab Limited.
CARACAS/MARACAY, (Reuters) – Griselda Ascanio keeps an improvised wood-burning stove ready in her backyard in Maracay, 120 kilometers (75 miles) from Venezuela’s capital, for the frequent gas-supply interruptions that make it difficult to cook.
(Reuters) – The Kenyan-led police mission in Haiti will need to rapidly deliver tangible results, according to a security bulletin yesterday, warning that people living in gang-controlled areas remain dependent on criminal leaders.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela does not prosecute people for their political opinions and holds no political prisoners, Attorney General Tarek Saab said ahead of presidential elections he says should be peaceful.
CARACAS, (Reuters) – Venezuela does not prosecute people for their political opinions and holds no political prisoners, Attorney General Tarek Saab said ahead of presidential elections he says should be peaceful.
(Jamaica Gleaner) Prime Minister Andrew Holness yesterday boldly stated that the Government, through his leadership, is resolute in taking back Spanish Town, St Catherine from thugs who have, over the years, taken control of the nation’s former capital.
(Trinidad Guardian) Amid T&T’s decreasing oil and gas production, diversification should be pivoted to the maritime sector as the Gulf of Paria is suited for a natural deep-water harbour, says former Energy Minister in the People’s Partnership Kevin Ramnarine.
ABOARD THE HUALCOPO, Ecuador, (Reuters) – Ecuador’s navy is ready to protect the seas around the Galapagos Islands from illegal fishing by foreign ships whose annual visits threaten marine wildlife in the archipelago’s waters, following training exercises with neighbouring allies.
UNITED NATIONS/WASHINGTON, (Reuters) – The U.S. envoy to the United Nations announced tens of millions of dollars in aid for Haiti during a visit a month after the first contingent of Kenyan police arrived as part of an international security mission aimed at tackling gang violence.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva yesterday urged Venezuela’s government to respect the result of next Sunday’s presidential election, saying he was “scared” by incumbent president Nicolas Maduro’s threat of a bloodbath if he loses.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Protection of Brazil’s Indigenous communities from violence by land grabbers and ranchers was “insufficient” in 2023, according to a report published yesterday, dashing hopes that the situation would improve under leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula.
BRASILIA, (Reuters) – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva today urged Venezuela’s government to respect the result of next Sunday’s presidential election, saying he was “scared” by incumbent president Nicolas Maduro’s threat of a bloodbath if he loses.
(Trinidad Express) Three weeks ago, 22-year-old Shameia Went decided to escape a violent relationship when she was chopped in the hand for using her cellphone.
(Trinidad Express) Ice cream salesman Winston Sammy was shot and killed on Sunday night.
(Trinidad Guardian) The Opposition United National Congress is calling for Indian businessman Naveen Jindal of Jindal Steel and Power Limited to be disqualified from the bidding process for the Pointe-a-Pierre refinery.
(Trinidad Guardian) The Hunters Search and Rescue Team has joined the Anti-Kidnapping Squad in the search for Dr Komal Maharaj, a 40-year-old consultant from Felicity who has been missing since Friday afternoon and is believed to have been kidnapped.
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