Venezuela has faced many problems in the past months, including, sanctions on its oil, hyperinflation, and major political unrest. This political unrest is due to the intranational and international approval and disapproval over Juan Guaido’s attempt to topple Nicolas Maduro’s presidency by garnering military support. The United States and over 50 countries support Guaido as the leader of Venezuela whereas… Read more »
As Hurricane Dorian moves from away from the Bahamas, efforts to clear up the devastation it has left behind are now underway. About 13,000 properties were severely damaged or destroyed leaving thousands of people homeless. The nation’s government has warned the death toll will be “staggering” and aid efforts are being stepped up. Countries, individuals, charities and organisations have pledged aid and… Read more »
When the rains stopped coming two years ago, transforming Denise Reid’s once flourishing banana fields into an expanse of desiccated wasteland, she was bewildered at first. Here in rural Portland, Jamaica’s wettest parish for as long as anyone can remember, farmers like Mrs Reid are battling for survival on the frontier of climate change. “I couldn’t understand why it was… Read more »
Brazil’s top prosecutor has accused five people of trying to obstruct the investigation into the murder of a prominent politician last year. Two court officials and two police officers are among those named by Prosecutor General Raquel Dodge. Marielle Franco and her driver were shot dead in Rio de Janeiro, an event that ignited mass protests. The crime is believed… Read more »
9-18-19 Edgar Zambrano, the deputy of Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, has lashed out at the government of President Nicolás Maduro as he was released from detention. Mr Zambrano was arrested in May on suspicion of treason shortly after a failed uprising against President Maduro organised by Mr Guaidó. He said his detention amounted to a “kidnapping”. The government said… Read more »
