Government supporter ‘dies of injuries’ in Venezuela
Islam Times - A Venezuelan national has reportedly died less than a week after she sustained injuries to her head during pro-government demonstrations in the capital Caracas.
Venezuela opposition plans strike; US threatens action
Islam Times - Venezuela’s opposition has called for a general nationwide strike to increase pressure on President Nicolas Maduro.
Opposition holds symbolic vote in Venezuela
Islam Times - Venezuela’s opposition has run a symbolic, general vote aimed at assessing overall public sentiments toward constitutional reforms proposed by the government.
Ex-Brazilian president sentenced to 9.5 years in jail
Islam Times - Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been sentenced to nine and a half years in prison for corruption and money laundering.
Peruvians protest against possible pardon of Fujimori
Islam Times - Peruvians marched through the streets on Friday to urge President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski not to pardon the country’s former leader Alberto Fujimori, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence for human rights violations.
Venezuelan foreign minister resigns to seek seat in planned Constituent Assembly
Islam Times - Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Delcy Rodriguez has stepped down from her post to run for a seat in the controversial new Constituent Assembly.
Venezuela dares US to send in Marines as crisis in the country continues
Islam Times - Venezuela has dared the US to “send in the Marines” after Washington tries to initiate a regional plan over the crisis in the country.
Cuba Blasts Trump over Double Standards, Sanctions
Islam Times - Cuba has blasted US President Donald Trump’s decision Friday to roll back previous administration's policy of rapprochement and imposing new restrictions on Cuba using the pretext of human rights concerns, calling it a case of double standards.
Cuba, South America allies slam Trump’s policy rollback
Islam Times - Cuba has lashed out at US President Donald Trump for reinstating the anti-Havana travel and economic restrictions eased by the former Washington administration, decrying the measure as a “return to the coercive methods of the past.”
Panama cuts ties with Taiwan, backs ‘One China’ policy
Islam Times - Panama breaks diplomatic ties with self-ruled Taiwan in favor of establishing formal relations with Beijing, in what is viewed as a diplomatic victory for China which regards Taiwan as a breakaway province.
Brazil court votes not to oust President Temer
Islam Times - Brazil’s election court voted Friday against stripping President Michel Temer of his office in a major boost to his chances of beating a gathering corruption scandal.
Venezuela Sets Date for Constituent Assembly Campaigns
Islam Times - Venezuelans are set to hold campaigns for the election of a Constituent Assembly set for July 30th in a bid to end the country’s political crisis.
Clashes continue between Venezuela police, protesters in Caracas
Islam Times - Huge protests continue rocking the Venezuelan capital of Caracas 60 days after people started taking to the streets with demands, including the ouster of President Nicolas Maduro.
Brazilians demand President Temer’s resignation
Islam Times - Demonstrators gathered at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach on Sunday for a rally against Brazilian President Michel Temer that will feature musical performances from Brazilian artists, including Caetano Veloso and Criolo.
Brazilian police nab presidential aide in World Cup probe
Islam Times - Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested a presidential aide and two ex-governors as part of an investigation into the 2014 World Cup's most expensive stadium, another black eye for the country's political establishment that adds pressure on beleaguered President Michel Temer.
200,000 protesters march against Venezuela’s Maduro
Islam Times - More than 200,000 people in Venezuela have staged anti-government protests across the Latin American country, marking the 50th day of rallies against President Nicolas Maduro.
US Spent $49M for Venezuelan Regime Change Since 2009
Islam Times - The US has spent at least $49 million since 2009 to support right-wing opposition forces in Venezuela who are now in their seventh week of violent protests to oust democratically-elected President Nicolas Maduro.
Russia vows to send wheat to crisis-stricken Venezuela: Foreign Ministry
Islam Times - Russia has vowed to send several thousand tons of wheat each month to Venezuela in order to help ease the food shortage in the Latin American country.
Venezuela sends troops to western region to stop looting amid protests
Islam Times - The Venezuelan government has announced that it is deploying soldiers to the country’s western region following a night of looting during anti-government protests.
Death toll from Venezuela unrest hits 42 as violence continues
Islam Times - At least four people have died of gunshot wounds at separate protests in Venezuela, bringing the fatality toll from the recent unrest in the country to 42.
Islam Times - Anxiety is growing in Latin America – the United States and the United Kingdom are preparing a « Spring » for them on the model of the « Arab Springs ».
