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President Maduro (2nd left) was speaking during an outdoor military event in Caracas. * EPA

Venezuela's President Maduro ‘survives drone attack’

(BBC) – Venezuelan officials say explosive drones went off as President Nicolás Maduro was giving a live televised…

August 5, 2018
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The group was afforded roughly an hour with Pope Francis to make their case in favor of Lula's release and his presidential candidacy. | Photo: Twitter: @Luis_Delia

Former Brazilian Minister Amorim Meets With Pope to Dicuss Lula

Brazil's former Minister of Defense and Foreign Relations, Celso Amorim, met with Pope Francis in the Vatican early…

August 3, 2018
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Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega during a political rally. | Photo: Reuters

Ortega Rejects OAS Intervention in Nicaragua's Internal Affairs

MANAGUA, Nicaragua, August 2, 2018 - The government of Nicaragua has rejected attempts by the Organization of American…

August 3, 2018
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Judge Sergio Moro convicted Lula Da Silva based on random assumptions and forced plea-bargain deals. | Photo: Reuters

BRAZIL | Who Is Judge Sergio Moro? Lula's Jailer With No Proof

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was charged, interrogated, convicted and sentenced to over 12 years…

July 28, 2018
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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva | Photo: Reuters

Without Reserve, Justice Harasses Lula's Presidential Candidacy

Brasilia, Jul 12 (Prensa Latina) Without reserve, Brazilian justice is harassing the presidential candidacy of Luiz Inacio Lula…

July 12, 2018
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Judge Sergio Moro takes part in corruption forum in Sao Paolo, October 24, 2017. | Photo: EFE

Judges Involved in 'Lawfare' in Lula's Release Case Probed

The three judges involved in Sunday's legal battle to free or keep in prison the ex-President of Brazil…

July 12, 2018
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BRAZIL | Lula Absolved of Obstruction of Justice Charges, but Kept in Prison

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been absolved of the charge of obstruction of justice…

July 12, 2018
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Workers' Party national directive board gathered to decide future legal actions. July 9, 2018. | Photo: PT/Ricardo Stuckert

Brazil: PT Slams 'Lawfare' Against Lula, Weighs Legal Actions

“It's difficult to point out who acted in the most shameful way” said the president of the Workers'…

July 10, 2018
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A Brazilian judge has overturned an order for the immediate release of ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

BRAZIL | Regional Court Reverses Decision, Lula Kept in Jail

TeleSur English - July 8, 2018 - A Brazilian judge has overturned an order for the immediate release…

July 8, 2018
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Former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva arrives at Federal Justice for a testimony in Curitiba, Brazil, May 10, 2017. | Photo: Reuters

BRAZIL | Judge Orders Lula's Release - Prosecuting Judge Objects

BRAZILIA, Brazil, Sunday July 8, 2018- Former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, was ordered released from jail…

July 8, 2018
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Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza (right) with SKN PM Timothy Harris (left)

Venezuela’s Foreign Minister meets Saint Kitts PM to strengthen ties

(TELESUR ENGLISH) – As part of the Bolivarian Diplomacy for Peace for the Caribbean tour, Venezuela’s Foreign Minister Jorge…

July 2, 2018
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