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Haunted by post-election riot, Brazil’s Lula reins in army
SAO PAULO ((DailyNews)) — When rioters stormed Brazil’s top government buildings in January to dispute the outcome of the presidential election, many soldiers stood...
Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, enters hospice care at home
ATLANTA ((DailyNews)) — Former President Jimmy Carter, who at 98 years old is the longest-lived American president, has entered home hospice care in Plains,...
Brazil’s right-wing movement persists without Bolsonaro
RIO DE JANEIRO ((DailyNews)) — Brazil’s defeated former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was in Florida this month when his supporters tried — but failed —...
Ex-Fox execs go on trial in soccer TV rights bribery case
NEW YORK ((DailyNews)) — Two former Fox executives went on trial Tuesday, accused of bribing South American soccer officials for TV rights to one...
Exiled Venezuela lawmakers chosen to lead anti-Maduro fight
CARACAS, Venezuela ((DailyNews)) — Venezuela’s opposition has selected an all-female team of mostly unknown exiled former lawmakers to replace the beleaguered Juan Guaidó as...
Peru’s dark past surfaces as young protester is laid to rest
QUINUA, Peru ((DailyNews)) — This rural hamlet nestled high in the Peruvian Andes was the site of a major battle that secured South America’s...
Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain
RABAT, Morocco ((DailyNews)) — Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and in cities across Europe on Tuesday, waving flags and honking...
Ex-Miami US Rep. David Rivera arrested in Venezuela probe
WASHINGTON ((DailyNews)) — A former Miami congressman who signed a $50 million consulting contract with Venezuela’s socialist government was arrested Monday on charges of...
Venezuela’s gov, opponents resume talks; US eases sanction
MEXICO CITY ((DailyNews)) — Venezuela’s government and its opposition on Saturday agreed to create a U.N.-managed fund to finance health, food and education programs...
Argentina breathes collective sigh of relief after victory
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina ((DailyNews)) — Luciana Medina was so nervous that she could barely sleep the night before Saturday’s match between Argentina and Mexico...