Brazil’s on Thursday gave hundreds more public servants power to keep official records from public for decades by labeling them “secret” and “ultra-secret.”
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Mass Anti-Maduro Protests Met With Violence in Venezuela
More than dozen people killed in Protests of serious institutional and human rights crisis that has gripped Venezuela by authorities under command of Maduro
Venezuela’s Opposition Takes to Streets in Massive Numbers
Venezuela’s re-invigorated opposition faces a crucial test as it seeks to fill streets nationwide with protesters in an appeal to the military and the poor.
Civil Society Condemns New Brazilian Anti-NGO Legislation
Brazilian civil society organizations have spoken out against new anti NGO legislation measure and highlighted the ways it violates rights.
Supermodel Gisele in Fresh Row With Brazil Farm Minister
Brazilian supermodel Gisele on Wednesday rejected critiques by country’s farm minister that questioned her knowledge about Brazil’s conservation efforts.
12 Charged in Detention of Venezuelan Opposition Leader
Venezuelan authorities say 12 officials with the country’s intelligence agency will be tried for their role in the brief detention of an opposition leader.
Street Singer Gives Voice to Venezuela’s Growing Diaspora
Street singer gives voice to Venezuela’s growing diaspora after she wrote a heartfelt reggae song about leaving her homeland that went viral on the internet
Fresh-Faced Venezuelan Lawmaker Emerges as Maduro’s Rival
Fresh faced Venezuelan lawmaker emerges as key power broker as he leads the opposition-controlled congress in high-stakes standoff with President Maduro.
Venezuela Opposition Leader Guaido ‘Not Afraid’ After Detention
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Sunday said that President Nicolas Maduro’s adversaries were “not afraid” even though he was briefly detained.
Guyana Rivals Meet and Agree to Hold New Elections
Guyana’s two main political leaders met Wednesday for the first time since the opposition approved a no-confidence motion last month.