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Adrián Simancas, swallowed by a humpback whale in Chile: ‘When I was inside it, I remembered Pinocchio’
The 24-year-old Venezuelan, who was sucked in and then expelled by the animal in Punta Arenas, says that, at first, he thought he had been eaten
The 24-year-old Venezuelan, who was sucked in and then expelled by the animal in Punta Arenas, says that, at first, he thought he had been eaten
In Chilean fields, techniques are beginning to be adopted to reduce water consumption in crops by more than 50% and to grow in extreme weather conditions
Larry Amaury Álvarez Núñez, lieutenant of the Venezuelan-born transnational organization, fled Chile in 2022. He was the leader of a criminal cell named La Compañía
The “petro” will be backed by the state’s oil, gold and diamond reserves, according to the president
Peru withdrew the president’s invite to Summit of the Americas amid concerns over upcoming elections
Suspension of literary award and cancellation of youth orchestra tour highlight crisis in sector
UN condemns “widespread and systematic” use of “excessive force” against political opponents
Protests against the government in Venezuela have seen widespread looting, worsening shortages
Three demonstrators who have become symbols of the struggle against the Maduro regime tell their story
Move could isolate and wrong-foot opposition, which lacks the regime’s nationwide support structures
Civilians accused of working with police and responsible for killings apparently operating with impunity
Images of extremely thin animal on social networks prompt outpouring of sympathy and outrage
Leopoldo López’s hardline Popular Will refuses to attend Vatican-sponsored talks
A photo of six newborns in improvised cribs in a hospital has quickly gone viral
Maduro could go in February plebiscite, but ‘chavismo’ would remain in office through vice-president
Government locks down host island of Isla Margarita for conference accused of promoting authoritarianism
The Venezuelan government must now formally request the participation of the Holy See in the conflict
Opposition leverages discontent with inflation and lack of basic goods, stepping up pressure on government
As infant mortality rates soar, doctors tell patients to bring their own medical supplies
President Maduro announces “counter-offensive” against foreign “threats”
Former Spanish prime minister flies to Caracas as part of mediation mission
Opposition insists there are hardliners in ruling party who want to oust President Nicolás Maduro
Residents of Maracaibo have to deal with ransacked businesses, suspended classes and streets under army control
Move by President Maduro comes after introduction of four-day working week for government employees
Lilian Tintori, wife of jailed opposition leader, will tour country under the banner “All for Liberty”
President Maduro vows to veto a bill that would benefit jailed opposition leader Leopoldo López