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At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela

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At least 14 confirmed dead after an illegal open-pit gold mine collapses in Venezuela

People gather at the bank of Guacara River Port while waiting for information on miners following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in La Paragua, Bolivar, Venezuela February 21, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters The collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine in central Venezuela killed at least 14 people and injured several…

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U.S. to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal

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U.S. to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions after election deal

The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country’s government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year. In response to those “democratic developments,” the U.S. Treasury Department “has issued General Licenses authorizing transactions involving Venezuela’s oil and gas sector and gold sector,” and is “removing the…

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Brazil Held By Venezuela As Argentina Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifiers

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Brazil Held By Venezuela As Argentina Stay Perfect In World Cup Qualifiers

A stunning 85th-minute equalizer from Eduard Bello earned Venezuela a rare draw at Brazil while world champions Argentina made it three wins out of three in South American World Cup qualifying with a hard-earned 1-0 win over a determined Paraguay on Thursday. Darwin Nunez struck a stoppage time penalty as Uruguay fought back for a…

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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Guaido: prosecutor

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Venezuela issues arrest warrant for opposition leader Guaido: prosecutor

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido delivers his accountability speech at a theater in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 26, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Venezuelan prosecutor’s office said Thursday it had issued an arrest warrant for opposition leader Juan Guaido and would ask for Interpol’s help in his apprehension. Prosecutors were appointed “to issue an…

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China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

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China welcomes Cambodian and Zambian leaders as it forges deeper ties with Global South

In this photo provided by Cambodia’s Prime Minister Telegram, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on September 15, 2023. | Photo Credit: AP The leaders of China and Zambia announced an upgrading of their ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership on September…

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