Latin America
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Colombia conservative presidential candidate De La Espriella and leftist Cepeda heading to runoff
This current election is taking place about ten years after Colombia signed a historic peace deal with the FARC rebel group.
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Cuba circulates pamphlets instructing citizens how to prepare for war with the U.S.
The document tells families to prepare survival kits and seek shelter if they hear air raid sirens. It also provides first-aid instructions, such as how to tie a tourniquet.
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Trump: No 'escalation' on Cuba
Trump has previously hinted at what he called a "friendly takeover" of Cuba as the island's government faces an economic and energy crisis and mounting domestic opposition.
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Abortion legalization up to 14 weeks in Argentina passes lower house, moves to Senate floor
The Catholic country currently bans abortions and can prosecute women who revieve one.
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Dozens armed with guns take control of streets in Brazilian city, rob bank
At least 30 assailants and 10 vehicles were connected with the episode, according to Anselmo Cruz, the leader of the state police's robbery and kidnapping department.
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Iranian oil tanker reaches Venezuelan waters, as countries defy U.S. sanctions to trade oil
Five Iranian oil tankers, carrying 1.5 million barrels of oil are being escorted through Venezuelan waters
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U.S. indicts Venezuelan President Maduro on drug trafficking charges
Legal move ratchets up pressure on regime of authoritarian socialist ruler
