Global leaders challenge official results of Venezuela's election

Politics 2024-07-29

Global leaders challenge official results of Venezuela's election

Several countries have rejected the results declaring Nicolas Maduro the winner, calling them fraudulent and contending they do not reflect the will of the Venezuelan people.

Chinese debt haunts Venezuela as nation heads to the polls

Politics 2024-07-26

Chinese debt haunts Venezuela as nation heads to the polls

Venezuela owes China approximately $10 billion, much of which must be repaid with oil, Venezuela's primary bargaining chip.

Venezuela's top court suspends result of opposition primary

Politics 2023-10-31

Venezuela's top court suspends result of opposition primary

Venezuela is dealing with a crippling political and economic crisis, marked by hyperinflation and a shortage of basic goods, which has pushed millions to flee the country.

China's growing influence in Argentina looms over presidential election

Politics 2023-10-24

China's growing influence in Argentina looms over presidential election

Like Ecuador and Venezuela, Argentina is at risk of China's 'debt-trap diplomacy,' which leads to unsustainable debt and increased Chinese influence.

Bolivia's negotiation with Iran for drones sparks alarm in South America

Politics 2023-10-18

Bolivia's negotiation with Iran for drones sparks alarm in South America

South American officials are raising the alarm over Bolivia's procurement of Iranian technology, citing security risks and the potential for a future Iranian operation center on the continent.