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Brazil Supreme Court orders probe into Flavio Bolsonaro for 'slander' of Lula

Brazil Supreme Court orders probe into Flavio Bolsonaro for 'slander' of Lula

Brazil's Supreme Court has ordered an investigation of Flavio Bolsonaro, the main rival of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in upcoming elections, for slander over a post linking Lula to drug trafficking. According to the Supreme Court order -- obtained by AFP on Wednesday -- the probe centers on

Venezuela, Chevron strike deals to expand oil operations in key region

Venezuela, Chevron strike deals to expand oil operations in key region

US oil giant Chevron and the government of Venezuela signed two deals Monday that will expand oil production in the country, as the country seeks to boost private investment in the sector. A signing ceremony took place at Miraflores Palace, where interim president Delcy Rodriguez was joined by Chevron Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition demands elections after Maduro ouster

Venezuelan opposition demands elections after Maduro ouster

Venezuela's opposition on Friday called for presidential elections, noting that the 90-day legal period for organizing a vote on replacing ousted leader Nicolas Maduro had elapsed. In a statement, the Vente party of opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said that with Maduro absent from the country since

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors

Venezuela on Thursday threw open the country's vast mineral reserves to private investment, less than three months after rolling back state control over the oil sector, in line with US demands. The South American country, which is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of leftist leader

Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises

Venezuela police clash with protesters demanding salary rises

Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary and pension increases, AFP reporters saw. In a sign that the fear that gripped Venezuelan society under ousted leader Nicolas Maduro has begun to subside, the protesters chanted

American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela

American Airlines targets April 30 return to Venezuela

American Airlines said Thursday it will restore service to Venezuela as soon as April 30, making it the first US airline to return to the country since Washington captured leader Nicolas Maduro. American, which received a US Department of Transportation authorization in early March, said it was continuing to work

Venezuela interim leader Rodriguez vows to 'monitor' amnesty law

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez vowed on Tuesday to "monitor" the application of an amnesty law aimed at freeing political prisoners jailed under former leader Nicolas Maduro. The interim leader said she would keep an eye on the amnesty law in order to address the opposition&