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Former Brazil president Michel Temer arrested on corruption charges
Former Brazilian president Michel Temer was arrested, less than three months after he left office, as part of a sweeping corruption investigation.
- by Marina Lopes
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Venezuela crisis
Venezuela detains top aide to Guaido in move US deems 'big mistake'
US President Donald Trump's national security adviser, John Bolton, said that the arrest of Juan Guaido's chief of staff "will not go unanswered".
- by Vivian Sequera and Angus Berwick
War
Recovery of Falklands war helmets helps heal wounds
After almost 37 years, two helmets are helping to bring reconciliation between two opposing sides.
Venezuela crisis
Venezuela's embattled Maduro to 'restructure' government
President Nicolas Maduro has repeatedly changed his cabinet since taking office in 2013. Army officers now head the oil, interior and electricity ministries.
Mass shooting
Brazil school shooting suspect released
Five students, a teacher and a school administrator were killed on Wednesday at the Raul Brasil state school on the outskirts of Sao Paulo.
Mass shooting
Third suspect sought in Brazil school shooting
A 17-year-old former student was involved in planning the deadly rampage that left 10 dead, but was not present at the school, police said.
- by Mauricio Savarese and Peter Prengaman
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Mass shooting
Brazilian school shooters inspired by Columbine massacre: investigator
The attackers used a gun, knives, axes and crossbows to kills students and staff at the school. They earlier killed an uncle, who owned a car rental agency where they stole a vehicle.
- by Lais Martins and Leonardo Benassatto and Brad Brooks
Crime
Ex-cop charged over murder of 'hero' Rio councillor has Bolsonaro link
The arrests came just days before the first anniversary of the deaths of Franco, a black, openly gay and progressive councillor and her driver Anderson Gomes.
- by Rodrigo Viga and Gabriel Stargardter
Venezuela crisis
Amid talk of Venezuelan civil war, US wants all embassy personnel out
The US announced the decision as Venezuela struggles to restore electricity following four days of blackouts and a deepening political crisis.
- by Fabiola Sanchez and Scott Smith
Venezuela crisis
Venezuela heading for civil war, says ex-colonel
"If the US go in, it'll be three days. If the Colombians go in, maybe a week," said retired colonel José Machillanda.
- by Harriet Alexander
Venezuela crisis
'We're going to eat each other': Venezuela's pain without power
The power blackout is the latest calamity to befall a country in seemingly perpetual crisis.
- by Anatoly Kurmanaev