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Peru will not recognize Nicolás Maduro as Venezuela's "democratically elected president"
Ecuador has formally recognized Edmundo González as the elected president of Venezuela
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Venezuela to fully open border with Colombia next year, says Maduro
The measure comes after Colombia and Venezuela restored diplomatic and commercial ties in September
Politics
Colombia and ELN guerillas complete first round of peace talks
The two groups restarted the peace talks on November 21, seeking to put an end to more than 60 years of war that has left more than 450,000 dead
Sports
Seventeen World Cups: FIFA recognizes renowned reporter who set record covering soccer championships
Argentine journalist Enrique Macaya Márquez has covered all editions of the World Cup since 1958 and in Qatar has set a new world record at the age of 88
Politics
At least 20 injured and one killed as protests in Peru turn violent
During the protests, at least 16 civilians and four police officers were wounded as the two groups clashed in the city of Andahuaylas
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Earthquake rocks Mexico City and sends tremors through nation's capital
There have been no immediate reports of injury or significant harm, and Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum tweeted that a flyover of the city did not reveal any apparent damage
Crime
U.S. sanctions top El Salvador officials for alleged corruption
In recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day, the Biden administration announced that over 40 individuals across nine countries were being sanctioned
Human Rights
Colombia sees record number of killings of social leaders and rights defenders
At least 66 individuals have been killed since President Gustavo Petro, the country’s first leftist leader, assumed power in August
Politics
Mexico consulting with Peru over former President Castillo’s asylum request
The Mexican government has begun talks with Peruvian authorities regarding former President Pedro Castillo’s request to seek asylum
Politics
Ana Belen Montes, Cuba's top spy, to be released from federal prison
After 20 years in prison, Ana Belén Montes will be released from a federal prison in Texas on January 8, 2023
Crime
Former Guatemalan president and vice president found guilty of corruption
The two were sentenced to 16 years in prison for the crimes of illicit association and a special case of customs fraud
