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First LookWorld leaders gather in massive rally to bid farewell to Fidel CastroA mass eulogy was held in Cuba's capital Tuesday night as tens of thousands of Cubans gathered to pay their respects, along with several world leaders who delivered tributes.
How Castro's foreign policy, overlooked in US, won African admirersEl Caballo, as Cubans knew him, became an international icon through his support to liberationist causes across the developing world.
Leftist allies fly in to pay tribute to Cuba's Castro at mass rallyFor many, especially in Latin America and Africa, he was a symbol of resistance to imperialism, having ousted a U.S.-backed dictator, and a champion of the poor.
Columbia plane crash: 'A tragedy of huge proportions'Aviation authorities said there are reports of at least six survivors, with a local mayor confirming at least three passengers were found alive.
Cuba after Fidel: Economic reform? S铆. Political reform? No.The passing of Fidel Castro paves the way for Cuba to open its economy more. But several factors keep Cuban political reform at bay.聽
New violence threatens Colombia's revised peace accordThe government is set to ratify a revamped peace accord with leftist FARC rebels. But attacks against activists, apparently from the remnants of right-wing militias, will complicate the deal's implementation.
First LookCanadian PM Justin Trudeau defends his praise of Fidel CastroCanada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has come under fire for calling Fidel Castro a 'remarkable leader' without making any mention of the Cuban president's human rights record.
Fidel Castro: An iconic revolutionary and longtime American nemesisFormer Cuban leader Fidel Castro died Friday. He became a global icon of both anti-imperialism and repression, but also lived to see his country normalize ties with the US.
First LookColombian president reaches revised peace accord with FARC rebelsAfter voters rejected a previous peace deal last month, the Colombian president will sign a revised accord Thursday with leaders of the leftist rebel group, sending the measure to Congress for final approval.
First LookStill reeling from hurricane, Haiti counts votes in presidential electionHaiti's election officials say that they may have the preliminary results of its presidential election as early as next Monday.
To battle drug-traffickers, Argentina takes a risk and uses militaryGrowing imports and exports of cocaine have increased violence and drug abuse. But militarizing the fight hasn't worked in other Latin American nations.
Latin America's reaction to President-elect Donald Trump: cautiousThe region's leaders were generally guarded, the press a little more vocal. Beneath it all swirls uncertainty as to what a Trump presidency will actually look like.
Colombia's new peace deal with FARC likely to bypass opponentsAfter voters narrowly rejected the first peace deal with the guerrillas, President Santos is likely to send a revamped agreement to Congress for ratification. What will opponents do?聽
Nicaraguan president wins third consecutive term, officials sayPresident Daniel Ortega won re-election to his third term on Sunday, Nicaraguan authorities said. His running mate is his wife, Rosario Murillo.聽
First LookIn Venezuela, let them eat their own fruits and vegetables?Venezuela's president has encouraged city dwellers to farm wherever they can, but many have said the program is not a solution to the country's food shortage and economic problems.聽
Domestic violence: the woman who forced Brazil to changeTen years ago, Brazil passed landmark legislation combating domestic violence against women. Today, the woman for whom the legislation is named 鈥撀燤aria da Penha 鈥撀爏ays the revolution is unfinished.
First LookTony Saca, former Salvadoran president, arrested on corruption chargesTony Saca arrested: Three former presidents of El Salvador have now faced investigation on similar charges, reflecting a broader stand against corruption throughout Latin America.
Venezuela: Thousands of protestors demand end of 'dictatorship'Demonstrators also rallied in other major cities in what opposition leaders were calling "the takeover of Venezuela."
Maduro meets Pope as Vatican steps into Venezuela crisisPresident Maduro聽spoke with the Pope in a private meeting on his way back to Venezuela following a tour of oil-producing nations of the Middle East.
First LookDid Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro stage a coup?In a rowdy session of Venezuela's legislature, lawmakers declared Sunday that, by blocking a recall effort,聽President Nicolas Maduro had staged a coup.