Venezuela’s powerful oil tsar resigns amid corruption inquiry

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News Venezuela's powerful petroleum minister has announced his resignation following the detention of at least...

Photos: Brazil’s female sumo wrestlers breaking barriers

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News If the phrase "sumo wrestler" calls to mind a hefty Asian man in a...

World Poetry Day: Can you tell which poem was written by...

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News NewsInteractive Every year on March 21, UNESCO celebrates World Poetry Day. Adopted in 1999, the...

Mothers emerge as leaders in Cuban resistance movement

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News Havana, Cuba - On June 9, Amelia Calzadilla, a 33-year-old mother of three, posted...

At least 14 killed as earthquake hits Ecuador, Peru

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News A strong earthquake has shaken Ecuador and Peru, killing at least 14 people, damaging...

US announces aid as Venezuela struggles with humanitarian crisis

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News NewsNicolas Maduro The United States has pledged more than $171m in humanitarian assistance and development...

When is Ramadan 2023 and how is the moon sighted?

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News The first day of fasting for the holy month of Ramadan in Mecca will...

Where in the world can you have the longest retirement?

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News A bill to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64 is being met...

Colombian mine blast death toll rises to 21, president says

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News NewsMining The death toll from an explosion at a series of connected coal mines in...

El Salvador extends emergency powers in year-long gang crackdown

The content originally appeared on: Al Jazeera - Latin America News NewsPrison Lawmakers in El Salvador have once again extended a state of emergency that suspends...