Ex-mayor to be Brazil presidential candidate if Lula is barred: source
Former Sao Paulo mayor Fernando Haddad will be the Brazilian leftist Workers Party’s presidential candidate if jailed former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is barred from running in the October vote, a party source said on Friday.
Cuba opens discussion of constitution overhaul to citizens abroad
Cuba announced on Friday that its citizens living abroad could participate in a public debate over planned changes to its 1976 constitution, a first for the communist-run country that for many years has excluded emigrants from domestic politics.
Argentina, Brazil reach deal to share evidence in corruption cases
Argentina’s main prosecutor’s office said on Friday it has reached a deal with its Brazilian counterpart to use testimony reached through plea bargains in the “Operation Car Wash” corruption case in local graft investigations.
Crisis-hit Venezuela begins car census, critics fret fuel rationing ahead
Venezuela on Friday began a census of car owners, a move the socialist government says will help determine a “rational” use of fuel but critics warn could lead to rationing in the crisis-stricken OPEC nation.
U.S. says reviewing results of Zimbabwe election
The United States said on Friday it was reviewing Zimbabwe’s election results and called on political leaders to “show magnanimity in victory and graciousness in defeat” after the opposition disputed whether President Emmerson Mnangagwa had won the vot…
Israeli troops kill one Palestinian at Gaza border protest, ceasefire efforts continue
Israeli troops shot dead one Palestinian and wounded at least 220 others at protests along the Gaza border on Friday, Gaza health officials said, as diplomats sought to secure a ceasefire deal.
Incoming Mexican president to review U.S. security cooperation: aide
Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador will review security agreements with the United States, including the $2.9 billion Merida Initiative, and wants to refocus aid to social and economic projects, a senior security aide said on Friday.
U.S. envoy to U.N. accuses Russia of violating North Korea sanctions
The United States on Friday accused Russia of violating U.N. sanctions on North Korea, citing “credible reports” that Moscow was granting new work permits to North Korean laborers despite Russia’s denial of any such actions.
Exclusive: Despite tensions, Russia seeks U.S. help to rebuild Syria
Russia has used a closely guarded communications channel with America’s top general to propose the two former Cold War foes cooperate to rebuild Syria and repatriate refugees to the war-torn country, according to a U.S. government memo.
Britain’s Labour leader sees ‘real problem’ of anti-Semitism in party
The leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said on Friday there was a “real problem” of anti-Semitism in his party which he would root out, but he also hit back at strong criticism of Labour from Jewish newspapers.
