Regina Garcia Cano
The Associated Press
Maryland, United States
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Venezuela's alarmingly low vaccine rate among worst in world
Measles, rubella and polio shots are going in children’s arms in Venezuela in recent weeks as part of a countrywide vaccination campaign → Read More
Venezuela’s alarmingly low vaccine rate among worst in world
Artemis Parra got one vaccine in each arm, for polio and measles. The shots were free at the government site, and they filled gaps in the 1-year-old’s vaccination record. But they weren’t enough to meet national requirements for children her age. Artemis needs two more, at a cost of $400 — a bill her unemployed mother and government-worker father can’t afford. → Read More
Venezuela's alarmingly low vaccine rate among worst in world
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The wails pierced the walls of the walk-in clinic tucked among rundown homes in the heart of Venezuela’s capital. Artemis Parra got one vaccine in each arm, for polio and measles. → Read More
US officials back in Venezuela in a bid to rebuild ties
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Senior U.S. government officials have quietly traveled to Caracas in the latest bid to bring home detained Americans and rebuild relations with the South American oil giant as the war in Ukraine drags on, forcing the U.S. → Read More
Petro faces challenges to deliver Colombians promised change
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia for the first time elected a leftist as its next president, but the slim victory is a cue that a large portion of the... → Read More
Colombia picks 1st leftist president in tight runoff contest
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombia will be governed by a leftist president for the first time after former rebel Gustavo Petro narrowly defeated a real ... → Read More
Ex-rebel in slim win to be Colombia's1st leftist president
Former rebel Gustavo Petro has narrowly won a runoff election in Colombia over a political outsider millionaire, ushering in a new era of politics by becoming the country’s first leftist president → Read More
Tight Colombian runoff pits former rebel, millionaire
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Voters in Colombia will choose between a former rebel and an unpredictable millionaire Sunday when they vote in a presidential... → Read More
Colombia faces presidential choice between leftist, populist
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians can count on one thing: The country’s presidential politics will drastically change after Sunday’s runoff election.... → Read More
Venezuelan opposition to file complaint for attack on leader
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The Venezuelan opposition group backed by the United States will file a complaint with the Inter-American Court of Human Rig... → Read More
Ex-rebel, businessman to vie in Colombia presidential runoff
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian voters opted for a dramatic change in presidential politics, choosing a leftist former rebel and an outsider populis... → Read More
Colombia presidential race to runoff; leftist vs businessman
No matter who wins June 19, the South American country long governed by conservatives or moderates will see a dramatic shift in presidential politics. → Read More
Colombians choose a new president amid general discontent
Colombians emerging from the coronavirus pandemic were voting for their next president Sunday, choosing from six candidates who promise various degrees of change. → Read More
Colombians to vote for president amid generalized discontent
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombians emerging from the coronavirus pandemic will vote for their next president Sunday, choosing from six candidates who ... → Read More
On Venezuelan roads, old cars prevail, break down everywhere
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — A 1983 Chevrolet C-10 pickup is the workhorse of Argenis Ron’s party equipment rental business. He uses it to haul chairs, t... → Read More
On Venezuelan roads, old cars prevail, break down everywhere
A 1983 Chevrolet C-10 pickup is the workhorse of Argenis Ron’s party equipment rental business. He uses it to haul chairs, tents and tables to gatherings all across Venezuela's sprawling → Read More
Venezuela plans stock sale in break from socialist model
In a break from its socialist model, Venezuela’s government plans to open for private investment a number of state-owned companies in vital sectors as it seeks to address a need for capital for severely underinvested businesses → Read More
Venezuelan immigrants bring flavors from home to new lands
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The eyes of Fabiana Marquez brightened after she took the first bite of a savory, crescent-like bread stuffed with ham and cheese. ... → Read More
Peru’s president survives 2nd impeachment effort in 8 months
Pedro Castillo, Peru’s embattled president, avoided joining the South American nation’s list of impeached leaders as opposition lawmakers Monday night failed to get enough votes to remove him from office eight months into his term. → Read More
Peru’s president survives 2nd impeachment effort in 8 months
LIMA, Peru (AP) — Pedro Castillo, Peru’s embattled president, avoided joining the South American nation’s list of impeached leaders as opposition lawm... → Read More