United States

Friday, August 13th 2021 - 13:03 UTC
Ex Venezuelan congress members, US representative at the IDB

United States president Joe Biden appointed former Venezuelan congress member Leopoldo Martinez Nucete as US permanent representative in the Inter American Development bank, IDB.
Thursday, August 12th 2021 - 08:04 UTC
First female General chosen to head US Southern Command

General Laura Richardson will become the first woman ever to head the Southern Command of the country's Armed Forces after a Senatorial green light was issued Wednesday.
Wednesday, August 11th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
US confident of Brazilian institutions and capacity to hold free and fair elections

“No tampering with elections or election results”, was the message from US president Joe Biden administration to Brazilian leader Jair Bolsonaro, according to Sao Paulo media following the visit last week of US national security advisor, Jake Sullivan.
Wednesday, August 11th 2021 - 07:46 UTC
Governor of US State of New York to leave office over major sexual harassment scandal

New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced he would resign effective in a fortnight following a report from Federal Prosecutor Letitia James which details his alleged sexual harassment of female staffers.
Saturday, August 7th 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Biden picks new US ambassador to Argentina following envoy's lunch with President Fernández in BA

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday had lunch at the Olivos residence with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to deepen the common agenda between the two countries. After the meeting, President Joseph Biden chose the next US Ambassador to Buenos Aires.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 20:06 UTC
Mexico files law suit against US main gun manufacturers

Mexico on Wednesday filed a major lawsuit against the United States gun manufacturers for the massive damage caused by “the unlawful trafficking of guns to drug cartels and other criminals in Mexico”.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Stabbing incident causes temporary shutdown of Pentagon - two dead

The United States' Ministry of Defense building known as the Pentagon was shut down temporarily Tuesday following a violent incident at a nearby metrobus station which has left at least one police officer and one perpetrator dead.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 07:53 UTC
Biden says New York Governor Cuomo needs to resign amid sexual harassment scandal

US President Joseph Biden has called for the resignation of New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo, who is under heavy criticism for his alleged involvement in a sexual harassment scandal.
Thursday, July 29th 2021 - 07:58 UTC
Fed leaves rates unchanged but admits inflation could force a change of policy

The United States Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, close to zero, despite an inflation spike during June when it soared to an annual 5,4%, its highest in thirteen years.
Wednesday, July 28th 2021 - 09:47 UTC
Biden does not rule out real war with guns and bullets against world superpowers who perform or support cyberattacks

US President Joseph Biden Tuesday pointed out that Moscow was already meddling with his country's 2022 mid-term elections and that these actions may lead to an actual war with guns and bullets.