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Articles with tag "Latin America"

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Russia Jails Foreigner 5 Years for ‘War Fakes’

The Colombian man is the first foreigner known to be jailed under Russia's laws against “fake news” about the military.
diplomatic blitz

Russian Envoy, Nicaraguan Leader Deride Impact of U.S. Sanctions 

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov and Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega played down the impact of U.S. sanctions on officials.
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seeking better future

Passports and War Driving Pregnant Russians to Give Birth in Argentina

The country has become a destination of choice for Russian expectant parents fleeing the threat of conscription and seeking new passports.
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illicit shipment

Russia Seeks Long Sentences for Accused Argentina Embassy Cocaine Smugglers

The defendants face up to 19 years on charges of smuggling 389 kilograms of cocaine worth over $60 million from Buenos Aires to Moscow.
vaccine delegation

Argentine Health Minister Visits Russia to Discuss Vaccine Supplies – TASS

Argentina was among the first countries to use Russia's Sputnik V but hit “critical” second-dose shortages in late spring. 
supply and demand

Guatemala Seeks Refund from Russia Over Delayed Vaccine Doses – Reports

The Latin American country has only received 150,000 Sputnik V doses out of the 8 million it purchased.
shipment delays

Argentina, Mexico Face Second-Dose Shortages of Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine – Reports

Argentina is reportedly in “intense talks” with Russia as first-dose Sputnik V recipients have had to wait up to 12 weeks for the second shot.
'auspicious' results

Argentina Says Russia’s Covid-19 Vaccine More Effective Than Chinese, Indian Competitors

Argentina reported that 0.27% of Sputnik V recipients contracted Covid-19 after the first dose versus 0.49% of Sinopharm and 0.46% of Covishield recipients...
emergency use

Mexico Authorizes Russia's Sputnik V Virus Vaccine

The move is a boost to Mexico's efforts to keep its immunization program on track in the face of limited supplies.
order to leave

Colombia Expels Russian Diplomats on Spying Accusations – Reports

Moscow has ousted two Colombian diplomats in retaliation to Bogota’s move.
team effort

Mexico to Test Russia’s Coronavirus Vaccine

Mexico's foreign minister said Russia's testing offer is “very good news because again we buy ourselves time.”
opinion Fyodor Krashennikov

After Bolivia, Don't Expect a Thaw in Russia

The swift collapse of the Evo Morales regime hands all the trump cards to adherents of harsh police tactics and tough responses.
Contested results

Russia Recognizes Bolivia’s Interim Leader as Violence Continues

“Russia will perceive Mrs. Añez as Bolivia’s leader, but only until the elections,” Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister said.
opinion Leonid Bershidsky

Why Bolivian Politics Suddenly Matters to Putin

An authoritarian leader’s rule ended when citizens tired of him and the military refused to intervene. Could the same thing happen in Moscow?
Coup or victory?

Russia Accuses Bolivian Opposition of Unleashing Wave of Violence as Morales Resigns

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was alarmed by the events in Bolivia, while opposition figures hailed Morales' resignation.
Ecuador protests

Russia Was Involved in Online Attacks During Protests, Ecuador Official Says

Unrest over an end to fuel subsidies has gripped Ecuador.
Cross-border mob

Russians Detained in Uruguay Over Mafia Boss Escape

They are suspected of helping Rocco Morabito, dubbed the “cocaine king of Milan,” escape from a Montevideo jail last month.
International aid

Venezuela Turns to Russia, Cuba and China in Health Crisis

Venezuelans have been suffering dire shortages of medicines because of economic chaos and political conflict.
Expat community

The Mixed Feelings of Moscow's Venezuela Community About Life Abroad

We decided to ask the Venezuelan community in Moscow what they think about what's happening in their country.
ARMS CONTROL

Russia Accuses U.S. of Planning to Arm Venezuelan Opposition

Russia says Washington was deploying special forces and equipment near the South American nation.
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