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The US secretary of state has said there was "overwhelming evidence" Venezuela's opposition won the recent presidential election. In a statement Antony Blinken said it was clear Edmundo González, had won the most votes - despite incumbent president Nicolás Maduro declaring a disputed victory.

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A research has found sharks living off the coast of Brazil positive for cocaine after they were tested. 13 Brazilian sharpnose sharks in the waters off the city of Rio de Janeiro were tested. The scientists found cocaine present in both the liver and muscle tissue of all 13 specimens.

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On Monday, people took to the streets across cities and towns in Venezuela in protest after the government-dominated electoral authority had declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of the election.

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Police in Ecuador with the help of their sniffer dogs have found 6.23 tonnes of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment. The dogs alerted their handlers, who seized 5,630 parcels filled with a white substance that later tested positive for cocaine.

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Venezuan longtime leader, Nicolas Maduro, will face one of his greatest political challenges yet, analysts said as Venezuelans head to the polls on Sunday to vote in a highly consequential presidential election.

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In June 2024, the investigation into Carlos Bolsonaro, the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, has gained significant momentum, with potential indictments expected by August. This probe centers on allegations of espionage and misuse of public funds during his father's administration, casting a spotlight on the Bolsonaro family's influence and practices while in power.

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An explosion and fire at a tequila factory in Mexico, has led to deaths of five people. Two others were injured in the disaster, at a Casa Cuervo distillery in the town of Tequila, Jalisco state. Casa Cuervo is the world’s largest producer of the Mexican spirit, according to its website, encompassing the Jose Cuervo and Tequila 1800 brands, among others.

On June 17, 2024, a significant development occurred in Brazil involving a suspect in a high-profile kidnapping plot against a federal judge. The suspect, identified as a key figure in the conspiracy, was found dead in his cell under suspicious circumstances. This incident has sparked concerns over prison security and the ongoing struggle against organized crime in the country.