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Cuba to Release Over 2,000 Prisoners Amid Rising US Pressure

Cuba will release 2,010 prisoners, including foreign nationals and elderly inmates, amid US political pressure and fuel shortages. This follows previous releases mediated by the Vatican and US.

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AFP via Getty Images A prison tower overlooks lines of prison fencing. There is a blue sky in the background and a guard stands watch.

Brazil Enacts Law Allowing Joint Custody of Pets for Separated Couples

Brazil's new law allows separated couples to share custody of pets, with judges deciding arrangements if no agreement is reached, reflecting societal changes valuing pets as family members.

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Getty Images A couple walking two dogs in the sunset

Bolivian Clowns Protest School Decree Threatening Their Jobs

Clowns in La Paz protested a government decree limiting school celebrations, threatening their income amid Bolivia's economic crisis.

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Clowns shout slogans during a protest against the government's ban on holiday parties at schools during teaching hours

Trump Allows Russian Oil Delivery to Cuba Amid Fuel Shortages

US President Trump has allowed a Russian tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil to dock in Cuba, easing fuel shortages amid ongoing sanctions and a deepening humanitarian crisis on the island.

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Two Cuba-Bound Aid Ships Located Days After Losing Contact in Caribbean

Two humanitarian aid ships traveling from Mexico to Cuba were located days after losing contact. The vessels, carrying supplies amid a US oil blockade, are continuing their journey to Havana with crews safe. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and shortages in Cuba.

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Reuters The sailboats Friendship and Tigger Moth, carrying humanitarian aid for Cuba and crewed by activists taking part in the Nuestra America Convoy flotilla, depart Isla Mujeres, in Isla Mujeres, Quintana Roo state, Mexico.

Search Underway for Two Missing Cuba-Bound Aid Ships After Leaving Mexico

A search is ongoing for two humanitarian aid sailboats missing en route from Mexico to Cuba. The vessels, carrying nine crew members from multiple countries, departed Isla Mujeres on March 20 but have not communicated since. Mexico is coordinating rescue efforts.

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Judge Considers Maduro's Use of Venezuelan Funds for Legal Defense Amid US Sanctions

Judge Alvin Hellerstein considers legal arguments on whether Nicolas Maduro and his wife can use Venezuelan government funds for their defense amid US sanctions and narco-terrorism charges. The case continues with significant public attention in Venezuela.

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Reuters A court sketch depicts ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro at a hearing wearing headphones for translation.

Nicolás Maduro Appears in New York Court on Narco-Terrorism Charges

Nicolás Maduro appeared in a New York court on narco-terrorism charges after his capture by US forces. Legal disputes continue over funding his defense amid political shifts in Venezuela under acting president Delcy Rodríguez.

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Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are seen in handcuffs after landing at a Manhattan helipad, escorted by heavily armed federal agents in January.

Death Toll in Colombian Military Plane Crash Rises to 69 as Search Ends

A Colombian military Hercules C-130 crashed near the Peru border, killing 69 and injuring 57. The military ended search operations; an investigation is underway. President Petro cited outdated equipment and bureaucracy as factors.

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A map of Colombia shows the airport in Puerto Leguízamo, near the border with Peru.

Colombian Air Force Hercules Crashes Near Peru Border with Troops Onboard

A Colombian Air Force Hercules transport plane crashed near Puerto Leguízamo, close to Peru's border, with scores of troops onboard. Rescue efforts are underway, and the defence minister called the incident "deeply sad for the country."

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BBC A map shows Colombia and neighbouring Ecuador and Peru. It marks the location of Puerto Leguízamo, a town near Colombia's border with Peru.

Cuba Faces Second Nationwide Blackout in One Week Amid Fuel Shortages

Cuba experiences a second nationwide blackout in a week, affecting over 10 million people amid fuel shortages worsened by a US embargo. Public protests emerge as international aid arrives and political tensions with the US continue.

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Reuters People gather on a street during a blackout as Cuba's national electric grid collapsed, according to the country's grid operator, 16 Mar 2026

Brazil’s Varginha Marks 30 Years Since Controversial 1996 UFO Encounter

Varginha, Brazil, marks 30 years since a controversial 1996 UFO sighting that sparked debate, documentaries, and tourism, with locals divided over the truth.

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