Traders say, the costs of major Latin American crude grades plunged early this week after the crash in standard crude stocks, vexing a weak market that has already been weak, and has seen a small number of sales in April.
Santa Teresa Distillery responds to COVID-19 by making antiseptic alcohol instead of just rum. It is also donating most of its alcohol production to neighboring communities.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has devised a new strategy to address the country's major power crises. All workers will now have an extended furlough.
Colombian male prostitution ring whistleblower escaped kidnappers unharmed. Authorities continue to investigate the motive behind the abduction and have yet to uncover if it is linked to the prostitution scandal.
Remains of four out of 21 missing Venezuelan gold miners were found in the country’s violent southern jungle. Relatives of the victims think the government is covering up the massacre that shook the already troubled country.
Sick Venezuelans plead for help from Colombia’s medical facilities amid a lingering border dispute. This is despite the fact that the two governments remain at a war.
Venezuelan cyclist Angie González joins the country’s roster of qualified athletes for the upcoming 2016 Rio Olympic Games. She and 45 other Venezuelans will try to snag as many Olympic medals as they can in several events.
