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Not ‘forced’ but ‘compulsory’? Brazil’s Supreme Court paves way for SANCTIONS for refusing Covid-19 jab

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Brazil’s top court has ruled that citizens can be legally “required” to take a coronavirus vaccine, laying the ground for “sanctions” for those who refuse the jab, despite vehement objections from President Jair Bolsonaro. … Read More >Not ‘forced’ but ‘compulsory’? Brazil’s Supreme Court paves way for SANCTIONS for refusing Covid-19 jab

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Venezuela’s Guaido-led opposition holds alternative vote and then BURNS BALLOTS after boycotting legislative elections

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Venezuelan opposition led by US-backed ‘interim president’ Juan Guaido has held “popular consultations” to demonstrate rejection of the nation’s government after boycotting parliamentary vote but ended up burning ballots instead. … Read More >Venezuela’s Guaido-led opposition holds alternative vote and then BURNS BALLOTS after boycotting legislative elections

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Venezuelan Authorities Detain Two Suspects in Thwarted Bombing at Refinery Ahead of General Election

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The country’s president, Nicolas Maduro, stated that his adversaries unsuccessfully plotted his murder on the day of the parliamentary election. The voting was carried out without any major incidents, with the president’s United Socialist Party gaining over 69% of the votes. … Read More >Venezuelan Authorities Detain Two Suspects in Thwarted Bombing at Refinery Ahead of General Election

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President FIRST to be vaxxed: Argentina signs deal for 10 million doses of Russia’s pioneering ‘Sputnik V’ anti-Covid vaccine

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Argentina is the latest country to order a large batch of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine to tackle the coronavirus. Buenos Aires is getting 10 million doses of the drug after signing a contract with Russian Direct Investment Fund. … Read More >President FIRST to be vaxxed: Argentina signs deal for 10 million doses of Russia’s pioneering ‘Sputnik V’ anti-Covid vaccine

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‘The opposition does not have a leader’: Ditch ‘exhausted’ Guaido charade, Venezuelan opposition figure pleads with US

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Venezuelan opposition politician Henrique Capriles has urged the incoming Biden administration to halt US efforts to install self-styled interim president Juan Guaido as the rightful occupant of President Nicolas Maduro’s office. … Read More >‘The opposition does not have a leader’: Ditch ‘exhausted’ Guaido charade, Venezuelan opposition figure pleads with US

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Brazil Exploring Legal Routes to Ban Huawei’s 5G Network – Report

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As Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s government is seeking to exclude Huawei from Brazil’s 5G networks, the country’s farm state of Goias recently launched a pilot program that relies on hardware and technology from the Chinese telecommunications firm. … Read More >Brazil Exploring Legal Routes to Ban Huawei’s 5G Network – Report

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Claims Opposition Does Not Take Part in Elections in Venezuela Are Absurd, Politician Says

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The opposition in the parliamentary elections in Venezuela is represented by two coalitions out of four, statements about the absence of opposition are absurd, the candidate from the Somos Venezuela party, which is part of the pro-government Patriotic Coalition, Inder Romero, said. … Read More >Claims Opposition Does Not Take Part in Elections in Venezuela Are Absurd, Politician Says