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Mastermind of Botched Venezuela Raid Praises Assange, Snowden, Says FBI Tried to Kill Him

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In May 2020, a group of mercenaries attempted to land in Venezuela by sea, kidnap the country’s president, and take him to the US to face prosecution on trumped-up drug charges. The brazen scheme collapsed, eight mercenaries were killed, and seven dozen more, including two US nationals, were captured and sentenced to decades of jail time. … Read More >Mastermind of Botched Venezuela Raid Praises Assange, Snowden, Says FBI Tried to Kill Him

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‘Serves to Keep Maduro in Power’: NSA O’Brien Slams Parliament Election in Venezuela

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enezuela is set to hold its regular National Assembly deputies election on Sunday. This election is going against the background of the ongoing political crisis in the country, as the unicameral parliament is controlled by an opposition led by its speaker, Juan Guaido, whom around 50 western countries have recognized as the interim president. … Read More >‘Serves to Keep Maduro in Power’: NSA O’Brien Slams Parliament Election in Venezuela

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Argentina passes one-time personal wealth levy dubbed ‘millionaires’ tax’ to cover Covid-19 damage

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Argentina has approved an extraordinary levy on large personal wealth. The measure is meant to raise some $3.6 billion to fund recovery after the Covid-19 pandemic. Critics say it’s not an option for the stagnant economy. … Read More >Argentina passes one-time personal wealth levy dubbed ‘millionaires’ tax’ to cover Covid-19 damage

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MASSIVE blaze, EXPLOSIONS at gas plant near shopping mall in El Salvador (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

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A gas plant just outside the country’s capital San Salvador went up in flames on Saturday afternoon. Videos and photos of the blaze quickly surfaced on social media. There have been no reports of any victims or injuries. … Read More >MASSIVE blaze, EXPLOSIONS at gas plant near shopping mall in El Salvador (VIDEOS, PHOTOS)

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Venezuela’s Parliamentary Elections Are December 6, Here’s What to Expect

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Venezuela’s parliamentary elections are scheduled for December 6. The election will be the 26th held since Hugo Chavez’s 1998 election ushered in a new era for the country, but since each has its own unique features, Sputnik has assembled an easy guide to the basics of the event. … Read More >Venezuela’s Parliamentary Elections Are December 6, Here’s What to Expect