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Brazil votes in Bolsonaro-Lula showdown
Brazil votes in Bolsonaro-Lula showdown

Brazil votes Sunday in a polarizing presidential election, with all eyes on whether front-runner Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva can win in a single round -- and whether incumbent Jair Bolsonaro will accept the result.

Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy
Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

Nicaragua found itself even more isolated on the international stage Saturday after saying it would deny entry to the ambassador appointed by Washington and then severing diplomatic ties with the Netherlands. Declared persona non grata on Friday, EU ambassador Bettina Muscheidt left Nicaragua Saturday on a commercial flight to France via Mexico City.

At least 127 dead after riot at Indonesia football match
At least 127 dead after riot at Indonesia football match

At least 127 people died at a football stadium in Indonesia when fans invaded the pitch and police responded with tear gas, triggering a stampede, authorities said Sunday. "In the incident, 127 people died, two of whom are police officers.

Chad to further postpone transition to democracy
Chad to further postpone transition to democracy

Chad on Saturday extended the transition period to democratic elections and agreed junta leader Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno could run on the ballot, despite international opposition. The international community had urged Deby not to extend the transition beyond 18 months, and not to run for president in the eventual elections.

Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife's nephews
Venezuela frees 7 Americans in swap for Maduro wife's nephews

President Joe Biden took the "painful decision" of greenlighting a prisoner swap Saturday with Caracas that freed seven Americans for two Venezuelans who are nephews of that country's first lady, a US official said. "The president made a tough decision, a painful decision, to offer something the Venezuelans have actively sought" in the months-long swap negotiations, the official added.