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Officials are worried about an 'avalanche of disinformation' from Russia
Gang attacks on civilians have paralysed the port city of Rosario
US prosecutors say trading house paid Brazilian officials to keep its business with state oil group
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Socialist president clears the way for re-election in July vote
An international security force needs to be beefed up and quickly deployed
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Libertarian leader slashes costs amid resistance to privatisations in Congress
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President Díaz-Canel blames unrest on ‘mediocre politicians’ in South Florida
Hardline rhetoric reduces some of America’s most important allies and trading partners to a nuisance
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Libertarian leader fires labour secretary in bid to stem fallout over 48% salary increase
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