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Venezuela-Guyana crisis: South America urges peace

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A man walks by a mural campaigning for a referendum to ask Venezuelans to consider annexing the Guyana-administered region of Essequibo.

A man walks by a mural campaigning for a referendum to ask Venezuelans to consider annexing the Guyana-administered region of Essequibo.

Why does Venezuela claim a large part of Guyana?

Why does Venezuela claim a large part of Guyana?

Tensions between Guyana and Venezuela have been rising over the disputed Essequibo region. Is there a risk of war?

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the Mersosur summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks at the Mersosur summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Mercosur summit overshadowed by Guyana-Venezuela tensions

Mercosur summit overshadowed by Guyana-Venezuela tensions

Concern has risen since Venezuela held a referendum on the fate of a disputed border region administered by Guyana.

Fresh ceviche (here: raw fish with sliced red onions and herbs) served on a blue plate

Fresh ceviche (here: raw fish with sliced red onions and herbs) served on a blue plate

UNESCO recognizes ceviche as world cultural heritage

UNESCO recognizes ceviche as world cultural heritage

Peru's most famous dish is usually made from raw marinated fish, onions and chili peppers.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazilian President Lula with flags behind them

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Brazilian President Lula with flags behind them

Is it all over for the EU-Mercosur free trade deal?

Is it all over for the EU-Mercosur free trade deal?

Politicians are disappointed but NGOs relieved that a free trade deal between the EU and Mercosur seems to be failing.

DW Sendung Made | Oil

DW Sendung Made | Oil

South America: Drilling divides an oil-rich continent

South America: Drilling divides an oil-rich continent

South America is one of the most oil-rich continents in the world. But is it worth continuing to drill?

A woman casts her vote during a consultative referendum on Venezuelan sovereignty over the Essequibo region controlled by neighboring Guyana.

A woman casts her vote during a consultative referendum on Venezuelan sovereignty over the Essequibo region controlled by neighboring Guyana.

Venezuela says referendum affirms claim to Guyanese region

Venezuela says referendum affirms claim to Guyanese region

Venezuelans have voted in favor of claiming sovereignty over a disputed area in neighboring Guyana.

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Cerrejón mine

Cerrejón mine

How Colombia's dirty coal fuels Germany's energy transition

Open-pit coal mining in Colombia's EL Cerrejon — now the mine is scheduled for expansion.

Close-up of a woman wearing a black bra lying in shallow water. She covers her face with her interlocked hands.

Close-up of a woman wearing a black bra lying in shallow water. She covers her face with her interlocked hands.

Brazil suffers from heat, fires ― and floods

Some areas are suffering under a persistent drought and unprecedented heat wave. Other regions are seeing severe floods.

A man handles bills of different currencies, including US dollars and Euros

A man handles bills of different currencies, including US dollars and Euros

Tax haven: Corporations win big, but who loses?

As multinationals dodge billions in taxes, several European tax havens are among those attracting the biggest profits.

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Jaime Maussan presents public hearing on UFOs in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.

Jaime Maussan presents public hearing on UFOs in the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.

Mexico's 'alien bodies' get lab tests

Doctors in Mexico are examing remains to settle a row over alleged "alien bodies."

A man sits on a blue MZ motorcycle

A man sits on a blue MZ motorcycle

True love — Cubans and their East German MZ motorcycles

Real love never dies — Santiago de Cuba is the capital of the legendary East German MZ motorcycles.

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DW Sendung Global 3000 | GS Caracas

A taste of famous Venezuelan cachapas

Cachapas are one of Venezuela's most popular dishes, and they're sold everywhere in the country.

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