Venezuela severs ties with Paraguay

"Venezuela has broken off diplomatic relations with Paraguay after its president, Santiago

Pena, publicly backed the opposition in Caracas and recognized exiled opposition figure Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner of last year’s presidential elections.
According to Venezuelan electoral authorities, President Nicolas Maduro defeated Gonzalez in the presidential ballot last July. However, the opposition – along with most Western countries – claimed the vote was rigged and has put pressure on Maduro to step down." RT

Pro-Palestinian Activists ‘Heil Hitler’ At The Olympic Soccer Match

"Pro-Palestinian protesters interrupted the soccer game at the 2024 Olympics, Saturday, with

shouts saluting Adolf Hitler.
The group of pro-Palestinian activists held up Palestinian flags when the Israeli team lined up on the field Saturday alongside Team Paraguay, at the Parc des Princes, but it didn’t end there. The group began showing support for Hitler, seemingly in an attempt to get a rise out of the players, and to generate attention to their cause. The group was coordinated in their efforts as they repeatedly made the Nazi salute and chanted “Heil Hitler” at the top of their voices." DC

Zelenskyy meets with presidents of Paraguay, Uruguay and Ecuador

"Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, has held meetings with the presidents of Paraguay, Uruguay and Ecuador. During his meeting with Paraguay’s President Santiago Peña, Zelenskyy thanked him for Paraguay’s strong support for Ukraine within international organizations."
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South American trade bloc snubs Zelensky

"South America’s Mercosur trade bloc has declined a request by Ukrainian President Vladimir
Zelensky to speak at its summit, host nation Paraguay said on Wednesday, according to the AFP news agency.

Mercosur members Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay failed to reach an agreement on whether to invite the Ukrainian leader, Deputy Foreign Minister, Raul Cano said, albeit refusing to name the countries that opposed the move." RT