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For the second time in history, Medellín has been chosen to host the General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS). The decision was made by resolution after Colombia offered motions to organize and host the meeting to be held between June 26 and 28, 2019....

 "We are here today because the real dilemma is the continuation of tyranny or the overwhelming triumph of democracy," said Iván Duque.

The massive concert is the most high-profile development yet in a high-stakes border stalemate over humanitarian aid that has already led to the death of two people in Brazil.

The funds will be used to "help those Venezuelans who have fled to neighboring countries in recent months due to an increasingly acute food shortage."

Duque joined leaders from the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and other nations in formally breaking ties with Maduro in favor of opposition-led National Assembly head Juan Guaidó.

The put options will be in force from December 4-28, according to the Bogotá-based Banco de la República. 

Medellín will play host to the 2019 General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the hemisphere-wide non-governmental organization announced this week. The 49th edition of the annual marquee event, which the OAS said in September would be held in Colombia...

The resources will aim to fund emergency healthcare to the most vulnerable and food provisions for young children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.

Duque is down 20 points from the 47% approval rating he garnered in the previous poll toward the end of October.

The key sources of the pressure on emerging markets (EMs) over the summer remain in place, Fitch Ratings says in a new report. The impact of tighter US monetary policy, a strengthening dollar, and risks to global trade and growth will continue to be felt in 2019. EM...