Caracas - As part of the mechanisms to face the attacks by local rightwing and the United States against Venezuela's institutions, the Executive will work for the technological autonomy, Jesus Farias said.

Beijing - China on Wednesday expressed concerned about the blackout that has affected Venezuela over the past few days, and assured that it is ready to supply technical assistance for the recovery of the South American country''s power grid.

Brasilia - A Brazilian judge revoked a court ruling and released 11 executives from the company Vale and two employees from the German firm Tüv Süd, who are under investigation due to the tragedy in a mine, where 203 people were killed and 105 are missing.

Caracas - Venezuela concluded the talks with the United States to establish interests offices after the breaking-off of diplomatic relations, the Foreign Ministry said in a communiqué on Tuesday.

Buenos Aires - In an emotional video broadcast on social media, Argentina''s former President Cristina Fernandez denounced how the fierce political persecution against her daughter, currently under treatment in Cuba, weakened her health condition.

Beijing - China and South Korea on Monday proceeded with strong measures on the safety of the Boeing 737 Max 8 jets, followed by the second deadly crash in Ethiopia of that model in five months.