John Otis

U.S.-Venezuela oil deal puts opposition in a political bind

John Otis

Venezuelan opposition members are uneasy with new oil deals with the U.S., worried that agreements with authoritarian regime in Caracas could undermine democratic progress.

Critics question legality of Venezuela oil deals

John Otis, Steve Inskeep

Chevron's $7 billion Venezuela bet deepens U.S. ties to the country's oil industry. Critics say the deal poses risks to democracy and could fuel discontent over Washington's embrace of the government.

The oil deal with the U.S. could be a boost for Venezuela's authoritarian regime

John Otis

A sweeping Venezuela oil deal touted by Trump remains short on details —and could take years to deliver, while helping keep the country's unpopular leader in power.

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Hit hard by the earthquake in western Colombia, the mayor of Cali gets to work

John Otis

Search efforts continue though hopes are fading as teams dig for survivors from the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that killed more than 250 people.

Rescue teams race to find survivors days after massive earthquake hits Colombia

John Otis, Michel Martin

Rescues of people buried under rubble after a massive earthquake struck Colombia are becoming less frequent three days after the temblor. Local authorities are doing what they can for survivors.

Rescuers search for survivors after powerful earthquake in western Colombia

John Otis, Michel Martin

Rescue workers are struggling to find survivors amid the concrete and debris after a powerful earthquake hit western Colombia. At least 170 people died, and that is number likely to rise.

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The death toll climbs from Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia

John Otis

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.