Robert Valencia
Deputy World Editor
Robert Valencia is deputy world editor for Newsweek. Robert has covered issues related to drug policy, human rights, U.S. presidential and legislative elections, freedom of the press, immigration, racial and criminal justice in the U.S., finance in emerging markets and economic integration. Prior to joining Newsweek, he worked for Global Voices Online and Mic.com as a staff writer. He has also collaborated with think tanks such as the Center for American Progress and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities as a communications strategist and editor.
Brazil Mulls U.S. Military Operations in Its Territory
“Depending on what happens in the world, who knows if we would not need to discuss that question in the future,” Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said.
Merkel Appears to Knock Trump in New Year's Speech
Referring to Germany's temporary seat at the United Nations Security Council, Merkel said that her country would champion "global solutions."
Venezuelans Desecrate Cemeteries to Sell Human Parts
“They take the remains out to the ground. A skull is worth something, each finger is worth something, a hand is worth something else.”
Shutdown: More than 54K Border Agents Work Without Pay
Over 54,000 U.S. Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection agents will continue working without pay until the government shutdown ends, Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar, of Texas, said.
New Migrant Caravan: Thousands Reportedly Begin Journey
After Mexico announced employment opportunities in the southern part of its territory, thousands of people have allegedly begun a new journey.
Mother of Migrant Child Was Too Sad to Attend Funeral
“They couldn’t bear the sadness,” Jakelin Caal’s uncle said.
China Asks Women to ‘Have Children for the Country’
Although China is encouraging couples to have more children, many consider the calls “intrusive and insensitive.”
Govt. Shutdown: Indonesian Tsunami Data Unavailable
The science bureau that provides important data on such natural disasters is retaining only 75 of its 8,032 employees due to Washington’s partial shutdown.
How Is Christmas Feted in Korea? With Condoms, Lingerie
For a nation that has a substantial number of Christians, Christmas is not so much about the birth of Christ as a romantic holiday for lovers.
Trump’s Aid Promise Won’t Help Central Americans
While Mexico and U.S. officials have praised Trump’s initiative to help the Northern Triangle, experts believe Central Americans must take the good news with a grain of salt.
1.6 Million Militia Ready to Defend Venezuela: Maduro
The announcement came less than a week after the nation’s president accused the U.S. of planning an invasion, although he didn’t offer any evidence.
China Uses Spider-Man Quote To Slam U.S. Trade Policy
"it is unfortunate that we are seeing now, especially during the last year, a different America with severe mismatched power and responsibility," Chinese Ambassador to the World Trade Organization,...
Lahren Says Americans Want Wall, Poll Says Otherwise
Fox News contributor Tomi Lahren argued that President Donald Trump must stand his ground on the construction of the border wall, but the majority of Americans think otherwise.
Mother and Kids in Tear Gas Photo Now in the U.S.: Dems
The mother and children in a viral photo were taken in for processing in San Diego, according to two Democratic representatives from California. However, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has...
Biden: Trump Admin. Destroyed U.S.-Latin America Ties
Though U.S. relations with Latin America “were not perfect” under the Obama years, the former vice president argued that U.S. allies and trading partners in the hemisphere have faced a “torrent of...
China, Russia Have Modified Atmosphere Over Europe
The control over the ionosphere has become an ambitious project for some military forces.
Mexico Plans to Scare Donald Trump About China Threat
The administration of Andrés Manuel López Obrador wants to remind President Donald Trump that it's in Washington's best interest to help Central America financially—otherwise, Beijing may wield...
Migrants Don't Go to Shelter, Want to Be Closer to U.S.
Newsweek spoke with UNICEF USA CEO and President Caryl Stern, who visited El Barretal, a new shelter in Tijuana, Mexico, where Central Americans are still hoping to cross into the U.S.
Hannity's Site Delights in Venezuela's Newspaper Loss
El Nacional printed its last edition on Friday, representing another blow to Venezuela's freedom of expression. Hannity's website seemed to bask in schadenfreude.
What Does a 1.29 Million Hyperinflation Rate Look Like?
Venezuela is likely to reach a 4 million percent inflation rate before the end of the year. Meanwhile, Venezuelans struggle to survive.
Migrants Climb Over, Dig Under Border Wall
Despite mounting pressure from the Trump administration, some Central American migrants are finding ways to get to the U.S.
Youths Swallowed Thousands of Cartel Money in Capsules
Smuggling networks recruited unemployed, poor young people to swallow up to 120 capsules containing cartel cash.
Brazil Bank Robbery: 12 People Killed in Foiled Heist
A 20-minute shootout between police officers and armed robbers caused a bloodbath in one of Brazil's most violent states.
Migrant Caravan: Mexico Vows to Provide Food, Medicine
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador told reporters his administration is ensuring that migrants “do not lack food and medicine.”
Is Paris Safe? French Capital Braces for New Protests
President Emmanuel Macron suspended a planned hike on fuel prices, but the “yellow vest” protesters said the measures were “too little too late.”
Venezuelans Can’t Even Cremate Their Dead
Hyperinflation has made it difficult for Venezuelans to hold a wake for their loved ones.
Italy Is Expelling Migrants Before Christmas
The measure comes on the heels of a new law that seeks to reduce the number of migrants coming to Italy.
Putin Defies Trump as Russian Leader Helps Venezuela
The Russian leader has expressed support for strongman Nicolás Maduro, but the Kremlin did not specify what kind of aid Caracas may receive.
White Farmers in Zimbabwe Say They're Getting Poorer
In 2000, war veterans evicted at least 4,500 white farmers who are still feeling the effects of having their farmlands expropriated.
U.S. Warns Americans to Exercise Caution in Ukraine
As tensions mount between Kiev and Moscow over the seizure of Ukranian ships and sailors in the Sea of Azov, the U.S. State Department warns U.S. tourists to "exercise increased caution" should they visit Ukraine.
Who is Ada Hegerberg? Honoree Asked to Twerk on Stage
After catching some flack, the French DJ offered "sincere apologies" in a video posted to Twitter.