An earthquake measuring 7.3 struck off the east coast of Venezuela on Aug. 22, causing minor damage to coastal cities and knocking out power to some parts of the nearby island of Trinidad. No deaths were reported. Emergency services, including medical care, are limited in Venezuela.

Violent antigovernment protests in Nicaragua, ongoing since April 18, had killed up to 300 people as of press time.

The city of Masaya, south of the capital, has seen the heaviest fighting, between antigovernment groups entrenched in the city and armed forces assisted by pro-government militias.

Protests began when Nicaragua's president suggested introducing pension reforms that would have reduced incomes in the nation. He later backtracked on the reforms, but, by then,...

On July 20, Zimbabwe held its first elections since former president Robert Mugabe was deposed on Nov. 21, 2017.

On Aug. 1, protesters took to the streets of the capital, Harare, after results showed that the ruling party, led by the former Mugabe confidant and appointed president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, had won a majority of seats in the Parliament. Protesters clashed with police and armed forces, who opened fire on the crowds. One person was confirmed killed and another was injured....