Chile expects to reach a new agreement with neighbor Argentina to supply up to 2.5 million cubic meters of natural gas per day as needed in the cooler winter and springs months through September to meet energy deficits in the country's remote north.

Bolivia's state-run energy firm YPFB is in talks to restart gas exports to Argentina amid a surge in demand spurred by a summer heat wave, underscoring the challenge for the government in Buenos Aires as it looks to become energy self-sufficient.

Messi’s management team and his pro team, Inter Miami, informed the White House ahead of time that he would not be able to attend the ceremony due to scheduling conflicts.

The appearance comes days before the politician's rival, Nicolas Maduro, is set to be sworn in for a third presidential term in Caracas

Lionel Messi cited scheduling conflicts for his absence at the Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony, where he was honored by President Joe Biden.

President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González at the White House on Monday, according to a senior administration official. The meeting comes as the Biden administration recognized González as the nation's "president-elect" following Venezuela's disputed July elections.

Inter Miami and Argentina talisman Lionel Messi is set to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from US President Joe Biden on Saturday at the White House.The 37-year-old forward is a surprise

US President Joe Biden on Saturday honoured 19 celebrities including football great Lionel Messi and fashion icon Anna Wintour with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, shortly before the end of his term in office.

Pope Francis is receiving the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, the country's highest civilian honor, the White House confirmed Saturday.

Venezuelan opposition politician Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, who fled the country after a tumultuous election and subsequent police crackdown, said Saturday he has plans to speak with US President Joe Biden.