Alexandr Schetinin, a Russian Foreign Ministry official, aims to create visa-free deals with all countries in Latin America. Talks are ongoing with the last six nations, including Mexico. “We’re committed to making Latin America visa-free, so we’re still negotiating,” Schetinin told reporters. The TASS agency cited him. The diplomat said the pact will be sealed […]
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