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Washington, Madrid, Prague Seek Information On Nationals Held In Venezuela

The government in Caracas on Saturday announced the arrests of three Americans, two Spaniards and a Czech it claimed had ties with US and Spanish intelligence agencies and the Venezuelan opposition.

Immigration

Sexual assaults at the Darien Gap are so frequent migrants travel with morning-after pills

In the last 18 months, Humans Right Watch reported that almost 700,000 people crossed the Darien Gap; about 65% of them are from Venezuela

Latin America

'El Mayo' Zambada joins 'El Nini' and Genaro García Luna in New York City's notorious prison

Mexican drug-dealer Ismael El Mayo Zambada is sharing the jail with other Mexican organized crime figures like El Nini and Genaro García Luna

Tesla chief Elon Musk is the world's richest person

Latin America

Brazilian Supreme Court judge seizes millions from Musk's Starlink accounts to pay for X fines

The move was questioned by local analysts, but Justice Alexandre de Moraes said they are part of a "de facto economic group"

Jose Luiz Datena Pablo Marcal Chair Debate

Latin America

WATCH: Popular journalist beats up right-wing San Paulo politician with metal chair during live TV debate

José Luiz Datena's reaction took place after Pablo Marçal brought up Datena's previous sexual misconduct allegations, which Datena said were hard on his family.

Latin America

Mexico President Enacts Contested Law To Elect All Judges

The outgoing leftist championed the constitutional changes that he says are needed to clean up a "rotten" judiciary serving the interests of the political and economic elite.

Latin America

Argentina's Milei Presents Budget, Warns Zero Deficit Is A Must

Since taking office in December, the budget-slashing Milei has applied a drastic austerity program in a bid to rein in chronic inflation and decades of government overspending.

Latin America

Premature baby dies after fire at Reynosa border hospital; officials report no injuries

Premature baby dies after fire at Mexican border hospital; official report claims no injuries. Family raises concerns over conflicting medical information.

Politics

US denies Venezuela's allegations of CIA plot to assassinate President Nicolás Maduro

State Department dismisses claims of CIA-led assassination attempt as "categorically false" after Venezuela arrests six foreigners, including a U.S. Navy SEAL.

Culiacanazo 3 - Chaos in Culiacán Sinaloa

Latin America

What is a 'Culiacanazo' and why is sadly trending on TikTok?

TikTokers from the Mexican city of Culiacán, Sinaloa, have been posting with the hashtag #Culiacanazo. Sadly, it's a terrible and sad thing

Latin America

Private security flourishes with increased organized crime in Ecuador, but gangs are infiltrating the industry too

These companies provide criminals with legal cover to carry out their activities, such as laundering money and importing weapons

Latin America

Court Bans Parents From Giving Son Unusual Name For Fear He'll Be Bullied

A Brazilian couple was initially denied the right to name their newborn son after the first Black pharaoh.

Mayo Zambada pled not guilty in New York

Latin America

'El Mayo' Zambada pleads not guilty in New York: Details on his court appearance and what comes next

The former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada faces 17 charges

Politics

Juarez Police respond to cartel attacks on surveillance cameras: 'no stepping back'

The state of Chihuahua has invested in security cameras to fight high violent crime rates. Criminal groups are fighting back in Ciudad Juarez

Immigration

Mexican law enforcement rescues more than 100 migrants from stash house

Between January and July of 2024, Grupos Beta, an organization that aids migrants, reported 450 rescues of migrants from extreme-risk conditions

Latin America

On Cuban Streets, Mid-century Icons Face Challenge From New Rides

Tens of thousands of vintage cars -- gas-guzzlers older than the average inhabitant -- still circulate in Cuba, where many make a living as mechanics keeping the old engines running.