The United States military conducted an operation on Wednesday targeting a vessel suspected of drug smuggling in the Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of two men. This action is part of the Trump administration’s ongoing campaign against drug trafficking in Latin America. This recent strike increases the death toll to at least 207 in...
President Donald Trump stepped into Colombia’s presidential election by endorsing a right-wing candidate. This move reflects his repeated involvement in foreign elections during his second term. On Truth Social, Trump praised Abelardo De La Espriella, who advanced to the second round of voting. He will compete against a candidate from the party of the current...
Donald Trump extended a “welcome home” to Justo Betancourt, a Miami resident originally from Cuba, who spent several months detained in a federal immigration facility in the Florida Everglades, known as Alligator Alcatraz. In a TruthSocial post, Trump stated, “Welcome home to Justo Betancourt, whose Daughter, Arianne, fought very hard to free her father from...
Brooklyn Rivera, a significant figure among the Miskito people in Nicaragua, passed away recently while in state custody. His death unfolded against a backdrop of government detentions aimed at curbing political dissidents and Indigenous leaders. Rivera, aged 73, died on Saturday, as reported by family members, activists, and local media. His demise occurred just days...
St. Thomas and St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands experienced a total blackout early Sunday. This marks the second outage in the same weekend. The U.S. territory is grappling with frequent electrical disruptions. The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority reported the outages were due to a loss of power generation at a plant....
Havana faces a worsening garbage crisis as a fuel blockade limits garbage collection. Enormous piles of waste have become a common sight, hindering everyday life. Tough Job for Cleaners José Fernández Zaldívar, 79, earns about $9 monthly sweeping San Rafael Boulevard. Despite his efforts, he often returns home to find litter blocking his front gate....
The United States military has conducted over 60 strikes targeting suspected drug smuggling operations off the South American coast. These operations have resulted in the deaths of more than 200 individuals. The strikes took place in the eastern Pacific and were ordered by General Francis L. Donovan, the head of the Southern Command. On Saturday,...
On Sunday, Colombians will head to the polls in an election seen as a significant test for the Latin American left. Recent trends suggest a growing influence of right-wing leaders in the region, with support from figures like President Trump. Polls indicate a stark choice for voters between left and far-right candidates. Iván Cepeda, a...
Immigration officials have decided to deport a pregnant woman, Anabella Gyasi, and her 4-year-old son back to Ghana. They were held at Washington Dulles International Airport for over a week. Anabella Gyasi was deemed an asylum seeker, which resulted in the nullification of her tourist visa. This situation unfolded at Dulles, where she and her...
Hundreds of immigration detainees at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, New Jersey, have engaged in a hunger strike since mid-May. This has led to protests outside the privately managed facility over concerns related to detention conditions and immigration enforcement. Advocates and relatives of the detainees reported that the strike began with approximately...