MEXICO CITY—Mexican officials on Friday made the first high-level arrest in the notorious 2014 disappearance of 43 students, accusing a former top prosecutor of crimes in one of Mexico’s worst human rights abuses that current officials have called a state crime. Former Attorney General Jesus Murillo was arrested at his Mexico City home on charges…
US NHC Says 70 Percent Chance of Cyclone Forming Over Southwestern Gulf of Mexico
A tropical storm warning is in effect for the Gulf coast of Mexico from Boca de Catan north to the mouth of the Rio Grande river as a system over it has a 70 percent chance of developing into a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Saturday….
US State Department Issues Kidnapping Advisory for Americans in Mexico
The U.S. Department of State issued an advisory warning Americans about an increased risk of kidnapping when going to Mexico, amid heightened cartel violence in several areas. “Violent crime—such as homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery—is widespread and common in Mexico,” the State Department said Wednesday in its notice. The federal government and State Department have…
American Tourist Found Dead at Same Bahamas Resort Where 3 Others Died This Year
An American tourist was found dead at the same Bahamas resort where three other Americans died earlier this year, officials said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force told NBC News and other outlets that the man, in his 70s, was experiencing COVID-19-related symptoms and was found dead at the Sandals resort in Grand Exuma. No foul play…
Farmers in Argentina Fighting Back Against Crippling Export Taxes
Global food exporter Argentina is struggling to find a middle ground between its producers and government policies—a rift that may lead to even higher world prices for corn, soy, and wheat. Since the onset of the pandemic, Argentinian farmers have been fighting an uphill battle against a surge in government export taxes, severe inflation, and…
187 Cuban Illegal Immigrants Arrested After Landing in Florida
MIAMI—U.S. immigration officials say 187 Cuban illegal immigrants have been arrested after landing in the Florida Keys on 10 separate boats over the weekend. Chief Patrol Agent Walter Slosar of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection posted images of the small boats without passengers on Twitter. The Miami Herald said a large group was seen…
Mexican Border Cities Hit by Burning Vehicles, Blockades
TIJUANA, Mexico—The Mexican border cities of Tijuana and Mexicali along with Rosarito and Ensenada were hit by gang violence that included vehicles being set ablaze and road blockades. The U.S. Consulate in Tijuana instructed its employees “to shelter in place until further notice” around midnight because of late Friday’s violence. It was the third time…
Another Lula Da Silva Presidency Would Be a Disaster for Brazilian Democracy And the Press
August 14, 2022
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Commentary Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the far-left candidate in Brazil’s presidential elections this year, has resumed his attack on freedom of expression by demanding the “social control of the media.” “Social control of the media” can be defined as a “euphemism to subordinate the free flow of information to the undercover interference from government.”…
Cartel Imposes Curfew on Border City Near California as US Embassy Issues Alert
August 14, 2022
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The Jalisco New Generation Cartel threatened widespread violence over the weekend in Baja California, prompting warnings from the U.S. Embassy in Mexico. A message reportedly sent out from the cartel threatened violence to urge the government to free captured members. “Be warned. As of Friday at 10 p.m. through Sunday at 3 a.m. we’re going…
Argentina Central Bank Hikes Rates to Whopping 69.5 Percent as Country Fights Soaring Inflation
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) raised its 28-day benchmark interest rate by 950 basis points on Aug. 11, pushing up the rate to 69.5 percent. “The rise in the policy rate will help reduce inflation expectations for the rest of the year and consolidate the financial and exchange rate stability achieved after…
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