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Polish Tourist Beaten With Stick For Climbing Mayan Temple In Mexico

A Polish tourist was whacked in the head and punished by other tourists in the vicinity on Saturday after climbing an ancient Mayan temple that has been banned for tourists.

Muslim Cleric Convicted In New York For Supporting ISIS While In Jamaica

A Jamaican Muslim cleric was convicted on Tuesday in New York for supporting state terrorism after he was found to be recruiting support for the terrorist group ISIS.

Brazil's Former President Jair Bolsonaro Applies For 6-Month US Tourist Visa

Less than a month after losing the Brazilian Presidency, Jair Bolsonaro applied for a U.S. tourist visa on Monday, planning to stay there for at least six extra months.

US Issues Sanctions Against Paraguay’s Former President And Current VP

The U.S. Treasury Department issued sanctions against two leaders in Paraguay on Thursday, accusing them both of bribery, corruption, and having connections to terrorist organizations.

Peru's Congress Agrees To Debate President Dina Boluarte’s Early Elections Request

Peru's Congress on Monday has voted to reconsider a proposal made by President Dina Boluarte to hold earlier elections in the country, as anti-government protests sweep the nation.

Lawyer In School Shooting Case Claims Administrators Were Warned Multiple Times Before Shooting Of Teacher

The lawyer of a school teacher who was shot by a six-year-old claimed on Wednesday that the administration was warned three times about the young child's gun.

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Mexican Health Authorities Issue Alert Over Students Taking Up Social Media Tranquilizer Challenge

Mexican health authorities on Wednesday warned against people getting tranquilizers without prescriptions after many incidents involving students swallowing the drug for an online challenge.

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Venezuelan Diplomat Convicted By Kenyan Court For Murdering Ambassador

A Venezuelan diplomat was found guilty of murder on Wednesday alongside three other Kenyan nationals after he was involved in the 2012 murder of the acting ambassador of Kenya.

Former President Of Panama Ricardo Martinelli, His 2 Sons Banned From Travelling To US

The U.S. State Department on Wednesday announced that former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli and his two sons have been barred from entering the country over corruption charges.

President Joe Biden will sign a series of executive orders aimed at reforming the US immigration process

US Sees Decline In Illegal Border Crossings By Cubans, Nicaraguans, Haitian And Venezuelans

United States authorities have announced a significant 97% decrease in border crossings for the past week, signalling the possible success of U.S. President Joe Biden's new migrant policies.

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US And Canada Appear Not To Be Interested In Sending Armed Forces To Haiti

The United States and Canada has expressed disinterest in sending armed troops to Haiti to help them deal with their current humanitarian crisis, despite pleas from the United Nations and the country.

Honduran Lawmakers To Begin Selecting 15 Members Of New Supreme Court

Honduras' Congress will start selecting the new members of the country’s Supreme Court this week, as President Xiomara Castro’s party seeks to push members who will give them more control of the government.

Usain Bolt's manager says he noticed discrepancies in his investment accounts

Jamaica’s Government Asks FBI To Help Investigate Usain Bolt’s Account Fraud

The FBI will reportedly get involved in the investigation of a Jamaican investment firm that reportedly stole $12 million from the account of Olympian Usain Bolt.

Mexico’s Supreme Court Rules Armed Forces Don’t Need To Tell Civilian Police When Making An Arrest

The Supreme Court of Mexico ruled on Tuesday that the military is allowed to arrest people without having to advise the police about it so long as they register the arrest later on.

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Gustavo Petro Government Announces Plans To Reduce Forced Eradication Efforts To Curb Coca

The Colombian National Police announced on Tuesday a reduction of coca crop eradication for this year, as the administration of Gustavo Petro continues its shift in its anti-drug policies.

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Colombia Discussing Halt In Searching For Fossil Fuels In Attempt To Focus On Green Energy

The Colombian government made an announcement on Thursday that the country will not be giving new oil exploration contracts to companies in an effort to invest in "greener energy."

Pope Francis Calls For Peace In Peru As Protests Intensify

Pope Francis on Sunday has called for the peaceful resolution of the protests in Peru, calling for a dialogue between the protesters and the government.

Travelers queue outside the newly reopened airport in the Peruvian city of Cusco

Police Raid University In Lima To Evict Protesters Who Took Shelter In Campus As Tourists Evacuated From Machu Picchu

The Peruvian police raided a public university in the capital city of Lima on Saturday, arresting hundreds of protesters staying in the area.

Haitian Migrants Detained Near Bahamas In Human Smuggling Case

Close to 400 Haitian migrants have been detained by the U.S. Coast Guard after they were found attempting to enter the country through a "very much unsafe" and overloaded boat.

Even As Jair Bolsonaro Is In Florida, His Supporters Continue Without Him

As Brazil continues to reckon with the effects of the riots, many analysts believe that the right-wing movement that Jair Bolsonaro started may soon outgrow his influence.

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Leak Of Information In Cuban International Monetary Reserves Shows Concerning Dwindling Reserves

A new report on Wednesday leaked the decrease of Cuba's international currency reserves, putting into question the country's ability to be able to pay back its creditors.

Peru Indefinitely Shuts Machu Picchu Amid Anti-Government Protests

The tourist spot of Machu Picchu has been closed to the public and to tourists on Saturday for their protection as protests in Peru against the government continue to get violent.

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Concerns Grow In Mexico Over Fate Of 2 Missing Activists As Search Intensifies

The search for two missing Mexican activists in the state of Michoacan continues on Wednesday as the government redoubles its efforts.

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Brazil’s Defence Minister José Múcio Criticized For Saying Military Had No Direct Role In Riot

Brazil's Defense Minister caught some flack on Friday after he claimed that there was no evidence that the country's military directly participated in the riots on Jan. 8.

Brazilian President Lula Starts Work On Amazon Deforestation, Launches Logging Raids

Brazil's environmental agency started logging raids on Thursday as President Lula da Silva continues to fulfil his promise of stronger environmental regulation for the Amazon.

Bronx Rapper Lil Tjay Released On $30,000 Bail After Car Stop Arrest For Gun Possession

Bronx rapper Lil Tjay was released on bond on Wednesday days after he was arrested by police officers after they found loaded weapons in his vehicle.

Usain Bolt’s Lawyers Allege Sprinter Lost $12.7 Million From His Account In Fraud

The lawyer of Olympic gold medalist and world-record holder Usain Bolt on Wednesday claimed that more than $12 million in the sprinter's account has gone missing.

Guatemala Announces Legal Action Against Colombian Defense Minister Iván Velásquez

The Guatemalan government announced that they will be pursuing charges against Colombian Defense Minister Iván Velásquez for his role in the U.N.-backed anti-corruption mission.

Protesters End Road Blockades Demanding Release Of Bolivia’s Opposition Leader

The road blockades in the Bolivian city of Santa Cruz was lifted on Wednesday as opposition groups get together to strategize new tactics to force the release of imprisoned governor Luis Fernando Camacho.

People from different parts of Peru protest against the government of President Dina Boluarte in Lima

People From Peru's Andean Region Protest Against President Dina Boluarte, Demand Her Resignation

The anti-government protests asking for the resignation of President Dina Boluarte, among other things, descended upon Lima on Thursday as the violence against protestors continue to intensify.