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U.S. authorities are conducting a search for Verónica Roblero Pivaral, a 25-year-old Mexican woman accused of leading an organization that trafficked thousands of migrants from multiple countries into the United States along with her husband. The Department of Justice (DoJ) filed charges against Roblero Pivaral and her husband, Abdul...

DOJ in search of Mexican woman accused of smuggling thousands of migrants into the U.S.

The Associated Press

CIUDAD HIDALGO, México (AP) — Hundreds of migrants from around a dozen countries left from Mexico’s southern border on foot Sunday, as they attempt to make it to the U.S. border. Some of the members of the group said they hoped to make it to the U.S....

Hundreds of migrants leave southern Mexico on foot in a new caravan headed for the US border

Rubén Rocha Moya, the governor of the Mexican state of Sinaloa, vehemently denied the accusations made by El Mayo Zambada, who alleged that Rocha had ties to the Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha Moya rejected any involvement with the drug trafficking organization and presented what he described as evidence to disprove the claims made by the notorious drug lord in a letter sent from prison.

Sinaloa Cartel leader El Mayo's 'kidnapping' claim rejected by Mexican officials: 'We have no complicity'

The federal government is processing citizenship requests at the fastest rate in a decade, addressing a backlog that accumulated during the Trump administration and the COVID-19 pandemic. Of the close to 3.3 million immigrants who have become citizens during the Biden administration, processing speed sits at under five months, on par with 2013 and 2014.

Immigrants are becoming U.S. citizens at the fastest average rate in a decade

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NewsNation

A California couple is accused of smuggling two Mexican children across the border by passing them off as their own.

US mom goes to Mexico with 2 minors, comes back with 4

Los Angeles County, CA

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from the author's interview with those mentioned.]. Elizabeth Montgomery was one of the most popular actors from the 1950s to her unfortunate passing from cancer in 1995. Before, during, and after her benchmark Emmy-nominated role as twitch-witch Samantha Stephens on TV's Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972), Montgomery made over 200 additional appearances in other weekly shows, TV-movies, and feature films.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery Received Death Threats for Protesting the Vietnam War

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle departed Colombia on Sunday after a successful visit that sparked excitement and curiosity, leaving many wondering if the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have earned the title of "honorary Latinos." The couple, invited by Colombia's Vice President Francia Márquez, captivated locals as they engaged deeply with the culture, most notably during a vibrant salsa session in Cali, a city known as the world capital of salsa.

Watch: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle dance like locals in Colombia's salsa capital

Ciudad Juárez is preparing for the reopening of the Juan Gabriel Museum. After being closed for eight years, the museum dedicated to the legendary Mexican singer and songwriter will once again open its doors on August 23, 2024. This highly anticipated event coincides with the third edition of the "Juárez Juangabrielísimo," a ten-day celebration that honors the life and legacy of El Divo de Juárez.

El Divo Returns! Juan Gabriel Museum's reopening in Juárez with a 10 day music festival

Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino announced that U.S.-funded deportation flights for migrants apprehended at the Darien Gap, the heavily-transited route between the country and Colombia, will start on Tuesday, August 20. Mulino told Univision Noticias has he "feels it in his heart," acknowledging that many people are "escaping"...

U.S.-funded deportation flights from Darien Gap set to start on Tuesday

The Biden administration has temporarily halted a humanitarian parole program that allows tens of thousands of migrants from four nations to enter the United States directly, following an internal report revealing multiple instances of fraud. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed to Fox News the suspension of advance travel...

U.S. freezes humanitarian parole for Venezuelans, Haitians, Cubans amid fraud allegations

El Paso, TX

CBS Sacramento

The United States managed to arrest Mexico's most-wanted drug lord, but Mexican prosecutors - and the president — now say they are considering bringing treason charges against those who handed him over.It's part of the long, strange saga of Sinaloa cartel leader Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, who unexpectedly appeared on a flight that landed near El Paso, Texas, in July. That private plane flight was arranged by another drug capo who decided to turn himself in.U.S. officials say Joaquín Guzmán López — a son of imprisoned cartel leader Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán — flew to the United States to turn...

Sinaloa cartel leader's case takes strange twist after U.S. arrest

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Mexican authorities say that they've rescued more than 1,200 migrants from violent gangs over the past seven months.

Cartel violence against migrants headed to US border on the rise: Police

A video released by the Mexican Sinaloa State Attorney General's Office has stirred significant controversy in the country as it directly contradicts statements made by Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, one of the most powerful leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel. The video, which shows the assassination of Culiacán Mayor Héctor Melesio...

Video released by Mexican authorities debunks 'El Mayo' Zambada's account of his own capture

The Independent

 The U.S. ambassador to Mexico confirmed on Friday that drug lord Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was brought to United States against his will when he arrived in Texas in July on a plane along with fellow drug lord Joaquín Guzmán López. Zambada's attorney had earlier claimed the long-time chief of the Sinaloa cartel had been kidnapped. But officials had not confirmed that and Zambada's age and apparent ill-health had led some to speculate he turned himself in. U.S. Ambassador Ken Salazar on Friday said “the evidence we saw ... is that they had brought El Mayo Zambada against his...

US ambassador confirms Mexican drug lord Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was brought to US against his will

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has agreed to a $45 million settlement in a case that saw the agency accused of discriminatory practices against pregnant officers, according to a statement released Tuesday by the employees' legal representatives. The settlement, which involves nearly 1,100 women, also includes commitments from CBP to implement reforms aimed at addressing and preventing such discrimination in the future.

CBP to pay $45 million over pregnancy discrimination suit filed by more than 1,000 employees

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. On July 28, 2024, a TikTok video posted by Erica W., known as @tasteofmelanin on the platform, garnered significant attention after she exposed disturbing racist decorations in an Airbnb rental. The incident occurred in a rental property that Erica had booked, although the exact location remains unspecified. The video has since gone viral, prompting widespread concern and leading to the removal of the listing from Airbnb's platform.

Airbnb Listing Taken Down After Black Woman Finds Hanging Monkeys and Cotton Used As Decor

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Gov. Greg Abbott vowed to continue busing immigrants north from his state of Texas during the Republican National Convention. But while his declarations were met with roaring applause, are there enough immigrants to do so? It seems that is starting to not be the case anymore. "We have continued busing...

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is running out of migrants to send to Democratic-led cities up north

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The leaders of the Venezuelan military reaffirmed their support for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro amid a contested election that has split the country’s military. The Venezuelan election results had Maduro winning, results Democratic Unitary Platform candidate Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia denounced as fraudulent, claiming victory as well. Mass protests broke out in the aftermath, leading to […]

Venezuelan military high command throws support behind Maduro as loyalty of military brought into question

Denver, CO

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In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

WyoFile

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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Venezuela wins the migrant 'Copa América' as team members wait for a CBP One appointment

SEATTLE - Migrants awaiting for their asylum appointment near the Kiki Romero and Leona Vicario shelters had the chance to temporarily represent their countries in a...

Venezuela wins the migrant 'Copa América' as team members wait for a CBP One appointment

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