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Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum defended the decision to invite her soon-to-be Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to her inauguration in October, following backlash and the Ukrainian embassy's request for the country to detain him upon arrival given the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant against him. "They are diplomatic letters normally sent...

Mexican president-elect defends inviting Putin to inauguration while Ukraine asks for his detention

For more than a decade, Venezuelans have experienced one of the most-severe economic collapses in modern history, which has caused about a quarter of the population to flee the country. Now, a new political crisis might be motivating another wave of mass migration from the South American nation. The country’s...

Nearly half of Venezuelans are considering leaving the country in the coming months, poll says

Armed militias seemed to open fire against protesters in Venezuela on Monday as shows of discontent expand throughout the country after the government claimed victory in highly contested presidential elections. Journalists and political figures published a video showing a group of people firing several shots in the direction of protesters...

Armed civilians appear to shoot at Venezuelans protesting against the government

Brooklyn, NY

SEATTLE - Jordan Goudreau, a former U.S. Green Beret who in 2020 organized a failed cross-border raid of Venezuelan army deserters to remove President Nicolás Maduro, has been arrested in New York on federal arms smuggling charges on Wednesday. Goudreau, alongside Venezuelan partner Yacsy Alvarez, are accused of violating...

Former Special Forces agent connected to failed raid to remove Venezuela's Maduro is arrested in U.S.

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BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil and Nicaragua expelled each other's ambassadors on Thursday in a tit-for-tat retaliation as relations deteriorated between two formerly allied leftist governments.

Brazil and Nicaragua expel ambassadors in leftist run-in

Mexico has sent hundreds of additional troops to Culiacán following the capture of Sinaloa Cartel co-founder Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada and violent episodes that followed. Concretely, 600 army members were deployed to the state, joining 400 others who were sent to the state less than a month ago. State governor Ruben Rocha Mora said that at least 10 murders committed during the past days are related to the capture of Zambada, which took place on July 25.

Mexico sends hundreds of additional troops to Sinaloa as violence soars after El Mayo's capture

SEATTLE - Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joined 20 counterparts across the U.S. to demand answers from online retailer Temu over recent reports that the company may not be following federal law or the states' consumer protection law, as well as questioning the company's possible ties with the Chinese Communist Party.

US Officials give Temu hard deadline to address slave labor accusations, alleged ties to China Communist Party

Alfredo P. Gonzalez, currently serving time in a Colorado prison and a self-proclaimed member of the Sinaloa cartel, has made headlines by filing a lawsuit against the influential and now infamous hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs. Gonzalez, who claims affiliation with the notorious Sinaloa cartel, alleges that Diddy and his...

Sinaloa Cartel member sues Diddy in U.S. over alleged damages to drug business

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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

Sharada Balachandran Orihuela, the Mexican cousin of U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, provides a unique perspective on their relationship and the multicultural tapestry that defines their family. Born in Mexico City, Sharada shares a deep connection with Harris through their shared Indian heritage. Sharada's life has been a blend of...

Meet Sharada Balachandran Orihuela: Kamala Harris' Mexican cousin who grew up with her

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 Russia has evacuated more than 76,000 people in the Kursk region as Ukrainian troops push further into its territory.  Vladimir Putin has been forced to call in reserve troops to aid what Moscow is calling a “counterterrorism operation”.At the same time, a federal-level emergency was declared in Russia over the incursion.As the attack enters its fifth day, Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky praised his army’s ability “to surprise” and “achieve results”.Around 1,000 Ukrainian troops in tanks and armoured vehicles advanced across the Russian border and into the Kursk region in the early hours of Tuesday, with US-based analysts suggesting...

Putin tells 76,000 Russians to evacuate in the wake of Ukrainian advance as state of emergency called

Chicago, IL

In the ever-evolving world of social media, where trends come and go like waves, one name has been making a significant impact as of late: Jools Lebron. This Boricua influencer has taken the TikTok world by storm with her video describing her makeup for work as "demure, mindful." Soon after...

Jools Lebron: How a Latina cashier from Chicago became the face of the 'demure' viral TikTok trend

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican president on Thursday rejected a request from Ukraine's government to arrest Vladimir Putin if the Russian leader defies an international arrest warrant and attends the inauguration of Mexico's next president in October.

Mexico rejects Ukraine's request to arrest Russia's Putin during visit

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

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Kai Liam Nix, a 20-year-old soldier at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, also known as Kai Brazelton, was arrested last week and detained following the hearing Monday. According to court records, he’s set to appear in court again Thursday to determine whether he will be released and the conditions of his possible release.

Soldier Belonging to White Supremacy Group Indicted on Multiple Firearms Charges

Weeks after publicly supporting Kamala Harris' presidential candidacy, UnidosUS, the largest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S, has introduced a plan aimed at addressing the concerns of Latino voters who prioritize a secure and well-managed border. The three-point plan, which the organization says is designed to be firm, fair,...

Largest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S. launches plan to address border challenges

Vice President Kamala Harris is performing better than President Joe Biden among Latinos on border security, an issue closely associated to the community but that has lately not been high up among its priorities. The conclusion stems from a new Axios Vibes Survey. Conducted by The Harris Poll, it showed...

Latinos now trust Kamala Harris over Biden on border security, according to a new poll

The Trump-Musk pairing has been making the rounds of late. Last week, the two sat down for a conversation on X in which the Republican candidate shared his views on inflation, climate change and how "illegal immigration saved his life," a reference to how he turned his head to look at a related chart just before his attempted assassination.

Elon Musk responds to Trump's claim he would consider him for cabinet role: 'I am willing to serve'

California State

Back in June, California Senator Alex Padilla was one of the most high-profile Democrats to speak against the Biden administration's immigration crackdown, claiming it would "fail to address the challenges at our border just as it did under the Trump administration." But it appears that he has changed his view somewhat now that Kamala Harris has officially taken over the Democratic nomination.

California Senator Alex Padilla, critical of Biden on immigration touts Harris' plan as 'thoughtful'

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Venezuela's government-friendly Supreme Court ratifies it as victor of highly contested elections

Venezuela's government-friendly Supreme Court (TSJ) ratified on Thursday its victory in the country's highly contested elections. The decision was expected, considering the body's members are close...

Venezuela's government-friendly Supreme Court ratifies it as victor of highly contested elections

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