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Mexico Election Violence Continues as Another Candidate Is Killed; Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Reacts

Apr 02, 2024 08:50 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Guanajuato mayoral candidate Bertha Gaytán of the Morena Party, which President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador belongs to, was shot to death on a street in a town just outside the city of Celaya.

Angel Di Maria Death Threats: 3 Suspects Arrested in Connection to Death Threats Sent to Argentina World Cup Winner

Apr 01, 2024 11:37 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Argentina soccer legend Angel Di Maria may be beloved in his home country, but he recently received some death threats, and two suspects have now been arrested in connection to that.

Peru President Dina Boluarte Requested To Be Removed from Office by Lawmakers Over Rolex Scandal

Apr 01, 2024 10:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Several lawmakers have now submitted a request to Peru's Parliament to remove President Dina Boluarte from office due to her “permanent moral incapacity.”

Canvas of Connection with Frederica Wald — How Art Therapy Fosters Self-Expression Among Children and Teens

Apr 01, 2024 09:37 PM EDT By David Thompson

In the heart of modern therapeutic practices, art therapy emerges as a beacon of hope and expression for the younger generation. This form of therapy, grounded in the belief that creative expression can unearth and communicate feelings that words cannot, has become a pivotal tool in mental health care for children and teenagers.

Sunshine and Sales: 12 Effective Spring Marketing Tips for Businesses

Apr 01, 2024 09:28 PM EDT By David Thompson

With the right approach, businesses can leverage the spirit of the season to increase brand awareness, attract new customers, and boost sales. This article will present twelve effective spring marketing tips for those looking to make the most of the season.

Haiti: Gunfire Erupts in Capital's Downtown Area, Including Near National Palace

Armed Groups Attack Haiti's Capital, Set Panic Near National Palace

Apr 01, 2024 08:59 PM EDT By Ross Key

Armed groups tighten control in Haiti's capital, launching coordinated attacks, including near National Palace.

Argentina and Colombia Avoid Diplomatic Crisis Over Javier Milei Vs. Gustavo Petro Feud

Diplomatic Crisis Averted as Argentina, Colombia Make Amends After Javier Milei Vs. Gustavo Petro Feud

Apr 01, 2024 08:46 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The row between Argentina and Colombia has begun cooling down after that big feud between their respective presidents, Javier Milei and Gustavo Petro.

Mexico: Angry Mob Beats Woman To Death After She Was Suspected of Kidnapping 8-Year-Old Girl

Apr 01, 2024 01:13 AM EDT By Rick Martin

More and more angry mobs have been taking the law into their own hands and lynching suspected criminals across Mexico, with the latest one happening in the Mexican tourist town of Taxco.

Marvin Gaye's Never-Before-Heard Music Discovered in Belgium

Collection of Over 60 Marvin Gaye Music Found in Belgium 40 Years After His Death

Mar 31, 2024 11:50 PM EDT By Ross Key

40 years after Marvin Gaye's death, unreleased music surfaces. Gaye left behind costumes, notebooks, and tapes with Belgian musician Charles Dumolin, who hosted him in Ostend in the early 1980s.

Ecuador Violence Worsens as 9 Dead, 10 Injured in Shooting Attack in Guayaquil

Mar 31, 2024 11:36 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Several gunmen attacked the southern neighborhood of Guasmo in Guayaquil, Ecuador, as violence continued to surge in this once-peaceful South American country.

Haiti Mission: Canada Sends Around 70 Soldiers in Jamaica to Train Caribbean Troops

Caribbean Troops for Haiti Mission to Receive Training From Canada

Mar 31, 2024 09:00 PM EDT By Ross Key

Canada dispatched approximately 70 soldiers to Jamaica to instruct Caribbean troops preparing for a UN sanctioned deployment to Haiti, according to the Canadian defense ministry on Saturday.

Peru President Dina Boluarte's Home Raided by Police Over Rolex Scandal

Mar 31, 2024 08:51 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Peru's already-unstable leadership once again got rocked as police raided the home of current President Dina Boluarte over corruption allegations stemming from the Rolex scandal.

Brazil Supreme Court Denies Jair Bolsonaro's Request To Travel to Israel

Mar 29, 2024 10:55 PM EDT By Rick Martin

It looks like former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is not going to Israel after all, as the Brazilian Supreme Court denied his request amid fears that he may not come back to face justice.

Argentina President Javier Milei Feuding With Mexico's AMLO and Colombia's Gustavo Petro

Mar 29, 2024 09:56 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Argentina may have just realized that it elected the least diplomatic president possible as Javier Milei has started feuds with the leaders of his neighbors: Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador and Colombia's Gustavo Petro.

Haiti: UN Says Death Surge Hits Over 1,500 Due to Gang Violence

Deaths in Haiti Reaches Over 1,500 as Gangs Recruit Children

Mar 28, 2024 10:00 PM EDT By Ross Key

UN reports over 1,500 deaths in Haiti due to gang violence this year, with children among the victims. Additionally, self-defense groups have lynched, stoned, or burned dozens.

Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo: US Needs To Invest More to Deter Immigration

Mar 28, 2024 09:47 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As more and more migrants flood the border, the US is running out of options. However, new Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo, who recently met with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, has a solution.

Brazil Police Officially Open Investigation Into Jair Bolsonaro Stay at Hungarian Embassy

Mar 28, 2024 08:45 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Police in Brazil have now announced that they have officially launched a probe into what may have been former President Jair Bolsonaro's latest attempt at escaping justice.

Argentina Easter Traditions: How Argentinians Celebrate Holyweek

Mar 30, 2024 03:40 PM EDT By Ross Key

Easter in Argentina offers diverse celebrations for travelers, students, and expats. From traditional processions to regional customs, immerse in South American Easter traditions while exploring the country's vibrant cultural landscape.

Easter Traditions Across Latin America

Mar 30, 2024 06:30 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Easter in Latin America just hits differently when compared to other countries as Easter Sunday is often treated as a culmination of the Semana Santa or Holy Week and is a much more solemn affair.