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Olive Marie

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Government Officials' Salaries Reduced, Plus 2 Million New Jobs, Promised President AMLO

Mexico President, Andrés Manuel López Obrador recently announced, there would no longer be substantial economic incentive programs as the nation is going through the threat of COVID-19.

‘Quarantine’: Is it Worth Watching While on Lockdown?

The movie, "Quarantine" is the remake of the 2007 Spanish film, "Rec." It is a story of a female reporter and a cameraman who are following the everyday activities of the firemen when they eventually got locked down in an apartment building.
These hilarious Spanish Phrases are sure to ‘tickle your funny bone’ and make you forget about COVID-19 even just for a while

Hilarious Spanish Phrases that will Surely Tickle Your Funny Bone

Here are five hilarious Spanish phrases to "tickle your funny bone" and make you forget about COVID-19 even just for a while.
Civitas is a text-messaging approach guaranteeing that everyone, even the people, whose phones are not smartphone, is included.

Blockchain Technology Used to Fight COVID-19 in Latin America

Toronto-based Emerge, a blockchain startup is introducing a system app for public safety called Civitas to provide assistance to local officials in several countries including Latin America.

What Meals Are Perfect With Chimichurri Sauce?

Described as a 'vinegary' sauce made from various herbs, the popular Argentinean chimichurri sauce is the perfect addition to your meal.

How Did These Latina Artists Remember Selena on Her 25th Death Anniversary?

One way to reconnect with Selena is by remembering how she impacts people's lives. Three of Latin America's artists share how the artists influenced their lives.

From Liquor to Antiseptics: How a Venezuelan Distillery Is Responding to COVID-19

Santa Teresa Distillery responds to COVID-19 by making antiseptic alcohol instead of just rum. It is also donating most of its alcohol production to neighboring communities.
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26 Health Workers in Mexico Infected, 1 Doctor Dead Due to COVID-19

A public Mexican hospital is currently being sanitized by the government after it has turned the center of COVID-19 widespread that has reportedly hit 26 members of the medical staff, and killed one of its doctors.

Twitter Deletes 20,000 Fake Accounts Linked to Honduras and Other Governments

Twitter recently deleted about 20,000 fake accounts linked to has deleted 20,000 fake accounts associated with the governments of Honduras, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Egypt, and Serbia, claiming the governments violated Twitter's policy.
Britain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sitting next to Ross Kemp, cheer during the annual Endeavour Fund Awards at Mansion House in London.

What Is the Meaning of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s 12-Month Grace Period?

On March 31, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are officially transitioning from their roles in the royal family. They're to step back from their royal life is said to be an unprecedented one and part of the agreement is that they will go through a 12-month review period.
People wear masks as they head to work during morning rush hour, amid the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in the central business district in Beijing, China

China’s Lies About COVID-19 Has Put the World in Danger, Says US Intelligence Agent

As the COVID-19 cases have soared in recent days, three US intelligence officials said China misinformed the world by intentionally underreporting the number of its affected patients and fatalities.
Indigenous people wearing protective face masks as a preventive measure against the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) carry their belongings after being evicted from a building in Bogota, Colombia.

Venezuelan Refugees in Colombia Face Eviction Amid the COVID-19 Quarantine

Many Venezuelans in Colombia are experiencing eviction and hardship amid the CIVID-19 quarantine. They can no longer pay their daily rent or by food because they cannot work anymore.
Gravediggers wearing protective suits are seen as one of then tightens a screw on the coffin of someone who died suspected to have had coronavirus disease (COVID-19), at Vila Formosa cemetery, Brazil's biggest cemetery, in Sao Paulo, Brazil.

6-Minute Burials: Cemetery Prepares for Major COVID-19 Impact in Latin America

Latin America's biggest cemetery, a never-ending stretch of graves, on the Sao Paulo outskirts, has currently adapted new funeral rites, in this time of COVID-19 pandemic-no hugs, no wakes, and short six-minute burials.

Anemia-Fighting Cookie Created by Peruvian Engineer

Julio Garay Barrios is the winner of the contest dubbed, ‘An Idea to Change History,’ through his anemia-fighting cookies.
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The Invention of Mexican-Americans and What It Says About the Politics of Race

The swelling of victimhood politics, as well as the so-called "identitarian" division of America, did not appear naturally or unavoidably, as a lot of people believe. Neither are there practices that lead to minorities' uncontrollable demands for recognition, or past mistakes, as today's generation is repetitively told.

Sorry, Miss Chiquita Is at Home; Popular Brands Take On Social Distancing

Five famous brands have thought of a strategy to stay in line amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. They have twisted up their logos to encourage social distance.
Backpacker and Spanish language student Lola Daehler, from the U.S., talks with her friend after she decided to stay in Guatemala, where she feels safer to confront the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in San Pedro La Laguna, Solola, Guatemala

Beyond Trump’s Wall: The American Backpackers Riding Out COVID-19 in Latin America

Some US backpackers are stuck in Latin America for the time being as they wait for the spreading of COVID-19 to be over.

Companies Urged by Mexico's President to Pay Workers and Avoid Usury During COVID-19 Crisis

Mexico President Andres Manual Lopez Obrador, urged bosses "to act with their conscience" in compensating their staff. He said this during the regular morning news conference.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a news conference at Miraflores Palace in Caracas, Venezuela.

The US Outlines Recommendation to Lift Venezuela Sanctions

US President Donald Trump's administration revealed a recommendation to end the Venezuela sanctions in exchange for the establishment of the so-called "power-sharing transitional government" composed the Socialist Party of President Nicolas Maduro, and the opposition members.

Free Tacos From Taco Bell During the COVID-19 Shutdown! How Do You Get Yours?

Taco Bell's 'free taco' treat to customers is the food chain's contribution to the government in its call for social distance among people to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
3M CEO Mike Roman said the company ‘has not and will not increase’ its price for the face masks currently being used to help fight COVID-19

2 Million N95 Face Masks for Sale, but at 6 Times the Regular Price

A Texas firm found one seller who claimed to have had at least two million masks on hand and discreetly offered them for sale at a shocking price of $6 per piece.
At the age of 95, Billy Kelly from Yamhill County, seems to have kept a ‘leftover’ from the fight he had back then, when he had a two-week battle against COVID-19.

95-Year-Old WWII Veteran Defeats COVID-19

At the age of 95, Bill Kelly from Yamhill County, seems to have kept a 'leftover' from the fight he had back then when he had a two-week battle against COVID-19.

How American Lives are Likely to Change After COVID-19

Initially, the US government toned down the severity of the COVID-19 outbreak. And, earlier on, specifically in January, President Donald Trump said, the situation was completely under control.

Chris Cuomo, News Anchor and Brother of Governor Andrew Cuomo Tested Positive for COVID-19

Cuomo's coworkers recently distributed a memo describing the present health condition of news anchor, and Governor Andrew Cuomo's younger brother, Chris Cuomo, after he was tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday.
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