Articles by Rodrigo Ugarte

Rodrigo Ugarte


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Latin America Political News: Ecuadorian Legislators Plan to Amend Constitution to Allow Unlimited Terms

President Correa may be using the amendments to curtail a possible rise of the right-wing in the country.

NASA News: Agency to Launch New Climate Warming Satellite

The new satellite will help determine the progress of global warming and carbon dioxide quantities in the atmosphere.

Accidents in Chennai: Two Buildings Collapse in Indian Cities, Burying More Than 100

Over 20 people died after buildings collapsed in different Indian cities. Two horrific accidents in separate parts of India have triggered investigations and calls for better housing standards in the second-most-populous nation in the world.

Health Insurance, Birth Control & the Affordable Care Act: Poll Finds Americans Favor Employers Covering Contraceptives Despite Religion Ahead of Supreme Court Decision

The Supreme Court rules on the case Monday. As the Supreme Court prepares to rule on two very important cases, a new poll has found that a majority of Americans favor having contraceptives paid for by their employers, regardless of the latter's religious beliefs.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Constitution: Man Protests Military Expansion, Sets Himself on Fire in Tokyo [Video]

The unidentified middle-aged man was protesting Prime Minister Abe's changes to Japan's constitution.

100 Years Ago History Changed: Bosnia, Serbia and Others Remember Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassination in Different Ways

In Sarajevo, people remembered Gavrilo Princip, the man who changed 20th century history. Some of the biggest history was made when the young Serbian nationalist opened fire on Archduke Franz Ferdinand's open limousine.

Mass Flooding in Brazil: Torential Rains in South Prompts the Evacuation of Thousands

The states of Rio Grande do Sul, Parana and Santa Catarina are affected, and around 6,000 people have been evacuated.

ISIS Watch: Militants Have Been Accused of Committing Mass Murders During Advance in Iraq

Human rights group have been watching how ISIS progresses, as well as the actions of the Iraqi government and those who side with them.

World News: Mexican Government Helicopter Allegedly Crossed Into Arizona, Opened Fire on Border Patrol Agents

Mexican officials say they were conducting a raid near the U.S. border. Though Mexican police have crossed the border into the U. S. , no helicopters have been reported crossing the border.

Venezula Blackout News: Massive Power Outage Hits Most of Latin American Country

The blackout disrupted traffic, public transport and communications in most of the country. In the middle of the afternoon, Venezuelans experienced a large-scale blackout that darkened the streets of at least half of country.

Middle East News: John Kerry-Appointed Peace Envoy Martin Indyk Resigns While Tensions Grow Between Israel, Palestine

The special U.S. envoy has been replaced by his deputy but other diplomats have been clamoring for the removal of Tony Blair.

NYC Gay Pride: Boy Scouts to March in Pride Parade

The Boy Scouts will march at the front of the Pride Parade and will present the American flag at the opening ceremony.

Mark Mayfield, Mississippi Tea Party Leader, Commits Suicide Amid Scandal

Mississippi Tea Party vice chairman shoots himself, allegedly over the political scandal around Sen. Thad Cochran's wife.

International Breaking News: Following Pact with Ukraine, EU Signs Agreements With Georgia and Moldova

Stronger ties with Brussels may make Russia inflict economic obstacles for Ukraine, Moldova and Georgia.

Ukraine International News & Crisis: Kiev Signs Trade Agreement With EU; Russia Warns of 'Serious Consequences'

The new deal will strengthen ties between Kiev and Brussels, undermining Russia's attempts to create a wider sphere of influence.

Ukraine, Russia & Crimea News 2014: Thousands Flee as Ceasefire Ends

The U.S. and E.U. prepare to impose further sanctions if Russia does not act to help end the conflict.

Venezuelan Socialist Party Leaders Criticize Maduro Administration, Removed From Office

Jorge Giordani, former planning minister, published a letter decrying the government's abandon of currency controls and PSUV Director Hector Navarro was removed after expressing his support for Giordani.

Massachusetts Gov. Patrick Signs Minimum Wage Increase Into Law

By 2017, the state's minimum wage will be $11 per hour, the highest in any state. IKEA, meanwhile, raises its average base wage.

U.N. Says to Prepare for El Niño

The weather event will more than likely happen in the second half of the year. The possibility of enduring an El Niño this year has increased with the release of new warning by the United Nations.

Minorities, Millenials Play Key Role in Housing Growth

The housing market continues its upward rise and will depend on both minorities and millenials. Six years since the economic downturn known as the Great Recession, the U.

Republican Senator Susan Collins Announces Support for Marriage Equality

Senator Collins' support for marriage equality raises the number of Senate Republicans in favor of equality to four.

Afghanistan Election News: Presidential Candidate Abdullah Calls Election Fraudulent, Karzai Asks for UN Intervention

If both sides do not support the election process, the country could destabilize possibly leading to tribal fighting.

U.S. to Open More Detention Facilities for Immigrant Families

A new facility will be opened in New Mexico; however, some are asking for another path instead of imprisonment.

South Korean Officer Kills Five Fellow Soldiers Near North Korean Border: Source

The soldier remains at large, and the military is searching for him. An officer in South Korea's army opened fire on his troops, killing five and injuring many more, an army official said.

Ukrainian President Orders Ceasefire, Rebels Continue Fighting

The ceasefire is supposed to last seven days, but fighting continued Saturday. In an attempt to peacefully end the conflict ravaging his country, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has ordered a weeklong ceasefire to allow mercenaries to leave eastern Ukraine.
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