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Archaeologists Unearthed Bones of Mammoths in Mexico

A group of archaeologists unearthed around 60 bones of mammoths in an under-construction airport just north of Mexico City.

First Batch of Graduates in Dell Medical School to Begin Residencies After Virtual Ceremony

Last Thursday, the school saw the virtual graduation of their first inaugural class of medical students. Next month, they will begin their residencies across the country, joining the front-line medical workers in containing the pandemic.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro speaks with journalists as he arrives at Alvorada Palace, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brasilia

[VIDEO] Brazil's Bolsonaro Caught Changing Police Chief Following Internal Investigation on Family Members

A video released by Brazil's Supreme Court showed a profanity-laced cabinet meeting where the president was caught vowing to change the federal police chief to protect his family.
Valnir Mendes da Silva

Corpse at Rio Left for Over 30 Hours as Coronavirus Overtakes Brazil

The body of a 62-year-old resident laid on the sidewalk in the Rio slums 30 hours after he died of breathing complications.
Frontliners started to receive video and phone calls threatening them that they would be attacked or kidnapped if they attempted to leave the building.

Virtual Kidnapping, Extortion, and Blackmail Plot Against COVID-19 Frontliners

Mexican officials announced on Wednesday, 14 health workers who had arrived in Mexico City turned victims of the so-called "virtual kidnapping" last week, forcing the authorities to respond to hotels where they were staying to guarantee their safety.

Mayor In Peru Hides In A Coffin After A Drinking Session With Friends Despite Lockdown Orders

Read on to find out about the Peruvian mayor who has to hide in a coffin and play dead to hide from the police enforcing a curfew.
Overcrowded Prison

Prison Truce: Rival Gangs Share The Same Overcrowded Prison Cell in El Salvador

Transnational members of rival deadly gangs share the same prison cell in El Salvador amid the global pandemic.

Finding a Cure: The Vaccine Candidates Against COVID-19 And Their Current Status

Read on to find out about the latest updates on some of the vaccines under trial against COVID-19.
U.S. COVID-19 Cases and Death Toll

Experts Revealed Why US Has the Highest COVID-19 Cases and Death Toll Around the Globe

Experts revealed some factors as what lead the United States to have the highest COVID-19 cases and death toll around the globe.
Facebook

Facebook Launches "Shops" Feature to Bring More Businesses Online Amid the Global Pandemic

Facebook recently launched "Shops", a new feature, that will bring more small businesses online.
CDC Director Robert Redfield

COVID-19 2nd Wave: US CDC Chief Warned on Possible More Lockdowns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned for a possible second wave and more lockdowns in the U.S. as the number of COVID-19 cases has reached to more than five million worldwide.
Corpse lay on the street in coronavirus-racked Rio for 30 hours

Brazil Is Losing Against COVID-19 As Health Officials Record 1,188 Daily Deaths

The country faces dark days as health officials report a dramatic surge in coronavirus cases and deaths in a single day.

500 Cuban Doctors Travels to Mexico To Help With Shortage of Medical Staff Against the Coronavirus

Read on to find out about Mexico’s medical staff shortage problems and Cuba’s help.

Reported COVID-19 Deaths Are Inaccurate And Funeral Homes in Mexico Are Receiving More Calls Than Ever

Read on to find out about the possible causes of the inaccurate counts of COVID-19 deaths in Mexico.
Nayib Bukele

El Salvador Congress Move Reopening to an Earlier Date After Strict Lockdown Measures by President Bukele

The new legislation would enable the gradual return of regular operations in the country following extreme restrictions by the administration. Passed by Congress with 63 out of 84 votes, it would take effect a week after ratification.
Medicines

US Depends on China and India for COVID-19 Drugs, Trump's Administration Wants to Lessen Dependence

Trump's administration wanted to lessen its dependence on China and India for the COVID-19 drugs and its ingredients by awarding a $354 million contract to the U.S. based corporation.
Travel Advisory

Travel Advisory: Department of Homeland Security Extends Travel Ban to and from Mexico and Canada

The Department of Homeland and Security announced on Tuesday that the United States is extending its travel ban to and from Mexico and Canada until June 22

Evacuees Flee From Homes as Flood Overtakes Michigan Cities After Two Dam Failures

After two dam failures in Midland County, waters from the Tittabawassee River caused tens of thousands of Michigan residents to evacuate.
Depressed Woman

Medical Workers Struggle with COVID-19 Trauma, Some Have Committed Suicide

Many frontliners have reported a growing sense of unease and anxiety amid their battle against the coronavirus.

Largest Contract: $1.3 Billion for US-Mexico Border Wall Awarded

President Donald Trump's administration has awarded the largest border wall contract that worth $1.3 billion.
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