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Pirates Hijack Ship at the Gulf of Mexico

Caught on camera, pirates have hijacked a ship at the Gulf of Mexico. This is following a series of attacks from pirates a week ago.
A street vendor sells protective plastic face shields against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as the outbreak continues, in Mexico City

Masks Are Now Mandatory in Mexico, Street Vendors Take Advantage

Almost painting a grim scene, street vendors are selling products during the quarantine imposed for residents to stop going out. They are lined up on the Puente Plateado bridge, with their makeshift stalls in place.
FILE PHOTO: Two nurses wearing protective masks pose inside the new immediate response mobile hospital in Pachuca

Latin America, One of the Most Vulnerable Regions, Has Many Challenges Ahead

The first few weeks of the pandemic are enough to show if countries can cope with COVID-19. In Latin America, there seem to be more challenges than the capacity to deal with the coronavirus.

Radical Steps on Gender Distancing Taken by Latin American Nations

In their strong initiative to combat COVID-19, some of the Latin American nations have taken a step to promote social distancing and that is to separate men and women.
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection patch is seen on the arm of a U.S. Border Patrol agent

Investigation Launched After Deported Migrants Test Positive for COVID-19

A Guatemalan health official reported 44 migrants on one U.S. deportation flight this week were found to be infected with COVID-19, creating fear among Guatemalan people.

Wild Hotel Guests: Crocodiles Invade Mexico Hotel

Amid the COVID-19 crisis, people are forced to stay indoors but the staff of a hotel in the city of Cancun, Mexico has been met with unlikely visitors.

Michoacan Governor Accuses Undersecretary of Health of Deception

Silvano Aureoles, Governor of Michoacan recently warned that his entity is not abiding by provisions of Hugo Lopez Gatell, the Undersecretary of Health.
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Iranian Speedboats Conduct Manuevers Close to US Warships Despite Warnings

Navy officials were reportedly approached by 11 Iranian speedboats in the Persian Gulf while conducting exercises on Wednesday.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's President Refuses to Reveal COVID-19 Test Results, Many Believe He Tested Positive

Brazil's congress issued an ultimatum on President Jair Bolsonaro to release the results of his test after widespread speculations he has been infected with COVID-19.
Funeral workers remove the body of a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) victim from a hearse at a funeral parlor, in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico

COVID-19 Silently Spreading Through Border Factories, Experts Say

At least 12 factory workers were reported to have died from COVID-19 in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Health officials are worried the virus may have been silently spreading for weeks.
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The Unseen Truth About Colombia: Where People Trade Cocaine for Food

A large number of Colombian farmers and their families depend on cocaine production for their daily needs. In some areas, it's the only currency.
Paramilitary officers in Beijing

US State Department: China Secretly Conducting Nuclear Tests, Violates International Agreement

The US state department claimed China might have secretly conducted small nuclear tests, effectively violating international agreements banning such tests.

Insult to Injury: Mexico’s Economic Decline, Murders, and Now COVID-19

Mexico has already been suffering from a decline in its economy and an alarming rate of murders. Will the country survive these challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic is making things worse?
Maria das Neves, 76, is pictured in Alemao slums complex during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Favelas: Neighborhoods Abandoned by the Brazilian Government Amid COVID-19 Crisis

While the Brazilian government imposes sweeping lockdown measures across the nation, many living in extremely impoverished areas fear they have been forgotten.
People construct burial vaults in the Angela Maria Canalis cemetery as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) overwhelms sanitary authorities, in Guayaquil

COVID-19: Ecuador is the Epicenter in Latin America

A small nation surrounded by Colombia and Peru on the Pacific coast recently arisen as the continent's epicenter of the rampaging coronavirus.

Third Environmental Activist Shot Dead in Veracruz, Mexico

A well-known environmental activist was shot dead earlier this month in Mexico. His death marks the third activist killed in the country this year.
Mexico Hit by Heat Wave

Mexico Hit By Heat Wave, Essential Workers Compromised

Mexico will be living under a heatwave, which could put the health of essential workers at risk as most have to go out amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Late COVID-19 Response: Will the Mexican Government Overcome Criticisms?

Mexico’s response to the COVID-19 crisis has received several criticisms. Will Mexico overcome the challenges?
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More Mexican Farm Workers Expected to Arrive in Canada Soon

Despite the treaty between the North American nations on restrictions on border entry, Canada allows workers from Mexico to work in Canadian farms.

Mexican Mine Robbers Escape by Air: What Does This Reveal?

Despite the high cost and sophisticated security measures of mining companies, crime gangs find a way to exploit their weaknesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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