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BUSTED! FBI Uncovers International Scam After 39 Million Masks Failed to Reach California

The FBI recently discovered an international COVID-19 fraud scheme involving over 39 million masks. (Photo: REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi/File Photo) The Federal Bureau of Investigation recently discovered an international COVID-19 fraud scheme.
Health workers wearing protective gear bring a dead body past a refrigerated container outside of Teodoro Maldonado Carbo Hospital amid the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Guayaquil

The Dead of Ecuador Left on the Streets

As Ecuador is struggling to survive the pandemic with over 7,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, its densest city, Guayaquil, faces the dilemma of laying their dead to rest.
President Donald Trump reacts during the coronavirus response daily briefing in Washington

In a Bid to End the Oil Price Conflict, Trump Turns to Mexico

President Trump claims he brought Mexico "over the barrel" to push an agreement as demand from coronavirus decreases world oil production.

Inside Venezuela: Where People Can Only Afford Rotten Meat

Venezuela was once the most prominent country in Latin America. Today, its people struggle to buy a single gallon of milk.

How to Drive Traffic to your website Through Instagram Stories

With over 400 million active users, Instagram Stories has been a big success for the platform since it was introduced. And with its daily user growth, there is also a new opportunity to drive Instagram traffic to your Shopify store.
Mexico State Artisans Take Center  Stage on Amazon

Mexico State Artisans Take Center Stage on Amazon

The government of Mexico state and online retail giant, Amazon, have strengthened their ties in the past five years. In early March, Amazon invited sellers to join Hot Sale 2020, an exclusive sales event for Mexicans, which aimed to help local companies boost their sales.

Online Petition Calling for WHO Director-General's Resignation Nears 1 Million Signatures

An online petition is calling for Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, to resign.
People stand in line outside a shop near the dead body of a man who had collapsed on the sidewalk, during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Guayaquil

After Missing for More Than a Week, Mexican Journalist Was Found Beheaded at Seaside Resort

A Mexican journalist named Victor Fernando Alvarez was found dead in the southern state of Guerrero on Saturday--more than a week after he was reported missing.
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro is seen in a neighborhood Sudoeste, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Brasilia

'It's Just a Flu': Bolsonaro's COVID-19 Dismissal Putting Brazil In Danger, Experts Say

Health experts fear Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's continuous dismissal of the global pandemic could lead to a devastating health crisis in the coming weeks.
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Healthy and Affordable Preserved Fruits While on Lockdown

Healthy, affordable preserved food that you can order on Amazon during the lockdown. Food is even more essential nowadays as the world continues to combat for COVID-19 pandemic.
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Murder Town: Inside Veracruz, Mexico's Cartel War Zone

Veracruz is regarded as the deadliest town in Mexico as cartels continuously wage territorial wars against each other.
A member of the ‘Calle 18’ street gang covers his face while squatting next to a wall covered with graffiti in memory of their late members, at the prison in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on May 28, 2013

Latin America, the Most Crime-Ridden Region in the World Is Suddenly Serene

Latin America, the most crime-ridden region in the world is now experiencing peace. According to reports, murder records have been reduced.

Exposing Cuba: A Country Where People Have No Rights

Behind all the Caribbean scenery is a heartbreaking picture of oppression and desolation. (Photo : Unsplash/YouTube) Cuba is known for its bright and colorful scenery, joyful people, and vibrant social scene-basically, everything countries in the Caribbean embody.
Outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Mexico City

Latin America’s Two Crises During the Pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Latin America’s lower-income countries are struggling to grapple with the situation. Pre-existing problems like the economy and poverty may erode any progressive response to the pandemic.

Gruesome Tales: People Who Suffered Horrible Deaths Along the US-Mexican Border

Many froze during the winter, while others died under the summer's sweltering heat and dehydration. However, there were a few who met the worst possible deaths trying to chase the elusive 'American dream.'
A sixteen-year old sex worker waiting for a customer

Flesh Service: Mexico's 'Home Delivery' Sex Trafficking Amid COVID-19

Mexico has become one of the world's most prevalent human and sex trafficking destinations---from 'home delivery' services to child pornography.
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COVID-19 Human Trials: Updates of Companies Working on Vaccines

In the past weeks, pharmaceutical and biotech companies have aimed to develop COVID-19 vaccines, which are now scheduled for human trials. Read on to find out how far each company has gone.
Packaged Food Items

Can COVID-19 Live on Food Packaging?

COVID-19 is widely believed to be transmitted through person-to-person contact only, but it was also found that the virus can survive on several surfaces and those include food packaging.
Cruise ship MS Zaandam is pictured as coronavirus disease outbreak continues in Panama City

Undocked: 15 Cruise Ships Stranded at Sea Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Passengers are denied disembarkation on most seaports, and their cruise line is running out of options. There are over a dozen ships stranded at sea with people on board wanting to go home.
Beach in Veracruz

Defying Social Distancing: Mexicans Seen on Beach Ignoring Government's Warning

Mexican government ordered to observe social distancing but some are not following the warning as people were seen on the beach in Veracruz.