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2022 FIFA World Cup: Qatar Bans Alcohol Sales at Stadiums and Here's Why

Here's why Qatar, the host nation of the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has decided to ban the sale and consumption of alcohol in stadiums.
Notorious Familia Michoacana Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government Over Rainbow Fentanyl

Notorious Familia Michoacana Cartel Sanctioned by U.S. Government Over Rainbow Fentanyl

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions on another notorious Mexican drug cartel, the Familia Michoacana cartel, accused of manufacturing so-called "rainbow fentanyl" pills allegedly aimed at children.
American Tourist Found Dead in Mexico and No Foul Play Seen, but a Video Surfaces That Only Deepens Mystery of How She Died

American Tourist Found Dead in Mexico and No Foul Play Seen, but a Video Surfaces That Only Deepens Mystery of How She Died

An American tourist was found dead in Mexico while vacationing with friends. However, a mystery is surrounding her death, as new video puts authorities' findings that she died of alcohol poisoning in question.
Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo's Brother, El Guano, Continues to Evade Arrest but 5 of His Bodyguards Were Captured

Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Chapo's Brother, El Guano, Continues to Evade Arrest but 5 of His Bodyguards Were Captured

Aureliano Guzman Loera, alias "El Guano," brother of Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, remains one of the most elusive criminals in the world as authorities in Mexico have yet to arrest him.
Mexico Is Down to Its Last Panda Xin Xin and She May Also Be the Last in Latin America

Mexico Is Down to Its Last Panda Xin Xin and She May Also Be the Last in Latin America

Xin Xin, born in Mexico, is the last panda in Latin America. She is the only survivor of the giant panda diaspora, a population that China gifted to various foreign countries in the 1970s and 1980s.
Brittney Griner Begins Serving Inside Russian Penal Colony

Brittney Griner Begins Serving Inside Russian Penal Colony

Amid the current tensions between Russia and the United States, the Russian government has now sent WNBA star and U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Brittney Griner to a penal colony in the Russian region of Mordovia.
Peru's Most Haunted Places: Visit a Vampire Grave in Pisco or Unravel the Mystery of Machu Picchu

Peru's Most Haunted Places: Visit a Vampire Grave in Pisco or Unravel the Mystery of Machu Picchu

The Latin American region has numerous stories of haunted places or consecrated grounds. Peru holds a number of haunted places that reportedly have ghosts and even a vampire.
Empanadas: The Iconic Savory Pie Popular in Spain and Its Former Colonies

Empanadas: The Iconic Savory Pie Popular in Spain and Its Former Colonies

When we talk about Latin pies, there is none more iconic than the empanada. These savory pies known for their flaky crust and savory filling are popular across the Latin world, from Spain and Portugal all the way to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Philippines.
Mexico: 3 Dead Bodies With Torture Marks Wash Ashore in Full View of Terrified Tourists at Famous Acapulco Beaches

Mexico: 3 Dead Bodies With Torture Marks Wash Ashore in Full View of Terrified Tourists at Famous Acapulco Beaches

Three dead bodies with torture marks were washed ashore at two beaches in Mexico's resort city of Acapulco over the weekend, shocking many beachgoers.
California Man Who Goes on Tinder Date in Colombia Found Dead on Street; Police Say He Was Drugged and Robbed

California Man Who Goes on Tinder Date in Colombia Found Dead on Street; Police Say He Was Drugged and Robbed

A California man was found dead on a street in Colombia after he went on a date with a woman he met on the dating app Tinder.
Mexico Police Found Dismembered Body After Spotting a Dog Carrying Human Arm in Its Mouth

Mexico Police Found Dismembered Body After Spotting a Dog Carrying Human Arm in Its Mouth

Police in Mexico's southern state of Oaxaca made a gruesome discovery after seeing a dog trotting down a street with a human arm in its mouth.
Haiti Faces Worsening Cholera Outbreak While COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in Americas, Says PAHO

Haiti Faces Worsening Cholera Outbreak, COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise in Americas, PAHO Says

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) reported that the cholera outbreak in Haiti is getting worse and the number of COVID-19 cases in Americas has increased in recent weeks.
Brother of Top Jalisco Cartel Leader El Jardinero and His Girlfriend Killed by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen in Mexico's Sinaloa State

Brother of Top Jalisco Cartel Leader El Jardinero and His Girlfriend Killed by Motorcycle-Riding Gunmen in Mexico's Sinaloa State

The younger brother of top Jalisco cartel leader Audias Flores Silva, alias "El Jardinero," was shot dead, along with his girlfriend, outside a nightclub in Mexico's Sinaloa state.
Mexico's Ancient Pelota Purépecha Sport on the Verge of Extinction Is Being Revived

Mexico's Ancient Pelota Purépecha Sport on the Verge of Extinction Is Being Revived

Mexico's ancient sport of pelota Purépecha is not included in the Pan American Games or the Olympics. However, Mexico recently played it at the fourth World Nomad Games and it was a success.
Death by Selfie: Brazilian Man Plunges to His Death After He Lost Balance on Cliff's Edge While Taking a Selfie

Death by Selfie: Brazilian Man Plunges to His Death After He Lost Balance on Cliff's Edge While Taking a Selfie

Another death by selfie has occurred in Brazil. Reports said a 33-year-old Brazilian man lost his balance on a cliff and fell nearly 40 feet to his death.
Colombia Airport Police Caught 2 Women Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in 'Narco-Wigs,' Vaginas

Colombia Airport Police Caught 2 Women Smuggling Cocaine Hidden in 'Narco-Wigs,' Vaginas

Colombia airport police caught two women trying to smuggle cocaine into the European market by sewing the drug into their "narco-wigs."
Brazil: Former Congresswoman and Gospel Singer Flordelis de Souza Faces 50 Years Sentence for Husband's Murder

Brazil: Former Congresswoman and Gospel Singer Flordelis de Souza Faces 50 Years Sentence for Husband's Murder

A gospel singer who became a politician was convicted of plotting to murder her husband in a case that shook Brazil.
Cristiano Ronaldo Slams Manchester United Manager Erik Ten Hag, Says They "Betrayed" Him

Cristiano Ronaldo Slams Manchester United Manager Erik ten Hag, Says They "Betrayed" Him

In an explosive TV interview, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that Manchester United and manager Erik ten Hag "betrayed" him and tried to force him out of Old Trafford.
Is Argentina's Notorious Serial Killer Carlos Robledo Puch Still Alive? Where Is 'The Angel of Death' Now?

Is Argentina's Notorious Serial Killer Carlos Robledo Puch Still Alive? Where Is 'The Angel of Death' Now?

There are many serial killers in South America, and one of the most infamous is Carlos Robledo Puch of Argentina. So, where is he now?
Argentina Most Popular Beverage: History and Origins of Yerba Mate

Argentina Most Popular Beverage: History and Origins of Yerba Mate

Argentina has several traditional drinks, such as Malbec, Torrontés, and yerba mate. Argentina has several traditional drinks, such as Malbec, Torrontés, and yerba mate.
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