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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.
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.
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.
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.
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

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?
Brazil: Ex-MMA Fighter Admits Shooting, Killing His Teacher Wife Before Dumping Her Body in Sao Paulo Stream

Brazil: Ex-MMA Fighter Admits Shooting, Killing His Teacher Wife Before Dumping Her Body in Sao Paulo Stream

A former MMA fighter has confessed to shooting his wife and dumping her body in a small river in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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.
Laid-off Meta Workers on H-1B Visas Say Company's Offered Immigration Help 'Complete Bogus,' Left Them Hanging

Laid-off Meta Workers on H-1B Visas Say Company's Offered Immigration Help 'Complete Bogus,' Left Them Hanging

Hundreds of laid-off Meta employees who are H-1B visa holders are panicking because the firm set up an email hotline to assist them, but no one is responding to help them.
Mexico: 9 Dead After Gunmen of Rival Gang of Jalisco Cartel Walked Into Guanajuato Bar and Sprayed Bullets

Mexico: 9 Dead After Gunmen of Rival Gang of Jalisco Cartel Walked Into Guanajuato Bar and Sprayed Bullets

Nine people died, including four women, after gunmen opened fire inside a bar in Mexico's Guanajuato state, where a local gang is fighting a turf war with notorious Jalisco cartel.
Another American Tourist Found Dead From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Mexico City the Same Day 3 Other Americans Died in Nearby Airbnb

Another American Tourist Found Dead From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Mexico City the Same Day 3 Americans Died in Nearby Airbnb

Another American tourist was found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning in a Mexico City apartment on the same day three other Americans died in a separate incident at a nearby Airbnb.
Brazil: Why Do Famous Brazilians Only Go by One Name or Nickname?

Brazil: Why Do Famous Brazilians Only Go by One Name or Nickname?

People are usually known by their first name or nickname with their surname, such as Tom Brady and Joe Biden. However, things are a bit different in Brazil, as famous people tend to only go by just one name.
King Charles and Camilla Met With Boos, Flying Eggs During Walkabout; Police Arrested York Protester

King Charles and Camilla Met With Boos, Flying Eggs During Walkabout; Police Arrested York Protester

King Charles and Queen Consort Camilla had eggs thrown at them by a York protester during their visit to the city.
Haiti: 8th Journalist Killed Amid the Ongoing Gang Violence and Instability in Caribbean Nation

Haiti: 8th Journalist Killed Amid the Ongoing Gang Violence and Instability in Caribbean Nation

Another journalist was killed in Haiti as the Caribbean nation continued to struggle with gang violence and instability.
Barbados: Top 5 Tourist Spots in Caribbean’s Little England

Barbados: Top 5 Tourist Spots in Caribbean’s Little England

Barbados is one of the Caribbean's most popular islands. The world's newest republic is full of natural wonders, architectural and historical sites, exotic animals, and beautiful beaches.
350.Org Reacts to New Loss and Damage Pledges at COP27

350.Org Reacts to New Loss and Damage Pledges at COP27

Austria has announced $50 million for climate "loss and damage" at COP27 just hours after Scotland's first Minister pledged an additional $5.7 million to support developing countries with direct finance to cope with the unavoidable, devastating impacts of the climate crisis.
El Chapo Case: Wives of Chicago Drug Lords Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Boss Lose Bid to Dismiss Money-Laundering Charges

El Chapo Case: Wives of Chicago Drug Lords Tied to Sinaloa Cartel Boss Lose Bid to Dismiss Money-Laundering Charges

The wives of Chicago drug lords - the Flores twins - who cooperated against Sinaloa cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera did not have immunity from prosecution, a federal judge ruled.
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