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Peru Ex-President Francisco Morales Bermudez Who Oversaw Country's Return to Democracy Dies

From a coup plotter to being the president, Francisco Morales Bermudez has led Peru back to democracy. He died at age 100.

Colombia: 5 Mouthwatering Colombian Dishes You Need to Try

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

While Colombia is known more for its coffee, the food scene in the country is no slouch either. Here are five examples of food that will surely make your mouth water.

Jalisco Cartel Hitmen Beheaded Three Men From Rival Gang in Mexico

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Labeled as one of Mexico's most dangerous drug cartels, the Jalisco cartel recently released a video where its men beheaded three individuals from a rival gang.

Honduras Ex-President Porfirio Lobo's Son, Three Others Shot in the Head by a Group of Armed Men

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The son of former Honduras President Porfirio Lobo Sosa was killed on Thursday by a group of armed men who blocked their exit in a parking lot.

Haiti Violence: 89 Killed as Gangs Fight for Control in Port-au-Prince

Haiti Violence: Nearly 90 Killed as Gangs Fight in Port-au-Prince Over Control of Country's Capital

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Dozens are killed in Haiti after gang violence erupted over control of the country's capital. At least 89 people from Haiti died on Thursday as gang violence escalate in the country's capital, Port-au-Prince.

Ecuador: Top 5 Tourist Spots Worth Visiting in the South American Country

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Here is a list of the famous tourist spots in Ecuador that will make you fall in love with the South American country.

Iran May Try to Assassinate Donald Trump, Other Ex-Top Officials as Revenge for Killing Top General, US Intelligence Report Warns

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A new U.S. intelligence report warns that Iran might be planning to assassinate former President Donald Trump and other ex-top officials to avenge the death of its top general, Qassem Soleimani.

Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Urged by US Lawmakers to Protect Mexican Journalists

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is being called out by U.S. lawmakers to address the ongoing violence against journalists in his country.

Massacre in Mexico: 6 Dead After Armed Men Storm a House in Chihuahua State Plagued by Mexican Drug Cartels

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A new massacre in Mexico was reported after six people were shot dead inside a house in Chihuahua state plagued by Mexican drug cartels.

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Says He Was Moved to ADX 'Supermax' Prison in Colorado in 'Torturous' Bid to Make Him Talk About El Chapo

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A Sinaloa Cartel leader believes that he was moved to the ADX "supermax" prison in Colorado in a "torturous" bid to make him talk about his boss "El Chapo."

Haiti Gang Violence Would Worsen Hunger in the Country - UN

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The UN warns over the possible worsening of hunger in Haiti amid the country's gang violence that affects the country's citizens.

25 Bodies Found in Mexico's Lakeside Tourist Destination Reportedly Turned Into 'Narco Cemetery' by Jalisco Cartel

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The Los Negritos lake, a popular tourist destination in Mexico, has reportedly become a narco cemetery, with more than 20 bodies found there recently.

Colombia: 10 Dead as FARC Camp Bombed by Colombian Police, Military During Operation Targeting Ivan Mordisco

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

The camp of Colombia's rebel group FARC has been "bombed" during a joint operation by Colombian police and military, killing at least 10 people.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken 'Celebrate' on Cuba Protest Anniversary; Island's Officials Pushback

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Cuba and U.S. have different views on the protests that occurred last year, driven by Cubans' frustrations.

Honduras: The Diverse Culture and People of the 'Banana Republic' of Latin America

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Honduras is bordered by Guatemala, Nicaragua, and El Salvador while having four district regions such as the central highlands, Pacific lowlands, eastern Caribbean lowlands, and northern coastal plains and mountains.

El Chapo Legacy: Sinaloa Cartel Continues to Build Narco Tunnels for Drug Smuggling

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Sinaloa Cartel boss "El Chapo" is known for his ingenious ways of transporting drugs, including creating and using narco tunnels for his drug empire.

Juarez Cartel Ordered to Pay $4.6 Billion for Gruesome Killings of 9 American Mormons in Mexico

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A federal court in North Dakota has issued a multibillion-dollar judgment against the Juarez Cartel for the gruesome killings of nine U.S. citizens in Mexico.

Colombia: Celebrity Designer Nancy Gonzalez Arrested for Smuggling Crocodile Handbags

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Colombia-born Nancy Gonzalez is one of the top handbag designers in the world. However, she was recently arrested in her hometown of Cali.

Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador Slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for Authorizing the Arrest, Return of Migrants to Border

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

Mexican Pres. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has slammed Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for authorizing the arrest and transport of migrants to ports of entry on the border with Mexico.

Notorious Mexican Drug Cartel Boss Died During a Botched Plastic Surgery to Make Himself Unrecognizable

Notorious Mexican Drug Cartel Boss Died During a Botched Plastic Surgery as He Tried to Make Himself Unrecognizable

Nov 14, 2024 12:10 PM EST By Paola Hernández

A notorious Mexican drug cartel boss had a grand plan to evade arrest, and that was through a surgery to change his looks, which eventually led to his death.