Today: July 08, 2024
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Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims

Former Bolivian President Evo Morales is accusing his political ally-turned-rival President Luis Arce of deceiving the Bolivian people by staging a “self-coup” last week

Bolivian president orchestrated a 'self-coup,' political rival Evo Morales claims
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Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem

Families of the 21 people detained on accusations that they participated in a failed coup attempt appear visibly confused and anxious in the jail where they're being kept

Families say those detained in Bolivia failed coup were tricked. President says it's not his problem
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Argentina's Milei meets German officials in controversial lap around Europe

Argentina’s self-described anarcho-capitalist President Javier Milei met with German officials on Sunday in Berlin

Argentina's Milei meets German officials in controversial lap around Europe
Environment|Health|Science

Heat-related monkey deaths climb in Mexico, as environmentalists report deaths of birds and bats

The number of heat-related howler monkeys deaths in Mexico has risen to 157, with a tragically small number of the primates treated or recovering

Heat-related monkey deaths climb in Mexico, as environmentalists report deaths of birds and bats
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What to know about Mexico's historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman in power

Mexicans will vote Sunday in historic elections weighing many of the core issues facing the country including gender, violence and populism

What to know about Mexico's historic elections Sunday that will likely put a woman in power
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Mexico's cartel violence haunts civilians as the June 2 election approaches

Cartel violence haunted the central Mexican town of Huitzilac days after a mass shooting claimed the lives of eight men

Mexico's cartel violence haunts civilians as the June 2 election approaches
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Candidates spar in Mexico's first presidential debate ahead of June 2 election

In Mexico’s first presidential debate ahead of June 2 elections, former Mexico City Mayor and frontrunner Claudia Sheinbaum appeared comfortable with her lead, remaining calm amid ex-Senator Xóchitl Gálvez’s personal attacks

Candidates spar in Mexico's first presidential debate ahead of June 2 election
Economy|News|World

19 cats roam Mexico's presidential palace. A new declaration gives them food and care fur-ever

Feral cats have long wandered the gardens and elegant halls of Mexicos' presidential palace

19 cats roam Mexico's presidential palace. A new declaration gives them food and care fur-ever
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Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico's embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?

On Friday night, diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrested Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s former vice president

Ecuadorian police broke into Mexico's embassy, sparking outrage. Why is this such a big deal?
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Hats, T-shirts and dolls reflect outgoing Mexican president's outsized presence in upcoming election

Souvenirs bearing the image of 70-year-old Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador sell like T-shirts at a Taylor Swift concert

Hats, T-shirts and dolls reflect outgoing Mexican president's outsized presence in upcoming election
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Hundreds of people in Mexico City stretch out for a 'mass nap' to commemorate World Sleep Day

Those walking through the milling streets of downtown Mexico City were greeted with a strange and sleepy sight

Hundreds of people in Mexico City stretch out for a 'mass nap' to commemorate World Sleep Day
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Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here's what to know

Campaigning formally starts Friday for Mexico’s biggest election in history

Mexico is about to have its biggest election ever. Here's what to know
News|World

Migration through the Darien Gap is cut off following the capture of boat captains in Colombia

The flow of thousands of migrants daily through the treacherous migratory highway, the Darien Gap, has been cut off following the capture of a number of boat captains who had been ferrying the migrants to the starting point of their jungle trek

Migration through the Darien Gap is cut off following the capture of boat captains in Colombia
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El Salvador votes in presidential election that the 'world’s coolest dictator' has clear path to win

Salvadorans are headed out to vote in a presidential and legislative election that’s largely about the tradeoff between security and democracy

El Salvador votes in presidential election that the 'world’s coolest dictator' has clear path to win
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El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution

To many, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele is a national hero who took on the country’s violent gangs with an unrelenting hand

El Salvador's Bukele has everyone's attention as he seeks reelection in spite of the constitution
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El Salvador VP acknowledges 'mistakes' in war on gangs but says country is 'not a police state'

Félix Ulloa, temporarily on leave as El Salvador’s vice president while he runs for re-election alongside Nayib Bukele, has denied accusations that their administration has made undemocratic moves to consolidate power

El Salvador VP acknowledges 'mistakes' in war on gangs but says country is 'not a police state'
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Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ community

Authorities in Mexico say at least three transgender people were killed in the first two weeks of 2024, and rights groups are investigating two additional such cases

Wave of transgender slayings in Mexico spurs anger and protests by LGBTQ+ community
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Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana

Venezuela says it will continue to deploy nearly 6,000 troops until a British military vessel sent to neighboring Guyana leaves the waters off the coast of the two South American nations

Venezuela says troops will stay deployed until British military vessel leaves waters off Guyana
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Mexico and Venezuela restart repatriation flights amid pressure to curb soaring migration to U.S.

Mexico and Venezuela say they have restarted repatriation flights of Venezuelans migrants in Mexico

Mexico and Venezuela restart repatriation flights amid pressure to curb soaring migration to U.S.
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El Salvador's Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president

The Miss Universe competition hosted by El Salvador is the latest spectacle touted by President Nayib Bukele in his efforts to change the reputation of his historically violence-torn nation

El Salvador's Miss Universe pageant drawing attention at crucial moment for president
News|World

Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats

Thousands have marched in Mexico’s capital demanding justice for an influential LGBTQ+ figure who was found dead at home in the city of Aguascalientes after receiving death threats

Thousands in Mexico demand justice for LGBTQ+ figure found dead after death threats
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El Salvador slaps a $1,130 fee on African and Indian travelers as US pressures it to curb migration

El Salvador’s government has begun slapping a $1,130 fee on travelers from dozens of countries connecting through the nation’s main airport

El Salvador slaps a $1,130 fee on African and Indian travelers as US pressures it to curb migration
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Two hours of terror and now years of devastation for Acapulco's poor in Hurricane Otis aftermath

Hurricane Otis shredded Acapulco, Mexico, last week and tore apart the lives of hundreds of thousands of people

Two hours of terror and now years of devastation for Acapulco's poor in Hurricane Otis aftermath
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Mexican security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39

Mexico’s security authorities have raised the death toll from the Category 5 Hurricane Otis that struck the country’s southern Pacific coast early Wednesday to 39

Mexican security authorities raise Hurricane Otis death toll to 39
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Families hunt for loved ones not heard from since Hurricane Otis pummeled Acapulco

Desperate families are making missing posters and joining online groups to find loved ones out of touch since Hurricane Otis devastated the Mexican Pacific coast city of Acapulco

Families hunt for loved ones not heard from since Hurricane Otis pummeled Acapulco

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