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Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa indicated that he’s open to changing the country’s constitution to allow US troops into the country to help combat illegal operations such as mining and gang activity during an exclusive interview with CNN’s Fernando del Rincón. Ecuador’s constitution has historically barred foreign military bases in the country.

Ecuador ‘open’ to US military taking ‘control’ of crackdowns on illegal operations, president says
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Peru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison

Peru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison

Peru’s former first lady flees to Brazil for asylum after she and ex-President Humala sentenced to prison
Americas|Crime|Election|Political

Ecuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says

Ecuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says

Ecuador ‘would love to have US forces’ helping in gang crackdown, president says
Americas|Crime|Election|Political

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount
Crime|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

(PKG) DOZENS DEAD AND DOZENS TRAPPED IN DR NIGHTCLUB COLLAPSE (930pET)

At least 66 people are dead after the roof of a nightclub collapsed in the Dominican Republic. First responders worked to pull 146 people from the debris alive, but dozens more are still believed to be trapped.

(PKG) DOZENS DEAD AND DOZENS TRAPPED IN DR NIGHTCLUB COLLAPSE (930pET)
Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Nightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players

Nightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players

Nightclub roof collapse kills at least 184 in Dominican Republic, including former MLB players
Economy|MidEast|Political

Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica

Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica

Iran’s president fires deputy for ‘lavish’ trip to Antarctica
Americas|Political|US|World

Former Costa Rican president who compared Trump to ‘Roman emperor’ says US has revoked his visa

Former Costa Rican president who compared Trump to ‘Roman emperor’ says US has revoked his visa

Former Costa Rican president who compared Trump to ‘Roman emperor’ says US has revoked his visa
Celebrity|Crime|Health|US

Virginia Giuffre says she is in critical condition after car accident

Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she's in critical condition after a school bus hit her car, according to her Instagram page. Giuffre says she's gone into kidney failure, and a spokesperson for her tells CNN she is receiving treatment in a hospital.

Virginia Giuffre says she is in critical condition after car accident
Celebrity|Crime|Health|US

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she’s in hospital after car crash with a school bus

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she’s in hospital after car crash with a school bus

Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre says she’s in hospital after car crash with a school bus
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti after gang ambush, as Rubio visits Caribbean to discuss Haitian security crisis
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro to stand trial on coup charges, court rules
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Peruvian president calls for general elections amid security crisis and yearslong political instability

Peruvian president calls for general elections amid security crisis and yearslong political instability

Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Lawyers ask El Salvador’s Supreme Court to evaluate legality of detention of Venezuelans deported by the US

Lawyers ask El Salvador’s Supreme Court to evaluate legality of detention of Venezuelans deported by the US

Lawyers ask El Salvador’s Supreme Court to evaluate legality of detention of Venezuelans deported by the US
Americas|Political|US|World

First deportation flight lands in Venezuela from US, after countries agree to resume repatriations

First deportation flight lands in Venezuela from US, after countries agree to resume repatriations

First deportation flight lands in Venezuela from US, after countries agree to resume repatriations
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel strikes southern Gaza hospital as it targets Hamas operative in escalation of renewed offensive

Israel strikes southern Gaza hospital as it targets Hamas operative in escalation of renewed offensive

Israel strikes southern Gaza hospital as it targets Hamas operative in escalation of renewed offensive
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|World

Ecuador’s president invites foreign armies to fight gangs in the country

Ecuador’s president invites foreign armies to fight gangs in the country

Ecuador’s president invites foreign armies to fight gangs in the country
Americas|Lifestyle|World

Peruvian fisherman rescued after 95 days at sea survived on diet of cockroaches, fish and turtle blood

Peruvian fisherman rescued after 95 days at sea survived on diet of cockroaches, fish and turtle blood

Peruvian fisherman rescued after 95 days at sea survived on diet of cockroaches, fish and turtle blood
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Peru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge

Peru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge

Peru’s president ‘seriously considering’ extending death penalty amid crime surge
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Inside El Salvador’s prison holding Venezuelans deported from US

The Trump administration deported hundreds of Venezuelans accused of ties to the Tren de Aragua gang, sending them to El Salvador's notorious mega-prison, Cecot. The prison is notorious for the ruthless way it treats prisoners, which human rights organizations say is inhumane and violates human rights. CNN's David Culver reports on the conditions inside this high-security facility housing the alleged criminals.

Inside El Salvador’s prison holding Venezuelans deported from US
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

What we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members

What we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members

What we know about the El Salvador ‘mega prison’ where Trump is sending alleged Venezuelan gang members
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump administration deports hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling

Trump administration deports hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling

Trump administration deports hundreds of alleged gang members to El Salvador despite court ruling
Americas|Crime|World

Discovery of secret crematoriums at a ranch in Mexico stirs fears of a cover-up

Discovery of secret crematoriums at a ranch in Mexico stirs fears of a cover-up

Discovery of secret crematoriums at a ranch in Mexico stirs fears of a cover-up
Europe|Health|World

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease

Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies from rare disease

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