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Guatemala ready for more deportations under Trump, report says: 'We know it's coming'

December 27, 2024

Guatemala ready for more deportations under Trump, report says: 'We know it's coming'

Guatemala is preparing to receive deported migrants from the U.S. ahead of President-elect Trump's return to office next year, when he's promised to begin mass deportations.

Trump picks Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera for Panama ambassador

December 25, 2024

Trump picks Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera for Panama ambassador

President-elect Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as ambassador to Panama, calling him a "fierce fighter."

Police officer dressed as the 'Grinch' steals Christmas spirit during drug bust

December 23, 2024

Police officer dressed as the 'Grinch' steals Christmas spirit during drug bust

The Peruvian National Police canceled Christmas early for three alleged drug traffickers during a holiday-themed takedown that was captured on camera.

Peruvian police officer dresses as the Grinch to make drug bust

December 23, 2024

Peruvian police officer dresses as the Grinch to make drug bust

Peru's national police force canceled Christmas for some suspected drug traffickers. (Credit: Policía Nacional del Perú)

Actress dies after consuming amphibian's venom at spiritual cleansing retreat

December 5, 2024

Actress dies after consuming amphibian's venom at spiritual cleansing retreat

Mexican actress Marcela Alcázar Rodríguez, 33, died after ingesting Amazonian frog venom during a cleansing ritual at a spiritual retreat.

School bus driver charged with holding girl captive for 12 years

November 29, 2024

School bus driver charged with holding girl captive for 12 years

A school bus driver in Colombia allegedly held a girl captive for more than a decade until she recently escaped, prosecutors say.

Uruguay ousts conservative government, elects leftist opposition candidate as turnout hits 90 percent

November 25, 2024

Uruguay ousts conservative government, elects leftist opposition candidate as turnout hits 90 percent

Leftist opposition candidate Yamandú Orsi claims victory in Uruguay's run-off presidential election, defeating center-right candidate Álvaro Delgado.

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro and aides indicted for alleged 2022 coup attempt

November 21, 2024

Brazil’s former President Bolsonaro and aides indicted for alleged 2022 coup attempt

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others, including aides, were indicted by federal police on Thursday for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office in 2022.

Brazil's first lady aims explicit joke at key target of husband's administration: 'F--- you, Elon Musk'

November 19, 2024

Brazil's first lady aims explicit joke at key target of husband's administration: 'F--- you, Elon Musk'

Brazil’s first lady Janja Lula da Silva ripped Elon Musk over the weekend, telling the entrepreneur that she "isn't afraid of him" during a pre-G-20 event.

Brazil's first lady tells Elon Musk 'f--k you' during pre-G20 speech

November 19, 2024

Brazil's first lady tells Elon Musk 'f--k you' during pre-G20 speech

Brazil’s first lady Janja Lula da Silva told an explicit joke about Elon Musk over the weekend, telling the entrepreneur that she "isn't afraid of him" during a pre-G20 event. (X/@eixopolitico)