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Mexican woman allegedly killed for her organs after online courtship gone bad

November 25, 2022

Mexican woman allegedly killed for her organs after online courtship gone bad

Authorities in Peru believe the organs of a Mexican woman visiting a man she met online may have been harvested after her remains washed up on a beach.

Colombian judge suspended after appearing on Zoom call half-naked, smoking in bed

November 24, 2022

Colombian judge suspended after appearing on Zoom call half-naked, smoking in bed

A Colombian judge has been suspended for three months after appearing half-naked and smoking a cigarette while in bed during a virtual court hearing.

World Cup 2022: FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at opening match

November 22, 2022

World Cup 2022: FIFA charges Ecuador over fan chants at opening match

Alleged discriminatory chants by fans during a World Cup opening round match prompted FIFA officials to slap the Ecuadorian soccer federation with charges.

Small plane crashes in Colombian neighborhood killing 8

November 21, 2022

Small plane crashes in Colombian neighborhood killing 8

A small plane crashed in a Colombian neighborhood Monday killing eight. The victims included six passengers and two crew members. The aircraft experienced an engine failure during takeoff.

Ecuador prison riot resulted in 10 dead

November 21, 2022

Ecuador prison riot resulted in 10 dead

An Ecuador prison riot resulted in 10 dead due to the government’s decision to relocate three crime bosses to a high-security facility. Prison riots have become frequent in Ecuador.

Fewer Venezuelans are attempting to illegally cross the US border as numbers of Cubans rises

November 15, 2022

Fewer Venezuelans are attempting to illegally cross the US border as numbers of Cubans rises

The U.S. saw its third highest month of attempted illegal immigration since Biden’s presidency. While Venezuelan migrants are declining, more Cubans are attempting to cross the border.

Crash! Plane hits radio antenna as pilot does stunts at airshow — see the shocking video

November 9, 2022

Crash! Plane hits radio antenna as pilot does stunts at airshow — see the shocking video

A plane crashed into a metal radio antenna while the pilot was performing stunts for spectators at a festival in Buenos Aires, Argentina — see the video of the hit.

Peru pollution protest: 10 Americans on tourist riverboat held hostage, released

November 5, 2022

Peru pollution protest: 10 Americans on tourist riverboat held hostage, released

At least 10 Americans held hostage this week in Peru have been released after tourists became embroiled in an action by indigenous groups to stop oil spills.

ICC looks to reopen investigation into crime allegations against Venezuela

November 2, 2022

ICC looks to reopen investigation into crime allegations against Venezuela

The International Criminal Court is seeking to reopen an investigation into torture and killing allegations committed by the Venezuelan security forces.

NYPD officer missing, presumed dead in Guyana after waterfall tour gone awry: reports

November 2, 2022

NYPD officer missing, presumed dead in Guyana after waterfall tour gone awry: reports

NYPD Officer Gladstone Haynes reportedly was swept beneath the water near Orinduik Falls, on the border of Guyana and Brazil, while vacationing in South America with friends.