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Cuba's New Criminal Code Draws Flak From Human Rights Groups

Cuba's New Criminal Code Draws Flak From Human Rights Groups

The Cuban government passed a new criminal code that is a modified version of the country's 1987 regulations. However, human rights activists have been warning against the law's passage for months.
World Cup Rules Explained: Why Did Uruguay Get Eliminated Despite 2-0 Win vs. Ghana, Having Same Points and Goal Difference as South Korea?

World Cup Rules Explained: Why Did Uruguay Get Eliminated Despite 2-0 Win vs. Ghana, Having Same Points and Goal Difference as South Korea?

By Rick Martin
It was supposed to be Luis Suarez's final World Cup. However, he and his Uruguay squad got eliminated despite winning their match against Ghana and tying with South Korea. This begs the question... why though?
Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho's Brother-in-Law, El Chepa, Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in U.S. Federal Court

Jalisco Cartel Boss El Mencho's Brother-in-Law, El Chepa, Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in U.S. Federal Court

By BERT HOOVER
Jose Gonzalez Valencia, alias "El Chepa," the brother-in-law of Jalisco cartel boss Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, has pleaded guilty to cocaine trafficking charges in U.S. federal court.
Miss Bolivia Stripped of Her Crown Over Racist and Discriminatory Remarks Against Rival Miss Universe 2023 Contestants

Miss Bolivia Stripped of Her Crown After 'Racist and Discriminatory' Remarks Against Rival Miss Universe 2023 Contestants

By Rick Martin
Miss Bolivia Maria Fernanda Pavisic, who was supposed to represent her country at the Miss Universe 2023 beauty pageant, was stripped of her crown.
Chile and Bolivia Agree to Manage Silala River Cooperatively, International Court of Justice Says

Chile and Bolivia Agree to Manage Silala River Cooperatively, International Court of Justice Says

By BERT HOOVER
The International Court of Justice has declined to issue a decision on a long-running dispute over the Silala River that flows from Bolivia to Chile as both countries mostly resolved their issues during the proceedings.
World Cup: Will Neymar Play for Brazil vs. Cameroon? What’s His Injury Status?

World Cup: Will Neymar Play for Brazil vs. Cameroon? What’s His Injury Status?

By Rick Martin
After a scary ankle injury during their win against Serbia, Brazil's Neymar is undergoing special treatment. However, the question still lingers if he could play against Cameroon for their final Group Stage match at the World Cup.
Notorious Beltran Leyva Cartel Leader 'La Barbie' Mysteriously Vanished From U.S. Federal Prison System; Here's What the BOP Says

Notorious Beltran Leyva Cartel Leader 'La Barbie' Mysteriously Vanished From U.S. Federal Prison System, Here's What the BOP Says

By Rick Martin
Notorious Beltran Leyva cartel leader Edgar Valdez Villareal, also known as "La Barbie," has mysteriously vanished from the U.S. federal prison system. Here's what the Bureau of Prisons said about it.
Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends After a Bizarre Year with 14 Named Storms

Atlantic Hurricane Season Ends After a Bizarre Year with 14 Named Storms

By Rick Martin
The Americas and the Caribbean can finally breathe a sigh of relief for several months as 2022's bizarre Atlantic hurricane season finally ended with massive super storms like Ian and Fiona devastating the region.
Vanessa Guillen Murder: Cecily Aguilar Pleads Guilty for Role in Fort Hood Soldier's Death

Vanessa Guillen Murder: Cecily Aguilar Pleads Guilty for Role in Fort Hood Soldier's Dismemberment Death

By Mary Webber
Cecily Aguilar, the woman accused of being involved in Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen's murder, has pleaded guilty.
World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

World Cup Round-up: USA, England Advance But Ecuador Eliminated

By Rick Martin
Ecuador faced off against Senegal, host Qatar took on the Netherlands, and Wales and England renewed their UK rivalry. However, the marquee match of the night was the highly-politicized match between USA and Iran.
Top Sinaloa Cartel Hitman Linked to the Rescue of El Chapo's Son, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Killed in Mexico Prison Riot

Top Sinaloa Cartel Hitman Linked to the Rescue of El Chapo's Son, Ovidio Guzman Lopez, Killed in Mexico Prison Riot

By BERT HOOVER
A top Sinaloa Cartel hitman linked to the rescue of Ovidio Guzman Lopez, the son of Sinaloa Cartel boss Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera, was killed during a prison riot in Mexico.
Uvalde School Shooting Victim's Mom Sues Police and Gunmaker Daniel Defense That Sold AR-15 Rifle to Shooter

Uvalde School Shooting Victim's Mom Sues Police, Gunmaker Daniel Defense That Sold AR-15 Rifle to Shooter

By Rick Martin
A mother who lost her daughter in the Uvalde school shooting massacre in Texas has filed a lawsuit against the police and gun manufacturer Daniel Defense that made and sold the AR-15 used by the shooter.
Ecuador: Gang Members Storm Hospital to Kill Teen From Rival Gang; Nurses Taken as Hostages

Ecuador: Gang Members Storm Hospital to Kill Teen From Rival Gang; Nurses Taken as Hostages

By Mary Webber
Seven gang members in Ecuador were arrested after they barged into a hospital in an attempt to kill a 17-year-old from a rival gang.
World Cup Round-Up: Brazil Advances Without Neymar While Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Demolishes Luis Suarez's Uruguay

World Cup Round-Up: Brazil Advances Without Neymar While Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Demolishes Luis Suarez's Uruguay

By Rick Martin
The World Cup continues its group action as Brazil sought to advance without Neymar and Danilo while Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal had their highly-anticipated face-off against Luis Suarez and Uruguay in a battle of the soccer superstars.
FIFA World Cup: Canelo Alvarez Sends Angry Warning to Lionel Messi, Portugal Win Sees Pitch Invader

FIFA World Cup: Canelo Alvarez Sends Angry Warning to Lionel Messi, Portugal Win Sees Pitch Invader

By Rick Martin
The World Cup continues and it has been quite the tournament already. This includes Mexican boxer Saul "Canelo" Alvarez warning Argentina star Lionel Messi and a fan running into the pitch during the Portugal-Uruguay game.
Mexican Woman Killed, Organs Harvested After She Traveled to Peru to Meet Medical Student Boyfriend

Mexican Woman Killed, Organs Harvested After She Traveled to Peru to Meet Medical Student Boyfriend

By Mary Webber
One Mexican woman identified as 51-year-old Blanca Arellano was found washed up on a beach earlier this month after she traveled to Peru to meet her online boyfriend, who was a medical student.
Brazil School Shooting: Teenage School Shooter Planned Attack, Wore Swastika

Brazil School Shooting: Teenage School Shooter Planned Attack, Wore Swastika

By Rick Martin
The death toll in the Brazilian school shooting has now risen, and new details about the teenage school shooter have also surfaced, as police revealed that he had been planning the attacks for two years.
American Couple From Arizona Vanished in Mexico While Kayaking on Thanksgiving; Wife Confirmed Dead

American Couple From Arizona Vanished in Mexico While Kayaking on Thanksgiving; Wife Confirmed Dead

By Mary Webber
An American couple from Arizona went missing in Mexico while kayaking on Thanksgiving, and the wife has been confirmed dead.
Brazil: School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 11 Injured in Espirito Santo

Brazil: School Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 13 Injured in Espirito Santo

By Rick Martin
A Brazil school shooting incident in the state of Espirito Santo shocked the entire nation Friday. Three were killed while 13 others were injured. The suspect was a former student armed with a semiautomatic pistol and wearing a bulletproof vest.
Miss Universe 2023: Miss Bolivia Sued for 'Racist and Discriminatory' Remarks Against Rival Contestants

Miss Universe 2023: Miss Bolivia Sued for 'Racist and Discriminatory' Remarks Against Rival Contestants

By Rick Martin
Miss Bolivia Maria Fernanda Pavisic is under fire for "racist and discriminatory" remarks she made in a video that targeted rival Miss Universe 2023 contestants.
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