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Brazil's Lula da Silva Seeks State of Emergency as Floods Death Toll Rises to 85, Dozens Remain Missing

Brazil's Lula da Silva Seeks State of Emergency as Floods Death Toll Rises to 85, Dozens Remain Missing

Brazil's President Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva urged Congress to declare a state of public calamity due to heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul. The floods claimed 85 lives, with over 130 missing and around 150,000 displaced.
Madonna Breaks Records with Massive Free Concert in Brazil That Drew 1.6 Million People

Madonna Breaks Records with Massive Free Concert in Brazil That Drew 1.6 Million People

By Rick Martin
Madonna was in Brazil to hold a free concert at Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana Beach, and it is safe to say that the "material girl" broke some records with her performance.
Panama Elections: Ricardo Martinelli Replacement Jose Raul Mulino Elected President

Panama Elections: Ricardo Martinelli Replacement Jose Raul Mulino Elected President

By Rick Martin
Panama had found its next president, and he is last-minute replacement candidate Jose Raul Mulino, a staunch ally of convicted former president Ricardo Martinelli.
Argentina Coach Cesar Luis Menotti, Who Led Argentina to 1st World Cup Win, Dead at 85; Lionel Messi Pays Tribute

Argentina Coach Cesar Luis Menotti, Who Led Argentina to 1st World Cup Win, Dead at 85; Lionel Messi Pays Tribute

By Rick Martin
Argentina is in mourning as the coach who led the country to its first-ever World Cup win, Cesar Luis Minotti, has died at the age of 85.
Brazil Floods Death Toll Reaches 78, At Least 100 Still Missing

At Least 75 Dead in Brazil Floods Over 7 Days, Over 100 Still Missing

By Ross Key
Floods in Brazil's Rio Grande do Sul state: 75 dead, over 100 missing, 155 injured, 88,000 displaced, 16,000 in shelters. Damage includes landslides, road closures, collapsed bridges, utility disruptions for 800,000.
Panama Elections: Voting Done as Panamanians Await Who Will Their Next President Be

Panama Elections: Voting Done as Panamanians Await Who Will Their Next President Be

By Rick Martin
Voters have now casted their ballots as polling centers now officially close throughout Panama for the election that will decide the Central American country's next president.
Mexico: American and 2 Australians Killed by Robbers Trying To Steal Their Tires

Mexico: American and 2 Australians Killed by Robbers Trying To Steal Their Tires

By Rick Martin
Australians Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were killed by robbers in Mexico.
King Charles Health Update: Lionel Richie Gets Brutally Honest About the Monarch's Health

King Charles Health Update: Lionel Richie Gets Brutally Honest About the Monarch's Health

By Ross Key
Singer Lionel Richie updates on King Charles' health during US event, noting the monarch, battling cancer, is 'doing well' but advised to 'sit still' during treatment, returning to public duties.
Brazil: Deadly Floods Claim At Least 39 Lives

Brazil Experiences the Worst Floods in Over 80 Years; At Least 39 Dead

By Ross Key
Heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, claimed 39 lives, with 68 missing. Floods, the fourth disaster in a year, forced thousands to flee. The flooding surpassed 1941 levels, with some areas experiencing record-high water levels in nearly 150 years.
Nicaragua: 5 Ways the Daniel Ortega Regime Violated Human Rights

Nicaragua: 5 Ways the Daniel Ortega Regime Violated Human Rights

By Rick Martin
The Daniel Ortega regime is one of the most brutal and repressive regimes in Latin America, with Nicaragua becoming very infamous for its brutal and often deadly put-downs of any form of dissent.
Ecuador Defends Actions in Mexican Embassy Raid at the International Court of Justice (ICJ); Accuses Mexico of 'Blatant Interference'

Ecuador Defends Actions in Mexican Embassy Raid at the International Court of Justice (ICJ); Accuses Mexico of 'Blatant Interference'

By Rick Martin
The hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) regarding Ecuador's raid at the Mexican Embassy, leading to both countries cutting ties with one another, has now started.
Haiti Transition Council Reverses PM Nomination as Gangs Keep Launching Attacks

Haiti Transition Council Reverses PM Nomination as Gangs Keep Launching Attacks

By Ross Key
Haiti's presidential council majority bloc reverses decision on prime minister selection, opting to adhere to original agreement. The newly formed alliance "The Indissoluble Majority Bloc" returns to the April 3 accord, uniting nine sectors and parties in transition vision.
Brazil Floods: Lula Visits State Affected by Severe Floods as Death Toll Reaches 29

Brazil Floods: Lula Visits State Affected by Severe Floods as Death Toll Reaches 29

By Rick Martin
Brazil President Lula has now arrived in the state of Grande do Sul after severe rains caused flooding that led to dozens of deaths in the state.
Uruguay National Flag Facts and History

Uruguay National Flag Facts and History

By Ross Key
Uruguay's flag, adopted on July 11, 1830, features nine horizontal stripes alternating blue and white, with a white square in the upper hoist-side corner. A yellow sun, called the Sun of May, with a human face resides within the square, symbolizing independence.
Mexico City Searchers Find Massive Clandestine Grave Site Used by Drug Cartels as Crematorium

Mexico City Searchers Find Massive Clandestine Grave Site Used by Drug Cartels as Crematorium

By Rick Martin
Volunteer searchers have found yet another clandestine grave site in Mexico, this time on the outskirts of Mexico City. However, this one is considered more disturbing than usual.
Prince William Shares Kate Middleton Health Update Amid Cancer Battle

Prince William Shares Kate Middleton Health Update Amid Cancer Battle

By Ross Key
Prince William provides a rare update on Princess Kate Middleton's cancer battle. He visited James’ Place Newcastle in England, where well-wishers greeted him. Kate has postponed public duties to focus on treatment.
Colombia President Gustavo Petro Announces Cutting Diplomatic Ties with Israel Over War in Gaza

Colombia To Cut Diplomatic Relationship With Israel Over Actions in Gaza, President Gustavo Petro Says

By Ross Key
Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced plans to cut diplomatic ties with Israel due to its actions in Gaza. Speaking at a May Day rally in Bogota, he criticized Israel for civilian casualties.
A Group of People Wearing Colorful Clothes Lying on their Backs

Fake News Alert: Why Sunglasses Don't Cause Eye or Skin Cancer

By David Thompson
Sunglasses are more than fashion accessories. They were made to protect the eyes from the elements and keep them healthy. Unfortunately, some people don't believe this. Even worse, some think sunglasses cause more harm than good, courtesy of fake news. Fake news is everywhere these days, but it's now extending into the realms of sunglasses.
Diego Maradona Death Tied to Cocaine by New Medical Report; Homicide Case Vs. His Doctors Thrown Into Question

Diego Maradona Death Tied to Cocaine by New Medical Report; Homicide Case Vs. His Doctors Thrown Into Question

By Rick Martin
The homicide case against the doctors and caretakers of Argentinian soccer legend Diego Maradona has been thrown into question after the release of a report by a medical examiner.
Haiti Transitional Government Chooses Fritz Belizaire as New Prime Minister

Former Youth and Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire Becomes Haiti New Prime Minister

By Ross Key
A council guiding Haiti's leadership transition appoints Edgard Leblanc Fils as president and proposes Fritz Belizaire as interim prime minister to tackle escalating gang violence and facilitate upcoming elections.
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  1. Brazil Experiences the Worst Floods in Over 80 Years; At Least 39 Dead
  2. Former Youth and Sports Minister Fritz Belizaire Becomes Haiti New Prime Minister
  3. Nicaragua: 5 Ways the Daniel Ortega Regime Violated Human Rights
  4. Colombia To Cut Diplomatic Relationship With Israel Over Actions in Gaza, President Gustavo Petro Says
  5. Colombia: President Gustavo Petro Says Thousands of Bullets and Grenades From Military Bases Have Gone Missing, May Have Been Sold to Haiti Gangs
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