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Migrant Caravan From Honduras Dissolves in Guatemala Before It Can Reach US-Mexico Border

Jan 22, 2024 07:42 PM EST By Rick Martin

Another migrant caravan was supposed to head to the US from Honduras, bringing in hundreds of migrants to the US-Mexico border. That caravan has now dissolved.

Peru President Dina Boluarte 'Grabbed and Shaken' by Protesters in Ayacucho Where Protesters Were Killed in 2022

Peru President Dina Boluarte 'Grabbed and Shaken' by Protester in Ayacucho Where Protesters Were Killed in 2022

Jan 21, 2024 09:47 PM EST By Rick Martin

Peru President Dina Boliarte is not very popular in the Andean region of Ayacucho, where 10 protesters were killed in 2022. However, she still visited the area.

Ron DeSantis Drops 2024 Presidential Campaign, Endorses Donald Trump

Jan 21, 2024 09:35 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

The rivalry between Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump concluded on Sunday, as the Florida governor withdrew from his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsed his former rival on departure.

Haiti: Fear Cripples Port-au-Prince Amid Soaring Gang Violence

Jan 19, 2024 09:11 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, faced a lockdown on Thursday due to flaming barricades in multiple neighborhoods, compelling residents to either stay indoors or return home due to soaring gang violence.

Who Is New Guatemala President Bernardo Arevalo and Why Are Traditional Politicians Going After Him?

Jan 20, 2024 08:40 PM EST By Rick Martin

Guatemala finally has a new president after months of prosecutors and politicians trying to stop President Bernardo Arevalo from coming into office. So who is he?

Donald Trump Doubles Down on Absolute Immunity Claims, Says Public Just Has To Deal With Presidents Who 'Cross the Line'

Jan 18, 2024 10:46 PM EST By Rick Martin

Even if a president crossed the line, people would just have to deal with it. That is the latest claim made by former President Donald Trump as he doubled down on his absolute immunity claims.

Former Guatemala President Alejandro Giammatei Barred From Entering US Just 3 Days After Leaving Office

Former Guatemala President Alejandro Giammattei Barred From Entering US Just 3 Days After Leaving Office

Jan 18, 2024 09:22 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political drama happening in Guatemala continues even after new President Bernardo Arevalo was sworn in and embattled former President Alejandro Giammattei left office,

US Government Shutdown 2024: Congress Beats Deadline for Short-Term Funding, But More Challenges Await

Jan 18, 2024 07:48 PM EST By Rick Martin

The latest US government shutdown has been averted, which means hundreds of thousands of federal workers will still get paid, and federal government functions will still be working.

Donald Trump Rape Trial: Judge Scolds Ex-POTUS and Lawyer Alina Habba Over Antics in Court

Jan 18, 2024 12:25 AM EST By Rick Martin

Donald Trump continued scowling and complaining as he attended his rape trial in New York, leading to the judge scolding him, as well as his lawyer, Alina Habba for their antics.

Ted Cruz Endorses Donald Trump for President: 'This Race is Over'

Jan 17, 2024 08:23 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz endorsed Donald Trump for president on Tuesday night, urging the nation to unite behind the Republican front-runner.

Donald Trump Gets Laughed at in Court During Latest Rape Trial in New York

Jan 17, 2024 12:52 AM EST By Rick Martin

Despite winning Iowa by a large margin, Republican frontrunner Donald Trump returned to New York City for his latest rape case filed by E, Jean Carroll.

US Migrant Crisis: Joe Biden Admin Sends Serious Warning To Texas Amid Federal Agents' Struggles To Enter Border

Jan 16, 2024 07:38 PM EST By Rick Martin

Joe Biden is escalating his feud with Texas Governor Greg Abbott over Texas blocking federal agents access to the US-Mexico border to do their jobs and furthering the US migrant crisis.

Donald Trump Rape Case: Ex-POTUS Allowed To Testify as He Is Projected To Win Iowa

Jan 15, 2024 10:37 PM EST By Rick Martin

As expected, Donald Trump is projected to win the Iowa Republican caucus. However, as this is happening, a New York judge surprised many by allowing him to testify in his rape trial.

Fox News Drops MyPillow as Sponsor After Not Being Paid For Months; CEO Mike Lindell Claims Network Canceled His Company

Jan 15, 2024 09:13 PM EST By Rick Martin

More financial woes for MyPillow CEO and Donald Trump ally Mike Lindell have come as Fox News dropped his ads from being aired. However, Lindell is claiming he had been canceled.

Guatemala Finally Swears In New President Bernardo Arevalo After Months of Drama and Protests

Jan 15, 2024 08:24 PM EST By Rick Martin

After months of the previous government trying to stop him from taking power, reformist Bernardo Arevalo has finally been sworn in as the new president of Guatemala.

Guatemala: Anger Looms as Congress Delays Inauguration of President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo

Jan 14, 2024 09:14 PM EST By Rick Martin

People in Guatemala are not very happy with the government right now as it has delayed the inauguration of President-Elect Bernardo Arevalo. Other countries were not amused as well.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Threatens To Oust House Speaker Mike Johnson While Pushing Racist Rhetoric Vs. Migrants

Jan 14, 2024 08:27 PM EST By Rick Martin

It is happening again as the ever-fractured House Republicans are once again turning on each other, with Georgia MAGA Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Targeting House Speaker Mike Johnson.

Donald Trump New York Fraud Trial: Judge Receives Bomb Threats While Ex-POTUS Delivers Speech Despite Not Being Allowed To

Jan 11, 2024 10:21 PM EST By Rick Martin

After not being allowed to deliver closing arguments by the judge in his New York fraud trial over concerns he might turn it into a circus again, Donald Trump still made a speech.

Guatemala Political Turmoil Continues as Ex-Minister Arrested After Refusing To Arrest Pro-Bernardo Arevalo Protesters

Jan 11, 2024 08:30 PM EST By Rick Martin

The political unrest in Guatemala continued after the former Interior Minister who refused to use violence against protesters was arrested for allegedly not carrying out his duties.