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Gabriel Jesus Scored One Goal And Assisted Another Before Being Sent Off As Brazil Won A First Copa America Title in 12 Years, Beating Peru 3-1.

Manchester City forward Jesus set up Everton to volley in the opener before scoring the decisive second. Paolo Guerrero had briefly given Peru hope when he equalized from the penalty spot minutes before Jesus struck.

Uruguay Primary Election Hints At Possible Turn To The Right

URUGUAY: The results are in from Sunday's presidential primary election. Daniel Martínez, the former mayor of Montevideo, will face off against Luis Lacalle Pou, a senator and the son of former President Luis Alberto Lacalle. The election will be held October 27.

Sean Paul: 'Language barrier' A Problem For Dancehall Artists

Sean Paul says a "language barrier" is one of the reasons dancehall artists fail to make it big in the UK and the US. He believes it's hard for some people to understand "hardcore patois" - which is a mixture of several languages, including English, spoken in Jamaica.

Dozens Of Central American Migrants Return Home, Opting Not To ‘Remain In Mexico’

Mexico: Nearly 70 Central American migrants were taken back to their home countries yesterday on buses from Mexico, where they had remained while they awaited their asylum hearings in the United States.

Thousands Of Asylum Seekers Left Waiting At The US-Mexico Border

Over the past three months, the number of Central Americans arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has jumped exponentially, and total border crossings have reached levels last seen in 2006.

Cuba Legalizes Production Of Independent Film

As of August, Cuban independent filmmakers will be allowed to legally produce their work. Decree 373 recognizes the "working status of cinematographic and audiovisual creators" and establishes a national fund for Cuban cinema.

Shocking Photo Of Drowned Migrants Sparks Global Outrage

U.S.-MEXICO BORDER: A photo of a drowned Salvadoran man and his 23-month-old infant has sparked global condemnation and anguish.

OAS Convenes In Colombia With Venezuela As Top Hemispheric Issue

Today, national delegations from 35 countries will congregate in Medellín for the 49th annual General Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS) for multilateral dialogue on migration, corruption, and regional integration.

In Texas Hundreds Of Underage Migrants Moved From “Inhumane” Detention Facility

After an article published June 21 by the Associated Press exposed the "inhumane conditions" in a particular migrant detention center for children, the U.S. government transferred 270 migrants from that remote border station in Texas yesterday.

Mexico Increases Migratory Policing, With Boots On The Ground

Mexican security forces began intensifying their crackdown on Central American migration over the weekend. Security forces have reportedly detained over two hundred migrants after officials declared that the deployment of six thousand National Guard agents was "complete" on Friday.

Amid economic crisis Gas shortages, sky-high food prices plague Venezuelans

MARACAY, Venezuela - Dozens of cars lined up alongside a gas station just after dawn on a highway in the Venezuelan city of Maracay, in the central state of Aragua. Drivers had been waiting for hours to buy gas, partaking in an all too common ritual in the hopes that when it was their turn, there would be enough gas left to fuel up.

Same-sex marriage approved by Ecuador's top court

Ecuador's highest court has approved same-sex marriage in a landmark ruling in the traditionally Catholic country. The vote at the nine-member Constitutional Court came as they ruled on the lawsuits by two same-sex couples who wanted to get married.

106 Political Prisoners in 48 Hours Freeed By Nicaraguan Amnesty Law

After the ratification of a controversial amnesty law that pardons all of those who participated in the anti-government protests of 2018, Nicaragua released 56 political prisoners yesterday. Among them are the foremost leaders of the civic revolt, like student leader Yubrank Suazo and journalists Miguel Mora and Lucía Pineda, convicted of inciting "terrorism" in Nicaragua after heavily criticizing Daniel Ortega's regime. This massive inmate release occurs a day after 50 prisoners were liberated.

To Reopen Venezuelan Border With Colombia Maduro Orders

On Friday, after a week of negotiations with Mexico, President Donald Trump "indefinitely delayed" tariffs on all Mexican goods, allegedly going into effect today. In return, Mexico will take "unprecedented steps" to curb illegal migration. The U.S. has pledged to speed up asylum requests and expand a policy that sends back applicants to Mexico during their wait for their adjudication date.

To Support Public Education Chilean Teachers March in Santiago

The Chilean teachers' guild has called for a mass protest in Santiago today. Representatives of the School of Professors (CP) are expected to join from all the provinces of the country in the national strike for a demonstration in the capital city.

As Women’s World Cup Begins Latin American Teams Seek Glory

Amid growing frustration with pay inequality and unfair labor practices, the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup begins today in France.

Trump’s Claim of Withdrawal From Venezuela, Russia Denies

THE RUSSIAN GOVERNMENT on Tuesday denied withdrawing any of its military troops or technical experts from Venezuela and contradicted recent news reports and a vague tweet from President Donald Trump that Moscow had told him it pulled out its personnel.

In Argentina Trade Union Calls for National Strike

A national strike is on effect today in Argentina. The General Confederation of Labor (CGT), the largest trade union in the country, called for a 24-hour strike to demand that President Mauricio Macri's administration "shift its economic policy after a year of recession, devaluation and high inflation." This is the sixth national strike during Macri's administration.

IVA and Dealing with Your Council Tax Debt

IVA and Dealing with Your Council Tax Debt One of the most important household bills, council tax must be paid by anyone who owns or rents a house. The local authorities spend the proceeds or the collected tax on public infrastructure and services such as schools, road maintenance, and emergency services.

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