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Tropical Storm Alberto Becomes 1st Named Storm of the Year, To Affect Texas and Mexico

The 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is now officially underway as the first named storm of the year, Tropical Storm Alberto, has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.
Haiti: Hundreds of Thousands of People Forced to Flee Their Homes Due to Surging Gang Violence

Haiti: Hundreds of Thousands of People Forced to Flee Their Homes Due to Surging Gang Violence

Haiti's displaced surged 60% since March due to gang violence in the capital, says the UN. Over 578,000 are now displaced, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
US Suspends Avocado Shipments From Michoacan After Inspectors Were Attacked

US Suspends Avocado Shipments From Michoacan After Inspectors Were Attacked

Avocadoes may be in high demand in the US, but criminal violence in Mexico may lead to the multibillion-dollar trade of the fruit being in danger.
Haiti Police Commanders Meet Kenya Inspector General Ahead of Planned Kenyan Police Deployment

Haiti Police Commanders Meet Kenya Inspector General Ahead of Planned Kenyan Police Deployment

Kenya's police chief met Haiti commanders in Nairobi, confirming Kenya's UN-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti by June's end to combat gang violence.
Ecuador Reinstates Visa Requirements on China Over 'Irregular Migration'

Ecuador Reinstates Visa Requirements on China Over 'Irregular Migration'

Citizens from China would not be able to travel to Ecuador anymore as the South American country has announced it is bringing back visa restrictions on the Asian powerhouse.
Mexico Violence: Mayor-Elect Shot Dead Near Acapulco

Mexico Violence: Mayor-Elect Shot Dead Near Acapulco

Political violence has not ended in Mexico despite the election already being over, as a man who was just elected mayor was shot dead in Guerrero state.
Ecuador: Deadly Landslides Triggered by Torrential Rains Kills 6, Leave Dozens Missing

Ecuador: Deadly Landslides Triggered by Torrential Rains Kills 6, Leave Dozens Missing

At least six people died, 19 were injured, and 30 are missing after landslides in Ecuador triggered by heavy rains.
Russia Warships Leave Cuba, Head to Venezuela Next

Russia Warships Leave Cuba, Head to Venezuela Next

The warships sent by Russia to the Caribbean for military exercises have finally left the port of Havana and could possibly head to Russian ally Venezuela next.
Mexico Violence: Family of 6 Shot Dead in Chiapas, Including 3 Children

Mexico Violence: Family of 6, Including 3 Children, Shot Dead in Chiapas

The violence in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico continues even after the elections, as gunmen killed a family of six, including three children.
Mexico Migrant Centers Begin to Crowd as Joe Biden's Migrant Crackdown Takes Effect

Mexico Migrant Centers Begin to Crowd as Joe Biden's Migrant Crackdown Takes Effect

Joe Biden's strict new border crackdown has begun to bite as migrants are now being deported without their asylum pleas being heard, with migrant shelters in Mexico becoming overcrowded.
Haiti Ousts National Police Chief Frantz Elbe in Efforts to Fight Gang Violence

Haiti Ousts National Police Chief Frantz Elbe in Efforts to Fight Gang Violence

Haiti leaders removed Frantz Elbe as police director due to gang violence. Normil Rameau, former chief, will lead the underfunded force of 4,000 officers.
Honduras Emulating El Salvador with Gang Crackdown, Massive 20,000-Capacity Prison

Honduras Emulating El Salvador with Gang Crackdown, Massive 20,000-Capacity Prison

Much like Ecuador, Honduras is also having trouble with violent street gangs like MS-13 and Barrio 18 and the Honduran government is now emulating its neighbor.
Rachel Zegler: Lesser-Known Facts About the Colombian Actor

Rachel Zegler: Lesser-Known Facts About the Colombian Actor

Colombian American Actor Rachel Zegler's rapid rise from local theater to Steven Spielberg's West Side Story includes viral YouTube covers and her roles in The Hunger Games and Broadway's Romeo + Juliet.
Trinidad and Tobago Historical Sites You Should Not Miss on Your Next Vacation

Trinidad and Tobago Historical Sites You Should Not Miss on Your Next Vacation

Trinidad and Tobago, located in the Caribbean, features numerous historical sites showcasing its rich heritage and intriguing history.
Pope Francis Meets With G7, Warns About AI

Pope Francis Meets With G7, Warns About AI

Pope Francis is now the first pontiff to address the Group of Seven, or G7, leaders during their summit in Italy. The pope challenged leaders of the world’s wealthy democracies regarding AI.
Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum Motorcade Caught in Accident, 1 Dead But She Is OK

Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum Motorcade Caught in Accident, 1 Dead But She Is OK

A car that was part of the motorcade belonging to Mexico President-Elect Claudia Sheinbaum crashed into another vehicle, injuring several people and killing one.
Brazil: Thousands Protest Against 'Child Pregnancy Bill' that Equates Abortion with Murder

Brazil: Thousands Protest Against 'Child Pregnancy Bill' that Equates Abortion with Murder

Feminist protests erupted in Brazil cities against Bill 1904/2024, which equates abortion to homicide and imposes 20-year prison terms for abortions after 22 weeks, mainly affecting sexually abused girls.
Mexico: American Man Dead, Wife Injured After Getting Electrocuted in a Resort's Jacuzzi

Mexico: American Man Dead, Wife Injured After Getting Electrocuted in a Resort's Jacuzzi

A 43-year-old American man died after reportedly being electrocuted in a jacuzzi at a condominium complex in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora, Mexico, around 8:30 PM on June 11, according to the Sonora State Prosecutor's Office.
 US Border Restrictions May Have Broken International Law, Says UNCHR; Biden Border Crackdown Continues

US Border Restrictions May Have Broken International Law, Says UNHCR; Biden Border Crackdown Continues

President Joe Biden's border crackdown is already sending thousands of undocumented migrants back to Mexico. However, the chief of the UNHCR says these US border restrictions may be breaking international laws.
Argentina Inflation Drops to 4.2% in May, Lowest in 2 Years

Argentina Inflation Drops to 4.2% in May, Lowest in 2 Years

Argentina's inflation rate dropped to 4.2% in May, the lowest since 2022. It is attributed to the austerity measures of President Javier Milei. Meanwhile, the annual inflation slowed to 276.4%.