Crime
After Maduro’s capture, armed paramilitary groups patrol Caracas, search phones and restrict press
ADN América spoke with a Venezuelan man in Caracas who was held for several hours after armed groups searched his mobile phone.
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Health
Peru says oil spill caused by Tonga explosion is an ecological disaster
The spill harmed animals and plant life in protected areas
Entertainment
Actress Susana Perez claims Fidel Castro tried to seduce her
The Miami-based Cuban actress revealed details of the former dictator's romantic intentions with her: "I said no."
Law Enforcement
Rio's militarized police occupy gang-run favelas to 'reclaim territory'
Rio’s Governor Claudio Castro said the operation was the beginning of a new offensive to transform the city’s violent slums – echoing the rhetoric of the Police Pacifying Units (UPP) that helped clear out violent gangs ahead of the 2016 Olympics
Business
Mexico’s economy slips in December, raising concerns of a recession
Compared to the previous year, the Mexican economy shrank
Business
Bukele reacts to Moody's warnings over El Salvador's bitcoin buying spree
The country's bitcoin buying spree increases its default risk
Human Rights
Cuban political police increase persecution against journalist Yadiris Luis Fuentes
On February 5, the Cuban journalist must leave her rented apartment in Havana after State Security pressured her landlord
Law Enforcement
Three Cubans injured in traffic accident in Nicaragua
The driver crossed into the oncoming lane shortly before colliding with a truck
Sports
Mexican Soccer Federation will ban fans who use homophobic slurs at games for 5 years
The new speech restrictions will go into effect March 24
Politics
VP Harris plans trip for inauguration of far left Honduran president-elect, wife of Chavez ally
Harris will address immigration issues effecting the region during her visit during the inauguration of President-elect Xiomara Castro, a member of the far left Libertad y Refundación party.
