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.
Latin America
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Politics
Alejandro Char runs in Colombia’s presidential election
The former mayor of Barranquilla will be part of an alliance being formed among some sectors of the center-right.
Sports
Canelo Álvarez: From champion to philanthropist, once again donates $1 Million to Children’s Cancer Center
This is not the first time the champion has made a generous donation to a social cause
Drug trafficking
Gang-related deaths in Ecuador’s prisons increase by 600%
Ecuador's penitentiary system has been under a state of emergency since September 29th.
Entertainment
“Colombia is not Pablo Escobar anymore”, Maluma says EMA/MTV Award acceptance speech
Colombian, singer-songwriter Maluma won the award for Best Latin Artist at the MTV Europe Music Awards (MTV EMA)
Human Rights
Prisoner of Maduro regime says he was tortured during his detention
“They tortured me with electricity, beatings, and asphyxiation,” revealed officer Richard Alemán in court.
Human Rights
Cuban regime begins early crackdown on N15 protests: live updates
Hours before Cuba's N15 protest, the Cuban regime cracks down on activists, journalists, and civilians.
Human Rights
Cuban regime revokes EFE press credentials amidst pro-democracy demonstrations
News agency under fire by Cuban regime says revocation of their press credentials part of a new, unprecedented attack on journalism
Human Rights
Despite threats from the regime, Cuban protestors plan to march on November 15
Over 120 cities worldwide plan to join in solidarity.
Immigration
Many Latin American travelers unable to enter the US under new vaccine policy
Millions of Latin Americans who do not have WHO-approved vaccines will not be able to travel.
Law Enforcement
El Salvador President sends the military to deal with the rise of homicides
The rise of homicides is linked to gang wars.
