Politics
Candidate to head PAHO is the wife of a Cuban accused of slavery
Joaquín Felipe Molina Leza, representative of the Cuban regime for PAHO, was prosecuted in the U.S. for his involvement in the “Mais Médicos” program
Politics
President Erdogan says Turkey won't approve Finland or Sweden NATO bids
He accused the countries of supporting terrorists
Crime
At least 41 women killed in Honduras prison riot started by gangs
Some of the victims died from gunshot wounds, while others were burned, according to the spokesperson for the public prosecutor’s office Yuri Mora
Politics
Thousands protest in Turkey after Istanbul Mayor sentenced to prison
The verdict drew criticism in Turkey and abroad, with many calling it an abuse of democracy and a political move ahead of the elections next year
Sports
FIFA revises its rules for transgender soccer players
FIFA follows the lead of the International Swimming Federation and is considering banning transgender athletes from competing in women's soccer
Human Rights
Cubans protest Communist Party headquarters, shouting "we want freedom!"
Several videos circulating on the social networks show protesters exercising their right to peaceful protest in front of the Communist Party headquarters
Human Rights
Iranian female climber competes without hijab in defiance of regime
Women have been required to cover their heads since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, including abroad when they represent Iran.
Human Rights
Nicaragua's Ortega regime freezes bank accounts of top private university as part of Catholic crackdown
Many UCA graduates took part in the violent 2018 protests against the Ortega regime, which left more than 300 civilians dead and left over 2,000 injured
Human Rights
"I'm going to take my life": Painful message sent by disabled Cuban political prisoner to his mother
“Mom, I'm sorry. I love you with all my heart, but if they keep me here one more day without having done anything, I'm going to take my own life. I can't take it anymore," confessed the 25-year-old