Politics
New Alabama law bans gender-affirming care for transgender kids
A law went into effect in Alabama on Sunday that effectively makes it a felony to provide gender-affirming medical treatment to transgender youth across the Yellowhammer State
Politics
US imposes sanctions on Ortega’s presidential inauguration day
The sanctions target family members of the president and vice president, as well as Nicaraguan officials
Politics
Cuban exiles protest Biden's plan to meet with regime for migration talks
Cuban exiles took to the streets of Miami on Wednesday night to protest the upcoming migration talks between Washington and Havana
Health
Controversial CARE Court bill gaining momentum in California state Legislature
California Governor Gavin Newsom is happy to see support for the proposed CARE (Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment) Court in the state legislature but it's still got detractors.
Immigration
Mexican immigration chief to be charged in fire that killed 40 migrants
According to federal prosecutors, Garduño did not help prevent the disaster in Ciudad Juarez despite previous indications that there were problems at the detention centers
Crime
Crackdown: El Salvador deploys 8,000 troops to search for gang members
Around 7,000 soldiers and 1,000 police officers were sent to establish a siege in the central province of Cabañas
Crime
El Salvador threatens to prosecute media for sharing gang messages
Radio, television, written or digital media outlets can face 10 to 15 years in prison for reproducing or transmitting statements from criminal groups
Politics
Tensions rise in Ecuador after 9 days of protests by indigenous groups against the government
Ecuador has been on a national strike for nine days. Two deaths, roadblocks, clashes between protesters and police, repression, vandalism, and looting have been reported
Human Rights
Sen. Rubio rejects sentencing of former Bolivian interim president
She was arrested on charges that he helped start a coup against former President Evo Morales