Human Rights
Nicaragua seizes properties of exiled businessman
The businessman has been an outspoken critic of the Ortega regime since 2018, when anti-government protests swept the country
Politics
Lula da Silva expresses concerns after Maduro threatens "bloodbath" if he loses presidential election to opposition
The Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, said he was “scared” by Nicolás Maduro's comments regarding the subsequent election result
Business
Some U.S. companies consider relocating operations from China to Mexico
As American companies look to move production away from China and Southeast Asia, Mexico has become an increasingly appealing option
Sports
Olympics of Peace? Viewership down, diplomatic boycotts, China boos fallen skater, Putin 'dozes off'
"In this Olympic spirit of peace, I appeal to all political authorities across the world — observe your commitment to this Olympic truth. Give peace a chance," International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach said
Politics
Iran, Taliban rebuffing U.S. diplomacy, upping threats against Americans under Biden
Rogue regimes appear undeterred as Biden administration engages diplomatically
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
Politics
U.S. blocks sugar imports from Dominican Republic, citing forced labor
An investigation conducted by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) found that the sugar company allegedly conducted “inhumane practices"
Human Rights
Nicaraguan Ortega regime bans priests from public hospitals
Opposition denounces dictatorship, says Ortega regime is determined to “continue a policy of indoctrination” to “exterminate” churches and “make Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo the only leaders in the country”
Crime
Peru discusses chemical castration for rapists after 'Chiclayo Monster' case
The country continues to be shocked by the confession of a cab driver who admitted to kidnapping and sexually abusing a 3-year-old girl
Politics
Zelensky: 130 rescued, hundreds 'still beneath the rubble'
130 people have been rescued from the ruins after Russian bombs destroyed a theater in the port city of Mariupol