Human Rights
Nicaragua's Ortega regime declares Jesuit Order illegal, seizes all property
The confiscation order said that the Roman Catholic order, also known as the Society of Jesus, failed to comply with tax reporting
Politics
Paraguay's new president promises to keep ties with Taiwan during swearing-in ceremony
Paraguay is one of the 12 countries that continue to have diplomatic relations with Taiwan and the island’s only ally in South America
Culture
Jill Biden awards International Women of Courage Award to biological male
The award was first established in 2007, and is part of the White House celebration of International Women's Day
Politics
Maduro regime sets presidential elections for July 28 as crackdown on opposition candidates continues
The move comes amid increased repression against the opposition, including the disqualification of main candidate María Corina Machado
Immigration
Migrants continue crossing Rio Grande into U.S. despite deportations to southern Mexico
The U.S. is expelling migrants who cross the border and handing them over to the National Migration Institute federal agency in Mexico to be returned to the southern border at Guatemala
Politics
Pope Francis "very much wants" the Cuban regime to release political prisoners, according to papal envoy
"It is important that the young people who expressed their thoughts can return to their homes," said Cardinal Beniamino Stella
Crime
AMLO considers El Chapo request to serve sentence in Mexico instead of U.S.
According to the Mexican lawyer who represents the drug lord, Jose Refugio Rodriguez, El Chapo has been living in “cruel and unfair” conditions since he was booked into prison
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
Human Rights
Justice Dept. task force declares war on cartels smuggling migrants through Darién Gap jungle
The U.S. announced the $8 million reward on Tuesday for information leading to arresting those involved in migrant smuggling