Crime
15 killed and 21 injured in latest Ecuador prison riot
Prisoners fought with guns and knives before the guards managed to gain control of the prison
Politics
Sen. Ted Cruz introduces bill to sanction Argentine officials for aiding Iranian terrorist campaign
the bill takes aim at Argentine officials Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her son Máximo Kirchner, Deputy Justice Minister Juan Martín Mena, Senator Oscar Isidro José Parrilli and Carlos Alberto Zannini, Argentine Treasury Attorney
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
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
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
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
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
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