Politics
U.S. Senators claim Mexican President Obrador supports dictators
Cuban-American Senators Bob Menendez and Marco Rubio accused the Mexican president of supporting dictators by not participating in the IX Summit of the Americas
Coronavirus
WHO: China's zero-COVID strategy not sustainable, gets censored
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus’s rare public criticism of China’s “zero-COVID” policy comes as its largest city, Shanghai, enters its sixth week of harsh lockdowns
Immigration
Texas sheriff launches probe into Florida's flying of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard
The migrants had received brochures that were “highly misleading” and were “used to entice [their] clients to travel"
Terrorism
U.S. citizen arrested during protests in Bogota
María Elizabeth Giulanalli has been studying in Colombia for several years and her stay in the country will depend on the judge’s decision
Immigration
Panama closes Darién Gap jungle trails to protect migrants from dangerous crossings and violent crime
The Panamanian government announced that “between four and five crossings were closed” in the Darién Gap as a measure to redirect and “take care” of migrants
Human Rights
Mexican president vows to prosecute "negligent" officials who left migrants to die in facility fire
The Mexican president confirmed that among those who may be held responsible for were state employed immigration officers and private security personnel. A local county prosecutor’s office is currently investigating the event
Crime
Peruvian police chief killed by drug-runners in sports club attack
Benites Joaquin, 55, was a native of the Andean region of Cajamarca and is remembered for his role in fighting the Peruvian state’s fight against the communist terrorist group the Shining Path
Human Rights
Qatari judge ends proceedings against Mexican woman who faced 100 lashes after reporting rape
Because her aggressor claimed that Schietekat was his partner, Qatari authorities charged the Mexican national with committing the crime of “cohabitation outside marriage.”
Politics
REPORT: Venezuela releases at least two Americans after Biden admin talks
Venezuela on Tuesday released at least two jailed Americans in an apparent gesture of goodwill following a high-profile meeting with Biden administration officials.The Biden administration talks have been criticized by both Republicans and Democrats.